Who needs subtlety when you've got style?

[antipatriarchy]

HEY, NEWS GUY.

Thanks for the article. I liked the coverage, and the fear you showed. Really covering your job, aren't you?

By the way, for who's watching: The name's Red Hood. Red Hood. Don't forget it.

Except that cute little bird here. Bet you've been looking for me, haven't you?

Comments

[expositional]

However, I don't believe I will be working on this particular case for much longer. I'm sure the details of my work will be made clear to you after you've been apprehended.

[antipatriarchy]

That's not on my agenda, I'm sorry to say.

[expositional]

Since you've decided to present yourself to the general public, it's at the top of mine.

[antipatriarchy]

It's a good thing they've got someone so faithful to the law to use like a watch dog. One day when you realize you're nothing but a tool to them, let's have another talk.

[expositional]

When I catch you it will be for the good of the general public, not for my employers.

[antipatriarchy]

Right.

You don't have two legs to stand on, you know that?

[expositional]

Please stop assuming you know what I do or don't have in this matter.

[antipatriarchy]

Let's lay this out.

1. You're a fictional character according to the government of good, fair New Moore.

2. Because of this, we don't know what the outside world even looks like, and they haven't even provided proof that we're fictional.

3. Regardless, you're good and faithful and running after the one threat they've got, without even realizing the implications of that. Good job.

Between you and me, answer me this one question. Given how good you are at following their law procedures, do you really think you've gotta be rehabilitated? You seem good to me, Detective Shirogane. If a bit slow on the uptake, but hey—we've all got our embarrassing periods. Mine included spank pants and bare legs, but at least I've got a nice ass.

[expositional]

I know what I am and I know who you work with. The government's insistence I'm fictional has no bearing on either of those things. I will seek out the truth regardless of any attempts to 'rehabilitate' me.

[antipatriarchy]

Who, but not why, huh?

[expositional]

I'm sure you'll share that with us at some point.

[antipatriarchy]

Actually, I rather like the way you think you're gonna benefit from pulling me in just because of my associates. Thing is, I know about criminal procedures, too. What you got won't stick. Mull it over. You can't arrest someone because of what they might do or who they're talking to.

[expositional]

Of course I know I can't do that. If that were even remotely plausible, we would not be having this discussion outside of the station right now.

[antipatriarchy]

I'm not interested in visiting the station.

[expositional]

If that is the case, then I'll ask you to refrain from doing anything that might require your presence there.

[antipatriarchy]

That's assuming I've ever started.

[expositional]

I'm well aware of your activities. Your assumption I am making baseless accusations shows you are unfortunately unaware of how I work. Hopefully I will clear that up in the foreseeable future.

[antipatriarchy]

I'll give you a hint: you're underestimating me.

[expositional]

No, I'm just not intimidated.