You see, my parents didn’t just die, they were murdered. They were murdered by a man far more desperate than I could’ve imagined. This man who was...so desperate to see his children, that he shot my parents and stole their car. Just to drive to the foster home that his children were at, and killing himself after seeing them one last time.’ Colin looked at Cass, and saw that her eyes were wide with horror. She had remembered hearing about that, even though she was only a kid at that time. She. I grabbed a bottle of water and a straw. The mouth piece was big enough for me to eat but the straw made drinking much easier.I walked around watching all the people in their costumes. Quite a few women came up to me and said, "Hi Batman", some even asked me to take them to my Bat cave or for a ride in my Bat mobile.I was really enjoying myself and danced with a few of the lesser dressed women. Women who wouldn't have giving me a second look if I wasn't in costume. I even saw two other Batman. ..um, problem? She's not really deaf is she? Has she... that is, is she being punished or something?" "I'll explain later," Mayhem answered cryptically. Jason realized belatedly that he might be pushing his luck, but his curiosity was killing him. He ventured another question. "And why does she wear such heavy makeup? 'Seems her face is pretty enough without it. Or is that part of the game?" "I said, I'll explain later," repeated Mayhem, rather irritably. Jason shut up fast, hoping he. You look good. Those horny bastards in there'll fall overthemselves trying to rent you a room. They won't be checking out yourchin or nose or shoulders. You can do this. Cindy can do this.Cindy Long gave herself a final wink and flipped the shade back up. Shepulled a red lollipop from her purse and slid it into her mouth. "I'llbe back in a sec', 'kay Mom?" she said. She gracefully stepped out ofthe car, though the long drive must have left those lithe legs crampedas she tottered momentarily.