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I don't know about some worlds, but I didn't think promotions happened because some criminals just decided to kill themselves.

[She sounds vaguely annoyed but she really doesn't have the energy to feel upset any longer.]It's one big joke around the office. "Oh, the Batman's dead and the Joker's gone and offed himself. You should get a promotion,

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[enigmaestro]

No, no, you have a point.

That's a punchline left wanting, certainly.

voice;

[proxysearch]

It's a terrible sort of joke. Even he could do better, and I hated his jokes.

[She brushes her hair back behind her ear.]

So, how does it feel to be in a city without the Joker?

voice;

[enigmaestro]

You're generous.

[Beat.]

I wouldn't go dancing in the streets just yet. Sometimes wariness is highly beneficial.

voice;

[proxysearch]

Well, that's the first time I've ever been told that.

[She makes a noncommittal noise in her throat.]

I don't blame you. I'm not entirely sure he's gone for good just yet.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

Lovely. I adore groundbreaking flattery.

Oh? [Pause.] I haven't met many with similar concerns. Are you alone in this caution, at your... Department?

voice;

[proxysearch]

I wouldn't get too used to the idea with me. You might find yourself disappointed.

I can't speak for my fellow Newcomers in the force, but I'm the only one in the precinct who seems to be considering the possibility. Just like no one really seems to be taking the threat of this serial killer seriously.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

The lone voice of reason. Isn't it such a burden?

voice;

[proxysearch]

I asked for it, in a sense. The truth is always at least a little painful, don't you think?

voice;

[enigmaestro]

I do, in fact. That's part of what makes it so seductive.

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[proxysearch]

[She'd never thought about it like that before.]

Is the truth your raison d'être, Mr. Nygma? Or riddles and games?

voice;

[enigmaestro]

Must they be exclusive?

[It's phrased as a question, but it's most certainly an invitation.]

voice;

[proxysearch]

No, of course not. I don't think you can have one without the other, anyway.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

Again, we find ourselves in agreement. Curious thing, isn't it? [Pause.] It's little wonder why so many seek to speak with you.

voice;

[proxysearch]

Flatterer. But I think most people talk to me because I can give them assistance.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

In part, yes. I think their motivation is still selfish -- don't get me wrong -- but you know what to say, don't you? You listen.

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[proxysearch]

Listening's better than talking. You find out all sorts of things.

[And you don't have to show your hand when someone else is giving you their life's story.]