Tales from Gotham

business as usual

Penguin is dealing with some business involving the mob. Despite being mayor is still technically running the mob even if its not officiol. He is both legally and illegally running the city. There is also no Jim in the police force who can stop his deeds either. Not that Jim is usually one to cross him.

Jim had always been a rather reluctant allie of cobblepots. He is in his old house, he kept it despite the fact it reminded him of his mother. Ed had stayed with him the night. Ed was in the room fixing penguins tie and suit for him. Penguin was rather annoyed when Ed did this but Ed was always so insistant.

Penguin kind of felt like Ed acted like his mother. His mother would always fuss over him, like he was a pampered little prince but he didnt see any reason for Ed doing it. "Thank you Ed" Penguin said to him. Ed smiled at him. Penguin moved past Ed and walked towards the door and opened it stepping out. He walks

to a room where there is a bunch of men. "So, who else are we waiting on"? Penguin asks. "Tony Boss" Butch says. "Great, that idiot is always late". Penguin sits down at the end of the table and Ed stands awkwardly at the door. "Ed.." Ed stiffens when he is adressed. "Penguin"? he replies. "You may sit" he says.

He knew Edward was waiting for permission as he usually did. Penguin found it amusing how awkward and restrained Edward could be. Edward sad in the chair next to Mister Penguin. Butch sat on the other side of penguin. Butch looked over at Ed and smiled. "So, how you like this business so far" Butch asks. Ed laughs

to himself "Its been interesting" he says. "Butch Gilzene"? Ed says. "Yes, I dont think we ever got aquited" Butch says putting out his hand to shake and Ed shakes it "Ed...Nygma" he says. Penguin sighs "I wish Tony would hurry up" he says seeming annoyed putting his palm in his hand. Victor is sitting a chair down

from Victor and the other men are sitting around the table. There is no one setting on the end chair at the very end of the table. When Tony finally arrives penguin stands up "YOU ARE LATE" he says harshly. "I, sorry sir" he says. "Sit down before I decide to make you suffer for it! If you are late one more time you

will be sleeping with the fishes" He says. "right Sir" Tony says sitting down in a chair. "Now, down to business, profits has been down for the fishermen, the studio apartments, and the orphanage, what gives"? He asks. "Goverment cut funding for the orphanage, and those freaks keep rading the apartments so no one

wants to live there anymore, they also keep leaving traps for the fishermen" he says. "Tony, you will gather 10 men you trust and go offer protection to the fisherman, say its free of charge till we deal with this freak problem" he says. "As for the funding ill deal with that", and "Ed" Penguin looks over at him.

"Yes? Mister Penguin"?... Ed looks at him. "I have a security job for you" Penguin says with a smile. "Sounds fun" Ed says with a smile. Boss I tried getting the money from the East docks, but they are still loyal to thier boss. "What other boss is there in Gotham"? Penguin questions. "jerome" He says. "Ill have

to speak with this JEROME then, Jerry, set up a meeting" Penguin says. Joey, you are bringing in a crowd with your stand up" Penguin says. "Meeting over" Penguin says. Everyone leaves the room other then Victor, Butch, and Ed.