Tales from Gotham

Working with Mister Penguin

That Afternoon after breakfast Penguin and Victor had gotten dressed and were getting ready to head out the door. Penguin had put on one of his tuxedos and Victor was wearing all black but with a green tie. No one else was dressed yet aside from Johnathan. Johnathan had changed into a black polo shirt and black jeans and his tennis shoes. He had even brushed his hair. "Mister Penguin, what do you do"? the boy asks before Penguin is leaving the house. Penguin saw no point in lying to the boy "I am a mob boss and also the mayor" he says. "Why so curious boy" Penguin questions. "You are the head of the house, I wanted to learn more about you" he says. Penguin smiles and pats his head. "Can I go with you" the boy asks him."You want to go with me on business"? Penguin asks. "I do, and I have nice clothes now" the boy states. Penguin nods "Sure, but you are to be quiet and not interrupt, only speak when spoken to" Penguin explains. "Yes, sir"! The boy says. "Good boy" Penguin says as him, Victor and Johnathan leave the house together. 

Johnathan sits in the back of the car kicking his feet. He has a smile on his face. Victor is driving the car and Penguin looks back at the boy and cant help but smile. He couldn't help but think Johnathan was cute. Johnathan was also very quiet and didn't really make any trouble. He did exactly as he was told. Penguin was happy to have someone who was so obedient. "You are a good boy John" Penguin says to him. Johnathan is so happy to hear such approval from Mister Penguin. After about 20 minutes they show up at the place, its a tall long building from the outside. Penguin walks into it and inside there is a giant table with a bunch of chairs. There is 12 chairs being split 6 on each side and then 2 on the ends. Penguin was on one end of the table, and Johnathan sat right next to him. Victor sat at the other side of Penguin. 12 other men show up and each take a seat at the table. 

After everyone shows up Penguin starts to speak. "Right, so first line of business, how  are the club funds and the liquor trade"? Penguin asks. 5 men say good. "How is the protection services going"? Penguin asks. A Skinny boy who looks about 18 in a suit says "A lot of people are not hiring anymore, they say they dont need protection anymore" they say. "Why is that"? Penguin asks. "There is a new guy on the streets" the boy explains. "Who is this person"? Penguin asks. "He goes by the name batman and he uses this symbol, they say they dont need mob protection, since batman is protecting them" the boy pulls out a paper and slides it over to Penguin. Its a picture of a black bat symbol in a yellow circle. Penguin picks it up and looks at this. "Gabriel, Leonardo, Micheal, go find this vigelante fellow and bring him to me, we need to teach him Gotham has no heros" Penguin says. "Yes Boss" the three say in unison. "Good" Penguin says. "Okay, who is dealing with the fishermen" Penguin asks. A husky gentlemen sitting in the back is in a vest and white button up and raises his hand. "I have been collecting but they have been saying they cant pay thier fees" the man says. "Why cant they pay" Penguin asks. "This bat fellow" The man says. "Again? what is he doing"? he asks. "He told them if they pay the mob anymore he would put them in jail"? the man says. "What is this guy a cop off duty"? Penguin asks. "I dont know sir" the man says. Penguin slams his hands on the table and stands up "ALRIGHT LISTEN UP! I WANT EVERYONE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THIS VIGILANTE AND I WANT WHOEVER THINKS THEY FOUND HIM TO DELIVER HIM BOUND AND GAGGED AT THE MEAT STORAGE FACILITY ON SYCOMORE DRIVE! MEETING DISMISSED"! Penguin says. Everyone leaves the room. 

Johnathan looks at Penguin after everyone has left the room and asks. "Is this all you do Sir"? Johnathan asks. "This is most of it, being part of the mob isnt all killing people, it has a lot of business and meetings. Its just like a business but the way we collect is not entirely legal" Penguin says. Johnathan smiles at him. Penguin raises a brow "What are you smiling about" Penguin asks. "You are an incredible man Mister Penguin, You are small and have a bumb leg but you have a very powerful presence and a brilliant mind. You give off an impression of power and intelligence despite most people being taller then you." Johnathan says. Penguin didnt know if he should slap the boy for pointing out his flaws, or praise him for giving him one of the most honest assessments and compliments he ever had. He simply gets up from his chair and says "Come Johnny, we are done for today". "Yes SIR! Mister Penguin"! Johnathan says as he gets up from the Chair and follows Penguin out the door. Penguin gets in the car and Victor drives off with Penguin and Johnathan. Victor drives the car. Victor is suprised by how honest Johnothan is and he can tell Penguin really enjoys this boy even if he wont say it. "John, would you like to get ice cream" Penguin asks. "Really Sir"? Johnothan asks. "If you want it" Penguin says. "Yes!" the boy says excitidly. Victor and Penguin cant help but laugh at the boys reaction. 

Victor drives to the Mcdonalds drive through and orders a chocolate dipped Ice cream cone, and a vanilla ice cream cone. They go to the window and Oswald pulls out a 50 dollar bill and hands it to Victor "Sir, this is a 50, its only 3$ and I cant break this" she tells him. Victor looks at Penguin "She doesnt want the 50 boss" Victo says. "I know, keep the change" Penguin says. "Are you sure"? she asks the two men. "Do you know how much money I make"? Oswald says. "50 dollars doesnt mean anything" Penguin says. The women nods "Thank you sir" she says with a smile. They pull up to the second window and Victor takes the ice cone with chocolate and hands the vanilla one to Johnothan that starts eating it. Victor offers some of his own "Want some boss" Victor asks. Penguin puts his hand over his face and laughs. "No" Penguin says. "Whats wrong boss" Victor asks with a smile. "You make me laugh sometimes Victor" Penguin says. "To home then" Victor says. Penguin finds it funny how childish Victor can look sometimes even when he is suppose to be one of the worst assasins in Gotham City.