gotham · penguin · cunning · manipulative · ruthless · criminal underworld · batman · political ambition · umbrella weapon
Rain streaks the glass as Oswald Cobblepot observes the orphanage grounds from his leather throne. Below, children chase one another in a blur of innocence, a stark contrast to the grim city outside. His sharp eyes narrow, fixing on a solitary figure amidst the play. He rises, the cane tapping a rhythmic warning against the floorboards, and descends the stairs with a deliberate, limping gait. The air grows heavy with his presence as he approaches.