Kitchen, Wayne Manor, Gotham City
The Rubber Queen was surprised to see Bruce Wayne up and about, she had assumed that he would be bed still after all he had probably been up till dawn beating criminals. But there he was in the kitchen fixing himself a cup of coffee. She smiled.
“Good morning Kari,” Bruce smiled and took a sip from his coffee mug, “not enough sugar…”
“Something wrong with your coffee?” Rubber Queen used Kari’s voice.
“Alfred normally mixes it. So how is the apartment hunt going?” Bruce shifted the conversation.
“Good,” the smiling response came, “The realtors found a nice place for a good price on Wilson street. It’s in the Mayor Borg Building.”
Bruce didn’t say anything for a moment, and typed a text message into his phone then went back to his coffee. When the phone chirped he looked at the response and then frowned at Kari.
“Kari, the Foundation is footing the bill for a lawsuit against the management company for that building. Kari, please forgive the langue,” Bruce forced himself to blush, “but it’s what the community lawyers call a class A shithole.”
“Oh,” The rubber Queen faked surprise.
It wasn’t the best place that the Rubber Queen had ensnared so far, but it was the closest to her underground complex so far.
“Tell you what,” Bruce smiled, “I will make some calls and see if there some better places, I know you said that you wanted to be out of here by tomorrow, but I’m sure we can find something by Friday.”
“You are too kind!”
*
Nigma’s apartment, Gotham City
“Eddy, I know you are still pissed over the Fear Gas in the jewel box thing,” Selina went back to a straight face, “Be honest, you did screw me over first. Please leave the 38 in the drawer.”
“Lena, Rome didn’t turn out how anyone planned did it? Relax, the 38 was confiscated last time I got sent to Arkham.”
“How many bodies were on it?” Selina asked.
“None, I only shot ceiling with it,” Nigma shrugged, “I left that sort of thing to the Goons… Want to meet its replacement?”
“Not really,” Selina shrugged, “But I get the feeling I don’t have a choice.”
“Drawer behind you. FN Five-Seven.”
“How did you get it?” Selina asked then prodded, “I didn’t think you could pass a background check.”
“Background checks are for sheep Lina. FN sold it to Chavez before he went completely commie then they gave it to FARC and they sold it along the drug cartel lines until it hit Florida where one of my goons picked it up,” Nigma smirked, “He thought if he armed me, I wouldn’t turn him back over to the drug dealers he shot for it.”
“And?”
“I sent them a riddle and sent him out to Metropolis. If they ever figure it out they will have the goon’s address in Metropolis,” Nigmas shrugged, “It’s time for me to go to bed, no hard feelings?”
“Night Eddy,” Selina smirked, “No hard feelings.”
*
GBS Studios, Gotham City
[Voice over] Live From Gotham Valed Questions with Vicki Vale
[Viki Vale] Good Afternoon, We have a lot going on today; a sit down with Miss Barbara Gordon, a look at the Supreme Courts rulings on the Lexcorp-Ares Anti-Trust appeal lawsuit and a sit down with Senator Cray. First the Headlines.
[Cut to Iris West- Later Cut back to Viki Vale]
[Viki Vale] Miss Gordon. Welcome. I am sure that our viewers who follow the troubles in Gotham know about Gordon. For the rest of you Miss Gordon is the daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon and one of the few victims of the notorious Joker who has survived. A case documented in the book the Killing Joke by the crime reporter Mr. Moore.
[Barbara Gordon] Yes, thank you.
[Viki Vale] I understand you have an announcement but first a little context if it’s alright.
[Barbara Gordon] Sure.
[Viki Vale] What happened to you when the Joker attacked you years ago.
[Barbara Gordon] There was a knock at the door, I thought that it was a friend of mine. When I answered the door there was the Joker with a gun. He shot first, into my stomach, he then started taking pictures to torment my father with.
[Viki Vale] What was the result?
[Barbara Gordon] I was put in a hospital for a while, the Bullet had damaged my spine rendering me paralyzed from the waist down. I spent a long time in therapy for my body and mind.
[Viki Vale] I’m sure there is a part of you that wants to hurt the Joker for what he did to you and others.
[Barbara Gordon] I take comfort in the knowledge that Batman, Robin, Batgirl and the others bring the Joker plenty of discomfort for the rest of us.
[Viki Vale] Now that being said, I understand that you have something to share.
[Barbara Gordon] Well show really.
Barbara Gordon gets up and walks around the news desk with only a finger on the desk to stabilizer her. There are cheers, gasps, and clapping from the crew.
[Viki Vale] Now you tell us what happened.
[Barbara Gordon] I was contacted by Doctor Harris and her team at The Saint Anky Clinic about undergoing an experimental treatment to restore use of my spine. I spent two weeks there and as you can see, I am walking again.
[Viki Vale] Miss Gordon please tell us about your tights there.
Barbara pulled the helm of dress from its place at her knees to her mid-thigh revealing the flesh colored neoprene leggings.
[Barbara Gordon] I am wearing compression tights that will help with reducing chances of blood clots. I know that most people wear just spandex one but these have their own circulation pump.
[Viki Vale] So there is hope for other with severe spine injuries?
[Barbara Gordon] Yes!
*
Sherwood Floweriest, Star City
The Arrows had gathered for breakfast before they went about their days. Mia went to bed while the others went to work and school.
“So about last night,” Olie asked.
“Did you enjoy the game?” Dinah asked with a coy tone.
“Yeah,” Olie agreed, “But where did that come from?”
“That mission to Gotham? I helped Helena investigate a gang who had some members into S and M,” Dinah kissed him, “I thought you might like it.”
“Any Chance we can do that again?”
“I think we can arrange it…” Dinah smiled, “But I think we both need some outfits…”
*
Helena’s Class Room, Gotham City
The Text message was simple, but bizarre.
(Bat have 1 / 2 building free, why?)
(Need to place to stash observation subject)
Helena forwarded the contact for the realtor she used to lease out apartments in her building to Batman just before the students piled in for class.
*
Wayne Manor, Gotham City
“Kari?” Bruce said as entered the Pink Room.
“Yes?” The Rubber Queen went back to the bimbo voice.
“I think I found something for you. It’s the Carl Grisom Building Ironically,” Bruce shrugged.
The Rubber Queen stared for a long moment not revealing any knowledge of Gotham city.
“Oh, Carl Grisom was a mafia boss a few years ago,” Bruce said, “The building was sold to a firm run by Shrek and then sold to a few others. It was closed down a while ago while it underwent renovations and was brought up to code. Management is mostly legal now.”
“Mostly?” The Rubber Queen raised an eyebrow.
“Word is that it is run at a loss as a tax write off for the owners,” Bruce said.
“Isn’t that illegal?” The Rubber Queen asked.
“Eh…” Bruce shrugged, “It’s hard to prove. It is up to code and should be inexpensive rent.”
*
The Kinky Kitten, Gotham City
The Door rang as Selina walked in.
“Hay Miss Selina!” Karon and Holly cooed together.
“It’s the rubberiest of the corn,” Selina noted.
Both girls giggled as ran their hands over each other causing their catsuits to squeak and plop.
“Ok, whatever you two did at that convention you were defiantly born again kinky!” Selina smirked.
“Is that a bad thing?” Holly asked.
“Nope!” Selina said, “When can you get in more stock? There was kind of a run…”
“You sold to Bruce Wayne?” Karon asked.
“Not exactly,” Selina snickered, “But I heard I gave his butler a heart attack.”
“We put in an order,” Holly smiled, “They said they would fast track it. Selina, how serious are you with Bruce?”
Selina tensed for a second, Holly knew about Selina and Bruce, she knew about Catwoman and Batman, Selina hadn’t told her about Bruce and Batman…
“Why?”
“Well if Bruce is alright with you and Batman, our little play time…” Holly giggled, “We have someone you should meet!”
*
Clock Tower’s penthouse Apartment, Gotham City
Dick got out of the elevator and walked the short distance to Barbara’s door. There was a note: Use your key and come into the bed room, HURRY!
Dick took the note off and unlocked the door. He made his way back to the bedroom. Opening the door his jaw dropped…