Tobias Whale quotes from Black Lightning

Tobias Whale

Lala. You shot somebody's mama? [removes his sunglasses and hands them to Syonide] Any man that'd do that has no morals, no principles to live by, which means there's nothing you're not capable of, including becoming a rat. [grabs Lala by the throat and starts strangling him until he dies]

Tobias

[seeing Black Lightning with the protestors as they sing "Amazing Grace"] No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO! He's supposed to be dead! He's supposed to be dead! Are they singing? They are singing! That's why I hate these church going Negros, always singing and praying, praying and singing! They all want to go to heaven, but don't none of them want to die!

[while embalming a body] Tobias, did you know that, in Africa, some people believe that albinos are magical? These people would actually kidnap random albinos, cut them up, grind their bones and sell it as magic dust.

Tobias

Yes, I'm aware of that.

I admire how you reinvented yourself after you lost your career as a politician. You went underground, built a whole new career with us and when we rewarded you with The 100, you did a good job.

Tobias

But?

But, ever since Black Lightning returned to Freeland, my partners have become less confident in your ability to lead The 100. [Tobias starts bristling] Is there something you would like to say?

Tobias

I've literally made you millions of dollars and you're given me a hard time over one mistake.

But it isn't one mistake. It's your reputation. Your entire criminal career was built on the belief that you killed Black Lightning nine years ago when nobody else could. It's like you lied on your resume. Black Lightning's death was your calling card, and now people are beginning to feel like they've been deceived. And that's messing with my bottom line.

Tobias

I got people paying up on protection and that's offsetting any lost revenue. And I'm gonna take Black Lightning out, once and for all.

How am I supposed to believe that you can take out Black Lightning now when you couldn't take him out then? And, on top of that, you're making a lot of noise! Your men shot a reverend and paralyzed a kid. They were talking about that kid going to the Olympics!

Tobias

He wasn't going to no Olympics.

Well, he isn't now! And that's for sure. You need to take Black Lightning out and button this thing up quick. I'm not gonna tell you how to run your crew, but, if I were you, I would use some of that albino magic to get it done. Because if you don't, my partners are gonna turn you into dust.

Tobias

How'd you like the gifts? [Khalil stretches towards the light switch] You mind keeping the lights off? They hurt my eyes. My name is Tobias Whale.

Khalil

What are you doing in my room?

Tobias

I wanted to see how you were doing.

Khalil

Why'd you give me all those gifts?

Tobias

I understand what you're going through. Black Lightning messed my life up too. I wanted you to have some nice things to keep your mind off your troubles. I know it's hard to see now, but in time you will. Black Lightning's the reason you're lying here paralyzed. There were many times when I was younger I needed help, but no one showed up. I don't want to have to see you go through the same thing.

Khalil

Why?

Tobias

Well, I followed your athletic career a long time and it hurt me to see you hurt. But what I've learned about pain is pain makes you stronger, pain makes you tougher. Eventually you get to a point where you don't even feel it. If you'd like, I can show you how to cure your pain.

Tobias

Been a long time, Gambi.

Gambi

Not long enough. We had a deal. You're not supposed to be here. You're supposed to be gone - forever. [walks behind the counter]

Tobias

I need a new suit.

Gambi

Only thing I'm gonna measure you for is a coffin.

Tobias

Oh, I'll be here long after you're gone.

Gambi

Just 'cause you got that serum pumping through your veins that's keeping you from aging doesn't mean you and your sister are gonna have a happy ending. You think they told you everything before they gave it to you?

Tobias

What they didn't tell me, I already figured out. Another thing I figured out is you're still working for the A.S.A., which makes you privy to all kinds of information. What I need from you is a name. Who is Black Lightning?

Gambi

I can't help you.

Tobias

Oh, I think you can.

Gambi

Knowing things about Black Lightning gets men killed. I do my best to avoid knowing things that can get me killed.

Tobias

Not telling me what I need to know can get you killed, too. I'll admit, Black Lightning has become a personal problem. I'm guessing his presence in Freeland is a problem for you, as well.

Gambi

[Removes his glasses and reveals his gun under the fabric while Syonide draws hers] Only problem I have is you.

Tobias

[looks Gambi up and down] Gambi... I'll see you later. [leaves the shop with Syonide]

Tobias

What the hell happened to you?

I just fought Black Lightning. I mean, one more minute and I would have killed him, I swear. I mean, something's wrong with his head. He looked half-dead.

Tobias

So, why didn't you finish him? [grabs Joey by the throat and lifts him up in the air]

I tried, but I was all on my own. He... he trashed my gun and I... I couldn't take him. I tipped our guy in the department.

Tobias

[drops him] There was a time you could depend on white folks to be professional. Nowadays, white boys just as lazy and shiftless as the brothers.

Tori's protection team checked in on schedule.

Tobias

Hmm...

All is well.

Tori's under protection?

Tobias

Lady Eve sent me powder from ground albino bones, trying to mess with my head.

Or issue a warning.

Tobias

Hmm. Yeah, and you're bleeding on my floor.

Sorry, boss.

Tobias

Make sure we got a crew in lockup on standby and let me know as soon as the cops get him. Black Lightning doesn't live out the night.

Tobias

Dwayne!

Mr. Whale.

Tobias

I just wanted to thank you for saving my life. [hugs him] In the chaos of the night you were brave enough to pull me to safety and I can appreciate that.

You're welcome, sir.

Tobias

But you left my sister. And left Tory to die.

If I went back, they would've gotten you to.

Tobias

[holds Dwayne up in a choke-hold] And left her to die. [pushes him off and Syonide shoots him dead on the floor]

Tobias

There's part of you, I know, that wants his old life back. I even heard you tried to get your old girlfriend back. [laughs] You made a deal, son. Legs for loyalty. So Garfield, that girl, they belong to the past now. I want you to remember what they did to you, hold onto that anger, then go do what I need.

Khalil

Aye, yeah.

Tobias

What was that?

Khalil

Yes, sir.

Tobias

Screw up, and I'll rip that spinal implant out and shove it down your throat.

Khalil

Mr. Tobias, I'm sorry. I know you said not to kill Black Lightning, I couldn't help it.

Tobias

So this is what? An apology?

Khalil

Yes, sir.

Tobias

Sy, what do you think? Should we accept Painkiller's apology?

[pulls a pistol on Khalil] Good question. I have one too. Can you put a dart in me before I shoot you full of holes?

Tobias

I know the answer to that one. [laughs with Syonide] Have a seat. [Syonide holsters her pistol and Khalil sits] I am unlike other men. The laws of convention and morality do not apply to me. That's Napoleon, and he was a weak-ass Frenchman. You're Painkiller. Never apologize. So you killed Black Lightning when Proctor wanted him alive, I'm not mad. Martin Proctor was down with Lady Eve, I always knew sooner or later he had to go. Just gonna have to be sooner, that's all. Real soon.

Tobias

Lala, I know you thinking, "Why's this funny looking Negro always messing with me?" [laughs] I love it, though. Something about your Velour tracksuit wearing ass I just like dragging. Anyway... [Lala leaps to his feet and charges towards Tobias, growling. Tobias punches him in the face, sending him flying back and laughs] Now, that's what they mean when they say "leveling up".

[rises to his feet] You hit like a bitch.

Tobias

Hmm. [Lala tries to charge him again] The Devil deals the cards. [Lala stops and freezes] That's a corny ass line too, but it's effective. I took your life in order to make my purpose your purpose. I spent a cool mil on the reanimation program. It's time for you to pay that back.

Is Lawanda and Will alive, too?

Tobias

No. Just side-effects of the reanimation. Eventually, everyone you killed is gonna come back to haunt your black ass, tattooing themselves on your body until there's no skin left. "Tattoo Man". It's time to get back to work.