On the Trail

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

Any fugitive from justice in Gotham City - or former fugitive, as the case may be - maintains a number of safehouses throughout the city, to confound the authorities. Fortunately, Nygma knows most of Selina's usual hangouts - so it's relatively simple to check around and see which one's actually in use.

He raps on the door with his question-mark cane, calling out as he does so.

"Selina? It's Edward."

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[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Eddie."

Selina tilts her head as she looks at him on the other side of the door. While she tries to spend time at Wayne Manor, because the photo hunters just have not stopped, sometimes she just cannot be there. She's sort of surprised that he found her here but, then again, he is good at what he does.

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

He tugs the brim of his hat down in a gesture of greeting.

"I'm actually here on business, else I wouldn't have bothered you. May I come in?"

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Business?"

Selina steps back to let him into the room. "Really? What is it that you could need me for?"

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

Nygma steps inside, with a smile.

"I've been hired by a film aficionado to locate a rare bit of cinema - one with which you had a fleeting, indirect contact. I believe the copy that had been in your possession was incomplete, but you are certainly in a position to know who was interested in the film. Le Fin Absolue du Monde."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"That thing is a nasty, nasty piece of work. I don't recommend anyone hold onto it for very long at all." Selina makes a face, wrinkling her nose. "None of the people who were interested in buying it were people I wanted to let have it."

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

"I've gathered that it attracts a particularly unwholesome set of buyers, yes. Any names or personalities stick out, those most willing to go to extremes to acquire the thing?"

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Well, Johnny Sorrow was after it. I asked Constantine to look at it but he really didn't want anything to do with the thing, which told me all I needed to know about it. If I could have found a way to destroy it safely, I'd have done it."

Selina makes her way to a cabinet and pulls out a glass, looking to fill it with water.

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

Nygma nods, considering.

"John Constantine.. and Johnny Sorrow. Neither is a lead I particularly care to pursue. Sorrow's a madman, and from what I've heard of Constantine, I don't want to have anything to do with him. Still, I may be able to glean some useful information from Sorrow - he may have some leads on the complete print that I could borrow.."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Constantine is not a problem, really. Sorrow, though, he's stone cold crazy." Selina looks toward Eddie and inclines her glass toward him, asking him if he wants some water.

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

He raises a hand, giving a little shake of his head.

"Crazy, I can handle. Constantine is a user of people - a quality I would ordinarily respect - but he's also a magician, which means I might be a little outside of my element in protecting myself from his manipulations. Still, they're not my only leads. Apparently, our friend Basil was in the picture."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Constantine...." Selina gives a small smile but it is a smile that Eddie doesn't usually get to see from her. It is a confident and sensual expression. "Basil, really? Well, I'm not at all interested in watching the damned thing."

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

"Neither am I, but his recollections could be valuable. I'm going to have to see if I can find the latest storm drain he's sloughed into."

He smiles a little, tipping his hat again.

"And you've given me a few more names, which is all I could hope for. Thank you, Selina."

[soulful-mamzer.livejournal.com]

A phone rings. That would be the Riddler's.

"Riddler, it's Ragman. I tracked Clayface to Ming's Chinese Theatre off of Aparo Park West. You meet me outside."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Sure. I'm glad to help, though I'm not sure how much help I've been."

Selina looks at Eddie as he answers the phone, arching a brow.

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

"Trust me, in a case like this, a name is the most valuable thing you can get."

He looks to the cellphone, nodding as Ragman relays his message and muttering his assent.

"Yes, I'll meet you there. Don't go in and make a scene. I'm on my way."

Closing the phone, he turns back to Selina.

"Duty calls. Give me a ring sometime soon, we'll have a drink - and if I find the film for this client, I may even buy a round."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"Of course."

Selina reaches out and puts a hand on his shoulder, for a brief moment. "I'd wish you luck but I don't think its your style."

[eddie-nygma.livejournal.com]

"Who can't use a little luck now and then? Keep yourself safe, Selina."

He pats the hand on his shoulder reassuringly, and makes his way to the door.

"Oh - there are some other people looking for the film, as I understand it. So do be careful if you receive any unexpected visitors."

[femme-du-chat.livejournal.com]

"I'll make sure to keep an eye out."

Selina walks behind him so she can lock up after him, a thoughtful look on her face.