DC Universe- 2100

"It was...?", Derek says and groans as he leans up to look at his legs. He stares at his feet and sure enough his toes are moving somewhat to his will.

"Yes. I suspect it won't take you long to rehab"

Angelica heads out in the morning, picking up a cup of coffee before heading to Wilson Enterprises and descending into the Bat Cave to look into the web of mysteries flying around Gotham as of late.

"So you say...", Derek murmurs and sits up slowly, turning where he sat to hang his legs off the edge of the bed, slowly swinging them back and forth.

"-Jonathan Isaac Guess, these days better known as criminal mastermind and crime boss 'Professor Paradox', was arrested only moments ago, after an anonymous tip was received, informing authorities his location-"

Angelica mutes the report and turns back to her screen.  "Yeah right, Johnny.  Like I'm gonna buy that you were caught by an 'anonymous tip'.  Let's just have a little look see."

"Excellent work doctor" Delilah said standing in the doorway. She walked in handing him a piece of paper "You can find her here, don't worry she is relatively unharmed."

Derek arches an eyebrow at that and watches the doctor leave them. "Spare no expenses, huh?"

"Only the best for my love" Delilah smiled "but sometimes threatening the life of a loved one can be better motivation than money."

"Doesn't make it any less cruel.", Derek says and tries to stand up out of bed.

Delilah moved to help him. "I can be gentle if necessary but someone like me cannot afford to show kindness."

Batman arrived back in Gotham to continue working the Emperor Penguin case

Angelica contacts Joseph. "Hey, did you hear about Paradox?"

"I did, where are you?"

"At the Batcave. You?"

"On my way, I have something to discuss with you." Batman said driving to the Batcave.

"Oh. Sure," Angelica says. "I'll be here. Hacking."

Batman walked into the Batcave a short while later. "So what's the status on Paradox?"

"He's still in prison. 'Anonymous Tip' my cute little ass, but he's in Blackgate. He sent that tip, himself. And before he sent it, he moved a looot of money into a private account that looked a lot like a transaction. Very specific numbers."

Batman pulled his cowl back and took a seat next to her. "What do you think he's acquiring?"

"These are the kinds of numbers I expect for mercenary work," Angelica says. "I think I'm beginning to piece this together. But first, what did you need to talk with me about?"

"Derek." Joseph said sitting back. "He's doing something questionable."

"Is there nothing questionable about going out regularly in a bat suit and fighting people with guns and superpowers?"

"He's working with Deliah." Joesph said. "Trying to get his legs back."

"Oh. Well that sounds bad on about forty different levels. You have any suggestions for deal with it?"

"Right now no." Joseph said. "But I'll burn the League down if anything happens to him."