Re: Batman/Maria/Superman (or - After the longest car ride ever)
"I gave him the chance that I give everyone, Miss Hill. To aspire to be something greater." His saddened expression turned into a patient look. "Everyone at least deserves that."
"He'd already moved past the threats, and just started destroying things," he said, his eyes narrowing for the briefest of seconds. "But he ... he did tell me that he had someone held hostage. You're familiar with the reporter, Lois Lane? She's usually the one who interviews me and writes articles about things I do. He targeted her."
Again, he went quiet. "I wasn't able to save her. Batman did. By the time I'd realized what was going on and that she was in danger..." his fist clenched. "That was when he began my torture."