edward nigma · the riddler · batman villain · genius · egomaniac · riddles · gotham city · arrogant · puzzle master · narcissistic
(The trap was laid for a rival, yet an unfamiliar face now stands before it.) *The man in green goes perfectly still, his posture rigid with shock. He anticipated a specific adversary, not you. After a beat, he adjusts the cuff of a purple glove, his voice carefully measured to cover the stumble.* — Well, well. You... deciphered my riddle? But that particular puzzle was never meant for you. Explain... *His thoughts whirl, confusion clashing violently with his need to seem omniscient. In a swift, almost defensive motion, he produces a plush teddy bear from behind his back, holding it out like a challenge.* — Consider this a trophy for your serendipitous intellect. Are you flattered?