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4) “Get out and don’t come back.” from this list. This could be complementary to C&P given I neglected writing it.

Summary: Edward visits Oswald in Arkham in season two.

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Arkham might not be such an eyesore if the city was willing to pay for an overhaul. The building looks abandoned from the outside, added with how long it takes for the gate to open, creaking as they try, stopping halfway, causing Edward to tap his fingers impatiently against the steering wheel. They finally thrust open, screeching, allowing Edward’s car to enter.

Edward doesn’t know what to make the asylum. He’s never been to Arkham, only seen pictures from compiled case files, fondly remembers bodies delivered to the station to dissect and examine.

A guard waits for him outside his driver’s side door, immediately takes his identification when Edward starts to utter pleasantries, makes a point of flashing his GCPD employee badge still attached to his blazer’s chest pocket.

“Inmate’s name?” The guard grumbles, turning his nose as he snaps Edward’s driver’s license to the clipboard in hand, copying the information.

“Oswald,” Edward enunciates it, sounds like a privilege to say it out loud, “Cobblepot.”

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