Riddle 031: Cats Always Land On Their Feet

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[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.]

Comments

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Indeed, Ms. Liebert. Perhaps the best thing we can do is be prepared for anything.

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

But how can you do that? If what's coming next could be literally anything, how do you prepare for it? But I guess all we can do is try. I don't want to see anyone else get hurt.

[Pause.]

Listen, I...

Do you have some free time any time soon? I need to talk to you about something.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

"All the time in the world," it would seem. [Bitterly, sardonically echoing the Major. God, what a bastard.] What is it?

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

It's not something I like talking about on the phone. Is there anywhere I can meet you?

[She pauses.]

No. Wait. I know. I was going to go out and examine the highway for clues, anyway. We're wasting a lot of time right now, and I haven't helped with that. Do you want to come? We can talk there, and it might be nice to have someone else along.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

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.

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

Great. I'll see you then. Should I pick you up?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

If you like.

My address is 726 Anderson.