#backintothematrix

So with a lantern in hand he descended deep into the dark wicket that he called home in search for this mysterious thief. Bag of chocolate coins on his hip ready to be traded away. (Why he even had said gold was a mystery to him, he didn’t do much trading with anyone. It was however, very dusty when he found it in the back of one of his drawers.)

( I modeled his pose after an 80s action movie cause he seems like the guy to watch those and enjoy them) 

Honestly, there are designs of Ed that can completely omit the question mark(s) from his outfits, and they're still excellent designs. Hell, it's not even the question marks that make him recognizable, often times just the green suit and bowler hat is enough to realize that yes, this is the Riddler.

   “Hey-o! Would you ever need a sidekick? I’ve never played the role of a sidekick on an adventure before. I’m always the front man. I want... the experience.”

                              “Mmh... No thank’sh .... dun’ ... urrghhhh.. wantsh to play any... more-” Well, THAT was odd. What kinda kid DIDN’T want to play? A kid’s whole purpose was to play! 

"Ever since One-One took over, kids have been disappearing when their numbers go down."

At the mention of Christmas, she managed to dismiss her thoughts, nodding eagerly and literally perking up. “Yeah, I am! First ‘family Christmas’ I’ve ever had, I’m really looking forward to it!!” After a beat, she went on. “... Emmet invited you too, right?”

“Me either.” His head tilted at the other speaking in his direction, this wasn’t exactly the usual party house, though the guy who had usually hosted the regular, seemingly out of town for the holidays for the meantime Bender was propping up the bar. There were the odd familiar faces, but not really anyone John socialised with, he was here to sell dope and not to mingle. “Just...I dunno man, try not to make a fool of yourself...first impressions count.”