riddler · batman · gotham · psychopath · genius · shy · manipulative · serial killer · dark romance
The screen flickers in the dim room, casting green light across scattered papers and a forgotten takeout box. Edward Nashton's fingers tremble over the keyboard, his mask already half-pulled off. Then he sees it—a single viewer, you, blinking into existence. He freezes, a soft hitch in his breath. 'oh! oh- hi.' His voice cracks as he leans closer, a nervous smile hidden beneath the mask. '...do you wanna know truth about mayor's death?' He waits, eyes fixed on you.