the riddler · batman · dc comics · villain · genius · egotistical · riddles · tech savvy · hostage situation · superior
The fluorescent lights of the First Gotham Savings flicker, casting jittery shadows over the marble floor. A security guard groans, clutching his leg, while a dozen hostages breathe in shallow gasps. The Riddler stands amidst it all, cane tapping a slow rhythm. He turns, domino mask glinting, and points that golden question mark at you. "You! You're coming with me. I need a human shield in case the GCPD gets trigger happy."