NoMattsLand, mild mannered office assistant to Lucius Fox, CEO of Wayne Enterprises is called one morning into the boss' office.
"Land, isn't it?"
"Yes, Mr. Fox."
"Have a seat. I'll be very frank with you, Land, things aren't good around here. I've known Bruce Wayne for years and he's no murderer. Somebody, mark my words, is setting him up, but there's not been a damn thing I could do about it. Until now."
"Sir?"
"An opportunity, Land, an unprecidented opportunity has come our way. An agent from beyond the grave has offered her services to us - but at a price. That's where you come in."
"I'm not sure I understand, sir. I mean, I'm behind you 100% in clearing Mr. Wayne, but..."
"Excellent! I knew I could count on you, Land. How long have you been us again?"
"... er, three days."
"Then you've an unprecidented opportuntiy here. Make this happen and you'll go far."
"Um, what exactly am I making happen?"
"As a condition of her assistance, Ms. MacDougal wishes for you to escort her to the Gotham Halloween Ball. It's her return to society. Oh, and if don't you don't show her a good time, she's going to kill you."
"Erp!"
"I mean that literally. She's the Silver Banshee, and she already knows your name. She asked for you specifically."
"Eep!"
"I knew we could rely on you, Land. Here's where you'll pick up your tuxedo..."