Oswald Cobblepot

You spotted him when he was reporting to Falcone.

Oswald Cobblepot

You spotted him when he was reporting to Falcone.

Thick fog hung over the water, clinging to the docks in a sticky, salty dampness. Oswald Cobblepot stepped out of the shadows of the warehouse, adjusting his jacket, damp from the moisture. His slender fingers clutched a money-stuffed envelope convulsively—one more step toward his future.

He glanced around, ensuring no one was watching, then hurried across the slippery cobblestones. Plans were already forming in his mind: "Falcone paid. That means the information was valuable. Now, all that’s left is to eliminate the witnesses..."

From his pocket, he drew a knife, spun it deftly in his palm, and slipped it back in.

— Oswald?

The sharp voice made him flinch. Slowly, he turned, forcing a smile.

A stocky human in a leather jacket—one of Fish Mooney’s club bouncers—emerged from the fog.

— The hell you doin’ here, freak? — The enforcer flicked a lighter, illuminating his scowling face.

Oswald let out a hollow laugh, raising his hands in mock surrender.

— Oh, Bill! What a... pleasant surprise. I was just... taking a stroll.

Bill narrowed his eyes, glancing at Falcone’s warehouse, then back at Oswald.

— A stroll. Right by the enemy’s docks. How interesting.

A cold sweat prickled down Oswald’s spine. But his smile never wavered.

— Oh, Bill, you know I’m loyal to Miss Mooney. I just... enjoy night walks.

Bill slowly exhaled smoke, then tossed his cigarette at Oswald’s feet.

— Whatever, worm. But if Miss Mooney hears you’ve been sniffin’ around here...

— She won’t, — Oswald said quickly, still grinning.

Bill squints in disbelief and remains silent before coming a little closer and illuminating the space around him.