It could be argued that there is a fine line between fantasy and reality. Dimitri Uzi Olesky just won his war against the Ryan mob. Oh, and he paid a very heavy price to do it. But all's fair in love and war, and for now, he is the undisputed crime boss of Cuesta Verde. Ironically, boss Olesky will pay for his sins, but retribution will come from a place he least expects it, for in the end, the scales of justice always tip one way or another.
MBMax Bailey
Where am I, lady?
The name's not "Lady". It's Libra.
MMax
Okay, nice to meet you, um... Libra. My name is Max–
Max Bailey. I know. I've had Olesky's place under surveillance for weeks.
MMax
Are you a cop?
You never know. But mostly just a concerned citizen. Same as you.
MMax
That's the first time anyone's ever called me that.
Your father worked for Olesky. They were partners until Olesky cut him out of the business. When your father started to talk, Olesky had him killed. [removes her mask] You want revenge... just like I do. But instead of wearing a mask, you're helping the police. You're looking for Olesky's mole in Special Investigations.
MMax
Yeah; Do you know who that is?
[removes her utility belt and drops it on the floor] Not yet.
MMax
Look, I need to report in. Tomorrow night Olesky's having a sit-down with the other bosses.
That's right. [removes her evening gloves] I plan on being there.
MMax
Who are you? I mean, nobody names their kid "Libra".
We're on the same team, Max. We just wear different uniforms. [stares Max in the face] Do I frighten you?
MMax
Isn't that the idea?
There's a reason you should be frightened of me. [removes her costume and reveals her body to Max] Before, I was just a woman. But gangsters aren't scared by women. They use them, exploit them, manipulate them. But Libra... she's a symbol. Someone that they can't bribe, scare or seduce. And the scales of justice always tip in Libra's favor. But right now, I'm not Libra. I'm just a woman.
MMax
You're beautiful.
Thank you, Max Bailey. [kisses Max on the lips] So what do you know about Libras? Hmm?
MMax
Ask me later.
Uh-huh.
MMax
I'm still learning.
Yeah? Well... for one, we loathe cruelty, viciousness and vulgarity. But we believe in compassion and compromise.
MMax
Doesn't sound like you.
You know what else? We like to be touched.
MMax
Oh.
That leg isn't gonna give you trouble now, is it?
MMax
No, I'll manage.
That's what I thought.
MMax
You thought I wouldn't know where you were going?
You shouldn't be here.
MMax
Neither should you. Being anywhere near Olesky right now is a very bad idea.
Yeah, and you need to let me be. Let me take him down.
MMax
Are you trying to get yourself killed? You try and get in there, and you're dead. Libra is a fictional comic book character. Somehow, I don't think the author based his stories on your real-life exploits. You're not Libra.
He let my mother die. Some kidnappers took her for some easy score. They tried to ransom her back. $5 million. They wanted $5 million. Pocket change for my father. He told them to go screw themselves. Refused to pay a dime. Cops found her a couple of days later – raped and mutilated. We had to have a closed casket. He didn't even come to the funeral – too busy screwing one of his harlots.
MMax
You're Anya Olesky?
No. I'm Libra. And these streets are mine. And tonight, Dimitri Olesky will pay for the blood that he has spilled.
ATAngel Tomlin
The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king. Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act II. We are going to take this to Broadway. Shakespeare Undressed. And then... I'd like to thank the Academy. It is such an honor to accept this award on behalf of everyone involved in Shakespeare Undressed. I am especially indebted to Sir Patrick Stewart for his guidance and his support. Thank you.
MMax
Well, you got your revenge. I guess we both did. Now what?
It's not about us anymore. There's a lot of people suffering in Cuesta Verde. People who have no one to help them. Cuesta Verde needs a symbol. A champion for the oppressed.
MMax
You know anyone for the job?
I might.
MMax
That was a rhetorical question.
I can't do this all by myself. I need a Robin.
MMax
A Robin? Your very own Boy Wonder? I don't think so.
Ah, come on. You'd look hot in tights.
MMax
We'll see, Anya.
The name's Libra, and these streets are mine.
We all wear masks – sometimes for fun and other times for disguise or protection. Some masks are steel. Some are satin. Some are silk, and some are leather. They're the faces of a stranger, but we love to try them on. Hopefully, you'll find one that is a perfect fit. Anya Olesky did.
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