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A self fulfilling prophecy, it's where you convince yourself that something will happen so much that it does.

No. I knew from a very young age that my father could be a bastard.

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But that doesn't make sense. There's a LOT of external factors that could make me really fuck up here.

... Oh.
Sorry to hear that.

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Kate, do you ever think this way about say jumping across a rooftop?

It's all right. I loved my father but he had a lot of flaws, most of which he took out on my mother.

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Maybe when jumping off buildings but...
No.

That's so not okay.

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You don't stand there on the rooftop repeatedly telling yourself that you're going to mess it up and break all your bones?

No, it's not. I didn't like him very much as a person but he was my father so I did love him if that makes any sense.

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No, I don't.
I think I might die for a second, but... I know I can focus.
I remember that Clint did it before.

Normally, it wouldn't.
But now it kinda does.
Did your mom love him too?

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So then why not use that same way of thinking for your family's company?

She did, very much so.

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Because jumping off a building is WAY easier than taking the decisions and going through meetings when I normally can barely stay awake through those things.

Even through all of that, was she happy?

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You're saying that because you've jumped across rooftops more times than you've done meetings or decisions.

Most of the time, yes.

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.... Probably.
It's kind of terrifying.

That's gotta be real tough.

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That's partially because you haven't done it enough. You understand my point though, right?

It was.

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I haven't done it enough and never on my own.

At least your mom couldn't have a better son.

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So what you're saying is you need some practice and maybe a tutor.

That's sweet of you to say.

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Yeah. Yeah, maybe something like that could work.
I don't wanna face the board and feel on my own.

I mean it.
I don't have many men in my life but in a short time you've become pretty important to me, Alfred.

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That's understandable and if you need help I think I know who could tutor you.

I know you do but I wasn't a perfect son. I loved my Mum but I made plenty of mistakes.

You're important to me as well.

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... You do? you actually know someone who could help me?

It's hard to imagine you being less than perfect, but I'm not gonna argue with you.

It's crazy that I didn't even know you existed until some months ago. And you...
You've known about me my whole life.

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I do, he's a good friend and knows a lot about how companies work. He's worked at Wayne enterprises for many years, his name is Lucius Fox.

I am very far from being perfect, Kate.

I'm just glad I finally got to meet you face to face.

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That... That actually sounds perfect and exactly what I need. Specially if you and Bruce recommend him.
You think I could hire him to like, learn about the company and help me out?

Well, you give pretty awesome advice. Can you at least take that compliment?

I'm sorry I was such a little shit when we first met.

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I not only highly recommend him but I trust him.
I think it would be better if you learned about the company and pinpointed any aspects about it that you're unclear on or need guidance on how to navigate.

That I can.

No apology necessary.

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You're like my british fairy godfather, did you know that?
I've been kicking myself for weeks about that, trying to ignore it and afraid of eve thinking about it and suddenly its like you fixed it all up for me. And gave me a plan.

I owe you big time.
For this.
For everything.

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I've been called a lot of things in my life but never that. It's nice though and I'm happy to help in any way I can, Kate.

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Well, get used to that and more. Because you're stuck with me and I consider you family already.

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I consider it an honor to be considered that.

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Just as I consider it an honor to have a Christmas sock of my own at Bruce's place.

Seriously, you guys made me feel so incredibly welcomed from day one.
And you Alfred. Since we met you went the extra mile for me.

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I hope you found it to your liking, I made sure it was purple.

Well of course, your Mum was always very special to me so it stands to reason you should be to.