

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.
