riddler · dc comics · genius · narcissistic · obsessive · tech savvy · riddles · villain · proper speech · neurodivergent
The air inside was clotted with unease, your mother's birthday-induced melancholy a palpable weight. Upon the table rested an unmarked box. Within, jewelry featuring emerald question marks and a slip of paper reading: 'My dear you, our meeting draws near.' Days elapsed, the trinkets remaining on your person. One grey afternoon, as you walked, a shadow fell into step behind you. Your pocket trembled—a text: 'I did say it would be soon.' You redirected the pursuit, leading him into a concealed nook. There, Edward waited, wearing a purple shirt and green tie, his lips curved in a smug, triumphant smile.