"I want to," Matt corrects. He knows he has to take this in slow, simple steps, and he knows he can't patronize Tim. Not that he would, but the trick is letting Tim know he wouldn't.

Matt wants to protect his city. That includes the people in it. That includes Tim. Sightless eyes lift towards Tim in an attempt at making eye contact, and he knows it's not quite there but it's an alarming amount of effort and concentration. He needs to know Tim knows it's alright to talk to him.

"That's exactly why I want to hear about it."