Gotham2014

[Oswald Cobblepot and Theo Galavan discuss the future of Gotham]

Theo Galavan:
Here's the rub: in order to rebuild, I first need to destroy, but I can't do that. I mean, watch the news, I'm a hero. But you have a certain flare for such a task. You, Penguin... you will be my destroyer.

Oswald Cobblepot:
[Penguin chuckles] Truly, I'm flattered. Thank you so much for thinking of me, but... my dear sir, you have me all wrong. I have no flair for destruction. I'm a builder, a problem solver. Besides, such a huge project would need the support of hundred of city officials.

Theo Galavan:
Yes, only the highest authority could see it through correctly. Say, a Mayor with a landslide mandate.

Oswald Cobblepot:
But you're not a candidate.

Theo Galavan:
Or I will be. By popular demand. Alas, some of my fellow candidates actually stand a chance at winning. So they'll have to go.

Oswald Cobblepot:
[Penguin scoffs] Go?

Theo Galavan:
And I'm gonna need you to take a crack at me also. And miss, of course. Don't want anyone to think... I had anything to do with my fellow candidates' demise.

Oswald Cobblepot:
That's smart thinking. However, will all due respect, Mr. Galavan, I'm not your man. You need an assassin. This is Gotham, you can find them in the phone book. Under 'A'.