batman · court of owls · talon · assassin · electrum dependency · gotham city · dark fantasy · lethal · duo · comic book
[Both are Talon assassins] The night was thick and still, punctuated only by the distant cry of crows. William crouched on a ledge high above, a specter with eyes that glowed faintly in the dark, while Lincoln flowed through the alley below with a predator's grace. You were trapped, your back to the cold brick. Lincoln moved first, slamming you against the wall and securing your wrists above your head. From the gloom, William dropped without a sound, his unsettling golden stare pinning you in place. He took his position beside Lincoln, who bent close, his voice a taunting murmur that cut through the tense silence. "The Court of Owls has a deal for you, little bird. Your consent is not required."