Re: The Egyptian: Eddie and Selina
[Eddie enjoyed going to clubs like this because it showed a lot of true colors. The doctor who saved lives was actually cutting deals on downers. The philanthropist who ran such a noble charity also had a bad, bad gambling problem. It made him happy to know there was so much dark mixed in with the light.
He followed her up the stairs, a little excited to see the view from that high, high balcony line. A noise at the first rumor and then a hearty chuckle at the second.] The first is something that should be easier than cutting a slice of pie. With Gordon merely a detective, there's no one at the top that wouldn't want to make a deal. A lot of those cops have a yellow chicken streak in them. [A tiny he-he at that.] The second sounds fun. I love seeing dogs chase their own tails. [There wasn't anything else to say about that. Catching the Bat was like trying to hold onto a shadow.
He finished his drink with a snap back of his head and then set it down.] I heard Rupert Thorne is making a political play soon. He's city councilman, but that's just too small time, you know? With him pulling mayor strings, doors are going to fly open.