Prompt #62
Villain suffers from depression, so the only thing that keeps them going is their little theatrics and evil schemes where they and Hero spend some time together. Villain focuses all of their remaining energy on planning and plotting, not really caring about the outcome, whether they will succeed against Hero or not.
Hero knows about it. Sometimes Hero can sense Villain haven't been able to put too much thought into it: a robbery without a getaway plan, a hostage situation where Villain hasn't thought what to ask for in return beforehand...
But Hero plays into it nonetheless. Even puts some theatrics too, letting Villain have their fun for a bit. Hero then will finally "succeed" in catching their enemy and putting them behind bars. And unbeknownst to many, Hero will also make sure Villain gets the most comfortable cell, and the easiest escape opportunity from it, too. Of course, it will all look like a huge coincidence...
(Maybe Hero is scared about Villain, whom would be unstoppable the moment they cease to care about anything else entirely...)










