Would Dana run...or Stay?

[Bird Boy]

What if Terry told Dana about him being Batman. Dana didn't like that, and didn't want anything to do with him. But, She'd know about it all, and Bruce would get all upset, because he had told terry before he told dana that she wouldn't want to be together anymore because of the "how could you keep that a secret from me all of these years?" debate. So, what would happen in the long run? I think Terry would meet up with Dana again like a month or 2 later while dana was being surrounded by a gang of jokerz, Batman/Terry comes down, beats them up, and then they go for a walk together, and Dana tells Terry that she's engaged to Nelson Nash (yeah..I know..your getting ready to press that little X button on your IE window..heh), and Terry gets all huffy and Dana's like "If you lay one finger on him, I will expose your secret". And then..you can image how Bruce would react.Or, would it all just be the opposite and they would stay together?

So, basic theories, would she run, or would she stay by Terry's side?

-Bird_Boy

[nightwing_38116]

I think that Dana would easily leave, however, Terry wouldn't really want her back. I think that being Batman means more to Terry than Dana. He'd be unselfish and want the best for her and the best for Gotham which would be him as it savior. Terry's preception of being Batman has changed. Initially it was to get revenge against Derek Powers and to atone for his past. Now I believe that he's settled into the role of the Dark Knight. And having learned from Bruce that role doesn't include Dana.

[DanaTan]

I think Dana would not stay. Obviously she isn't that stuck on him... I think the thrill of getting a rise out of her father kept her going. I'm actually wondering if whether Dana really does care for Terry or not. We don't know the history of their relationship, or even how close their are now... So it would be a little hard to answer. However, I don't think that she would go and marry NELSON! There's just something very wrong with that picture!


OOps, got a little carried away with the smileys

But if I were in her place [even though I stole her name, HAHAHA!] first I would ask "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?! DON'T I MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU AT ALL?!" But she might stay in the "relationship" for the thrill... I mean, her boyfriend is Batman. Intrigue, mystery, Terry has it all! But I don't think that Terry will. He has too much at risk, and he has learned from the best!!

E'tienne
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[batman beyond : museum of the arts]

[Kylewayne]

I do not think that Dana would run away from Terry. I think it would bring them closer together. Sure Dana is a bit snobby and spoiled but I think that deep down she really likes Terry I only think that she is fed up with him disappearing all the time and spending too much time with Bruce Wayne (even old i still think he looks hot and ) [COLOR=blue]

[DR. BELCH]

Well, if Dana did break away and run, it would let Terry know what kind of dame she is. I mean, whether you want to chalk it up to several writers who can't agree on just what her character is or the girl herself who can't decide what to be (typical, I guess, for a teen), she runs hot and cold...one minute all peaches and cream, and the next jealous and sulky (cf. "Untouchable"). I suppose it depends on her maturity level, and if she isn't grown-up enough to accept Terry's night life, he'd be better off without her. (Still, Nelson?!? You're lucky Brian didn't put in a vomiting smiley, junior! )

Then again, some men have built their lifestyles on a woman's rejection. The Mad Hatter's villiany was born out of unrequited love for a secretary...and I've mentioned before how a man named Eric Magnus was once corrupted by a wife's love turned cold.

[Kylewayne]

Dana is just being a typical teenager. I agree that she does not know what she wants but you can't blame her for having a boyfriend like Terry. Besides I think that Terry is the one who is confused and all This *ahem* typical male teen does not know what he really wants in life. Everyone knows he took on the mantle of the BAT because he found out Bruce's secret and because he wants to make-up for his days as a rebel kid out of control.
Sure he has proven to Bruce that he is worthy to fill in his shoes but is he really ready to take on the responsibility? Bruce had more time to train and practice before becoming Batman. I am still not used to seeing Terry as the new Batman Terry lacks the dark mysterious aura that Bruce/Batman had and still has btw
I see Terry as another Nightwing or Robin learning under the tutelage of Bruce( the master and true BATMAN ...well in my eyes )

[Blight]

Well, Dana seems pretty attached to Terry (he's missed so many dates but she still sticks with him!) so I think she would stay with Terry if he revealed to her his secret. She might even like it. Of course, since BB is ending we will never know.

See ya!
Blight

[Inque]

dana would run screaming after she found out that inque gave terry a huge "you're an idiot" kiss in disappearing inque.............

[James]

If Dana found out Terry's secret? Hmm, she'd stay. I'd say definitely. She cares a hell of a lot for him and puts up with his poor time keeping (plus dating the Bat must be sooo cool to for a Gotham teen - even if they can't tell anyone!)

However I don't think it would last. She would now know WHY he was always late. She would also know that this wasn't a part time job like she suspected. Terry is not going to give this up.

She puts up with his part time work for Wayne because she believes it's only temporary. When she realizes that she will be competing with this dual identity for life she will leave.

Tough luck Terry old chum!