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...Right, so why do I have to do this?

{Booster just appears carrying a rather odd looking sphere. It's shimmering from the inside, like there was a faulty television screen in there, but as soon as he sets it down, an image appears in it, which then creates a hologram of Arkham Asylum. Not that many people would recognize it, but.}

Okay, so, this is probably going to be kind of weird and reminiscent of a safety brief, but bear with me; it's important, I swear. So, hopefully you all know about the different universes stuff, because if you don't...I don't want to know how you'd explain this away. Anyways, where Peej--uh, Power Girl and I come from, we're part of a sometimes loose association of super heroes. So no questions about the costume, okay? The point is, while there are super heroes, there's definitely villains. Problem is, there's a handful of them that get to come here that come from this place {He gestures to the hologram} which is basically our most notorious insane asylum.

{The hologram shows Eddie first, in his horrible green spandex outfit} So first up, we have Edward Nigma or I think he used Nashton once, too. His alias is the Riddler. He's in the running for worst costume ever, along with Chronos. I think the Riddler is best known for being a pain in the---Okay, he uses riddles. Enough said.

{Now Dr. Crane!} Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow, is probably the one you need to watch out for the most, since he's almost assuredly to blame for a recent incident. He's a former psychiatrist that messes with your head, but he also uses chemicals of his own invention that draw out the worst fears in people. He also looks like a stick.

{And Harley} Then last from our world is Dr. Harleen Quinzel, if she's still a doctor, I don't know. Her alias is Harley Quinn, and her...thing is using pranks, practical jokes, bad jokes as weapons. That came from a guy who luckily isn't here named the Joker, but she's dangerous in her own right.

{Then a really big question mark} And Power Girl also tells me that there's a fourth inmate here who isn't native to our world. Dr. Arkham said her "name" is Diva, and that she believes that she's a vampire, but he's not quite sure if that's true or not. Any extra information on her would be great. Especially a picture, because I didn't know it was just going to come up as a big question mark.

Anyways, it's better for everybody if you stay away from these four. Chances are, we shouldn't have any problems, but just in case any arise, we're both equipped to deal with them. Oh, and if you know anyone else that could be considered suspicious or dangerous, we'd be very interested to hear about them, too.

So, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me, Booster Gold, or Power Girl. You'll know when you see her because of her awesome boobs.

...Don't tell her I said that.

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[he takes this all in with earnest silence, though his eyes narrow when Diva is mentioned; he waits until Booster is finished, though, to speak]

Diva is certainly a vampire, and Arkham would do well to treat her like one. He's starving her. [if he sounds pissed off, this is because he is] ...She's not a monster. She's just been treated like one for a very long time. If she's in a bad state, it would be best to just...leave, or immobilise her if you need to. [intently] Painlessly.

[...and then a smile] Thank you for the information. Of course, for all we truly know, you're one of the villains. [constant vigilance!]

{Laughs} I guess I could be, but I'm pretty sure that everyone I know would say that's way too clever for me. I guess it's up to you whether you believe I'm not or...not, since I can't really demonstrate heroism on command.

...Or if I could, that would be weird.

{He bumps the orb with his foot, and the question mark jerks for a moment, only to signal that it recorded what Remus said.} But thanks for the information. I'm not involved with anything in Arkham other than putting the people away in there, so her diet isn't something I have control of. Monster might be a little harsh of a word, but she did go on a killing spree in Gotham. She's better in Arkham where she should be getting treatment than Blackgate, I promise. But if you're that worried, I can talk to Arkham? Dunno how much sway I'll have since I'm not Supes or Batman, but I can try.

[lightly] I suppose a dragon could conveniently appear, but I think that would make me more suspicious, not less. I'll just have to wait and see.

[the levity fades pretty quickly, though] I'd appreciate it. From what she's said of the place...it doesn't seem to be helping her. Aggravating her, mostly.

...Definitely more suspicious. The people that tend to just have dragons conveniently appear are the ones that I tend to put in Arkham.

{He laughs} There aren't a lot of people that like it! But hey, she might be a nice girl, but I'm just trying to do my job. She went on a rampage in Gotham, so she needs to stay where the public is safe and she's safe, that's all.

Hopefully after their dragon-calling abilities are dampened.

[slight nod] I do understand. But it's not her world, and I don't know if it's the best place for her. [shakes his head] That's hardly your responsibility, though.

Yeah, they're pretty good at handling that kind of thing. Which is why you don't have to worry about uh...Diva. Is that really her name, by the way? We can all go crazy with our aliases, but it'd be good to know.

But if it's not the best place for her, where would be? A regular jail wouldn't be able to handle her, from what I hear, especially if she's teaming up with the Riddler.

I think so. I've never known her to use anything else, anyway. There may be something else on official documents, though.

And I'd say a place without that sort of influence, for a start. Diva is – she's always been influenced, or controlled, by other people. Someone was helping her, from here, but when he disappeared... [he trails off; he hardly wants to go into intimate details] What she needs is an environment that encourages her to continue trying to be a good person.

...Are you sure that she really wants to try?

[firmly and immediately] Yes, I am.

{Smiles} Obviously I'm not going to change your mind, but just be...cautious. I might not know anything about her, but it's not like it's uncommon for a criminal to try and get sympathy points from regular people.

[wry, grim smile in return] I'm always cautious.

Then it's no problem.

{He pats Remus on the shoulder before picking up the sphere and fiddling with it to turn it off}

It's probably really unprofessional of me to say so, but hey, it's not the first time I've been unprofessional. But if that's the kind of place she needs, then you're right, Arkham isn't great for her. They can't stop the inmates from talking to each other, even in solitary. The vents carry conversations, you know? But I guess this place is all she's got.

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