Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon in “Unfinished Business”

Bruce Wayne

I wish Jeff understood. We were trying to protect him. We were trying to protect them all.

Barbara Gordon

I know, but... but what if we were wrong? Would you want to be protected that way?

Bruce Wayne

I wouldn't need to be.

Barbara Gordon

Well, maybe they don't either.

Bruce Wayne

Maybe. But even the debate brings the mission to a grinding halt.

Barbara Gordon

So you just decide for everyone? Wow, that's not patronizing at all.

Bruce Wayne

Barbara, you know I didn't decide this alone. The seven of us agreed. We had to fight fire with fire.

Barbara Gordon

It's true. And I'm not absolving myself. But have you noticed your little Illuminati society is made up entirely of former proteges? Proteges accustomed to following your orders without question.

Bruce Wayne

Diana--

Barbara Gordon

Is out in space, where she only learns of our activities as a fait accompli.

Bruce Wayne

The mission--

Barbara Gordon

Whose mission, Bruce? The mission, or your mission?