STRANGE Arrangements

by the-CHELO

Hugo Strange visits Arkham Asylum to interview Gotham City's most psychopathic criminals. They are dangerous, and not to be trusted, but it's nothing that the ingenious professor can't handle. In fact, you may say it's deviously anticipated. Loosely based on the Arkham Doctors and Patients Of Doctors.

6. Chapter 6

A FAVOR IN FEATHERS

Hugo Strange: Arkham Interviews full #2; patient's name is Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin. Are you ready to talk Mr. Cobblepot? You've been quiet ever since our last session.

The Penguin: I'm fine. But I ain't talking to you.

Hugo Strange: Do try to be reasonable, Mr. Cobblepot.

The Penguin: I prefer you calling me Penguin! I don't like being referred to my real name.

Hugo Strange: If you wish, Mr. Penguin. You say you attempted to be on equal grounds with people, yet in actuality you scoff at the mere thought and declare superiority over those who mock you and your birds.

The Penguin: I don't tolerate any kind of disrespect thrown at my penguins or myself.

Hugo Strange: And to demonstrate your caliber, you made yourself a kingpin on organized crime in Gotham. You were in charge of all illegal activity, stolen from the aristocrats, and held control of the finest banks.

The Penguin: You got that right.

Hugo Strange: You even worked your way to win official seat as mayor.

The Penguin: That was the first time I felt true authority in all my life. A position I worked my tail-feathers for.

Hugo Strange: But then you ended up in Arkham. Must've been a grand disappointment in your eyes.

The Penguin: Far more than disappointment, I was furious. It was all Batman's doing that placed me in this loony bin!

Hugo Strange: Ah, I see. It was Batman who dethroned you from power.

The Penguin: If I got the chance, I'd peck him out of Gotham!

Hugo Strange: That is to be considered. You had everything, and Batman took them away. But I could return you to that life of prestige, Mr. Penguin. I could offer you a beeline to that level of power once more.

The Penguin: What are you saying? Are you...Making an offer?

Hugo Strange: Yes. I will release you from Arkham if you don't mind keeping hold of a precious item for me.

(Hugo Strange hands over an unknown item to The Penguin)

The Penguin: What is this?

Hugo Strange: It's nothing for you to be concerned with.

The Penguin: Why hand it to me in the first place?

Hugo Strange: You are the only person in this entire asylum the police WILL turn a blind eye from once you are released. I'll send...a certain individual to retrieve that item. After all, I'll need it to precede with my plans.

The Penguin: What plans?