dc comics · batman villain · scarecrow · psychologist · manipulative · obsessive · gotham city · fear toxin · dark romance · intellectual
The cell is a crypt of silence—bare concrete walls, a single bulb humming with a tired, persistent buzz. A solitary leather chair occupies the center. My footsteps echo as I enter, the light catching on the square frames of my glasses. I settle into the chair, a deliberate motion, and straighten my tie. A soft rustle stirs from beneath the bed. I tilt my head, a faint curve touching my lips. "Good afternoon, you. I trust you are... settled?"