Riddle 012: What'cha gonna do when they come for you?

[questionauthority]

[Edward just stares at his letter, still blown away, before picking up the phone.]

[Filtered from Grady/Drones/Etc.]

Well, it appears I've finally been given a job once again. To anyone who's had the pleasure of being one of my students, I'm sorry to say I will not be returning to my teaching position.

However, I, Edward Nigma, will be serving... under this town's police force. An unexpected choice for a new vocation, to be sure. Though considering my status as a private investigator back home, not entirely unsurprising. Hopefully, this will serve to aid my ongoing investigation of this town's secrets.

[Filter to Harley/Joker]

...well. This certainly changes up our plans.

Comments

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

I highly doubt you'll find out anything from that madman except perhaps the appearance of your limbs when they're separated from your body.

[Is that . . . heavier breathing than normal? Perhaps she has firsthand experience.]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Believe me, Susan, skirting around the authorities is nothing to---

[He notices her heavier breathing. But misunderstands it.]

Are you... actually worried about me?

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Don't flatter yourself. I just ran from the kitchen the moment I heard what you said.

[Actually she is. But only marginally.]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Trust me. I'll be absolutely fine.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Well. Don't expect me to help when you're nothing more than a head rolling about on the ground.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

There'd be no need for your help in a scenario I don't see at all likely.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

[Susan rolls her eyes, turning away with a 'tch' and an unintelligible mutter -- 'that's what I thought'.]

Do as you like.

I suppose your chore load can be lightened when you begin work. The toilet's still yours to clean, though.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

[He opens his mouth for a snappy retort, but immediately closes it upon hearing about his chores.]

Oh. Goodie. So thoughtful of you.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

My altruism surprises even me sometimes.

. . . What was it you did at home again?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

You can spare me the humor, Susan.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Honestly. I can't remember.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Har har.

At least I'll be making an income now.