Tales from Gotham

Jerome

Penguin, and Ed decide to confront Jerome, who is causing trouble for the Mob. They end up meeting him at an old abandoned carnival that has been shut down a long time ago. The gates are shut and there is a little speaker box with a button by the gate. Though its abandoned so Ed and Penguin have no reason to believe the speaker would still work. That was the address they were given though. 

Ed clicks on the speaker button and talks into it. Ed speaks "We are here Jerome, Its Riddler and Penguin" Ed says. Though there is no real reason using their nicknames as most people know both of their true identity. Ed lets go of the button and the speaker makes a noise and they hear a voice. "Thank you so much for coming, Ill be there in a moment" he says. A minute later Jerome comes out with a smile. "Hello, my dear freinds! Thank you for coming"! He says. 

He has a black box in his hand with a button and presses it and the gates open inward. Jerome bows. "So what do you think? A friend of mine bought this place for me, I decided to fix it up, I cant open it just yet, till I get the rides up and going" He says. "I apologize if everything isn't functional yet" He says. "Come, I have a spot where we may discuss.. business" he says. 

Jerome is wearing a red robe, striped clown pants and red sneakers. He leads them to an empty room which has Furniture in it. "What did this place use to be"? Penguin asks looking around. "This is actually the staff room" Jerome explains. "This is where all the important stuff happens" he says. Jerome sits down on the sofa across from them. "So, what can I help you gentlemen with" Jerome asks sitting back. Ed and Penguin sit next to each other on the couch across from him. 

"There was an issue with my business men, and yours and well some of your men owed mine, and refused to pay up" Penguin says. "Oh, is that what that was about? I was wondering what they were raving on about" he says. "So, what did they buy from you"? He asks. "They required services and good and didnt want to pay up" penguin says. "So, how much do we ow you"? Jerome asks. "$5000" Penguin says plainly. 

"Of course I can wave the fees" Penguin says. Jerome laughs "What would make you want to do that"? Jerome asks. "Well, if you agree to work for me, I can wave your fees and give you money to help get this place up and running, ill even get you some publicity for it" Penguin explains. "Hm, why would you do that"? Jerome asks. "I am the Mayor, I run the mob, it will make me look good as the Mayor, and there will be no more squabbles between any of our men" Penguin says. "Hm, are you going to ask me to do favors for you"? Jerome asks. "No, of course not, I just think its better if our groups are not in each others way" Penguin says. Jerome smiles and looks up and says "Yeah, Sure, good deal" Jerome says putting his hand out to shake and Penguin stands up and shakes his hand "Ill be seeing you later Jermone" Penguin says. Jerome stops Penguin and does not let go of his hand. "Can you do me a favor though" Jerome says. "What is that"? Penguin asks. "I have something I been wanting to Give Barbara, I know shes staying with you, can you deliver it" he asks. "Sure" Penguin says. 

Jerome smiles and says "wait here a moment" he says. Jerome comes back with a letter with a heart sticker sealing it. "Take this, Tell Barbs I said hey" he says with a smile. "Sure" Penguin says and puts the note in his pocket of his coat. "Ill deliver it" Penguin. "Thank you so much Mister Penguin" Jerome says. The two leave and Jerome walks them out and clicks the button to open the gate, and lets them out. Jerome stands at the gate from the other side holding onto the gate and waves with a big creepy grin. "Bye! now" he says just standing there waving. "Are you really going to deliver that"? Ed asks after they get in the car. "Why not Ed"? Penguin asks. "What if its a trick"? Ed says. "In the mob you keep your word Ed" Penguin says. "Besides Barbara is smart, she can figure it out, you trust her dont you" Penguin says. "Yes" Ed says. "Then dont worry" Penguin says.