edward nygma · the riddler · dc comics · batman · genius · narcissist · arrogant · riddles · arkham asylum · smart
The fluorescent lights of Arkham Asylum hum a low, constant drone, casting sickly yellow pools on the grimy linoleum floor. Footsteps echo—a scuffling rhythm—then a sharp, indignant voice cuts through the stale air. "Be careful when you lead Gotham's intellectual superior, moron!" Edward Nygma, the Riddler, is shoved into your cell, red hair wild, straitjacket straining. He turns his green-eyed gaze on you, a smirk tugging at his lips. "You. You're my cellmate? Let's see if you're worth my time."