Edward Nigma | The Riddler (
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Riddle 029: Where is the Father?
{First, a public phone call, filtered from drones.]
Hello again, Mayfield. I've been noticing plenty of new faces around town as of late. Plenty of people with plenty of questions.
Every question has an answer, friends---I can guarantee you that. And I, Edward Nigma, can help you find all of these answers. And more. Now, I'm sure I can already predict the next question that's on your minds right now. "What's the catch?" Answer: I I'll be needing your help with a little summer project of mine. Here's your first clue as to what it might be.
“I cannot be seen and I weigh nothing,
But when put into a barrel, I make it lighter.”
What am I?
[It's just after finishing up with this little phone call that he gets his first good look at the calendar. Father's Day. Not exactly Edward's favorite day by any means, given his own relationship with his old man. Needless to say, his mood's been a little bit soured.
Throughout the rest of this lovely day, you're likely to run into the Riddler...
A: In the Backyard of 726 Anderson, sketching something out into a notebook.
B: Out for a drive in the Riddler-Mobile, to try and relax.
C: At Jonathan's Tools, loading up plenty of tools and building supplies into the back of his car.
Wherever he goes, he'll likely be sulking. Cheer him up? Help him out? He's all yours, ladies.]
Hello again, Mayfield. I've been noticing plenty of new faces around town as of late. Plenty of people with plenty of questions.
Every question has an answer, friends---I can guarantee you that. And I, Edward Nigma, can help you find all of these answers. And more. Now, I'm sure I can already predict the next question that's on your minds right now. "What's the catch?" Answer: I I'll be needing your help with a little summer project of mine. Here's your first clue as to what it might be.
“I cannot be seen and I weigh nothing,
But when put into a barrel, I make it lighter.”
What am I?
[It's just after finishing up with this little phone call that he gets his first good look at the calendar. Father's Day. Not exactly Edward's favorite day by any means, given his own relationship with his old man. Needless to say, his mood's been a little bit soured.
Throughout the rest of this lovely day, you're likely to run into the Riddler...
A: In the Backyard of 726 Anderson, sketching something out into a notebook.
B: Out for a drive in the Riddler-Mobile, to try and relax.
C: At Jonathan's Tools, loading up plenty of tools and building supplies into the back of his car.
Wherever he goes, he'll likely be sulking. Cheer him up? Help him out? He's all yours, ladies.]
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What are you doing up there?
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Need any help, friend?
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Space, perhaps. Or maybe a hole. Or some kind of invisible flame-- a hydrogen fire.
Or perhaps it could be more metaphorical than that. An experience or a feeling.
How are you, Mr. Nigma?
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[And assuming she's responded once he's gotten a look at the calendar...]
I was having a good day.
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Helium? What, do you need balloons for something?
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The answer is a hole!
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[You have five seconds to convince him that this isn't the stupidest idea ever thought up by anyone ever.]
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[Give him some time, you know how much he loves drawing out his schemes.]
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B.
We need to talk.
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What about?
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A hole seems like the likely answer.
That said, if that's meant to be a clue as to the nature of your project, it's rather vague. What good do you intend to achieve with a hole? I assume there's more to it than that, however.
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I got it!
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C.
That won't all fit.
And I know you know better than to try and dig a hole out of here, so I'm wondering what exactly is behind all of this.
[She frowns.]
You didn't tell me it was Susan you went after, either.
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My plan isn't nearly that idiotic.
...you know Susan?
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Chell. What have you got there?
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[Give him some more difficult riddles to answer, jeez.]
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[This guy knows hyperbole when he hears it.]
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She waves, giving him a smile.]
Got a minute?
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What is it?
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[Being a smart ass, as always.]
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What on Earth are you planning, Nigma?
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Is it air?
It's always stuff you don't think about like that.
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Incorrect. Care to try again?
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