Bats Vs Rogues

Chapter 12: Thanks

//Royal Robin and Spoiler have been captured by thugs. They are trapped in a cage with a high-tech lock.

Robin: How can you not pick it? You're supposed to be a tech person.

Spoiler: They took my tools, what am I supposed to hack it with? Unicorn wishes?

Robin: If a unicorn was here, we'd have much bigger issues than a lock.

Thug, coming back into room: Shuddup! There ain't no way you're getting outta 'ere, so-

A computer in the room flickers green, projecting a hologram of Riddler lounging on a couch, lazily twirling his staff

Riddler: Hello, scum of Gotham!

Thug: What the 'ell, how'd he--?

Riddler: Here's a new riddle for you: how long does it take to blow up all the smuggler's hordes in Gotham?

Explosions in the distance, one after another

Riddler, faux cheerfully: If you ever feel stupid or weak or powerless, just remember that I am not. -scowls darkly- I am out there, I am very dangerous, and I am looking for you. Good luck.

Thug: ...

Electric lock on cage fries

Spoiler, under her breath, as Robin deals with the thug: Thanks, Dad.