[ WP ] The hero beats the villain by stooping even lower .

Professor Panic Cackled at the tied up Captain Chrono, `` Now that I've finally defeated you, Nothing will be able to stop my plans!'' 
 
 Chrono gasped, `` Oh no! So you're going through with this?'' 
 
 `` Of Course! With my new army of undying robots, the forces of the world will be entirely at my mercy!'' Professor Panic arched back and let loose a maniacal laugh, `` MWAHAHAHA!'' 
 
 `` Well, if you're really intent on that, I guess there's nothing I can do to stop you...'' 
 
 `` Wait....Really? You always seem to have a backup plan. You are n't even going to try to break out and stop them or something?'' 
 
 `` Oh no. With these manacles, there's no way I can do anything. But then again, I'm not the one who's going to stop you...'' 
 
 `` What does that mean?'' 
 
 `` Well if you'll reach into the third pocket from the left in my bandoleer, you'll see what I mean.'' 
 
 Professor Panic thought about this for a moment before curiosity got the better of him. `` It's... a cell phone?'' 
 
 `` Yup. Hit unmute.'' 
 
 As the professor did it, a shrill voice could be heard from the other line, `` *Harold! I ca n't believe you'd do this*!'' 
 
 The professor's face turned as white as a sheet, `` ***MOM?!? ***'' 
 
 `` *honestly, I raised you better than this! Taking over the world... Why ca n't you use your degree to make normal robots, like ones to help those people in-*'' 
 
 `` Mom, can we talk about this later? I'm in the middle of-'' 
 
 `` *No! What made you think this was a good idea? Was it something I did when you were younger that made you want to take over the world? *'' 
 
 `` No Mom, you were a great mother'' 
 
 `` *Was it the divorce? Did that make you do this? *'' 
 
 `` No, that was n't it either... Look, this is just something that I think I need to-'' 
 
 `` *No listen here, Harold J Karnagee! This is serious trouble you're getting into! First it's taking over the world, than it's blowing up the moon and declaring intergalactic war against the Zarbloxis! Now untie your future stepfather and get your butt down here right now! *'' 
 
 `` **What? **... ***Future stepdad?!? ***'' 
 
 Captain Chrono cleared his voice, `` Now son, we may not get along, but your mother and I are very worried about you. We wanted to break the news gently, but sometimes fate has other plans.'' 
 
 Professor Panic sat down in his throne and muttered, `` I... I ca n't believe this is happening.'' 
 
 `` Listen buddy, we'll get through this. We'll sit down, and talk it out like a family. Your mother and I think this is just a rebellious phase you're going through right now.'' 
 
 `` My super villainy is not a phase!'' 
 
 `` You say that now, but I've known plenty of guys that started off on the other side.'' 
 
 Edit: Fixed terminology as /u/avianographer pointed out. 
 

