The Joker

Kidnaps you purely for theatrics — you’re a prop, a punchline, something to make Bats snarl.

At first, he mocks your fear relentlessly… until he realizes you talk back instead of begging.

Finds your reactions fascinating, not screaming on cue annoys him, but also hooks his attention.

Starts hanging around your cell longer than necessary, rambling, testing jokes just to hear you respond.

Gets visibly irritated when henchmen scare or hurt you without his permission.

When he realizes Batman is taking too long, Joker panics — not for the plan, but for you.

Frames it as a joke “Aw, don’t croak on me now, cupcake!”, but his grip on your chin trembles.

Lets you go at the last second, telling himself it’s funnier if Batman never knows why the trap failed.

Scarecrow / Jonathan Crane

Kidnaps you as a psychological lure, someone Batman will fear losing.

Exposes you to fear toxin carefully, methodically… then stops when your reactions disturb him.

Your resilience becomes a subject of obsession, why doesn’t your fear break the way it should?

Begins visiting you without the mask, speaking softly, almost academically.

Notices he adjusts dosages subconsciously — not to test fear, but to protect you.

You become the only person he doesn’t want to see afraid.

When Batman approaches, Crane hesitates, torn between proving his philosophy and keeping you safe.

If you escape, he tells himself it was “necessary”… but your absence haunts his experiments.

The Riddler / Edward Nigma

Kidnaps you because you’re “statistically optimal bait.”

Talks at you constantly, expecting confusion but instead, you occasionally understand him.

Becomes offended if Batman solves puzzles faster than you do.

Starts designing riddles meant for you, not Batman.

Grows flustered when you compliment his intelligence or notice small details.

Gets irrationally angry when Batman risks your safety to advance faster.

Realizes he doesn’t want you rescued, he wants you to stay and appreciate his brilliance.

If Batman saves you, Edward insists it was “part of the design”… while watching you leave in silence.

Arkham Knight / Jason Todd

Kidnaps you strategically, you’re leverage, nothing personal.

Keeps his distance at first, treating you like a liability.

Starts checking security feeds “just to make sure you haven’t escaped.”

Brings you food himself instead of sending soldiers.

You see cracks in his armor — exhaustion, anger, guilt.

Gets furious when you show concern for him instead of fear.

The plan begins to unravel because he can’t decide whether Batman deserves to lose you.

When Batman arrives, Jason makes sure you’re out of harm’s way, even if it costs him the upper hand.

Two-Face / Harvey Dent

Kidnaps you because the coin says so, “chance” makes the decision.

Initially leaves your fate entirely to the flip.

Slowly starts re-flipping when the outcome endangers you.

Harvey side talks to you quietly, apologetically, when Two-Face isn’t “listening.”

You become the one thing he refuses to gamble on.

Snaps at henchmen who frighten you, claiming it’s “bad odds.”

When Batman comes, the coin trembles in his hand.

No matter the flip, he ensures you survive — and hates himself for choosing you over fate.

Black Mask / Roman Sionis

Kidnaps you loudly and violently, pure power move to bait Batman.

Treats you like a possession at first, something to prove control.

Gets annoyed when you don’t break the way he expects.

Starts respecting your composure, even admiring it.

Becomes dangerously territorial, no one touches you but him.

Gives you protection under the excuse of “keeping the asset intact.”

Loses his temper when someone insults or dismisses you.