[b]Thanks. Now back to Azumi.

[center]Chapter 5: A History of Violence[/center][/b]


Azumi tensed up, reaching instinctually for her handgun as she turned. She didn't need more trouble. Her mouth spoke before she really saw the person. "Who are you, and why are you watching me?"

There he was. His armor looked oddly similar to that of Ezio Auditore in a sense, albeit with a red hood and white mask that was painted red for the bottom half and had a breath filter on said bottom half, a katara blade attached to each of his gauntlets. There was body armor on him, white with a red cross painted on, red armored plates over his arms. His skin looked dark under the mask if the little she could see meant anything, but the woman did not care that much. Not as he spoke. "We are known by many names. But you will come to know me as Azrael, loyal servant of the Order of St. Dumas, Interference."

She frowned at that. He knew about them? Well, she supposed someone would, anyway. Best to ask him what he knew about other things before she left, so she could get a good look at this world. Without Batman's help, she would need to work on what to do. Not to mention she needed to figure out how to decrease Crane's credibility. "So you know who I am. Big deal. Tell me what you know about anyone else."

Azrael was silent for a short time, and then nodded, as if considering her worthy to hear whatever information he knew.  "The most important thing you should know is about the warring factions within this city of crime.  The bird and the clown have gone to war, both feuding over their precious poison, the one that they believe will make them stronger, especially for the clown.  Only poison could cure one whose soul itself is poison.  The next is that the gunman who never misses has come to Arkham City, and will be chasing down his targets, one of which is close to you.  Also, take advantage of the crow, for he will be at ends with the enigma.  His mind will be clouded by frustration.  Lastly, there is the strange man, who believes he is orchestrating everything, but is merely a puppet guided by a greater master."





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- Finds Azrael outside courthouse on building across the street, and asks why he's watching. Is an Enlightened, and tells her about Penguin (and his Titan), Joker (and his sickness), and Deadshot. Gets idea to get the katar schematic as he's leaving, but doesn't do it in time. 

- Changes into "Wraith" outfit, and puts on voice filter to male.

- In Steel Mill, tells Joker and Harley that Scarecrow stole his cure and that she's working with him. Does the "Terry" speech before escaping.

- Outside, changes back into ODST armor in the Subway

- Finds TITAN container in subway and calls Dark Knight, asking for info on Deadshot and Strange and telling about Azrael, and saying to leave the container for Penguin alone for a little while, but that she can use her omnitool to help him out.

- Finds Jessica on a rooftop, teaming up to take on some armed thugs, then pass out from gas as they're arguing.