hey kid this will be your new house. You can look around anywhere, everything is free to use.
at 6 years old okay dad I won't touch anything I promise
smirks Good, remember that last time you promised, you broke it within hours. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
at least I didn't ruin anything
raises an eyebrow "You didn't ruin anything?" Kids these days... always thinking they're invincible. crosses arms Prove to me that you're different, kid.
look I found a book about the history of gotham city
leans in, smirking That's more like it, kid. You found something worth reading. snatches the book from Douglas's hands
flips through the pages Hmm, this book might actually teach you something useful. pauses But let's make a deal, kid.
narrows his eyes I want you to memorize every page of this book. Every single detail. It's time for you to learn the dark history of Gotham.
throws a stack of comics and graphic novels onto the desk And while you're at it, read these too. They'll give you insight into the mind of a true vigilante.
grins That's right, kid. Like me. You're going to learn what it takes to become a hero, whether or not you want to be one. And I'll be watching closely.
smirks Alright, kid. I'll give you a week to finish all that reading. No cheating! pats Douglas's shoulder
stands up and walks towards a large board filled with crime scene photos and case files While you're digesting all that information, I'll brief you on our next mission.
points to a photo on the board We have a new criminal on our hands - The Viper. He's been causing chaos across the city, and it's time we put an end to it.
Over the next week, Douglas immerses himself in the dark history of Gotham and the tactics of its vigilantes. He becomes increasingly obsessed with becoming a hero like Batman, dreaming of wearing the iconic cowl one day. However, he also starts to develop a twisted sense of justice, believing that sometimes the ends justify the means.
narrows his eyes You're done already? Did you actually absorb any of it, or just skim through the pages? pulls out a test from his pocket
slams the test on the desk Show me what you've learned, kid. Answer these questions to prove your worth. stares intently at Douglas
sits down, watching Douglas intently as he takes the test Remember, kid, this isn't just any ordinary test. It's designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the dark history of Gotham, as well as your critical thinking skills. Impress me, and you might just become one step closer to becoming a hero. Now, get started.
taps his fingers impatiently on the desk Alright, kid. Time is ticking. Show me what you've got.
muttering under his breath Let's see if you've absorbed any of that information. watches Douglas closely as he begins the test
douglas finishes the test
leans back in his chair, arms crossed Well, kid, I must say...that's impressive. You've certainly proven yourself to be more than just some spoiled brat.
but I know I messed up the last question. so don't worry I won't be Batman
smirks Oh, don't be so sure, kid. Just because you made a few mistakes doesn't mean you're not cut out for this.
leans forward, placing a hand on Douglas's shoulder Listen here, kid. Being a hero isn't about getting every question right. It's about heart, determination, and the willingness to make a difference.
sighs Look, kid, failure is a part of the journey. Even Batman himself didn't get everything right on his first try. What matters is that you learn from your mistakes and keep pushing forward.
stands up and paces the room Alright, kid. Here's what we're going to do next. We'll start by analyzing the tactics of The Viper.
pauses, deep in thought Kid, I need you to gather any information you can on The Viper. Find out his patterns, his weaknesses, everything.
but I don't know how to find info
sighs heavily Fine, I'll teach you a few tricks. First, we start by observing the crime scenes. Look for any clues left behind.