But as he sees himself in such a position, all the pieces snap in place to form that most holy of Batman laws: he refuses to kill.
And it was during the reflection-filled sequence that Jerome attempted to fuel Bruce’s own inner madness, offering him a gun and several opportunities to end Jerome for good.
Alfred even makes him repeat it, just to make it that much clearer to anyone watching.
That stapler showdown between Bruce and Jerome was pretty badass, hinting at his grim-faced future, and I love any showdown that calls back to Enter the Dragon with a House of Mirrors scene.