The "Prep Time" Counter-Counter

## The "Prep Time" Counter-Counter **Batman:** "Okay, **Supergirl**, you're up. Take her down." **Supergirl:** (Crossing her arms in her bikini armor) "But I have the **same weakness** as Superman! That green rock makes me dizzy too! Do you want me to faint in round one?" **Batman:** (Facepalming so hard his cowl squeaks) "Ugh. Why do *I* have to fight **Harley Quinn** again? This is getting stale. We’ve done the 'Batman vs. Harley' dynamic a thousand times." **Harley Quinn:** (Twirling her mallet) "Maybe it’s **destiny**, Batsy! Just like you fought **Joker**! It’s our little dance! Plus, the script says I need to beat *someone* iconic!" **Batman:** (Stepping into the arena, eyes narrowing) "Even if I’m Batman, I will still find a way to defeat this **SNK Boss** fight. Because I’m **Batman**! And I don’t lose to gimmicks." As Batman enters the circle, the **Kryptonite Golem**—previously menacing Superman—immediately **steps away**, retreating to the corner and covering its eyes. **Supergirl:** (Blinking) "Wait... why is it stepping away? Is it scared of lead linings?" **Harley Quinn:** (Pouting) "Hey! That golem is a **counter-measure** for Superman! It’s not programmed to fight *you*! It’s like bringing a water gun to a fire fight; the fire just ignores it!" **Superman:** (Leaning on the sidelines, eyes widening with realization) "Wait a minute... if *I* were a boss, and someone brought Kryptonite to fight me, I’d just laugh and say, **'That doesn’t work this time, challenger!'** Then I’d immediately crush the Kryptonite and unlock a **Secret Move**! Like 'Kryptonite Shatter Punch'!" **Batman:** (Whirling around, pointing a gloved finger) "**No!** Don’t join the **Dark Side** and become an **SNK Boss**, Superman! We are heroes, not cheat codes! Do not start ignoring your weaknesses just to make the fight harder!" **Superman:** (Grinning mischievously) "But imagine the combo meter, Bruce! 'Galactic Breaker'!" **Batman:** "Fight the golem, Harley. I’m taking a nap."