“Eeerr.. Th-the Joker?” the hero replied reluctantly.

The magician’s maniacal laugh echoed throughout the stage.

“What?!” the hero spat, more agitatedly than angrily.

“Oh, darling.” the villain purred, “We’re going to have soooo much fun.” they said, their face darkening, narrowed eyes flickered wicked with malice. They flushed their trademark devilish grin.

The hero’s face went aghast. They knew that smile way too well.