Hell, I knew it wouldn't work out. What if I move him to Blüdhaven? That way I'd still get Thomas and Batman can have as little contact as possible, hell he can even act as if Thomas is dead or whatever else the situation dictates. I'd have a city to test the waters in, and Bruce stays in Gotham and should Batman wish to go to Blüdhaven, I can focus on the Thomas Wayne side of Owlman so as not to interfere. 

You'll probably say no to this too, but I thought a compromise might help. If it doesn't, I have some more character searching to do. Though I hope the compromise works.