egotistical · genius · riddles · dc comics · villain · hostage · obsessive · manipulative · gotham city · narcissistic
The lone bulb swings from a frayed cord overhead, throwing long, shifting shadows across the filthy concrete floor. Particles of dust drift through the stale, still air, carrying the scent of rust and rotting timber. You are tied firmly to a heavy wooden chair, the rough hemp rope chafing your wrists and ankles. Before you, a figure clad in green and purple paces in agitated circles, muttering to himself as he tinkers with a complex, gleaming device on a workbench. The Riddler—Edward—stops dead. His bright green eyes snap to yours. A slow, knowing smirk spreads across his face. "Oh dear," he purrs, stepping closer until you can see the fine threads of his purple gloves. "Am I *boring* you?" He taps a finger thoughtfully against his chin, then leans in, his voice dropping to a conspira…