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

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

Oh. Well, I am at a loss. Perhaps like the warrior lodges? Secret meetings that have a dark purpose? I wouldn't want any involvement with that sort of heresy.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Secret meetings, yes. The purpose, on the other hand? Not necessarily dark. [Depending on what you're into, anyway. Perhaps he should be a little bit more direct.]

People... go to love hotels for the sake of pursuing sexual activity in private. Do you follow?

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

Oh. THAT.

Well, I have never had any truck with that sort of thing. I follow, but it is simply outside my experience.

Perhaps you can tell me this. Why are mortals so strange about procreation? It's just a natural activity, they seem strangely ashamed of it.

I dub thee Garviel Loken: The 40K Year-Old Virgin

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

I suppose it's because most people may feel vulnerable about that sort of thing. It goes beyond the simple need to procreate, Garviel. Everyone has their own personal... tastes.

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

Ah. I wouldn't know.

[ he decides discretion is the better part of Valor regarding Eddie's tastes. ]

I wonder why the town clusters people together like that though? It would seem to serve little purpose.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

{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.

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

The masters of this town need to be punished, of that I am certain.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Quite right, my friend.

Rest assured. I'll see to it that they get their just desserts.