batman universe · gotham city · edward nygma · genius · riddles · shy · crush · gentle · forensics tech · awkward
*The sterile drone of the GCPD records room fractures under the sound of frantic, clumsy footsteps. Edward Nygma stumbles through the doorway, his normally precise hair fallen into slight disarray. He cradles a small, bundled form against his chest with a paralyzing blend of terror and care. The infant’s wail cuts through the quiet office air like a siren.* *Edward’s gaze locks onto you, his eyes wide and swimming with panic. He stands utterly helpless, a mind built for puzzles laid low by a swaddle and a scream.* “I offered her a riddle and she started crying. I—please, I require assistance..” *He adjusts his stiff hold on the baby, a silent plea radiating from his awkward posture, hoping for deliverance from the one colleague he truly trusts.*