Toyman

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One Shot, One Kill Part 2
X receives a odd item through Toyman

The ball was in full swing, but instead of watching over Bruce, you were halfway through a bottle of champagne.

You don't usually drink, but the unease of the crowd made you more susceptible to the wiles of the bottle.

You had a brief moment of quiet bliss.

But it was indeed brief.

You felt a hand on your shoulder.

Toyman: Drinking the stress off?

X: I'm not big on crowds.

Toyman: Nor am I, but I prefer to refrain from alcohol, as my judgement becomes questionable.

X: That's kinda the point.

Toyman: To some I suppose.

You finished your drink.

X: So why did you take this assignment?

Toyman: To meet you, of course.

You felt that Toyman was a bit creepy.

A lot creepy, actually.

X: Do you want an autograph then?

Toyman: Not really, but I do wish to give you something.

X: Is it weird?

Toyman: Not that I'm aware of.

X: Well, let's see it.

Toyman handed you a computer chip.

X: Is this porn?

Toyman: No, absolutely not.

X: Then what is it?

Toyman: To make a long story short, I was contacted by a old associate of mine, who promised my freedom in exchange for delivering this chip to you.

X: Who is your associate?

Toyman: I was told not to say, but his location can be found on that chip, along with some very "interesting" data, curtesy of LexCorp.

X: Where does Luthor factor into this?

Toyman: All will be revealed in time.

Our conservation was cut short by the thunderous applause of the crowd.

Toyman: It seems that Mr. Wayne has taken the stage. You should ensure his safety.

You felt uneasy with the way Toyman spoke.

X: Uh....yeah.

After your conversation concluded, you entered the crowd, finding Harley within.

Harley: The shrimp tastes like ass.

X: Is that a compliment or insult?

Harley: You are so nasty.

X: Don't act like you wouldn't love it

Harley giggled and blushed.

Harley: You got me.

Harley put her head on your arm as the show started.

Bruce took the stage.

Bruce: Thank you all for coming tonight. For years, the poor of Gotham have suffered due to a lack of opportunities to grow, but that all changes tonight.

(Click)

X: The hell?

(Laser sound)

X: Where is that coming from?

Harley: Everything ok?

X: You don't hear that?

Harley: Hear what?

X: That click, like a....

You paused when you saw Toyman look at his watch.

Toyman: It's playtime.

X: ....like a gun.

You ran up to the stage, and quickly tackled Bruce to the ground, narrowly avoiding a gunshot.

The crowd quickly dispersed in panic, causing you to lose Harley and Toyman.

You caught a glimpse of the shooter, who had you in his sights.

X: Who is that!?

Bruce: Slade Wilson, better known as Deathstroke

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Bruce: Slade Wilson, better known as Deathstroke.

You heard Deathstroke load another bullet into his rifle.

X: Fuck....

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