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Edward Nigma | The Riddler ([personal profile] questionauthority) wrote2011-04-04 11:31 pm

Riddle 023: When in Drone

[A: Action - Mayfield High School

Well, class, have you been enjoying your sessions with your droned Ethics teacher, Mr. Nigma? Because it looks as though he's in the middle of yet another of his cheerful drone-y lectures.]


You see, kids? Life sure is grand here in Mayfield. Even if you're down or discouraged about schoolwork, or girls, or bullies---at the end of the day, you just have to remember the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have others do unto...

[But he trails off. Blinks. His eyes no longer appear glazed over. He takes in his surroundings, as though waking up from a long, unpleasant dream. The cheery grin on his face fades into a sour scowl. It looks like Edward Nigma is back to normal.]

...what on earth was I just saying?

[B: Later on that day, Edward makes his way back home, sending out a public phone call, filtered from drones.]

Well. Apologies for taking the idea of "getting droned" lightly. It certainly isn't pleasant. Two full weeks---gone, just like that. Two weeks that could be better spent trying to determine a means of escape. But I don't intend to dally any longer with idle distraction. And I, Edward Nigma, don't intend to let this town continue to have its way. Not anymore. We need to take initiative. We need to strike back. Now.

Regrettably, with all the chaos and my little... "sabbatical," I was unable to hold a second meeting as I had originally planned. I trust you were all able to keep yourselves busy in my absence?

[C: Filtered to Poison Ivy]

Pamela? Are you there?

[D: Action - 726 Anderson Lane

Edward's back in his typical colors, pacing around the study in an almost manic state of mind. Do you approach?]


[E: Action - Olney's Tavern

In an incredibly morose turn of events, Edward has found his way over to Olney's Tavern late that night. With all the crap that's happened to him in the past couple of weeks---rejection at the hands of Ema Skye, his droning at the hands of the town, and the fact that this little April Fools' prank has cost him dearly---he could use a drink. Against his better nature, he heads to the counter and raps on it impatiently, flagging down the bartender.]


Malt whiskey. Leave the bottle.

[identity profile] poisonivyforyou.livejournal.com 2011-04-06 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
...I assure you I don't remember being in here before. And I believe I would...

How long was I gone for?

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-04-07 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
You were droned around the middle of December, if I recall correctly. The Joker was here as well, though he likewise ended up droned permanently.

I myself made my way out, briefly. Mayfield seemingly couldn't get enough of me. They'd abducted me again about a month later for a second round of torture.

[identity profile] poisonivyforyou.livejournal.com 2011-04-07 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
...December. I see. ...Weird. why can't I remember? I am pretty sure I am not going to miss the Joker around though.

...You made yourself out? It's- Harley told me it wasn't possible!

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-04-07 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
Both of your questions have answers I wish I knew. Regarding your return, I'm sure this town has some strange reason for deciding not to give you your memories of this place again. And regarding my own escape? ...I'm not sure. I didn't even remember this place until I'd returned.

[identity profile] poisonivyforyou.livejournal.com 2011-04-07 10:52 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe I died one too many times? Like one of those games, game over and start from scratch.

And if you're in here again... [she hums, pacing around even if the Riddler can't see that] Maybe it doesn't matter if you manage to go. Maybe the city might always find a way to snatch us back in here. It seems powerful enough.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-04-08 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
...that's hardly a comforting thought.

[identity profile] poisonivyforyou.livejournal.com 2011-04-08 09:38 am (UTC)(link)
I wasn't trying to be. I'm merely using logic... I though you of all people would appreciate that.

If you want to leave this city, maybe just 'getting out' it's not enough.