American comic book police officer survival manual

"hiss..."

Pamela gasped, her eyes fixed on her ankle in her room.

There, the once swollen and swollen wound has now completely subsided, and an unbearable itch occasionally emanates from the fair skin.

Pamela knew very well that this was the tingling and itching that came with the growth of flesh and blood.

"It was just one dose of the medication."

Looking at the seemingly ordinary ointment on the bedside table, Pamela couldn't understand why its effects were so amazing.

Pamela lifted her right leg and gently stomped it on the ground. She could no longer feel any pain.

"bell..."

Ok?

The phone on the bedside table rang. Pamela answered it, and Professor Wood's excited, trembling voice came from the other end—

"Pamela, I've received the first batch of funding for my experiments. Now, my dream is within reach!"

"Have you secured funding yet?"

Surprised by the success of this experiment, Pamela clearly remembered that it had taken a lot of time to secure funding for the previous experiments.

In fact, on many occasions, this professor would even ask his students to pay for some of the equipment, as he was extremely strapped for cash.

Why this time...?

"Yes! That's right, Pamela, this time we've secured sponsorship from an 'angel investor.' As long as you agree, the experiment can begin anytime!"

"I..."

Looking at her right leg, which had regained its mobility, Pamela opened her mouth.

"Will completing this experiment guarantee a letter of recommendation from Harvard?"

"Of course! Pamela, you have no idea how magnificent this experiment will be! It will be a landmark achievement in botany! This is my life's work... and it will be our greatest honor!!!"

Professor Wood's impassioned voice caused Pamela to fall into deep thought.

Indeed, she doesn't have much time left before graduating from Gotham University.

Participating in important experiments and co-writing core papers with your supervisor can be of great help to your future work or further studies.

only...

Is it really necessary to leave Gotham and go to Cambridge to study at Harvard?

"...Actually, my foot seems to have almost recovered."

"Really? Pamela, can you come to the academy now? My experiment can start anytime!!"

"I...I think I need to rest a bit more. Tomorrow, I should be fine!"

Listening to the professor's eloquent speech on the other end of the phone, Pamela was unwilling to disappoint her mentor.

She was simply hesitating: should she stay in this city and continue living there, or go to Cambridge, to the dream destination in her heart...?

......

"Hmm? Something bothering you?"

Pamela took the initiative to invite him out. Looking at the female college student with a nervous expression, Lucius was more concerned about her physical condition.

"Is your leg really okay?"

"Yes, I recovered very quickly after taking the medicine."

Pamela, dressed in a dress, sat in front of her beloved, her mind in turmoil, her thoughts a jumble of emotions.

Her career is at stake, and she is feeling extremely lost right now.

Stay in Gotham, or head to Harvard?

Pamela glanced furtively at Lucius, who was drinking coffee, her feelings a complex mix.

She probably wouldn't have hesitated for a moment before meeting this person.

Leaving Gotham, this city of pain, and heading to the temple in one's heart—this is by no means a bad thing.

But... after meeting Lucius, Pamela began to have a different kind of longing for the city of Gotham.

She suddenly began to think... that staying here might not be so bad.

If I were next to him.

"Coo coo coo..."

Sipping his empty coffee through a straw, Lucius couldn't understand the girl's sorrow.

"Go if you want to, it's not like you can't come back."

Although Lucius also felt that it was nice to have someone he liked by his side, this was, after all, Gotham.

He probably doesn't have the strength to protect his loved one right now.

If you really get caught up in something, being alone might actually be better.

Therefore, Lucius fully supports Pamela's decision to pursue further studies at Harvard.

only...

Seeing the girl's mournful eyes, Lucius realized he might have said something wrong and awkwardly scratched his head.

It seems she doesn't think that way...

Should I try to persuade them to stay and express my reluctance to part ways?

"How about I take you to see a doctor?"

Not wanting to interfere too much with Pamela's future, Lucius decided to bring in foreign players directly!

"See a doctor?"

"Yes, I know a really good psychologist; maybe she can help you?"

Excitedly, Lucius took out his phone and dialed the number of a certain beautiful woman...

"Harleen? Are you free today? Ah... not for a date, but I need your help. Yes, the Starbucks on Second Avenue."

Having successfully arranged to meet a psychiatrist at Arkham, Lucius gave a thumbs-up to a puzzled Pamela.

"Done!"

......

"So...you asked me out because of her?"

Harleen finally managed to get a date, only to find out it was to help the girl relieve stress and figure out her career path... This made it hard for her not to roll her eyes.

But thinking that it would be good to come out for a walk and help the little girl, Harleen eventually forgave the policeman's rudeness and went to a quiet corner of the coffee shop with Pamela.

"Pamela, right? I'm Harleen Quezel, Lucius's friend."

The elegant lady composed herself and gave Pamela a gentle smile.

Even at their first meeting, Harlin was able to immediately discern the other person's personality.

"Tell me, what are you worried about?"

"I...I don't know if I should leave Gotham."

Although she was talking to the doctor, Pamela, feeling somewhat insecure, still secretly glanced at Lucius outside the coffee shop.

"Leave Gotham, or leave Lucius?"

Harlin could tell at a glance what the girl was thinking, and she didn't hesitate to expose Pamela's inner thoughts.

"I..."

"If you could get Lucius to leave Gotham with you, you wouldn't hesitate for a second, would you?"

Extending her right hand, stirring the coffee in front of her, Harlin really didn't know what to say about this young man.

"Have you asked him what he thinks? Hmm? Are you two a couple now?"

With one hand supporting her chin, Harlin looked somewhat helpless about her goal being snatched away by the little girl.

Is she really that unattractive? Or does that policeman just like naive girls like her?

"No...we haven't confessed our feelings to each other yet, and I haven't asked him if he'd like to leave..."

Pamela appeared extremely cautious in the face of the powerful Harlin.

Huh? Doesn't that mean nothing has happened yet?

Seeing Pamela's anxiety, Harleen put down her straw and spoke earnestly:

"So...you don't even have the courage to start?"

"You know what? If a person lacks confidence, she will be hesitant and timid in everything she does."

"But you should know one thing: beautiful things in this world are always loved and pursued by people..."

"If you don't pursue him, he might be taken away by someone else."

Yes, just like her, if you arrive a little late, the good stuff gets snatched up by others.

Oh, right.

Her beautiful eyes brightened slightly, and a smile appeared on Harlin's face:

"So...you don't want to leave Gotham, you know that too, right?"

If we really break up, can this relationship continue?

Or perhaps, the appearance of someone else will cause it to completely stop?

Do you think Lucius has had any relationships in the past? And what about in the future? Outstanding people will always be pursued, right?

Seeing Pamela fall into a long silence because of her words, Harleen shook her head:

"Do you know? You're too weak, you have no power, so you can't embrace and possess him."

Perhaps it's because of trauma from her family of origin, or perhaps it's because of some changes she encountered during her growth that affected her personality... In short, this girl is too insecure, which is why she is so timid and hesitant in front of people she cares about.

"Grow up, be bolder. When you have enough achievements to match the other person, you will naturally have fewer concerns."

After giving her final advice, Harlin gracefully stood up and slowly walked out of the coffee shop.