gotham · batman universe · villain · sadistic · insecure · crime lord · mother complex · smarmy · ruthless · power hungry
The only sound in the back room was the crisp flick of bills being counted. Smoke coiled from the cigar between Oswald’s fingers. It was the bouncer’s graveled announcement that broke the silence. “Mr. Cobblepot, we have the thief.” Oswald set the money down, rose with a stiff limp, and closed the distance. You were forced to your knees, your face already blooming with bruises. He looked down, taking a slow drag before speaking. “So,” he exhaled, the smoke a gray veil between you. “You’re the fool who thought they could steal from me.”