gothamscitizens: (Mayor and cops)
gothamscitizens ([personal profile] gothamscitizens) wrote2012-06-09 12:08 pm

Clown in a cage

MCU is close to a madhouse.

Any cop-killer who gets brought into the GCPD's holding cells is looking at a rough night, but the Joker isn't just any cop-killer. He's the one responsible for the death of Commissioner Loeb, he's had everyone's families in a panic for days, and he just wreaked havoc all over the streets with -- according to the gossip -- nothing less than a bazooka. Or a grenade launcher, depending on who you ask.

A couple of the older guys on the force, men who can be relied on to stay calm and tough, are assigned to searching and disarming him of his knives before they shove him into a holding cell.

It's . . . a lot of knives.
manofmyword: Hands, seen through jail cell bars. (⑼ the store by the dungeon)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It's like Christmas, the way they all hate him so much.

The Joker is docile as you please all the way through. He sits down neatly on the bench in his cage—call it what it is—and watches the man in the blue gloves go through the pockets of his jacket.

The really funny part is the way he hesitates every time he pulls out a new one, like he's hoping this is going to be the last but pretty sure it isn't.
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (Oh ffs)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
The very first thing Jim did on getting to the station was to call Barbara. She didn't answer, but he left a message on the machine.

"Barb, it's me. I'm... I'm so sorry, Barb. I'll explain when I get home tonight. And I will get home."

The second thing he did was march right down to the cells, to find his men standing aggressively around the Joker's personal accommodation.

This is great.

"Stand away! All of you!" he bellows into the room, and is not surprised when they do. "I don't want anything for his mob lawyer to use, you understand?"

They are going to do this by the book. To the very letter.
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (let me explain)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Jim gives what may be called half a shrug, sheepishly offering a hand to shake.

"I, uh..."

It was her idea. I just saw the wisdom

"...couldn't risk my family's safety."
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (no srsly?)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Jim heaves a sigh.

He's seen the notes. He doesn't like them.

"Nothing. No matches on prints, DNA, dental. Clothing is custom, no labels. Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint.

"No name. No other alias."

It's giving him a headache just thinking about it.
manofmyword: From the side, serious. (⑿ is it the scars?)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
(The Joker watches this recital intently.

He isn't smiling, but then, in a sense he is always smiling, isn't he?)
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (no srsly?)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
That's...

Jim's too tired to be surprised. Or to be particularly excited. He shakes the Mayor's hand numbly, then turns to do the same with Stephens, catching Ramirez' smile as she and the rest of his men applaud.

All he can think about is that now he can get to the real work of straightening out the force.




As long as Barbara doesn't kill him before he gets to work in the morning.
manofmyword: Hands, seen through jail cell bars. (⑼ the store by the dungeon)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)




There is one person in the room who is the last to stop clapping.

He's proud of Jimmy, really he is. Coming back from the dead is a neat trick. The Joker can't wait to see what he does next.
manofmyword: Grinning, eyes nearly closed. (⑶ now i see the funny side)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
The Joker blinks innocently up at him,



smiles,



and does just as he's asked.
manofmyword: From behind, in the suit, holding a knife. (⑺ going to enjoy this)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Well really, what else is he going to do?
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (Oh ffs)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Jim came as soon as he got the phone call, leaving behind his family and a furious wife, to find his people standing outside the interrogation room. They all look to him, unanimous in their expectation that he'll be able to get done what needs to be done.

"Has he said anything yet?"

When Ramirez shakes her head apologetically, he walks straight into the interrogation room.
manofmyword: Quasi-innocent? (⑽ i wanna drive)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Evening, Commissionerrr," he says, drawing out the phrase. Relaxed, friendly, polite, like this tiny circle of light in the pitch-black room is his home and he is inviting Gordon in for tea.
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (listening)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
He's
Going
To do this
By the book.

Jim strolls into the interrogation room, and proceeds to the desk, making a show of wiping off dust from the table as he sits down. Before he says anything, he makes himself comfortable, resting his arms on the table and looking calmly at the monster in front of him.

"Rachel Dawes never made it home."
Edited 2012-06-09 22:39 (UTC)
manofmyword: From the side, serious. (⑿ is it the scars?)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course not," the Joker agrees, unperturbed.
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (listening)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
He carries on, sticking to the script. This is all a performance, but he'll play his part to get what he needs.

"What have you done with her?"
manofmyword: Hands, seen through jail cell bars. (⑼ the store by the dungeon)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mmme?" he asks, glancing to either side, the picture of shocked innocence. When no other culprit steps forward, he adds, "I was right here," and lifts his cuffed hands to illustrate his obvious helplessness.

"Who did you leave her with? Mm? Your people?" With an exaggerated sly look: "Assuming of course that they are still your people, and not..." for example, "Maroni's."
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (listening)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Jim breathes in, and he breathes out, listening calmly, giving him nothing.

Nothing for him, and nothing for the people listening outside. They have to know he trusts them.

And he trusts them.
manofmyword: Quasi-innocent? (⑽ i wanna drive)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, the Joker just wants to pat him on his fluffy head. But no.

"Does it depress you, Commissioner," he asks softly, "to know... just how alone you really are? Does it make you feel responsible for Rachel Dawes' current predicament?"
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (listening)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
No, Joker you son of a bitch. Nothing you say could make Jim feel responsible for Ms. Dawes' predicament. Not one thing.

Because he already feels responsible for everything that happens in this city. And nothing you can say can add more to that burden.

But you go on believing that, if it'll keep you talking.

"Where is she?"
manofmyword: From behind, in the suit, holding a knife. (⑻ nothing in his pockets)

[personal profile] manofmyword 2012-06-09 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
His tone becomes abruptly businesslike.

"What's the time?"
gothamshonestcop: <user name="icon-pythagoras"> (hmmm)

[personal profile] gothamshonestcop 2012-06-09 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"What difference does it make?"

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