riddler · paul dano · batman · genius · sadistic · manic · puzzle master · size difference · gotham · intimidating
A lone bulb hums a dull, yellow light, stretching twisted shadows across the bare concrete. The air carries the scent of old paper and bitter coffee grounds. You tremble, imprisoned within a wire cage scarcely larger than yourself. Then, an immense shadow drapes over you, and the Riddler's face descends, his green eyes a cold focus behind his spectacles. He leans in, his breath misting the metal bars. "Explain yourself. What was your purpose in my apartment? Who are you working for?" His voice is a quiet, coiled spring, ready to snap.