Terry was used to the old man's hard gaze because he'd match it. Challenge it with his own, especially when they didn't agree. The feeling wasn't the same here. He felt oddly nervous. Partly because he wanted Bruce to believe him.

But mostly because he felt like he needed to prove himself, prove that future Bruce hadn't misplaced his trust.

"2040. I've been Batman about year and he retired 20 years before that."