Voicetesting an AU. Info on profile.

[blots]

The people I con, or scam, or trick, or what-have-you: they deserve it. They could walk away. They don't have to say yes. Idiots, pathetic fools. They don't go to the police because they know they did wrong.

They're criminals. Because, of course, bad blood always comes out in the end.

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[fotlenke]

[That is a very noir hat, sir.]

You sound cynical.

[blots]

I have every right to be.

[fotlenke]

Why is that?

[blots]

Oh, is it time to shame me into faithfulness and cheer? Grade school all over again.

[fotlenke]

You have a right to be cynical because they shamed you into faithfulness and chair in grade school?

[She makes a confused face.]

[therealgenius]

Riveting. Great story. Shocking tale. I can't believe I have never heard it before, A plus and two thumbs all the way. You should publish that, it's entrancing.

[blots]

Of course, bad blood can show itself in quite a few other ways.

Hammer, isn't it?

[therealgenius]

Uh blah blah, good to see you still talk about shit no one cares about no matter what flavor you come in.

Get some help, buddy. Hammer Industries will pay for your therapy if Stark doesn't.

[blots]

How kind of you.

And tell me -- what would you care about? Government contracts? Profit margins? Corporate espionage?

[therealgenius]

[Ew espionage = spies and spies = that redheaded bitch who broke his glasses. No thanks.]

More homeless shelters, for starter, and a nationwide shut down of all kill animal shelters. Too many cats being put to sleep because of human irresponsibility, you know.

[boldas]

Because two wrongs always make a right.

[blots]

Poor mathematics. Two wrongs make two wrongs. It only means that both parties deserve it.

[boldas]

They're scum, and you're lowering yourself to their level.

[blots]

I am scum, Sif, or didn't you see the news?

[boldas]

Oh, you're watching Fox now?

[bindsthedead]

Bad blood?

[blots]

Inheritance.

[bindsthedead]

I don't think crime is something you inherit. Duties, perhaps, but not that.

[blots]

Then you'd be wrong.

[bindsthedead]

I don't think I am- and I know more about inheritance than anyone should. Everyone has a choice.

[merchantofdeath]

I thought conning, scamming, and tricking were criminal offenses.

[blots]

I didn't say a word about what I deserve.

[merchantofdeath]

To be judge, jury, and executioner?

[blots]

If they're stupid enough not to stop me.

[merchantofdeath]

Is it vigilantism? Because if so, it's gotta be the cool kind, the Batman kind, not the Irish mobster with a Newsies hat kind.