In that moment, Carrie had a feeling. She knew Bruce. She knew how to read Bruce. Maybe her feelings weren't one sided. It was weird to think he might...
But she didn't want to dwell on those thoughts. Instead, she gave him a small, shaky smile. "If we're not careful, we might start growing emotions," she said. Because she needed to lighten this entire thing. "How scary a concept is that. Feelings. Bleh."
She took another deep breath. And because she couldn't stop herself, "No matter what happens, I'm always on your side. You know that, right? I'm always your Robin. Even if I change my handle. Even if I pop out five kids. If I'm a celibate single. Whether I'm thirteen or ninety. Even when I'm fighting with you. Even when you're not talking to me for whatever reason." She felt awkward, but she wanted to say it. She needed to get it out in the open so that Bruce didn't have any doubts. "Just because things are changing and I'm getting older... doesn't mean I'm going to forget about you or stop being your sidekick." And friend. Daughter. Partner."I swear."