Mayor of Motham #1- Lock Down

Batman- What’s the situation Jim?

 

Gordon- Lyle Bolton, Lock Up, was spotted outside City Hall twenty minutes ago, I believe he’s going to go after our new mayor. Speaking of, what do you think of him?

 

Batman- I think he genuinely wants to do good. He has a really passion for the city. But, at the same time, I’m not sure he’ll ever stop being a criminal. Not really

 

Gordon- Hmph. It could’ve been worse. I heard that cat guy was thinking of running.

 

Batman- Blake?

 

Gordon- No, no. Catwoman’s brother. Surprised?

 

Batman- I didn’t realise he was even alive.

 

Gordon- That's the thing, last I checked he wasn't. His body was in the GCPD morgue last week. Looked like Bouncer’s handiwork. Do you think-

 

*Bat vanishing act*

 

Gordon- Thats it. I’m electrifying this floor.

 

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Drury- This is a joyous occasion! My eldest son, Simon, has come home. The same son that was presumed dead weeks ago!

 

*clappity clap*

 

Simon- I’m just glad to be back. Being trapped in Zodiac Master's basement... I don't like thinking about it

 

Drury- I know son, we'll get through this together. Come, mayoral staff, let’s eat some celebratory cake! Excuse me while I get it

 

Press #1- He sure bakes a lot of cake...

 

Press #2- Yeah but it’s delicious

 

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Drury- Ah. Red Velvet. Who doesn’t love Red Velvet?

 

Bolton- Not a fan honestly

 

*The cake explodes*

 

Drury- Argh my deliciously red and velvet cake!

 

Bolton- Mr. Mayor, you reek of death and corruption. You deserve to be locked up!

 

Drury- Huh?

 

Bolton- It’s a pun. My alter ego is “Lock Up”

 

Drury- Ohhh... Do you say that to everyone? Is that your “heads you lose," “back in a flash” catchphrasy thing?

 

Bolton- Guess so.

 

Drury- Could do with some work honestly.

 

Bolton- Didn’t ask for your opinion.

 

Drury- “Lock Up”. Heh. Should call you “Fuck Up”

 

Bolton- Why?

 

Drury- ‘Cos you didn’t shut the window

 

*Bat-Punch*

 

Drury- If this was all it took to get your attention, I should’ve ran for mayor ages ago!

 

Batman- Walker-

 

Drury- Ah ah ah. 'Mr Mayor' now

 

Batman- Mr. Mayor. Did he hurt you?

 

Drury- Nah. He ruined my cake though. Bastard.

 

Batman- I don’t think you should stay in office

 

Drury- I bet you don’t. I understand

 

Batman- You do?

 

Drury- You’re jealous. That’s fine. I get jealous sometimes too. There was this one time... some guy made a move at my wife. I just took deep breaths and got over it. (and ran him over ssh)

 

Batman- That's... not why I think you should quit. There will be more men like Bolton after you, I don’t know if you can handle it.

 

Drury- I can handle it. Gar just caught Anarky hiding in the vents

 

Anarky- Down with the Government!

 

Gar- Down with.. you. I’m not very good at this. To be honest the only thing I’m good at is burning things. Myself mostly...

 

Batman- Ok, you were lucky this time but...

 

Drury- And Rigger caught Savage Skull scaling the wall

 

Batman- That may be-

 

Drury- And my dear Tiger Moth just rugby tackled the Reaper. Love you sweetie!

 

Miranda- Love you too babe

 

Batman- Fine. You seem to have it handled here! Goodnight.

 

Drury- Batman, wait! I *do* need you

 

Batman- Really?

 

Drury- Yes! There’s an extra cake at home, just for emergencies. Be a lamb and bring it over will you?

Done