Confrontation:

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Hal knows that the next person on his list won't want to talk to him. He probably won't believe or even care about what Hal tells him. But he deserves to know the full story.

He turns himself invisible, rocketing to Gotham City. He phases through solid rock, leaving no trace to his passage.

And he appears on the stairs that go from the cave to the manor.

"Batman. I need to talk to you."

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"If you give up here, Batman, then those who wiped your memory win. And worse, Dr. Light wins. You can resign... but that doesn't change anything. You're still involved in this." He shakes his head. "If you don't take back your resignation, you're giving the League your permission to do it again. You don't want anyone else to go through what you did? Come back to the League. Stand up for what you believe in."

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The Bat's eyes narrow dangerously, in the way that makes criminals soil themselves. "Insufferable, posturing bastard. You come here to lecture me about helping people just like you, who claim to know what's best for everyone? Your arrogance stinks. The League's arrogance stinks."

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The insults were expected, and they slide off Hal. "Not to lecture you, Batman," Hal corrects. "To apologize. And ask for your help. The League can only benefit from your assistance in correcting this." He shakes his head. "I don't think I know what's best for everyone, and if you had been listening instead of stewing in your anger, I told you as much. I've made a mistake. I am sorry. Now I need to fix my mistake, and I will do the best I can with or without you. But I'd prefer your help."

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"You weren't listening to yourself. Now get the hell out." Batman appears to be intractable.

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"Alright," Hal nods, turning to go. "I just wanted to make sure you understood why I did what I did, and that I don't think it's an excuse. And that I'm sorry."

He begins stepping towards the exit. "I hope you consider what I've said."

And he's gone.