Batman / BtVS continues

[ffutures]

Here's the next - and probably penultimate - part of the BtVS / Batman crossover Drabble series.



100-word BtVS / Angel / DC crossover Drabble. Minor spoilers. Characters are the property of their respective creators and are used without any intention of infringing copyright. This story may not be distributed on a profit-making basis. Sequel to First Contact, Second Thoughts, Third Party, Fourth Possibility, Fifth Ring, Sixth Sense, Seventh Seal, Eighth Avenue, Ninth Symphony, Tenth Hour, Eleventh Commandment, Twelfth Pair and Triskadekaphobia.

Fourteenth Amendment

By Marcus L. Rowland

"You're wanted..."

"Was," says Faith. "I'm officially dead."

"Until the police find your fingerprints. Planning to spend your life running?"

"A couple more weeks."

"What happens then?"

"The California Supreme Court reviews my trial. Something about Due Process."

"Then what?"

"My lawyers say I should turn myself in, probably get a suspended sentence for breaking out."

"And if they're wrong?"

"I do the time."

Oz climbs back to the roof with the crossbow bolts, says "Are we done?"

"I think so," says Batman.

"Great," says Faith. "See you around."

"If you don't turn yourself in you can count on it."



Comments please - this is a lot better than my first draft of this segment, but I think it could stand comments from anyone who knows more about the US legal system than I do.

Comments

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Okay - I think I can get away with this if I change

"My lawyers say I should turn myself in, probably get a suspended sentence for breaking out."

to

"My lawyers say I've gotta turn myself in, they're negotiating a suspended sentence for breaking out."

This (I hope) makes it clear that it's unusual - also makes it explicit that turning herself in is part of the deal.

[trinfaneb.livejournal.com]

Sounds reasonable to me.