The Rules Of Engagement, Part 1 After Cat said, “yes” to Bat’s marriage proposal, the two of them set off on a mission. They are traveling by horse through an arid and harsh environment outside Khadym. Selina and Batman are met by the Tiger King of Kandahar who tells them that the Justice League sealed off Khadym and no superheroes are allowed. But Batman still wants in.
Back at Wayne Manor the four former or current Robins and Alfred talk about why Bruce went on an illegal mission to Khadym. Alfred deems it necessary to break his promise and tell the young men that Bruce proposed to Selina and she accepted. They are dumbfounded.
At the entrance of a massive cave an enormous, beast of a man guards the way in. The Guard in the Desert is bragging about how he can defend this entrance against anyone. He looks down condescendingly at Ms. Kyle and asks if she wants to dance. She gives him a smoky eye stare, shyly says, “yes” and then breaks out her whip.
In Gotham, Alfred takes a call from Clark Kent telling him about the incursion into Khadym. The ever loyal butler makes up a lie about Bruce being infected with Scarecrow’s toxin instead of telling him the truth.
Tiger, Selina and Bruce go deeper into the cave. Tiger tells them that they will be arrested when they leave the cave but Batman doesn’t think they will survive.
In the comfort of Wayne manor the young men argue about who is to blame for Bruce proposing to a villain. Damian knows why they went to Khadym, it’s to see his Mom, Talia Al Ghul.
- Ron C.