riddleman: (A trap.)
Edward Nygma ([personal profile] riddleman) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2017-11-07 12:16 am

[video] Fresh from Gotham

Riddle me this, what's easy to get into but hard to get out of?

[Whatever the answer is, he doesn't seem inclined to give it. He, that is a slender man in a nice, tailored suit - dark enough to pass as black, but actually green pinstripe - looking at the camera with a smile.]

Before coming here, things were going really well for me.

[He says that, but there are dark bruises around his throat, looking suspiciously like they were left by hands throttling him. Maybe he has a low bar for 'well'.]

I lived in a mansion. [There's the distant sound of something smashing.] I had a nice job, recently promoted. After what I've been through before, it was a big improvement. [There's another smash. That's definitely ceramic hitting a wall. Like a plate. Maybe a cup.] But now I'm here and my job is to be architect for a puzzle page. Not exactly much of a challenge, you'll agree. So I was wondering if there might be any job openings more suited for my qualifications?

I'm a forensic scientist with years of experience working cases for the Gotham City Police Department. [A book flies behind Edward as he talks, hitting the wall.] That likely means nothing to most of you, so let me assure you that it means that I'm very, very used to strange cases. What is crime like around here? Perhaps I could lend a hand.

[A cushion hits Edward in the shoulder, bouncing off slowly as another voice starts to yell, full of sass and anger.]

Hello! I'm sorry, have I been talking to myself? In what universe are you getting a job here? We are not going backwards. No, this is NOT happening. This is unacceptable. Do you hear me? Unacceptable!

[In the background, what can only be described as some kind of weird, gothic disco vampire type of guy, holding up a cup in a threatening manner.] Tell them who I am!

[Edward turns his head to lower his voice, hissing at Oswald in a quieter voice that's still perfectly audible.] How about I tell them when you're not acting a tenth your age? Whatever. As you wish, Mr Mayor.

[With that he straightens up, gesturing at Oswald in a very exaggerated way, voice loud and clear.]

Ladies! Gentlemen! Others! Allow me to introduce Oswald Cobblepot, the esteemed mayor of Gotham City, who occasionally even acts like it.

[Once again, off screen, the sound of something else smashing can be heard before:] Oh, bite me, Edward!


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itistolaugh: That masseuse has still got it. (I'll... I'll rub what she's rubbing.)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
That wasn't a joke. You'll die.
sleight_of_hand: (Er... if you say so)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Oh c'mon. Do you think that'll really stop me?
itistolaugh: and just pop that sucker right out! (Someone's gonna punch my good eye)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
No, you have a bad record for self preservation.
sleight_of_hand: (The happiest man on earth)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly~

[ Adachi that is not something to be proud of. He tamed his stupid goofy grin after a moment, though. ]

But if you think I shouldn’t, I’ll try to hold off.
itistolaugh: to look like some Grade-A material. (I want my fanny meat)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Look, you do you, but if you set off a whole thing I'm not gonna take your side.
sleight_of_hand: (You just don't see...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
H-hey, you know I’m better than that now! We’ve literally had sessions about that!
itistolaugh: (15)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
You're not the one I had in mind.

I don't know if they would or not yet, but it's Gotham so odds are good.
sleight_of_hand: (Feeling queasy...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I’ll hold off.

[ A pause. ]

...these guys aren’t like you, are they? Like I should actually keep an eye on them?
itistolaugh: (This scenario is okay if you're Greek.)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know yet. And really you shouldn't trust me too much neither.
sleight_of_hand: (Standing by the light)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I’ll keep watch then.

And Harley, I trust you.

[ He knows she would get how much that means coming from him. ]
itistolaugh: Where's your bag dispenser? (Excuse me. Where's the shitbag room?)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She huffs a little but doesn't argue the point. ]

Anyway, just. I dunno. Use your nice company manners.
sleight_of_hand: (:P)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-11-07 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi flashed her a wink. ]

Yes ma’am.
itistolaugh: What the fuck kind of rave is this? (Bird Flu sprucin' his goose.)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-07 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She laughs a little in spite of herself. God, this nerd. ]