In the rising death toll of corruption and scandal, Gotham's citizens tell their stories. But will you know them by their words alone?
AN: For freakwrtierCHM and Shadir.
I am Gotham.
…and I am both trampled and abused. I am Gotham, because the world has told me I am human garbage, and little boys like me can only grow up to become bad men. I am Gotham, because they say the lucky ones are the ones who died or who killed themselves…
And I am Gotham because I do not give in.
I am Gotham because I am innocent. I believe in Harvey Dent. I believe in choice not circumstance, volition not violence, creed not chaos, and I retain my innocence in indecent times. I am Gotham because I have been offered a choice: cop or criminal, corrupt or compassionate, hero or hellion, villain or victim…
And I have made my choice.
…I am Gotham because naivety is both deadly and dangerous.
I am Gotham because a martyr never dies.
Chapter Five: Edward Nigma/The Riddler.