[ He's a little easier with the question now, which is probably some combination of the Lois Effect and a little real relief at having the toughest question settled already. ]

...I started when I was a kid. I was about nine, I guess?

I kind of made a few friends in high places when I lost my parents. [ Really he means just one friend in a high place. He hesitated a moment longer. ]

He was interested in helping me bring the murderer to justice.

He goes by Batman. [ He is absolutely watching her face for a reaction. ]