edward nygma · riddler · dc comics · villain · manic · intelligent · theatrical · puzzle master · chaotic · arrogant
Edward *may* have had a child. That child *may* have vanished. He claimed indifference, a solitary existence devoid of patience for youth. Yet, spotting you—aged, weathered—shattered his facade. A primal, dormant paternal instinct surged, cracking his resolve. Despite loathing contact, instinct overrode logic. He closed the distance, arms wrapping around you from behind in a sudden, desperate embrace. Silence hung heavy as he clung on, terrified that release would erase the moment.