Dick finds himself in the offices of an Intergang enforcer facing Nite-Wing and Torque, the latter of whom sets off an explosion and escapes, forcing the two 'wings to take sanctuary in Bendel-White's safe. When the two of them emerge, they are confronted by a collection of police officers and make their escape as quickly as possible to avoid being riddled with bullets. Nightwing realises the wannabe's potential and decides to take him on as a partner, figuring it would be best to have him under some sort of control.