You know, I once knew this geezer called Onslow in the Isle of Dogs, in the East End of London. Leery little scallywag he was, he was too smiley by half. Never trusted. Anyway, Lucius, one day he comes bowling up to me, and he asks me to do him this right iffy favor. Oh, it doesn't matter what it was. The point being, against my better judgement... I agreed to do it. But Lucius, I told him, I told him straight, "You let me down, Onslow, I will tuck you up, Sunshine. Like a kipper." He swears blind, swears on his mother's grave he would never do such a thing, but of course he did. Couldn't help himself, he let me down. So I tucked him up. Like a kipper.
Lucius Fox...What is a kipper?
It's a type of smoked fish. Very nice with eggs and brown toast for breakfast. [Lucius nods] But what I learned from Onslow is this: there are two types of people on this planet, you see. Them you can trust... and them you can't.
Lucius Fox
I cannot disagree.
Lucius Fox
Both kinds of people would give you the same answer, wouldn't they?
Exactly. Exactly right. There lieth the problem, Lucius; you see, I need to confide in you. And I need to know that you're trustworthy.
Lucius Fox
Perhaps I should decline your confidence; I don't like the sound of these 'kippers.'
Yeah, well it's a bit late for that, unfortunately. I mean, it's you, after all, Lucius, that created this mess when you told young Master Bruce that his dear old dead dad was a 'stoic'.
Lucius Fox
Ah.
Ah, exactly. See, there's a problem: I've got no one else to turn to. I have to confide in you.
Lucius Fox
[nods] I see.
Do you? I mean, just to be crystal clear about this: If it turns out that I can't trust you... I swear on my mother's grave, you, my old sausage... are a dead man.
Lucius Fox
I have only the best intentions for Bruce Wayne.
[to the barman] Another gin-and-tonic please, guvner, and whatever this young man's drinking, one for yourself. [to Lucius] How are you at fixing computers?
Lucius Fox
Ed, you killed six people, seven including Penguin. You just announced to the entire city that you are a villain and a murderer. Ed, if there is any part of your mind that is not insane, listen to me: You need help. Turn yourself in.
My actions seem mad to you.
Lucius Fox
To anyone.
I... I just killed the best friend that I ever had. My search for a teacher or an enemy, that was just me trying to hold on to him for a little bit longer. But now, I know who I am without him.
Lucius Fox
So who are you now?
Oh, c'mon, Foxy. I'm the Riddler!
It's like that tweaker we found last week.
Lucius Fox
[nods] The toxin entered the bloodstream through the cuts on the neck. If it is the same as the last victim, the toxin creates vines that feed off the victim's body, while also attacking the hippocampus like some...plant-based psychedelics.
So, it kills you and makes you hallucinate. Any witnesses?
Lucius Fox
The family's saying it was two women, redhead and a brunette. The redhead used some kind of hypnosis on them, and the brunette wore a leather whip.
[frowns] Selina Kyle? Murder's not really her thing.
Lucius Fox
The family says the redhead killed Rolland; she left with his briefcase.
Well, if his briefcase is missing, maybe this is related to his work at Wayne BioTech?
Lucius Fox
Doubtful. He oversaw standard projects; pharmaceuticals, pesticides...
Lucius Fox
[shakes his head] Nothing.
[answering machine] This is Bruce, leave a message.
Lucius Fox
Bruce, I know we haven't talked in a while, but someone just killed Rolland Charles. We may have a problem.
I watch the news. I know why you're here, Mr. Gordon, and you must be out of your mind if you think I'm gonna be led like a lamb to slaughter.
I understand your concern, but your brother doesn't bluff. If we ignore his demands, there's no telling what he might do.
Lucius Fox
We can block his remote's signal with this.
Thanks. If you and Bruce can get within a few feet of him, it will disable his remote; he'll be a sitting duck. Our snipers can take it from there-
For God's sakes, Gordon, you have to know what he wants! To... murder us both on live television!
Mr. Valeska, I'm Bruce Wayne. [offers his hand] It's a pleasure to meet you.
[shakes his hand]... Likewise. I... wish the circumstances were better.
May I ask what you're working on?
Um, yeah. It's a compact electrical engine; it generates power.
Fascinating. How much power?
Just two could light up every building south of Westward Bridge.
You have a brilliant mind. And we all hope we can soon be rid of your brother, so that you can carry on your work free from fear. I understand if you choose not to help us today, but I trust that Captain Gordon and Mr. Fox will see that no harm comes to me. But, even if it does...maybe, by facing Jerome...I can show the people of Gotham that standing up to terror is the only way to take its power away.
[Fox is operating on Nygma's brain]
OW! Would you be careful?!
Lucius Fox
If you stop moving, this will go a lot faster.
Well, if you'd be more careful, I wouldn't potato all the longlegs in the hidden spoon!
[Alfred and Barbara exchange confused glances]
Lucius Fox
I believe the chip is installed against his speech center.
Lucius Fox
The human brain is not a plaything, Miss Kean.
Please don't habituate the curtain rod!
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