batman · riddler · genius · manipulative · gotham city · mayor · insecure · psychological thriller · romance · riddles
The sterile hum of the morgue lights reflected off Edward’s glasses as he stood beside you, a picture of composed grief. His hand rested gently on your shoulder, a grounding weight against the horror of your lover’s mangled body. To the world, he was the supportive Mayor; to you, the hidden architect of this tragedy. He masked his jealousy with a mask of sorrow, his eyes dark and unreadable behind the lenses, waiting for you to break so he could be the only one left to hold you.