After their short honeymoon, the Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend are captured by the Guild to face questioning by the Council of Thirteen related to the traitor, Phantom Limb. Much of their history as villains is also revealed. Meanwhile, Dr. Girlfriend's Murderous Moppets takeover the Monarch's henchmen to rebuild his cocoon fortress.
S3Shadowman 9: In the Cradle of Destiny
[The Monarch's henchmen are standing in the remains of the cocoon]
2#24
Well, they're gone. Now what the hell do we do?
2#21
We forge our own destiny. We are as ronin — wandering samurai without a master.
Wrong. We're your master now.
2#21
What? Says who? Who died and put you in charge?
Need we point out the obvious? Kevin...
Henchman #2, front and center! [everyone looks around] Okay, #3, step forward. Henchmen 4, 5, henchman 6...
You see? Bet there isn't even anyone here over, what, an 18? Whereas Kevin and I were Dr. Girlfriend's number 2s!
2#24
Our numbers are ranks?
[Dr. Girlfriend and the Monarch are being interrogated by the Council of Thirteen in separate rooms]
You can't do this to us. Where's the Monarch?
C1Councilman 1
You will see him soon enough.
Only after the Guild of Calamitous Intent is satisfied. You know why you are here.
No clue! Few hours ago I was in my floating escape bed- repeatedly consumating my marriage -and the next thing I know your super creeps are blindfolding us and dragging us here to get shot at!
C9Councilman 9
This is the way these things are done.
C2Councilman 2
And in light of recent events we need to be sure we can trust you.
Trust us? You were the ones who promoted him all these years.
There's no reason to get defensive.
C8Councilman 8
We just have some questions for you; tell us about the traitor Phantom Limb.
I know he wears an awful lot of purple for a white guy. What else you wanna know?
Behold! [he drops his pants to reveal his invisible legs]
What...happened to your legs?
What do you know...of evil?
Why? You...'eviled' your legs?
Evil is misunderstood. Society slaps our wrists and tells us to simmer down while she wages her murderous wars, destroys our planet, and prays to the mighty dollar.
And then she made your legs invisible?
Oh man, if that shows up on YouTube...I...I'm serious, what kind of torture is this? Couldn't you just drill my teeth or shove bamboo under my nails or something?
C9Councilman 9
This is not a torture, Mr. Monarch.
C8Councilman 8
It is an interrogation.
Or a trial of sorts.
C9Councilman 9
I always say, it's a crucible.
C8Councilman 8
Oh, that's way cooler.
Welcome to the Citadel of Attribution. My name is Watch. I will be the only human face you will see, speak to...and enjoy.
Okay...
WWard
[walking in, eating chips] So that's Lady Au Pair.
Dude, get out of here. She's not supposed to see anybody but me.
WWard
Really?
No, I'm making that up. Yes, really!
WWard
Oh, should I put on my hood?
Forget it. She already saw your face. You might as well stay.
WWard
Good.
W-wait. Did that video have a wipe?
C2Councilman 2
Councilman 3 got Adobe Premiere.
Was it too showy? I thought it would make it more lively.
And why did you change the music??"
C4Councilman 4
Pardon...?
A man remembers what was on his car radio when he taps his future wife. That was not the song.
C4Councilman 4
Oh, we couldn't afford the rights.
C5Councilman 5
Einar's lawyers were ready to sign, but Bjork's lawyers wouldn't budge!
MManotaur
What, is this some kind of revenge hit? I'm retired from archvillainy!
No-one retires from Phantom Limb's shit-list!
S3The Doctor Is Sin
[Dr. Orpheus is trying to read Dr. Killinger's mind]
Your powers are useless on me, you silly billy.
(somberly) Brock... am I a bad person?
Doc, what the hell just hap...
Am I, Brock?
(pauses, then rocks his hand in a "kind of" gesture) Ehhhh......
[After his weapon mis-fires]
I swear, this has NEVER happened before...
[reading] "Notice of hostile takeover"? Venture— what a dick! Wait, we're not even a publicly traded company.
Oh, FYI, I issued some shares back when we needed cash for the Nintendo Wii.
You will never be able to reach your full potential until you first confront your deep-seated fear of success. Now get into the bag.
What's in it?
Only what you take with you.
Have you not the eyes to see what he is doing? I've touched his mind! His is the way of the serpent and the apple. He seduced your employer with the poisoned promises of a Faustian covenant, giving with one hand as he macerates your souls with the other! We must stop him at once!
What the hell am I signing, a zeppelin?
A most sacred pact: membership in the most elite brotherhood, mit exclusive arching rights.
Didn't have to go through all this hooey to get my first archenemy, but what the hey? Did you pick me a good one?
No, you did.
[Looking at the video-screen] What...my brother?
Bingo! Isn't it perfect? It's a classic Cain-und-Abel story.
But...but he can't arch me, he's not even a super... [The reality dawns on him] Oh, my God, this is...but I'm not a...
Aren't you? Is this not what your heart was trying to tell you in your visions? Sign it. Make your blood feud official! Act now! Venchmen are standing by for your order!
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