questionauthority: (Under pressure)
Edward Nigma | The Riddler ([personal profile] questionauthority) wrote2011-08-04 10:29 pm

Riddle 031: Cats Always Land On Their Feet

[A: ACTION. The Kitchen of 726 Anderson Lane.

Well, that was probably the worst way to come off of a droning ever. Those of you who are still awake, you'll probably hear the Riddler rummaging about in the refrigerator. He finally emerges from it with a small bag of frozen peas, which he'll be placing over that black eye of his.]

[B: ACTION. Edward's personal study at 726 Anderson Lane.

Looks like Edward's gotten a package while he was out of it. Peeking into the box, he can see a bit of leather... It's a familiar violet catsuit, complete with a long tail, a mask with whiskers and ears, and a 12-foot long whip. No. No, there's no way they would seriously send this to him. Is this Mayfield's idea of a joke?]

[C: PHONE. (Filtered from Drones)]


Here's a question for you, Mayfield.

"What flies without wings?"

Answer: Time. Strange how it doesn't seem to fly at all when you've been droned. One second, it's the middle of July, then before you even realize it, it's August. What all have I missed, hmm? Any theories on what they'll throw at us this month?

[D. Then, he'll filter the call yet again, to Harley, Ivy, and Crane.]

Question: Is it uncommon for someone to regain something that doesn't belong to them?

[E: ACTION. Legion of Doom Headquarters.

Well, he's not going to try on Selina's catsuit yet, but that doesn't mean he can't have a little fun anyway. Eddie's hand curls around the grip of Catwoman's braided, leather bullwhip. Having set up a few cans around the long conference table, he'll crack the whip at them several times to see how many he'll be able to knock down.]

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Wouldn't be DC without some shameless WB plugging.]

...you sound familiar.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps on the off-chance that this place decides it's cruel enough to drag Selina here, they need someone to keep her suit fresh for her. [Yeah right.]

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
You'd be surprised.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
And where would you find the resources to bring about such a deadly heat wave?

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose not.

It's Nigma, by the way. Edward Nigma.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Don't try getting by on a technicality, Bratgirl.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Word games.

...I suppose we have something in common, then.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Shoving that hand away thank you.]

You don't see me going about and rooting through your things.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
He does know something. And I intend to find out exactly what it is.

[identity profile] deaths-heritor.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
You would, if I'd regained anything more than a poker and a sword.

[Susan will retreat, though, disgruntled.]

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
An investigation, hmm? [Having been droned for the past few weeks, he's hampered with a lack of progress.] Very well. It'll be an excellent opportunity to make up for lost time.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
It's both, really. But I haven't planned on simply sitting around and waiting for something to happen.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Good. Now that that's settled, Edward will put that box down on the desk and rise to his feet.]

I trust you kept this house in excellent order while I was away.

[Ahaha implying that Edward has any hand in maintaining order in the house.]

[Filtered]

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Challenge accepted.]

Very well, then.

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
...a clubhouse.

[Really.]

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Are you saying you find my lessons to be boring, Ms. Goldstein?

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
{Good call. Edward would scar you for life.]

Who knows? Perhaps as a means to make us uneasy. To catch us off-balance and watch us squirm.

[identity profile] deaths-heritor.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
And I trust your time as a drone hasn't improved your attitude much. Do I look like your maid, Edward?

[identity profile] puzzlerprince.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[He studies her outfit for a moment before posing his answer.]

You've certainly got the color scheme right. All you're missing is an apron and one of those little hats. [You do know he's teasing, right Susan?]

[Filtered]

[identity profile] godisachild.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah yeah be cautious I got it.

I didn't just start doing this yesterday.

[Filtered]

[identity profile] sturmbahnfurher.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Until we speak again, boy.

[Click.]

[identity profile] notsaul.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
No shit, Sherlock. School in general is boring as fuck. You go above and beyond the call of duty.

[identity profile] deaths-heritor.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Probably. The same comment from anyone else would have sparked considerably less deadly a glare than the one that leaps to Susan's face. And here's her latest regain showing up. Has your lovely wife always had those three glowing marks on her cheek in the shape of skeletal fingers?]

How droll. Perhaps the next thing I clean up will be your blood off the walls, Mister Edward, sir.

[identity profile] hungry-monster.livejournal.com 2011-08-08 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Yup. He went there.]

Well that's what you are aren't you? A club?

Page 8 of 11