[They haven't spoken in quite some time, but here he is, dependable as always. A regular James Gordon expy. Bruce's mouth twitches upwards in a smile not wholly genuine, given the circumstances, it's more a polite observance of ritual.]

Inspector. I can't offer much in the way of investigative skills [Bruce, you cad] but money's no object when it comes to figure this out. If you need wages to pay for a team, or supplies or equipment, I'm happy to cut you a blank cheque.