[Meroni scowls deeply, turning a bulldog-ish snarl on Oswald]
"You can't seem t'solve this case, Cobblepot--why don't you let the adults handle this one, huh?"
[And Oswald's mouth twists further into a scowl of rage as he pushes past the gate, hobbling over to get into Meroni's face. Well...as much as he can. He's a bit too short to do so, but that doesn't stop him from getting right into his space anyway. He's utterly dwarfed by Meroni's bulk, but apparently that's not enough to deter him]
This is my case! [half-screeched] How dare you--!
[the bang of the gavel cuts him off, however]
"That's enough!"
[Oswald's head swivels towards the judge, shoulders hiked up, ready to go on the defensive--]
"Mr. Cobblepot." [they narrow their eyes at him]"Are you well enough to be in court?"
[he swallows at that--before straightening away from Meroni, tugging on the ends of his vest and pushing his shoulders back]
I am, your honor.
[they nod, decisively] "Then it's settled. Mr. Meroni, thank you for your time and your willingness to come over and stand in. However, seeing as it is Mr. Cobblepot's case and he is here, he will be prosecuting today."
[Meroni looks, well...almost murderous. He glares down at Oswald, before sweeping up his briefcase and storming out of the court room. The doors slam shut heavily behind him. The judge blows out a breath as Oswald lowers himself carefully into his chair.]
"Right. We'll review the case so far, and then Mr. Cobblepot, I'll expect your opening statement."
Of course, your honor. [he nods, once, decisive.] I'm ready.
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"You can't seem t'solve this case, Cobblepot--why don't you let the adults handle this one, huh?"
[And Oswald's mouth twists further into a scowl of rage as he pushes past the gate, hobbling over to get into Meroni's face. Well...as much as he can. He's a bit too short to do so, but that doesn't stop him from getting right into his space anyway. He's utterly dwarfed by Meroni's bulk, but apparently that's not enough to deter him]
This is my case! [half-screeched] How dare you--!
[the bang of the gavel cuts him off, however]
"That's enough!"
[Oswald's head swivels towards the judge, shoulders hiked up, ready to go on the defensive--]
"Mr. Cobblepot." [they narrow their eyes at him]"Are you well enough to be in court?"
[he swallows at that--before straightening away from Meroni, tugging on the ends of his vest and pushing his shoulders back]
I am, your honor.
[they nod, decisively] "Then it's settled. Mr. Meroni, thank you for your time and your willingness to come over and stand in. However, seeing as it is Mr. Cobblepot's case and he is here, he will be prosecuting today."
[Meroni looks, well...almost murderous. He glares down at Oswald, before sweeping up his briefcase and storming out of the court room. The doors slam shut heavily behind him. The judge blows out a breath as Oswald lowers himself carefully into his chair.]
"Right. We'll review the case so far, and then Mr. Cobblepot, I'll expect your opening statement."
Of course, your honor. [he nods, once, decisive.] I'm ready.