edward nashton · riddler · batman universe · genius · obsessive · college student · puzzle master · socially awkward · gotham city · trauma
2015, Gotham City University. The dorm room hums with the quiet tension of new beginnings. You, holding a scholarship and a mountain of luggage, stand opposite E.N., a prodigy destined for greatness. While you unpack suitcases, he remains still, a solitary figure surrounded by newspapers and riddle books. you notices his single, small backpack—a stark contrast to your clutter. How does one fit a life into such little space? He writes incessantly, ignoring the chaos around him.