Ronin: Nest of Vipers, Part I by Daniel Kalban Characters Belonging to DC
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Ronin: Nest of Vipers, Part I By Daniel Kalban Characters belonging to DC Comics Ronin/Joseph Kane, Data/Sam Kane, and Barkley belong to Daniel Kalban Batman created by Bob Kane Story and certain characters copyright Daniel Kalban 2013 Batman and related characters belong to DC Comics Page 1 Panel Description Dialog 1.1 The exterior of the Gotham RONIN Palace Theatre. (narrating) Ah, the theater. Seriously, theaters like this were my home away from home when I was a kid when I’d have Brighton sneak me away from my studies to watch my grandmother perform from the wings. 1.2 A view from the rigging as a RONIN figure in body armor, blue (narrating) trench coat, and matching I guess I always liked seeing fedora runs down the center shows from the wings, made you aisle. Gunfire can be seen feel more part of the show than blasting behind him. The just being someone who paid top shadows of hired thugs can dollar for front row seats. be seen. 1.3 Ronin flips onto the stage as RONIN bullets hit a cardboard prop. (narrating) But that sometimes meant dealing with some of my grandmother’s co-stars for whom the word "diva" wouldn’t begin to cover it. And the audience wouldn’t want to see THAT drama. 1.4 Ronin tosses "jitterbugs" at RONIN the gunmen Seriously, you steal the trophies from the Gotham Theater Awards and think you WOULDN’T get attention, Dahl? Especially after the TV Memories fiasco? 1.5 Ronin smirks as the guards go RONIN down. And you didn’t get good help either. Page 2 Panel Description Dialog 2.1 In Ronin’s HUD in his mask, DATA the green avatar of Data Who is this Mary Dahl lady (which looks like a chibi anyways? superhero version of Sam Kane, Ronin’s little brother) sighs 2.2 Ronin is still smirking as he RONIN delivers a kick to the gut of People have been asking that for a thug years. 2.3 POW! Ronin’s hat is shot off. RONIN Wuh-oh BABY DOLL (off panel) So, mock me, huh? 2.4 We see the smoking barrel of BABY DOLL a gun hidden in a doll. (off panel) Guess you don’t want to play nice! Page 3 Panel Description Dialog 3.1 Big panel reveal of Baby RONIN Doll, standing at the foot Oh, didn’t see you there. of the stage. Two goons shine a spotlight on her and Ronin, BABY DOLL whose hat, which now has a Oh, very funny. giant hole, lies on the ground next to him. (Credits should RONIN go here) (narrating) Mary Dahl was once the headlining star on "Love that Baby". Born with systemic hypoplasia, she could never age or grow, which meant she could play the same part forever. But as time went on, the show lost its ratings and when they pulled a "Cousin Oliver" to boost them, she quit in a huff. She tried to be a legitimate actress, and stank. She snapped after that and went back into her Baby Doll persona. Batman’s dealt with her before; he keeps telling me she’s broken, trapped in a TV world. While I agree, she’s still dangerous. 3.2 Baby Doll points the gun at BABY DOLL him and smiles I can’t let the big meanie get away and ruin my fun! We got to teach him a lesson. 3.3 Ronin has his hands up, he RONIN looks frustrated. What are you going to do, overact me to death? 3.4 Baby Doll giggles BABY DOLL No silly-- Page 4 Panel Description Dialog 4.1 She grins evilly BABY DOLL I’m going to shoot you full of holes! 4.2 Ronin grins RONIN Well then-- 4.3 He flips and dodges as she fires her doll-gun, blowing holes through his trench coat. 4.4 Ronin throws a batarang 4.5 The gun-doll is knocked out BABY DOLL of Baby Doll’s hands MR. HAPPY HEAD! Page 5 Panel Description Dialog 5.1 Ronin throws a rope around RONIN Baby Doll I think you need a nice time out! 5.2 Baby Doll struggles as Ronin BABY DOLL goes through his trench coat Oh you big kids are so mean! I for something. didn’t mean to steal the trophies, all I wanted was some fun! 5.3 Ronin sticks a baby bottle RONIN filled with milk in her mouth. Now, now; no back chat. 5.4 POV of Ronin’s feet by his RONIN hat. A giant hole is blown *sigh* through it. 5.5 Ronin puts his finger in the RONIN hole of the hat as he talks to I really liked this hat. Data and then Batman. (Note re: Data’s balloons, they DATA should have chibi faces to (on comm) match tone, etc) Alfred says he’ll send for a new one, but it’s going to take time. RONIN Guess I can go hatless until then.... BATMAN (on comm) Ronin, report. RONIN Baby’s taking a nap. BATMAN (on comm) What? RONIN She’s tied up, been given a bottle and I’m about to summon the cops. Page 6 Panel Description Dialog 6.1 Ronin exits through the BATMAN stage door of the theater and (on comm) approaches his motorcycle. His And don’t throw out that hat. hat is in his hand. Since you actually have a DNA file on record for your access to Arkham... RONIN I know, bring it back to the cave for incineration. 6.2 Ronin sits on the bike and RONIN grabs a helmet out of the I’ll do one more sweep of the area saddlebags and head back. And what have you been doing all night? 6.3 Ronin heads out into the BATMAN night. (on comm) Trying to find Harvey Dent. RONIN If I were him, I’d be hiding my ugly mug. 6.4 Baby Doll is sitting in a Caption: A couple hours later. jail cell pouting. POLICE GUARD (off panel) Mary Dahl? 6.5 Baby Doll hops off the bench BABY DOLL and approaches where the Yes? female officer is standing by the cell door. Page 7 Panel Description Dialog 7.1 The guard holds out a package POLICE GUARD Your lawyer has just posted your bail. She thought you might be more comfortable leaving in more adult clothes. BABY DOLL But I didn’t phone a lawyer. POLICE GUARD Someone paid one for you; guess you have a couple fans out there after all. 7.2 Baby Doll snatches the BABY DOLL package away How rude. And turn around! 7.3 Baby Doll hugs her lawyer. BABY DOLL She is in a chic tailor made Oh, Marion, it’s been so long. I dress, jacket and hat, all thought you were-- pink. Her lawyer is a woman with red hair, blue skirt-suit MARION combo, and glasses. She is Got out with good behavior and got very tall. Her name is Marion. my license back. BABY DOLL And you bailed me out. MARION No, that would be my employer. 7.4 Baby Doll looks confused BABY DOLL Your employer? Why does he want to help me? MARION Let’s just say you know something he wants to know. 7.5 Marion holds open a door for Baby Doll to get into a limo. Page 8 Panel Description Dialog 8.1 Mary sits down. 8.2 She is suddenly startled. TWO-FACE Ms. Dahl.... 8.3 Big panel of Two-Face sitting TWO-FACE in the opposite seat. Near him Care for a drink? is a bucket of champagne and two glasses. There is also a BABY DOLL plate filled with food. Two-Face?! But you’re supposed to be in-- TWO-FACE Arkham, I know. I let myself out a few days ago, I have a feeling the media hasn’t caught wind of it. Now, you have something I want. BABY DOLL That being? TWO-FACE Information on Batman’s new ally. I heard you fought him today. I want to know what he’s like, his personality, how he fights, how he thinks...you’re an actress, you’re good at getting into people’s heads. BABY DOLL Why not ask Jane Doe? TWO-FACE Too unpredictable. Besides, you’re less likely to kill me. BABY DOLL Why do you need to know? TWO-FACE To kill the new Bat Brat before he gets any bright ideas. Page 8 Panel Description Dialog 8.4 Baby Doll sniffs a bit as she BABY DOLL accepts a flute of champagne. And what do I get out of this? TWO-FACE What would you say if I told you that I know of an experimental treatment to give you what you always wanted.... 8.5 Baby Doll’s eyes light up as TWO-FACE Two-Face mentions his side of Becoming a grown up. the deal 8.6 She grins evilly as she BABY DOLL clinks glasses with Two-Face Well then-- Page 9 Panel Description Dialog 9.1 It’s morning in Joseph’s BABY DOLL office. He’s in tank top and (narrating) shorts, punching and kicking a --Where do I begin? heavy bag. Someone is knocking at his door. JOSEPH KANE (narrating) Have I mentioned how much I liked that hat? It was the only item from my Brooklyn days that Batman let me reuse here! And that psycho actress blew a hole in it! Still, nothing like hitting a heavy bag to relieve stress.