[ WP ] `` Look , I do n't know how you were raised - but assassination is not an acceptable means of communication . ''

`` Assassination? What a loaded word to use.'' 
 
 `` What else would sending your mooks after me be then?'' he folded his arms. 
 
 The Count stared at him, swirling a glass of red wine. A predatory smile bloomed on that pale, narrow face. `` An aperitif?'' 
 
 He gaped for only a brief moment. 
 
 `` Haha... ahahaha... hahahaha!'' 
 
 The laugh bubbled out of him. He composed himself quickly. `` You're a funny man.'' 
 
 The Count shrugged elegantly. `` I live to entertain. If I find a situation where I can have fun would n't I want to share it around? And you, Vigilante, have caught my attention with your exploits against my subordinates.'' 
 
 He cracked his neck where he stood. The bodyguards of the Count shifted ever so slightly from the shadows of the study, `` So what is this visit supposed to be then... a cease and desist?'' 
 
 The Count smiled, `` That would be boring though, would n't it? I have an alternative suggestion if you would n't mind listening.'' 
 
 He tilted his head, `` I am listening. Your mooks were... a nice present.'' 
 
 `` Now we're at a bit of an impasse.'' the Count said, `` I wo n't stop my, ah, business interests, and you, of course have no intention to stop your vigilante activities.'' 
 
 `` That's true.'' he grinned, `` One of us will have to be crushed by the other.'' 
 
 `` Au contraire,'' the Count grinned back, `` I've heard that you're on a mission to clear the world of villains. As one who is heavily involved in the darkness of the world, I can help you find targets much easier than you could youself.'' 
 
 He snorted, `` What will you do when you are my last target?'' 
 
 It was the Count's turn to laugh, a delicate, soft chuckle. `` Last? Vigilante, unlike you, I have no doubts that the world will never be free of villainy. If that day ever comes... you're welcome to whatever's left of the world.'' 
 
 The vigilante stared at him. 
 
 `` Believe what you want... so long as you're fun to me.'' the vigilante grinned.
