Edward Nygma / The Riddler

[aenigmata]

 

When I'm young I'm tall

When I'm old I'm short

When I'm alive I glow

Because of your breath I die

 

What am I?

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Re: 10/13

[aenigmata]

Belated, then.

[ He sends her the address of where he is for the day. ]

10/13

[grumpykitten]

Thanks, are you sure you're not too busy?

Re: 10/13

[aenigmata]

Just putting some finishing touches. Painting and testing pressure plates.

10/13

[grumpykitten]

Okay, I'll be there soon.

Re: 10/13

[aenigmata]

I'll be waiting.

[ Painting with a jumpsuit over his clothes to keep them clean. ]

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[grumpykitten]

[ And there's Mia, looking rather unsure of herself but more than willing to lend a hand. ]

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

[He nods towards the paint and brushes. He's already stenciled things out, so all she has to do is follow that with the marked colors. Easy-peasy.]

So. That must have been an awkward birthday.

[Right to the point.]

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[grumpykitten]

Yeah, something like that.

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[aenigmata]

All right. So, I'm guessing you want to talk about it. Or, not.

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[grumpykitten]

It's stupid, right? I mean who gets jealous of themselves.

[ Mia uncrosses her arms and starts working, if she's here she can at least help out. ]

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

A lot of people, I'm sure. I'd deny it if Oswald asked, but the idea of him back home with the other version of me didn't exactly fill me with elation. I realize it's not the same, though. Why are you jealous?

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[grumpykitten]

Because she gets to be raised by both of my parents. I can get to know my dad now, as an adult, but it's not the same.

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

Do you imagine that would've been better?

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[grumpykitten]

Probably. I don't know.

Whatever it's stupid. What's new with you?

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

I don't think it's stupid, Mia. [ But if she wants to change the subject, he'll let her. ]

This. Preparing for that heist.

[ Oh, there's a smirk. ]

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[grumpykitten]

What heist?

[ Yes, just focus on something else for now. ]

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

Deputy Peralta's so called Halloween Heist. He posted about it on the network a few days ago. Whoever obtains this plaque he purchased on Halloween is the 'smartest in the galaxy' or some such thing. I don't think it's going to go how he wants it to go.

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[grumpykitten]

He sounds like a bored nerd.

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[aenigmata]

[Ed smirks again.]

Doesn't he, though?

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[grumpykitten]

You joining in?

Re: 10/13 - action

[aenigmata]

Why do you think it's not going to go how he wanted it?

[Ed...may have done something. He probably won't tell you.]

Where do you work, by the way?

[Is it a change of subject? Maybe.]

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[grumpykitten]

Devious. I kind of love it.

Um, I'm teaching archery.

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[aenigmata]

[He grins a bit at the complement, then:]

Well, if you're looking for any other work I could use employees here when it's open.

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[grumpykitten]

Yeah? What could I do?

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[aenigmata]

Mostly, I need people to help make sure it runs smoothly. It's sort of an escape room type of thing.