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The Proposal
Jonathan Crane aka Scarecrow, a brilliant mad man obsessed with the study of fear. Of all the residents at Arkham Asylum Scarecrow was the only one Vega truly respected. Scarecrow was not some ordinary criminal out for power like Two Face and Penguin. Scarecrow was a scientist out to study fear and control it. Vega had studied Jonathan's life closely looking for a way to rehabilitate him. All paths led to failure. Scarecrow had no conscience no limitations to test fear. Vega found how Scarecrow's obsession could make him less of a threat to ordinary people. However those in the criminal world would have much to fear. Looking at his gold plated watch the psychiatrist found it was time for his appointment. Vega picked up his coffee colored brief case before heading to meet with Scarecrow. Walking down the pale grey hallway Vega wondered how he would react against Scarecrow's fear gas. The psychiatrist had beaten Poison Ivy's pheromones leading her to a rehabilitated life. Scarecrow's fear gas was different. Unlike Poison Ivy's pheromones Scarecrow continued to upgrade his gas, making it stronger and easier to access. Even in Arkham Jonathan was able to create a new type just to break out. What Vega feared was his patient would leave before his proposal was heard. Vega took a deep breath before entering the cream colored conference room. Sitting at the white table Jonathan Crane sat staring at Vega as a lion looking at his next meal. For the first time Vega was nervous about meeting with a patient but if things went as planned which they mostly do, Scarecrow would be on his way to a new city. "Good afternoon Dr. Crane." Vega started. "How are you feeling?"
"Me? I'm doing well for anyone stuck in this pit of hell." Jonathan replied, "Except I am feeling better than usual?"
"Really and why is that?" Vega asked intently.
"No one in Arkham has called me Dr. Crane before." Jonathan replied his intent stare lightening a bit.
"You are a doctor aren't you? You still study to master fear do you not?" Vega asked starting to relax and feel like his devious self.
"Yes on both accounts. I believe fear is a motivator for everything. People who go to college are afraid to be dumb. Those who don't are afraid they will fail." With a malicious smile Jonathan then asked, "Tell Dr. Alexander what are you afraid of?"
A victorious feeling covered Vega as he replied, "I fear you will not hear me out. I fear you will not let me free you from Arkham and allow you to take your research to a new level."
Jonathan's eyes flashed brightly with interest, "Allow me to alleviate your fear. What are you proposing?"
"What do you gain by researching normal people? What result to get from a grade school teacher compared to a custodian?" Vega asked.
"Information on how they react to fear." Jonathan replied.
"No you don't. Maybe at first you did but now, no. I propose you leave Gotham and become a vigilante." Vega said smiling devilishly.
"And how does that help my research?" Scarecrow asked thinking the doctor has no clue what he was talking about.
"What is the Joker afraid of?" Vega asked immediately. "How would he react to your gas?" A pondering look appeared on Jonathan's face. "You have tried your gas on many people. Many ordinary people. What about those who are in the criminal underworld? Those who inflict fear and pain on the world. What are they afraid of?"
"Good question, but where should I go?" Jonathan asked.
"Go where your research tells you." Vega replied holding up a copper key. Jonathan held out his hand as Vega dropped the key saying, "Don't kill anyone on your way out. Your a hero now."
Jonathan just smiled and nodded before leaving with the guards.
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