Riddle 017: The Dominoes Fall

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[First, a public call, filtered from drones and the like.]

First we're told not to drink the milk. It's poison, they say. Now, apparently, we aren't to be drinking the water, either? Believe me when I say that my childhood isn't something I was particularly happy to return to. Not at all. 

[He lets out a low sigh before filtering the call to Pokey Minch.]

Were you able to discover anything about the Smiths that could come in handy?

[And another filter, to Ema and Scout:]

Well, my partners-in-crime? Clear your schedules for the weekend. It's time to put our plan into action.

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

...true. Oftentimes, it appears as though certain residents here bring about bizarre happenings. I recall inhaling some fumes in the fall, courtesy of another resident, that gave me hallucinations and delusions of grandeur.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

....

They got you on that one too?

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

They did, indeed. Not to mention the little fiasco at Christmas had me acting like somebody else. I must say, I detest situations in which I am not in control.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Heh. You and me both. Main thing I hate about this friggin' place.

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Which is why, of course, I plan to find a way out.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

Bet you've got a bunch of awesome plans and crap for back home, right?

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

You'd be correct in that assumption.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Awesome. So you do things like this all the time back wherever you're from then?

Speaking of which, when are you doing this?

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Certainly. Back in Gotham, you could say I live for the thrill of brilliant schemes like this.

Which, incidentally, will be happening this weekend.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Whole bunch of people get in your face about it, huh?

Alright. Anything else you need me to do then just monitor the place?

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[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you know this as well as I do, Pokey, but a genius is always mired by those who don't understand their brilliance. With any luck, my allies here will understand. If not... well.

Honestly, I can't think of anything else that I'd have you do. Keep up the good work.

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[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Just our burden, you know?

Got it. I'll tell you if anything changes.