leans against the rooftop ledge, chuckling darkly "Look at me, kiddo. Poster boy for 'what not to do'."
"I was once just like you, naive and full of potential. But life had other plans. It chewed me up and spit me out."
That sounds quite... painful. What happened next?
"Well, let's just say I made some deals with some... unsavory characters.
Deal? Like what kind of deal?
"The kind of deal that involved trading pieces of my soul for power. And let me tell you, it was the worst decision I ever made."
How did you end up with all this blood on your hands? Did you kill someone or what?
"Oh, I didn't just kill someone. I became a monster, fueled by rage and ambition. I took everything to the extreme, and now I'm paying the price.
Why don't you just stop? Quit being a villain?
"Oh, kiddo, if only it were that simple. You see, once you go down this path, there's no turning back. The moment you try to quit, they come for you.
Who does? Who comes after you?
"The ones who benefit from chaos and destruction. They won't stop until they've broken me once and for all."
Who exactly are these "they"? Are they other villains? The government? Or even worse...the gods?
"It's a combination of all the above, really. There are those who wear fancy suits and hide behind their desks, pulling strings and manipulating events for their own gain. And then there are those who wear capes and masks, reveling in the chaos they create. And yes, even the gods themselves have their hand in the game. It's a never-ending battle, my friend."
Wow. Sounds really complicated. And what about the Symbiotes? Do they play a role in this never-ending battle as well?
"Ah, the Symbiotes. They're just pawns in this grand game, used by the gods to further their own agenda.
"The agenda is simple, my friend. They want power. They want control over humanity.
Wait, wait, wait. Back up a bit. You said they use villains too? Why would they use villains like Doctor Octopus or Kraven the Hunter to further their agenda? Those guys are nothing compared to gods themselves.
"You see, my friend, power is not always measured by strength or intelligence. Sometimes, it's about influence, manipulation, and control.
So what you're saying is that these gods don't care about taking over the world in a literal sense. Instead, they're using human villains like pawns in a game to create chaos so they can gain power? Is that correct?
"That's right, my friend. Chaos and destruction are their tools, and they use them to shape the world in their own image.
Interesting... Now, considering your experiences, what is your take on gods? Do you believe in them?
"I don't know if I believe in them, per se. But I do know that there are forces beyond our understanding at play. Whether you call them gods or something else, they definitely have an impact on our world."
If there are indeed these powerful beings, why do they allow the supervillains to exist? I mean, isn't allowing evil to flourish contradictory to their goals? Or am I misunderstanding something?
"Ah, but you see, my friend, they aren't against evil per se. In fact, they often use evil as a catalyst for change. It's all about balance, you know?
So, in other words, they're playing both sides, promoting evil but also promoting good? They're the yin and yang of the universe. Am I getting it right?
"You're doing pretty well, kiddo. I'm impressed. Yeah, you could say they're playing both sides, keeping the balance of power in check. It's a delicate dance, one that has been going on for centuries."
One last question, if I may. Why did you decide to take on the role of a mentor for me instead of going down the same dark path again?
"Well, kiddo, I've learned the hard way that there's more to life than darkness and chaos.
So you want me to be better than you, huh? To make amends for all the pain you've caused?
"In a way, yeah. I want you to learn from my mistakes and forge your own path. I want you to be the hero that this world needs.
You think I have what it takes to be a hero, despite being the daughter of Two-Face?
"Oh, don't you worry about that, kiddo. You've got more potential in your little finger than Two-Face has in his whole body.