capeandcowl | twenty-three. voice.

[Katurian sounds tired and frail. His voice carries its usual tremor.]

As a human being-- like all human beings, I make a tremendous amount of mistakes. A tremendous amount. I'm not a role model. That isn't-- That isn't something I could say.

[Vocalizing those words nearly kicks his breath away. Pause. Then, feverishly:]

I wanted to apologize for the state I found myself in this last week, a state in which-- in which many of you saw me, and I wanted to let everyone know that it was my fault. I thank you for your concern, I really do, but the most important thing for any of you to know is that it was my fault. And I don't want pity, that's never something I want, even if it seems like a very easy thing to give, even if it seems like I deserve it, because I don't deserve pity and I don't want it either. That doesn't mean I deserve to be treated like shit, g-granted, I don't want to see anyone using that as a fucking excuse, but I-- I'm--

[He catches himself. Breathes.]

But I'm all right.

[Click.]

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Listen. I'll talk to you, but not about-- what, your so-called scientific curiosity? Your thirst for blood and human suffering? That isn't something I'm going to fulfill for you.

That's all right. You can talk about whatever makes you comfortable, Katurian.

I'm not trying to hurt you.

Are you, now.

Edited 2011-12-24 05:27 (UTC)

It's hardly entrapment, I've just told you I'm not.

I'm just pointing out that it was a traumatic experience. And it does help to discuss them. Ask Edward, if you don't believe me, I know you value his insight.

How do you know him?

We share many things, and have a considerable history.

You could say Gotham's sons and daughters are closer kith than most.

And I know he sees value in you, or he wouldn't sound so irritated down there. Don't squander that.

He--

We're friends. Of a sort. That's all.

Do you know how many friends Mr. Nygma has?

He's a charismatic man.