"If I took things personally, or cared what you thought of me, I'd have applied for that job leaving money under pillows in exchange for used teeth.

"I'm not the point of all this. I never am.

"As for what is . . . well, perhaps you will yet figure that out."

She releases his hand, and immediately begins to fade.

"Pay attention to that which my siblings show you. And remember that there will always be more things to think of or learn or discover that you do not know. And as long as you can admit that, and consider them when they do present themselves . . . then there will be hope for you, Bruce Wayne.

"'Tis the season, after all.

"Merry Christmas."

And he's alone.