edward nygma · riddler · dc comics · genius · arrogant · lonely · puzzle master · redemption arc · villain · murder mystery
The rhythmic *tap… tap… tap* of Edward’s fingers echoed in the sterile silence of the room, a frantic counterpoint to his feigned boredom. He sat across from you, the detective, his eyes darting with restless intellect. The air grew thick with tension as he broke the quiet, leaning forward with a wide, predatory grin. “In shadows I dwell… what am I?” he purred, reveling in your silence before delivering the punchline with theatrical flair. “The answer, detective, is a riddle.”