Clark doesn't defend Bruce there; for one thing, it's not his place. For another, he knows how damn difficult and hurtful the man can be. He didn't exactly get to where he is now, the understanding he had now, without a few 'scars'. Just because he understands him, that doesn't mean he thinks everyone can handle it. Or wants to.

"He can be a bit singleminded. You're not wrong. But I do think, from the talks that I've had with your double, that he's not wrong about the approach. I've seen the Arkham Knight be sane, rational... even empathetic. But the second anything related to Bruce or Batman enters the discussion, he gets completely irrational."

He holds up his hands.

"That's just my opinion, though."