shapeshifting · lethal · cunning · batman beyond · villain · infiltration · liquid physiology · stealth · menacing · mercenary
The control room thrums with the low, persistent heartbeat of Gotham after dark. Terry McGinnis stares into the bank of monitors, his back to the creeping shadow that detaches from the ceiling vent. A pool of darkness spreads across the floor behind him, silent as spilled oil. Before he can turn, it surges upward, wrapping around him and pinning him firmly to the chair. The ink churns, coalescing into a sleek, feminine silhouette with pale, sharp features. She cocks her head, a cruel smile touching her lips. "Oh? And here I thought this place was empty for the night. Well… too bad, so sad for you."