Clark Kent is talking to the Batman while Riddler and S/O are spying on him and S/O is like "What is Superman doing here?". And since people in DC didn't know that it's him, Riddler gives her a weird look saying she must be mistaken. But S/O gives him a long, silent stare "You're kidding me, right?". It comes to the point where she holds a picture of Clark and Superman next to each other, pointing glasses out and Riddler is like "..... 'DING!' YOU HAVE TO BE JOKING!" The man is kicking himself for not seeing it.
For all Riddlers.
A/N: ooohhh the denial is strong in this one
The Riddlers React to Finding Out Superman's Identity
Arkhamverse Riddler:
Oh please.
Do you really think he’s that idiotic? He’s that ignorant?
(this is not the time to mention he dismissed Bruce Wayne being Batman)
He berates you a couple more times, so he left you no choice.
When you pulled out a picture of the Man of Steel and a pair of glasses up against the real-life Clark Kent below
Edward was silent.
No…NO that’s too obvious!
Although the pictures are damning.
He snatches the photos and huffs.
He admits the two are uncanny, but surely it’s some alien-like cloning technology.
Besides, it doesn't matter! He’s smarter than Kent or Superman anyway
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
It takes him a minute to even realize there is a “superman”
Do you mean to say that Metropolis has its own hero too?
But not just a man of the people? A vigilante? Like a full-on hero with powers?!
The last thing he’d suspect afterward is that this Superman…was a journalist?
He was curious as to why Batman would be discussing something with a random journalist from Daily Planet.
Yet when you exclaim how the civilian looks like Superman, he’s pretty skeptical.
Until you pull up a picture of Superman on your phone.
Edward does a double take.
In hindsight, it’s so obvious…
Ed wonders if Batman knows this…he has to right?
Gotham Riddler:
This was the last place he expected to end up when following Batman.
On the roof of a building a couple buildings away from Daily Planet.
Why is Batman talking to a reporter? Surely, he’d go to a more reliable source like…well Gordon is all he could think of.
He also wasn’t sure why he brought you along exactly but the assistance was appreciated.
Ed didn’t expect the next thing you’d bring up though.
Something about how the journalist looks like…Superman?
The Superman? The Kryptonian?
Yeah sure, right…
Ed practically snatched your phone when you exhibited the evidence.
With his usual tight-lipped expression, he hands you back your phone.
He deems it another scheme for another day.
BTAS Riddler:
It may just be me playing favorites…lmao
BUT I do have evidence from the BTAS Writing Bible that says, this Riddler is most likely to figure out Batman’s identity if he actually wanted to that is…
So with that, I’d like to think that Ed would have already figured it out?
Like you may have been helping him do some recon and you’re listening in on the conversation between Batman and Clark.
After a moment a lightbulb goes off in your head.
When you mention the resemblance between Kent and Superman…
Edward chuckled.
Why did you think you two were listening in on their conversation?
He is proud that you were able to spot it though.
Some rogues still don’t believe him when he brought up the most likely secret identity to the Man of Steel.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
Ed only hacked into Daily Planet because he already caused chaos in Gotham City and Star City, so why not Metropolis?
He was surprised to see Batman there and not brooding somewhere in Gotham.
You walked in while Ed was surveillancing the newsroom.
You were about to joke with him about how much of a Batman fanboy he must be to watch his every move.
Until the journalist the Dark Knight was talking to caught your eye.
You mentioned the striking resemblance to Superman.
Edward scoffed at your observation.
Oh, please a journalist? Really?
He will never admit it, but he was kicking himself mentally for not seeing it first. It’s blaringly obvious now.
Twojar Riddler:
Edward doesn’t really care for the Kryptonian.
What good are all those superpowers if he’s not intelligent?
Not to mention his alias would be simple to solve.
Which is why he never entertained the conundrum, what advantage would it do him?
He had much more thrilling and productive puzzles to ponder over.
That doesn’t stop you from shoving two pictures in his face in the morning.
You made the proud declaration that Superman was the featured journalist, Clark Kent of Daily Planet.
Edward was thinking about how he can disprove your claim…gently until he glanced down at the images.
There was Kent, a proud grin to the camera…and Superman smirking to the side…with hastily drawn glasses around his face.
Ed was silent for a moment.
No…there was no way it was that obvious…
They both resided in Metropolis, and had a similar build and face structure…
He bites his lip.
He can’t tell if he should be proud of your deduction skills or hit himself in the head with his cane for not seeing it sooner.
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
Another Edward that I think either knows or has figured out Superman’s identity.
He doesn’t really care for the Man of Steel.
Ed will just stay in his lane in Gotham City.
Yet when you two chase down a perp into Metropolis.
You two got to see Superman in action.
It was you that brought up how he looked oddly familiar.
Intrigued, he asked you to elaborate.
You said he looked an awful lot like that journalist you two bumped into when interrogating an editor at Daily Planet.
You told him to imagine if Superman had a dress shirt and glasses on.
Ed smiled as you put two and two together.
Ed had long since deducted Superman was likely tied to Daily Planet, a photo of a certain Clark Kent proved as much.
However, to have you reach the same deduction, he couldn't help but beam in pride a little bit.
You have been learning some skills from him after all.
Young Justice Riddler:
Sure he pondered the aliases of all his enemies.
He couldn’t get distracted by that however, it could take months or years to figure it out.
He could have defeated them by then…don’t laugh he could have.
The two of you are reconning outside Daily Planet.
Ed was complaining about not being in Gotham where you both had prior experience with the city.
You rolled your eyes as you kept an eye on Superboy talking to some dude in a white button-up and glasses.
You were about to doze off until you got a good look at the journalist’s face.
You tap Ed on the shoulder, interrupting his rant when you asked if that journalist looked familiar.
Ed mentioned something about how that was probably Clark Kent, a celebrated journalist, and partner to Lois Lane.
You asked if he noticed anything else.
When he shook his head you began listing out his physical features…and how if you just remove the glasses and put him in a blue suit with a giant S and a cape…
Ed’s jaw dropped as he snatched the binoculars away from you.
There’s no…you’ve gotta be kidding him?!
Clark Kent is SUPERMAN?!
Eddie practically rage quits and you’re steady on his heels as he storms off.
Telltale Riddler:
He is aware of the Kyrptonian invader.
And his rather obvious alias…
You would think the Superman would come up with a lower profile.
However he has bigger fish to fry in Gotham.
Apparently a certain Clark Kent was visiting Gotham and was having discussions with the Batman.
When you saw the interaction the moment clicked-
If you just removed the glasses…
You won’t lie, you were rather excited about your deduction.
He cruelly teases you when you mention the likelihood of Superman’s identity.
Edward, practically condescendingly pats your head.
You’ll never be as smart as him, but perhaps at least smarter than the average civilian.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
(I realize this Riddler may very well also know who Superman is...but I just wanted to try and change it up, rip lmao)
He realizes that Superman and Batman…seem to be close allies.
He may have a hunch about Batman’s identity but if he could solve Superman’s identity…THE Superman.
One day, Ed may just have the upper hand.
You two were steadily following Batman, gathering whatever sliver of information that Batman may slip out.
Right when Ed was about to give up and just focus his time on another scheme…
You noticed something.
Batman was discussing something, something serious with a journalist that stood toe to toe with the Caped Crusader.
You looked at the journalist, he’s stupidly buff for a journalist…that jaw…and that little curled bang...
Wait a minute!
It took some convincing for Ed to see Clark Kent was Superman…but once you slapped some glasses on a Superman photo, a lightbulb went off.
He’s simultaneously disappointed in himself for not seeing it sooner…he blames it on the burnout.
But he does show gratitude to you, but of course, it was thanks to him you were able to pick up on it too…
A/N: Whelp, the results are in, and the vast majority of you guys voted to how the Rogues will react to a reader refusing to reciprocate their affections. When I tell you it was hard to narrow down the title to fit the header image lmao but I hope it still makes sense! Starting up first with the Riddlers...duh and the rest will follow shortly I promise! Hope you guys enjoy! And thanks so much for voting again!
Reader Ignores The Riddlers' Affections
Arkhamverse Riddler:
Listen, I don’t think it’s even worth it to see his reaction.
He’s not that big on affection as it is.
Now that you finally somehow warmed him up to the idea…
You’re gonna tease him?
Really?
You know this isn’t…normal for him
Why give him a hard time??
FINE, be that way…it’s not like he enjoys your hugs or kisses anyway…absolutely stupid.
(not really, please don’t ignore him)
There’s no point in mentioning that miniscule sigh of relief he lets out when you kiss his cheek.
He will never admit to it.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
He’s going to immediately think he’s done something wrong.
Did…did he do something wrong?
Oh, gosh…did he forget a birthday? Anniversary? Holiday?? No..he couldn’t have..
You’re always so forthcoming with your hugs and kisses.
At the very least, you always reciprocated. That’s how Edward knew he was…doing it right.
Like many Riddlers on this list, this is new to him.
Please don’t tease him too harshly
Man’s will get mad confused and flustered.
You have to be as quick to apologize and comfort him.
Kiss him until your lips are numb and your arms are falling asleep.
And please don’t do it again
Gotham Riddler:
Are you upset? Has your mind drifted to something else?
He puts his hand on your shoulder or taps you lightly.
Okay, you acknowledged him, he gives you his signature tight lipped smile.
He leans in and gives you a peck on the cheek
After a pause he taps his own cheek.
You’re supposed to return it…don’t shrug and walk away!
This leads Ed to anxiously ramble about every decision he made that day, apolgizing for each one, cause clearly you’re mad.
The only way to get him to shut up is to kiss him.
Tell him he’s fine, you were only messing with him.
He’s relieved but, please, don’t do that again.
BTAS Riddler:
Ed loves to give you adoring kisses on the cheek and sweet hugs.
It’s quite routine, whenever he first sees you, either in the morning or in a new room he does it.
You always return the gesture.
So he’s taken aback when you blatantly ignore him.
At first he wants to think you were distracted about something, or something is wrong.
When you remain steadfast, he becomes flustered.
However, the minute you see his face fall, you can’t keep it up.
You hug him and kiss him back, surprising him.
You apologies giggly, saying you only meant to tease him a tad.
You both agree you took it a bit too far.
You promise not to do it again…for now with a kiss.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
Ugh fine, whatever.
Don’t come crying to him when he leaves.
You should’ve taken his affections when you had the chance.
He doesn’t have to stick around, kiss your cheek or hand, wrap his arm around you.
Nope, he just did it cause he knew you liked it.
(also knew it’d give him brownie points to your pants later)
Although that’s likely the reason you stopped returning his gestures in the first place.
Is it so hard to actually be romantic without expecting something?
Likely the only Riddler where you hold out from returning ANY affection for the longest.
It takes awhile, but Ed eventually becomes to frustrated and pent up.
The moment he admits you may have a point or better yet, he may be so torn up to apologize.
You return the praises, kisses, and caresses.
You will never forget the absolute sparkle in his green eyes.
Twojar Riddler:
Edward is taken aback.
He too tries to think if he’s done something to piss you off.
Yet, when you don’t give him a straight answer, he’s likely to pick up on the fact you’re just teasing.
Well, two can play at that game.
What once started as a means to get him to grovel to his knees towards you…
Winds up being an almost two week long challenge to see who yearned more for the other.
Who wins is totally up for debate.
Regardless whoever wins or loses…you both get yours in the end.
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
Ed cringes, but sighs in exhausted defeat.
He’s already assumed your cross with him because he has been neglectful.
Things have been crazy busy at the office, case after case…
And you both know he can’t afford to say no to too many of them.
When you turn your head from his lips and don’t get off the couch to hug him.
He already knows your hurt, and already sets the wheels in motion to make things right.
Eddie almost breaks your heart when he outright apologizes if he’s been neglectful of you.
You instantly go to him, wrap your arms around him and shake your head.
Insisting that it wasn’t him, you were just teasing, he hadn’t done anything wrong.
Now you’re the one apologizing, not realizing how good of a front you put up.
All is forgiven in the end, with a sweet long kiss.
Telltale Riddler:
Probably, no most definitely, the one least bothered about it.
He finds it annoying more than anything.
You constantly nag him about showing a lack of affection.
So now that he shows it, you're going to ignore him?
Fine, suit yourself.
But don't come bothering him later about him not trying.
It doesn't take long for you to realize you may have messed up.
You instantly apologize, saying you were just teasing.
Even asking how it feels to be ignored…
(which he has been guilty of doing to you when you kiss or embrace him)
Edward rolls his eyes and just sighs.
You guys still have a ways to go, but there has been some progress.
Young Justice Riddler:
Another riddle lad that thinks he's messed up somehow.
When you turn your head to the side to dodge a kiss.
Eddie's hurt almost instantly.
He's also immediately thrown into panic mode.
Oh my god, please comfort him
He’s about to cry
You hug him and kiss him.
You didn’t mean anything by it, just wanting to tease him.
Please, please don’t tease his wee heart like that.
Eddie can only take so much.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
Edward instantly assumes you're mad at him for something.
If anyone is aware of his shortcomings it's him.
He wouldn't be surprised if he messed up somewhere.
But when it comes to you, it's harder to sweep under the rug
Ed asks if something is wrong, usually, you return his kisses with your own.
It's extremely discouraging, especially from someone…the only one who has encouraged him in anything.
After dodging a couple more pecks and embraces…you can't keep the act up anymore.
You just can't handle that saddened look on his face.
You spend most of the evening reassuring him, insisting you were just teasing.
You promise not to ever turn down his affections again.
Headcanons of the Riddlers please? Their s/o is feeling kinda flirty/and a bit bad😉. So what do they do? They decide to parade around the place in as little clothing as possible. Nothing immediately obvious like lingerie or kinky outfits. Maybe booty shorts or underwear and a croptop or a bralette. Something casual but still risqué. They just really want to tease Eddie. They also hope he’ll be able to take the damn hint and screw them, or at least make out.
A/N: hehehe not even gonna lie this is some shit I'd do. Something subtly, casual, not an obvious cry for attention but also like they'd know I'd only wear this kind of get up for one reason lmao.
Also sorry for the lack of posts lately, well into the new year and your girl experienced burnout whomp whomp (not to mention almost spiraled comparing myself rip) plus I've been trying to get back into drawing again so that's taken up some time too! I'm slowly getting back into it though…slowly but surely.
If you're taking requests is like to requests the riddlers with jealousy scenarios! Thank you
A/N: as much as I don’t like ACTUAL jealousy and try to refrain from jealous tendencies I find in myself…jealousy scenarios are kinda fun to write for rip…is that bad? I feel like that’s bad lmao. Sorry that if some if not most of these tend to repeat the same scenarios (co-worker, waiter, colleague, they’re just such good set-ups asdfgh)
Jealousy Scenarios with The Riddlers:
Arkhamverse Riddler:
Edward was absolutely furious. Why would you ever even begin to comprehend such a thing? Surely, you had to be smarter than this. You knew better than this? From all your time privileged in his presence…
“You would rather be a trembling brain-dead guinea pig than being a productive and useful assistant in a very intellectually stimulating environment mind you!”
“Ed. I just said Jonathan stopped by asking for you…”
“But you let him into my work space!”
“Upstairs is the living area, not your work space here in the basement or your tracks in the sewers. And his leg was giving him issues, so I let him rest.”
“Oh please! Our dear, ex-professor has many issues, but that leg isn’t one of them. He moves better with it than when he was in perfect health!”
“If you’re jealous of another man being alone with me can just say that you’re not comfortable.”
Edward groaned in frustration. “I’m not jealous of that walking tarp of burlap!”
You shrugged, but patted Ed’s shoulder and kissed his cheek. “Sure, sweetie.”
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
“Wow, he is something, isn’t he?” You remarked at the TV.
As much as he admired the vigilante another part of him couldn’t stand him.
Ed really should have seen this coming. How could you not be absolutely smitten? He was everything he wish he had an iota of.
Batman is intelligent, strong, fast, and assertive…
Meanwhile, Edward Nashton is just dull, awkward, quiet, and weird…what the hell did you see in him anyway?
“Eddie? Everything okay?”
Your sweet voice knocked him out of his reverie. He was back on the couch with you, watching the news of the Batman’s latest escapades.
“Oh…uh…y-yeah I’m fine..”
You quirked your eyebrow, not sure if you were going to accept that answer.
“He is incredible…” Ed commented as he turned his attention back to the screen of Batman narrowly escaping a gang of thugs in a high speed chase on the highway.
Oh, that’s what it was. For all the admiration one can have for another, there’s still that habit of comparison mentor to mentee.
“Yeah, he’s all right. But I bet he’s an absolute stick in the mud and not nearly as intelligent as a certain handsome fellow I know.” You scooted closer to Edward on the couch and even sold the comment with an actual nudge into his side.
Edward noticed you got closer and was confused when you nudged him. Then he took in what you said. He lifted his head up a little with a soft smile on his face.
“You…you prefer me to Batman?”
“I prefer you over everyone and anyone else, Eddie. If I had a choice, it will always be you.”
Gotham Riddler:
The GCPD was full of eligible bachelors. Mostly guys just looking for a good time or friends with benefits.
You were too good for them, all of them really. Even too good for Edward. Yet he was able to woo you somehow. Despite the two of you being in a very obvious relationship, with approval from Gordon, Lee, even Bullock…it didn’t stop some officers from trying to disrupt what you two had.
Edward was coming up to your office to take you out to lunch. However, he was surprised to see an overwhelming sight.
Flowers, cards, letters were strewn all over your desk and overflowing to your floor.
You looked up at him. Your eyes wide and your skin pale, like you had seen a ghost.
“E-Eddie…I…I wish I could explain but...I have no idea…w-who these are from? Or w-w-what’s going on?” You looked around looking for any sort of indicator of who sent the gifts.
Edward’s fists clenched, a snarl growing on his face. He stood there still as a rock, trying to keep his innate reaction to just run amok in the GCPD to find the culprit in tact.
You noticed Ed was quiet for a long time. You noticed his tense expression and his thousand yard stare into the floor.
“Y-You…you don’t…like them..do you?” Ed regretted asking it as soon as he grumbled it out through barred teeth.
You sighed, sympathetically. Walking around the baskets and bouquets and made your way to him.
“I would have adored them if they were from you, but they’re not. So as far as I’m concerned, these flowers can be re-sent to someone else or tossed. And the cards can go straight into the disposal…you don’t need to be jealous, sweetheart.” You gave him a reassuring kiss on the cheek.
You smiled as you saw the tension all throughout his body slowly melt away from the kiss.
Then, as if a lightbulb went off, Edward’s eyes widened in revelation.
“W-Wait, before you throw anything away!” Edward went to your desk and gathered some of the cards and the bouquet. “While I still have my gloves on anyway…”
“What’re you doing?”
“...gonna search for prints…” he mumbled quickly, so when you made out what he said he was already too far gone to catch back up with him.
BTAS Riddler:
Something was off with Eddie tonight. However, you couldn’t quite put your finger on it.
“Eddie…you’ve been awfully quiet tonight…you know how much I love hearing your voice.” Which wasn’t an exaggeration either, and you did miss speaking to him.
You saw him slightly shuffle his weight on the opposite end of the couch.
“I’m fine…”
“Eddie…I know when you’re not fine, sweetie. Please talk to me…” You fluttered your eyelashes at him, and poked out your bottom lip for good measure.
Edward groaned in defeat. “I hate it when you do that…it’s too effective.”
“That’s why I do it.” You grinned.
“I just can’t understand how oblivious you are, darling…you clearly couldn’t tell he was…was…”
“He who? Jervis?”
Edward growled. “Yes…Jervis…”
“Eddie, he was just being polite!”
“He didn’t have to kiss your hand.” He grumbled, crossing his arms defensively.
“Aww, Eddie,” you scooted closer to his side of the couch. You wrapped your arms around him and snuggled into his side.
“You don’t ever had to be jealous, darling. I will always love and adore you, no matter what…you know that.” You looked up at him, smiling reassuringly at him.
He stole a glance into your eyes, and sighed. Edward knew it was ridiculous, but he couldn’t help it. He wrapped an arm around you and began rubbing your back.
“I-I know…still doesn’t mean I have to like it though…”
You snickered into his side as he chuckled along with you.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
“You don’t need to be jealous, Eddie…”
Edward scoffed. “Jealous? Please, I’m not jealous of anyone.”
“So you just threatened my date with a bomb sent to his work place…for funsies?”
Ed shrugged. “It’s been dull here, lately…and I haven’t been a public menace in a minute.”
You rolled your eyes. “Well, I’m not stopping you, so stop keeping me from having a dating life!”
“You don’t need to date anybody…” He grumbled under his breath.
“Ed, you’re the one that said we weren’t-”
“I’m not going back on my word…I just…” He shrugged.
“You just want me to focus on you, you needy bastard…”
He put his hand up with his index finger pointed out. “Ah, ah, that’s Mr. Needy Bastard to you…”
“Uh huh, sure…needy jealous bastard…” You smirked as you walked off.
“I. Am. Not. Jealous! I’m the Riddler! I’m not jealous of anyone! If anything they’re all envious of me.”
“Did you choose to wear green cause you’re just knee deep in envy?”
“I’m redirecting the bomb. It’s now going to your workplace.”
Twojar Riddler:
“Edward! Ed! Slow down!” You were running to catch up with him as he dragged you by the wrist back to the car parked along the sidewalk.
He let out a frustrated sigh and let go of your wrist. Edward continued his steady pace as he rounded the car to go to the driver’s seat. You still stood there; confused and somewhat shaken from the sudden action.
“Can you please get in the car?”
You walked up to the open window and leaned your head in. “Not until you explain what the hell is going on?”
Ed grumbled. “I just want to go back home–”
“Was it that waiter?” Earlier in the evening a waiter made a couple passes at you while Edward was in the restroom and he walked in on the waiter trying to get your number.
Silence. Edward crossed his arms and sunk in the driver’s seat.
“Oh my God, Ed…”
Edward rolled his eyes. “Will you, please just get in the car?”
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
“Oh, hey there, Mr. Nygma. This is Mr. Sale, he called earlier about–”
Edward barely heard what you said, his brain was too busy taking in the sights of the scene before him. You were sitting, slightly propped up on the edge of your desk. While the presumed, “Mr. Sale” was standing before you mere inches away. Your cheeks were flushed red possibly from laughing and whatever words were just transpired.
Mr. Sale backed away and walked over to end, holding out his hand for a handshake. “Mr. Nygma! Such a pleasure to meet you!”
It took everything in Edward not to grimace outwardly. He could read this man like an open book. Rental three piece suit. Over-priced cologne. A faint oval outline where the skin was paler around his left ring finger.
Armed with this, Edward knew his next plan of action. “Ah, well…I wish I could say the same for you, Mr. Sale. But I’m afraid I’m far too busy for your case.”
Flabbergasted, Sale was gaping his mouth like a fish out of water. “B-B-But, you, you haven’t even heard my case! You can’t just–”
“Oh, but I can…privileges of owning a private firm. And I’m not about to waste my or my assistant’s time…running in circles…because you want to frame your wife of cheating to cover up your own infidelity.”
“Oh, I can assure you, I’m not wasting your assistant’s time.” Sale stole a glance at you and winked.
“I’m going to have to ask you to leave, Mr. Sale. Have a good day or not, I don’t care.”
Sale was about to say something in defense, but growled in frustration instead and took off. He left the office with the slam of the door.
You came up behind Ed and embraced him from behind. “You’re sexy when you’re jealous.”
“Oh, please…I wasn’t jealous.”
You squeezed him a little tighter, giggling softly. “Whatever helps you sleep at night.”
Telltale Riddler:
“What are you staring at?” Ed asked.
“Huh?” You were knocked out of your reverie with his question. You were looking out the window of your shared apartment.
“You’ve been daydreaming out of that window for almost half an hour.”
“Oh, uh, just people watching.”
Edward looked up from his desk to you. He let out a frustrated sigh when he said, “hm, you could be more productive by assisting me…”
You turned to look at the man; annoyed and confused. “You just told me not to bother you, Ed.”
“Annoying me and assisting me are two different things. Or you can go and people watch outside…and see what all the troubled idiotic youth is up to.”
Oh…poor Edward. No matter how many times he tried to shield it or ignore it. His age…the age gap between you two was something he was always weary of.
You shook your head, scoffing in disappointment. You got up from your seat and walked over to his desk.
“Nah, I’d rather not lose the brain cells, so whatcha working on Eddie?”
Edward was surprised to see you come to his desk. He was almost certain you were going to walk out the door.
“Well…for starters…ugh…could you please not sit on the desk! There’s a spare chair over in the corner!”
You chuckled softly. “Yes sir, on it!”
Young Justice Riddler:
Who was he kidding, he didn’t stand a chance with you to begin with…
No matter how many times you genuinely checked in on him, kept him company, and included him where you could. All those open opportunities that were the building blocks to Eddie’s confidence in a relationship with you was completely knocked down before the foundation could even settle in. Thanks to this new Light recruit you were training.
“Hey, Eddie!” You called out to him. You ran down the corridor to catch up to him.
“Why such a long face? I’m sorry I haven’t talked to you lately, things have been crazy!” You chuckled nervously.
“Oh, uh…no worries. I-I get it..”
“Hey, let me make it up to you! There’s this new place downtown that just opened. Wanna hang out and grab a bite there?” You offered.
You did feel bad about leaving Eddie in the dark. Despite the increase in the Light’s numbers, training the newbies was taking up a lot of whatever free time you had. You missed talking to Edward, you could actually be yourself around him and not have a care in the world. Plus he was too damn cute for words.
“Uuhh…umm but what about that newbie? D-Don’t you have plans with them?” Edward asked before he really had a chance to stop himself.
You grabbed his shoulder to stop him from walking as you turned him around to face you. “Eddie...what’re you talking about?”
“I-I-I didn’t mean to assume something…I-I-I just noticed that you-you were spe-spending a l-lot of time with th-them and the-they seem to like you..a lot..”
You put your fingertips up to his lips to seize his nervous panicked rambling.
“Eddie…” You sighed. “I’m just training them. Yeah, they flirt, but I rebuke them. There’s nothing going on outside of training.”
“Really?” He mumbled behind your fingers.
You chuckled. “Yes, really. Besides, I’m interested in someone else. I have been for awhile actually.” You slowly removed your fingers from his lips.
“W-Wait, really? Uh...who?”
Your eyes widened when you realized he really didn’t get it. Bless him, this absolute dork.
“It’s you, Eddie.” You stated, figuring bluntness was the way to go as you sealed the confession by taking your hand in his.
You felt his hand slightly tighten around yours. “Wa-really?” He almost squealed.
You did everything you could to not bust out laughing. You shook you head, trying to shake the giggles. “Yes, you. Now, about our first date…”
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
Needless to say, Edward was jealous of everyone. He would never admit it, but he was. Secretly, seething, he despised most everyone. Especially those that had things he didn’t. Strength, power, influence, perfect health. Perfect health…
“Hey, Eddie!” You came through the door, dropping your belongings and stepping out of your work shoes.
He didn’t deserve you he really didn’t. He wouldn’t blame you if you dropped him and left him for your co-worker at work that obviously has the hots for you. Of course you were too kind and rather oblivious to see that, but he adored you for that all the same.
“Hey sweetie,” he greeted back half-heartedly. “How was your day?”
“Oh, same old same old. Although, something weird happened, you know that co-worker I told you about? Scott? The one that’s been super friendly?”
Through gritted teeth, Edward nodded. “Y-Yeah, I do…what about him?”
“He asked me out to dinner tonight, it was so random…I thought he was just being friendly…to be friends.” You shrugged as you plopped beside Edward on the couch.
Edward could feel his fist slightly clench in frustration.
“Y-You said no…though right?”
“Edward!” You practically squealed in disbelief. “Of course I told him no! I have you! I’d never do such a thing.”
“I-I know…I’m sorry, I’m really sorry, that wasn’t right of me to ask…” He sighed in defeat. “I…I haven’t been in the best mindset as of late.”
You nodded. “It’s okay, when you’re ready we can talk about it. But for all the questions and riddles in this world, don’t you dare question my feelings for you…okay?”
You leaned your head on his shoulder and wrapped your arm around his waist and embraced him in a side hug.
If you're taking requests is like to requests the riddlers with jealousy scenarios! Thank you
A/N: as much as I don’t like ACTUAL jealousy and try to refrain from jealous tendencies I find in myself…jealousy scenarios are kinda fun to write for rip…is that bad? I feel like that’s bad lmao. Sorry that if some if not most of these tend to repeat the same scenarios (co-worker, waiter, colleague, they’re just such good set-ups asdfgh)
Jealousy Scenarios with The Riddlers:
Arkhamverse Riddler:
Edward was absolutely furious. Why would you ever even begin to comprehend such a thing? Surely, you had to be smarter than this. You knew better than this? From all your time privileged in his presence…
“You would rather be a trembling brain-dead guinea pig than being a productive and useful assistant in a very intellectually stimulating environment mind you!”
“Ed. I just said Jonathan stopped by asking for you…”
“But you let him into my work space!”
“Upstairs is the living area, not your work space here in the basement or your tracks in the sewers. And his leg was giving him issues, so I let him rest.”
“Oh please! Our dear, ex-professor has many issues, but that leg isn’t one of them. He moves better with it than when he was in perfect health!”
“If you’re jealous of another man being alone with me can just say that you’re not comfortable.”
Edward groaned in frustration. “I’m not jealous of that walking tarp of burlap!”
You shrugged, but patted Ed’s shoulder and kissed his cheek. “Sure, sweetie.”
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
“Wow, he is something, isn’t he?” You remarked at the TV.
As much as he admired the vigilante another part of him couldn’t stand him.
Ed really should have seen this coming. How could you not be absolutely smitten? He was everything he wish he had an iota of.
Batman is intelligent, strong, fast, and assertive…
Meanwhile, Edward Nashton is just dull, awkward, quiet, and weird…what the hell did you see in him anyway?
“Eddie? Everything okay?”
Your sweet voice knocked him out of his reverie. He was back on the couch with you, watching the news of the Batman’s latest escapades.
“Oh…uh…y-yeah I’m fine..”
You quirked your eyebrow, not sure if you were going to accept that answer.
“He is incredible…” Ed commented as he turned his attention back to the screen of Batman narrowly escaping a gang of thugs in a high speed chase on the highway.
Oh, that’s what it was. For all the admiration one can have for another, there’s still that habit of comparison mentor to mentee.
“Yeah, he’s all right. But I bet he’s an absolute stick in the mud and not nearly as intelligent as a certain handsome fellow I know.” You scooted closer to Edward on the couch and even sold the comment with an actual nudge into his side.
Edward noticed you got closer and was confused when you nudged him. Then he took in what you said. He lifted his head up a little with a soft smile on his face.
“You…you prefer me to Batman?”
“I prefer you over everyone and anyone else, Eddie. If I had a choice, it will always be you.”
Gotham Riddler:
The GCPD was full of eligible bachelors. Mostly guys just looking for a good time or friends with benefits.
You were too good for them, all of them really. Even too good for Edward. Yet he was able to woo you somehow. Despite the two of you being in a very obvious relationship, with approval from Gordon, Lee, even Bullock…it didn’t stop some officers from trying to disrupt what you two had.
Edward was coming up to your office to take you out to lunch. However, he was surprised to see an overwhelming sight.
Flowers, cards, letters were strewn all over your desk and overflowing to your floor.
You looked up at him. Your eyes wide and your skin pale, like you had seen a ghost.
“E-Eddie…I…I wish I could explain but...I have no idea…w-who these are from? Or w-w-what’s going on?” You looked around looking for any sort of indicator of who sent the gifts.
Edward’s fists clenched, a snarl growing on his face. He stood there still as a rock, trying to keep his innate reaction to just run amok in the GCPD to find the culprit in tact.
You noticed Ed was quiet for a long time. You noticed his tense expression and his thousand yard stare into the floor.
“Y-You…you don’t…like them..do you?” Ed regretted asking it as soon as he grumbled it out through barred teeth.
You sighed, sympathetically. Walking around the baskets and bouquets and made your way to him.
“I would have adored them if they were from you, but they’re not. So as far as I’m concerned, these flowers can be re-sent to someone else or tossed. And the cards can go straight into the disposal…you don’t need to be jealous, sweetheart.” You gave him a reassuring kiss on the cheek.
You smiled as you saw the tension all throughout his body slowly melt away from the kiss.
Then, as if a lightbulb went off, Edward’s eyes widened in revelation.
“W-Wait, before you throw anything away!” Edward went to your desk and gathered some of the cards and the bouquet. “While I still have my gloves on anyway…”
“What’re you doing?”
“...gonna search for prints…” he mumbled quickly, so when you made out what he said he was already too far gone to catch back up with him.
BTAS Riddler:
Something was off with Eddie tonight. However, you couldn’t quite put your finger on it.
“Eddie…you’ve been awfully quiet tonight…you know how much I love hearing your voice.” Which wasn’t an exaggeration either, and you did miss speaking to him.
You saw him slightly shuffle his weight on the opposite end of the couch.
“I’m fine…”
“Eddie…I know when you’re not fine, sweetie. Please talk to me…” You fluttered your eyelashes at him, and poked out your bottom lip for good measure.
Edward groaned in defeat. “I hate it when you do that…it’s too effective.”
“That’s why I do it.” You grinned.
“I just can’t understand how oblivious you are, darling…you clearly couldn’t tell he was…was…”
“He who? Jervis?”
Edward growled. “Yes…Jervis…”
“Eddie, he was just being polite!”
“He didn’t have to kiss your hand.” He grumbled, crossing his arms defensively.
“Aww, Eddie,” you scooted closer to his side of the couch. You wrapped your arms around him and snuggled into his side.
“You don’t ever had to be jealous, darling. I will always love and adore you, no matter what…you know that.” You looked up at him, smiling reassuringly at him.
He stole a glance into your eyes, and sighed. Edward knew it was ridiculous, but he couldn’t help it. He wrapped an arm around you and began rubbing your back.
“I-I know…still doesn’t mean I have to like it though…”
You snickered into his side as he chuckled along with you.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
“You don’t need to be jealous, Eddie…”
Edward scoffed. “Jealous? Please, I’m not jealous of anyone.”
“So you just threatened my date with a bomb sent to his work place…for funsies?”
Ed shrugged. “It’s been dull here, lately…and I haven’t been a public menace in a minute.”
You rolled your eyes. “Well, I’m not stopping you, so stop keeping me from having a dating life!”
“You don’t need to date anybody…” He grumbled under his breath.
“Ed, you’re the one that said we weren’t-”
“I’m not going back on my word…I just…” He shrugged.
“You just want me to focus on you, you needy bastard…”
He put his hand up with his index finger pointed out. “Ah, ah, that’s Mr. Needy Bastard to you…”
“Uh huh, sure…needy jealous bastard…” You smirked as you walked off.
“I. Am. Not. Jealous! I’m the Riddler! I’m not jealous of anyone! If anything they’re all envious of me.”
“Did you choose to wear green cause you’re just knee deep in envy?”
“I’m redirecting the bomb. It’s now going to your workplace.”
Twojar Riddler:
“Edward! Ed! Slow down!” You were running to catch up with him as he dragged you by the wrist back to the car parked along the sidewalk.
He let out a frustrated sigh and let go of your wrist. Edward continued his steady pace as he rounded the car to go to the driver’s seat. You still stood there; confused and somewhat shaken from the sudden action.
“Can you please get in the car?”
You walked up to the open window and leaned your head in. “Not until you explain what the hell is going on?”
Ed grumbled. “I just want to go back home–”
“Was it that waiter?” Earlier in the evening a waiter made a couple passes at you while Edward was in the restroom and he walked in on the waiter trying to get your number.
Silence. Edward crossed his arms and sunk in the driver’s seat.
“Oh my God, Ed…”
Edward rolled his eyes. “Will you, please just get in the car?”
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
“Oh, hey there, Mr. Nygma. This is Mr. Sale, he called earlier about–”
Edward barely heard what you said, his brain was too busy taking in the sights of the scene before him. You were sitting, slightly propped up on the edge of your desk. While the presumed, “Mr. Sale” was standing before you mere inches away. Your cheeks were flushed red possibly from laughing and whatever words were just transpired.
Mr. Sale backed away and walked over to end, holding out his hand for a handshake. “Mr. Nygma! Such a pleasure to meet you!”
It took everything in Edward not to grimace outwardly. He could read this man like an open book. Rental three piece suit. Over-priced cologne. A faint oval outline where the skin was paler around his left ring finger.
Armed with this, Edward knew his next plan of action. “Ah, well…I wish I could say the same for you, Mr. Sale. But I’m afraid I’m far too busy for your case.”
Flabbergasted, Sale was gaping his mouth like a fish out of water. “B-B-But, you, you haven’t even heard my case! You can’t just–”
“Oh, but I can…privileges of owning a private firm. And I’m not about to waste my or my assistant’s time…running in circles…because you want to frame your wife of cheating to cover up your own infidelity.”
“Oh, I can assure you, I’m not wasting your assistant’s time.” Sale stole a glance at you and winked.
“I’m going to have to ask you to leave, Mr. Sale. Have a good day or not, I don’t care.”
Sale was about to say something in defense, but growled in frustration instead and took off. He left the office with the slam of the door.
You came up behind Ed and embraced him from behind. “You’re sexy when you’re jealous.”
“Oh, please…I wasn’t jealous.”
You squeezed him a little tighter, giggling softly. “Whatever helps you sleep at night.”
Telltale Riddler:
“What are you staring at?” Ed asked.
“Huh?” You were knocked out of your reverie with his question. You were looking out the window of your shared apartment.
“You’ve been daydreaming out of that window for almost half an hour.”
“Oh, uh, just people watching.”
Edward looked up from his desk to you. He let out a frustrated sigh when he said, “hm, you could be more productive by assisting me…”
You turned to look at the man; annoyed and confused. “You just told me not to bother you, Ed.”
“Annoying me and assisting me are two different things. Or you can go and people watch outside…and see what all the troubled idiotic youth is up to.”
Oh…poor Edward. No matter how many times he tried to shield it or ignore it. His age…the age gap between you two was something he was always weary of.
You shook your head, scoffing in disappointment. You got up from your seat and walked over to his desk.
“Nah, I’d rather not lose the brain cells, so whatcha working on Eddie?”
Edward was surprised to see you come to his desk. He was almost certain you were going to walk out the door.
“Well…for starters…ugh…could you please not sit on the desk! There’s a spare chair over in the corner!”
You chuckled softly. “Yes sir, on it!”
Young Justice Riddler:
Who was he kidding, he didn’t stand a chance with you to begin with…
No matter how many times you genuinely checked in on him, kept him company, and included him where you could. All those open opportunities that were the building blocks to Eddie’s confidence in a relationship with you was completely knocked down before the foundation could even settle in. Thanks to this new Light recruit you were training.
“Hey, Eddie!” You called out to him. You ran down the corridor to catch up to him.
“Why such a long face? I’m sorry I haven’t talked to you lately, things have been crazy!” You chuckled nervously.
“Oh, uh…no worries. I-I get it..”
“Hey, let me make it up to you! There’s this new place downtown that just opened. Wanna hang out and grab a bite there?” You offered.
You did feel bad about leaving Eddie in the dark. Despite the increase in the Light’s numbers, training the newbies was taking up a lot of whatever free time you had. You missed talking to Edward, you could actually be yourself around him and not have a care in the world. Plus he was too damn cute for words.
“Uuhh…umm but what about that newbie? D-Don’t you have plans with them?” Edward asked before he really had a chance to stop himself.
You grabbed his shoulder to stop him from walking as you turned him around to face you. “Eddie...what’re you talking about?”
“I-I-I didn’t mean to assume something…I-I-I just noticed that you-you were spe-spending a l-lot of time with th-them and the-they seem to like you..a lot..”
You put your fingertips up to his lips to seize his nervous panicked rambling.
“Eddie…” You sighed. “I’m just training them. Yeah, they flirt, but I rebuke them. There’s nothing going on outside of training.”
“Really?” He mumbled behind your fingers.
You chuckled. “Yes, really. Besides, I’m interested in someone else. I have been for awhile actually.” You slowly removed your fingers from his lips.
“W-Wait, really? Uh...who?”
Your eyes widened when you realized he really didn’t get it. Bless him, this absolute dork.
“It’s you, Eddie.” You stated, figuring bluntness was the way to go as you sealed the confession by taking your hand in his.
You felt his hand slightly tighten around yours. “Wa-really?” He almost squealed.
You did everything you could to not bust out laughing. You shook you head, trying to shake the giggles. “Yes, you. Now, about our first date…”
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
Needless to say, Edward was jealous of everyone. He would never admit it, but he was. Secretly, seething, he despised most everyone. Especially those that had things he didn’t. Strength, power, influence, perfect health. Perfect health…
“Hey, Eddie!” You came through the door, dropping your belongings and stepping out of your work shoes.
He didn’t deserve you he really didn’t. He wouldn’t blame you if you dropped him and left him for your co-worker at work that obviously has the hots for you. Of course you were too kind and rather oblivious to see that, but he adored you for that all the same.
“Hey sweetie,” he greeted back half-heartedly. “How was your day?”
“Oh, same old same old. Although, something weird happened, you know that co-worker I told you about? Scott? The one that’s been super friendly?”
Through gritted teeth, Edward nodded. “Y-Yeah, I do…what about him?”
“He asked me out to dinner tonight, it was so random…I thought he was just being friendly…to be friends.” You shrugged as you plopped beside Edward on the couch.
Edward could feel his fist slightly clench in frustration.
“Y-You said no…though right?”
“Edward!” You practically squealed in disbelief. “Of course I told him no! I have you! I’d never do such a thing.”
“I-I know…I’m sorry, I’m really sorry, that wasn’t right of me to ask…” He sighed in defeat. “I…I haven’t been in the best mindset as of late.”
You nodded. “It’s okay, when you’re ready we can talk about it. But for all the questions and riddles in this world, don’t you dare question my feelings for you…okay?”
You leaned your head on his shoulder and wrapped your arm around his waist and embraced him in a side hug.
How our Riddleboys react to their asses getting slapped? Not like in a sex way. Just reader casually walks past and gives them a good ol’ smack on the ass to flirt in a silly way.
A/N: hehe…hehehe…sorry this request gave me the giggles for the longest time lmao. If this isn’t some shit I’d do hehe
How The Riddlers React to Having Their Asses Slapped
Arkhamverse Riddler:
- Poor boy flinched at the contact.
- He can't tell if he's angry, annoyed, or confused..or turned on. He's a blushing mess you know that much.
- Like why? Why did you do that?
- There's more efficient and proper ways to get his attention
- You'll have to explain to him that you were just messing around, flirting even.
- He'll blink a couple times. Trying to compute this information.
- He's not sure how to feel about it. But any action to show your attraction to him is appreciated.
- Just…just it's gonna take a minute for him to get used to it.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
- So I have no doubt that they probably spanked kids in the orphanage as a sign of discipline.
- So it's best to bear that in mind if you're gonna pull this on this Ed.
- Even if it's just a silly and flirty way, you'll have to let him know that's why you do it.
- It's not a sign of discipline or he's being reprimanded. You're just being affectionate.
- When you do, playfully slap his butt when he does the dishes. It takes him a second to register it properly.
- He's a blushing mess but still unsure how he feels about it.
Gotham Riddler:
- Oh, hello~~
- While surprised at first, he's absolutely pleased.
- He's quite the tease himself.
- So to see you try and tease him as well is amusing.
- He'll tease you back for the rest of the day.
- Pinching your butt, squeezing your shoulders, pinching your love handles.
- He enjoys seeing your flustered reaction just as much as you enjoyed his surprised reaction when you slapped his ass.
- He'll be more than pleased for you to continue this line of teasing.
- He's happy to see you being playful and open with him.
BTAS Riddler:
- Oh, oh…this..this is new.
- He's taken aback. He's surprised, his skin flushed warm and red.
- However, he can't help but feel amused.
- Two can play at that game.
- After you think the moment is gone. Ed will come up behind you and plant sweet kisses along your neck and cheek.
- Just as you lean into it, smiling, and beaming at the affection.
- He'll lower his hand and quickly smack your butt before booking it to another room.
- You're shocked but also ticked that he got you back.
- This means war (affectionately and teasingly)
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
- I'd be surprised if this candy ass didn't have his ass slightly poked out just so you can accidentally hit it.
- Let alone try and invite you to actively slap his ass.
- But, but he is a pain in the ass, so any chance to replicate that pain is necessary (even if he finds it pleasurable)
- He fully relishes in the attention.
- Expect him to come up to you later and hint at you to spank him again.
- Also he'll absolutely give you the same treatment.
- Albeit expect his slaps to be a little harder.
- He'll also sneak in a pinch or two.
Twojar Riddler:
- I'm still clearly divided whether or not this Riddler is an ass or tits man. There's evidence of mostly tits but I can see him appreciating a nice ass too.
- So showing your appreciation for his ass is an absolute delight.
- He will be taken aback by your confidence at first.
- But once he realizes that it wasn't a figment of his imagination.
- It's game on.
- Don't be surprised if occasionally ass slaps just become part of your normal exchange.
- And don't be surprised if it leads to sexy times later.
- I don't doubt he's handsy with you and constantly has his hands on your waist and ass anyway.
- It's all part of his possessive personality that I've pinned on him tehehe
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
- Oh, well, that's a pleasant surprise.
- Absolutely eats up the attention.
- He'll let out that warm, hearty, chuckle that makes you melt.
- Teasingly asks in fake shock, "Well, what was that for?"
- Expect him to absolutely return the favor.
- Whether it's his hand or the top of his cane, it's up to him and what you're doing.
- He's also open to pinching your bottom as well, especially when you least expect it.
- He's one of the Riddlers, that while knowing you were just flirting, he'll take the chance to make it into a sexual encounter.
Telltale Riddler:
- You're lucky if he even gives you a reaction.
- He may roll his eyes or scoff at your attempts.
- If you catch him at a decent time, he may give you a smirk.
- On the rare days he's actually pleased or bemused by you, he may spank you back in return.
- He's not all that impressed or surprised by much anymore. But your attempts will always be amusing to him.
Young Justice Riddler:
- This poor boy tenses up.
- Let's out a tiny surprise squeak.
- Is the one to turn around and look at you in surprise.
- Like really you did that?
- You..you slapped his bottom
- His entire face is red. His heart is doing palpitations.
- How..how does he respond? He does…appreciate the gesture he guesses.
- Please go over there and tell him it's okay and not to break his brain overthinking about it.
- Then he'll be able to take it…at least a little better next time.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
- Whoa, where did that come from?
- His cheeks get dusted a slight pink.
- Rub the area that you afflicted. As his face is conflicted.
- He knows this is something couples do, he's seen it but never expected it to happen to him.
- His perplexed expression turns amused when he hears your cute giggles.
- Well aren't you proud of yourself.
- He's unsure if he should return the favor right now….
- Or just toss you over his shoulder and start tickling you.
I know Arkhamverse has trauma from being strangled, but I always want to kiss EVERY SINGLE RIDDLER on his neck! And that got me thinking... So I have to ask, how do the Riddlers feel about their necks? Like are any of them sensitive? Ticklish? Are any against their neck being touched? Do any love when their s/o goes for their neck?
A/N: okay but anon…how…how did you know I'm an absolute sucker for neck kisses?? Both giving and receiving?? Decided to go more headcanons this route, hope that's all right anon!
Neck Kisses with the Riddlers
Arkhamverse Riddler:
- Okay but out of most of these Riddlers, Arkham Eddie is by far the most sensitive with his neck.
- You’ve seen how Batman literally drags and manhandles him by the throat every chance he gets.
- The minute you even reach out to cup his face, this poor man flinches on instinct.
- I know you love neck kisses, but don’t expect to be able to give this Eddie any…for a long, long, while.
- For you to touch him, let alone kiss him, in such a vulnerable, previously abused countless times location. He has to trust you.
- And Ed doesn’t trust just anyone, however once you get him to trust you…
- He adores it when you give him kisses. Lips, face, head, neck…it feels like devotion. He gets to finally put his guard down and let himself be adored, rightfully so, by you.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
- This Riddler…is sensitive. I don’t doubt he’s fairly ticklish.
- The minute you two shared your first kiss, he’s become obsessed with your lips on him. It doesn’t matter where.
- I don’t doubt he’ll chuckle a couple times at the strange but ultimately pleasing sensation. It takes some getting used to for sure.
- When he does get used to your neck kisses though, he’s instant puddy in your hands.
- His knees get wobbly, legs shaky, feels weightless. Trying to catch himself on a chair or sofa, but doesn’t want you to stop.
- Please, don’t stop for anything…except for maybe kisses on the lips.
Gotham Riddler:
- When the two of you get heated in a passionate make out session, Ed practically expects them.
- He loves the way it makes him feel.
- Admired, treasured.
- The way they warm up his body. The way they alleviate whatever headache or migraine that’s troubling him at the moment.
- Then again, most of your kisses do that for him.
- It is a moment of vulnerability with him though, please respect that and don’t take advantage of it.
BTAS Riddler:
- Edward is for certain that your kisses are the best reward, the best prizes in this world. Even greater than money or cars.
- To say he becomes an addict is an understatement.
- He loves it when you reciprocate his trail of kisses he leaves on you, earlier that day.
- The way your soft lips press against the sensitive skin of his neck.
- It warms the skin there, causes small goosebumps to form there.
- You adore the way he warmly chuckles at them and leans his head and shrugs his shoulder, an attempt to bring you closer and keep you there at his neck.
- Edward will be sure to return the favor tenfold.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
- This asshole expects them from you.
- Like, what’re you doing?
- You should be worshipping his body with kisses, ugh, you have an opportunity that so many dream of and you’re just gonna let it fly by?
- Obviously, once you power through the urge to slap the shit out of him (or just slap him, that’s fine too…probably will turn him on so good luck with that)
- He won’t admit it, like a bunch of other things, but he’s an absolute sucker for your neck kisses.
- Ed likes how it does make him feel worshipped, someone worthy of attention and affection.
Twojar Riddler:
- Oh ho ho this possessive buff leprechaun prick.
- He absolutely thrives on neck kisses, much like how the other Riddlers do.
- It’s a very intimate gesture of vulnerability, passion, and devotion.
- Edward wouldn’t want to have it any other way.
- He also eggs you on to go ahead and leave a couple of love bite while you’re at it.
- It turns him on to see you act as possessively over him as he does over you.
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
- Edward can’t imagine a more pleasant way to end the work day.
- Wrapped up in your embrace, kissing and groping like some lovesick fools.
- The minute your lips hit the side of his neck, pecking up and down it.
- The P.I. is a goner.
- Whatever is left plaguing his mind from work, is completely forgotten.
- He cradles the back of your head to keep your lips there, only letting up for you to kiss the other side of his neck (or kiss him, properly on his lips).
- He’s sure to return the favor soon enough.
Young Justice Riddler:
- Hnng this weak lad can’t even handle hand kisses rip
- PDA or…any sort of A in general…is new territory for this Eddie.
- Kinda like Dano Riddler, I imagine he’s stupid ticklish.
- Your lips barely brush along his neck and he’s in a giggly fit.
- But it’s cute, so that’s fine. You go in for the kill regardless.
- His whole face lights up red, warming up to the nth degree. Instantly becomes addicted to them though.
- This Eddie just enjoys the fact that there’s someone that genuinely thinks he’s that attractive to warrant neck kisses.
Telltale Riddler:
- Okay, first off, ew, how dare you?
- You really think he was just going to let you that close?
- I mean, sure he likes the attention, he likes you…but you’re gonna have to earn the privilege to kiss his neck.
- Yeah, I don’t know what you see in the Puzzle Grandpa either whoop.
- However, whenever you earn the right to kiss his neck, he’s got a dumb egotistical smirk on his face.
- He…appreciates the gesture.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
- This man is absolutely weak for you.
- When you smile at him, he feels like he’s been blessed.
- To have you love him, excessively, and kiss every inch of his body.
- Oh, well, he can’t get enough.
- Especially your neck kisses.
- The way you go from nuzzling his sideburns to kissing along his jaw, from his jaw you go lower to his neck.
- He’s a warm buzzing mess, but don’t let him stop you. He loves this way too much.
So we've had the pengys go through nnn (and honestly props to MOST of them lasting so long cause i know id be pouncing on them just 2 weeks in 🥴) what about the Eddies? How did they do?
A/N: asdfghj uhhh the absolute rush to get this done before november is over lol. Also I’m not gonna lie I was reluctant when I saw @finniestoncrane upload the follow up to her nnn with the riddler’s earlier lol. It just seems weird lol and I don’t wanna repeat what she wrote or seem like I’m copying lmao (even though we mutually agreed we’re symbiotic and often travel the same mental wavelengths, but I’ll do my best), I will say some of these answers are inspired by her though. Please give hers a read when you get a chance! Here’s a link to the follow-up and the original challenge (it even includes daddy oz my beloved)
Trigger Warnings: highly suggestive? Lots of teasing for both parties, mentions of masturbation (blatant hints lmao), and suggestive language that’s about it.
Also the Riddlers have a ranking system too. Same as with the Pengys:
1: being absolutely weak, thirsty simp energy, lost on the first day
10: being resilient, confident asshat that managed his impulse control just once for 30 days, but once its over you’ll both be out of commission.
How The Riddlers Handle NNN
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking, Ri these numbers are pretty high, well…that’s because if there’s one thing most of these Riddlers can’t stand…is to lose it’s almost as bad as proving him he’s wrong. Just based on that principle alone, his resilience is peaked, but then you get whores like Zero Year or baby girls like Young Justice that just don’t make it. Bless them.
Arkhamverse Riddler (9.5 out of 10):
He was close…so close…figuratively and literally. When you first mentioned the challenge to you, he scoffed. Such a childish game, only a baboon would lose at something so primal and pointless. Of course, having to prove how easy it was he took on the challenge.
Little did he realize just how much feeling your soft warm skin actually effected him. While he was tinkering away at his projects or slamming on his keyboard…he’d see you doing something mundane out of the corner of his eye. You sit on the couch, you watch TV, read a book. Your shorts riding up, the rise and fall of your chest.
Damnit, damnit, damnit.
He does make it through though, how he did you had no idea. Every time he looked at you it seemed likely he’d pounce but he did pounce finally by December 1st.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler (3 out of 10):
This Edward just got used to you touching him. To the idea of jerking one out to you when you were at work or if he got particularly fired up and you were preoccupied with something. You were the perfect thing to relieve his stress…and for a whole month he’d have to find something else? After being spoiled with you?
His online chess games, incessant scribbling in his ledgers, crosswords scattered complete everywhere. Nothing helped, nothing like you. Ed is an absolute mess. Feet, hands, fingers constantly shaking and fidgeting.
It’s November 5th, you come by and barely greet him with your sweet voice and he’s gone. You probably should’ve brought an overnight bag, you’re not going anywhere for a few days…maybe not for the rest of the month.
Gotham Riddler (10 out of 10):
It doesn’t matter what it is. If it’s the world’s most complex Rubic’s cube or seeing if he can go a whole month without cumming. A game is a game.
Edward doesn’t lose to games. When he plays he plays for keeps. Especially if that prize means he gets to keep you under an undisclosed period of time, doing only what he asks.
He won’t lie though. Ed’s a victim of often counting his eggs before they hatch. Already assuming his win, sometimes he’ll catch himself getting hard at the faintest idea of what he wants to do to you when he wins. Which costs him to swiftly remind himself that the game is still on, he can’t lose himself to his unhinged carnal desires.
Not yet. There is a game to be won.
BTAS Riddler (9 out of 10):
Oh, well…this is a different objective to most challenges. Edward can’t say he’s not interested though. He is adamant that it’s an even playing field for the two of you.
Every time your kisses to his cheek last longer than usual. So will his hand that’s wrapped around your waist. For every tempting kiss there’s an even more persuasive touch to combat it. It’s an alluring power struggle of who can snap first.
Edward has to admit, you were far more resilient than he gave himself credit for. He finds himself lost in thought of your latest tactics…
He groans in frustration, rubbing the temples of his head. Ed tries to think of anything or anyone else to get his emotions elsewhere and for his second head to calm down.
It’s November 29th, he absolutely despises the concupiscent mess he’s become over this past month. But he can taste the finish line and it tastes like you. The moment it hits midnight on December 1st. He’s gone and he’s taking you down with him.
Zero Year Riddler (3.5 out of 10):
This dick head. This candy ass…
Listen, listen, he’s too much of a greedy attention whore to stop getting what he wants. He doesn’t care for some stupid challenge. What good is it if it’s just going to keep him from doing what he wants? That just seems highly stupid and counter intuitive.
He wants you, he’ll have you, don’t think he won’t make you break your streak as well.
No if, ands, or buts about it. Good luck coming up with a decent argument.
Twojar Riddler (7 out of 10):
This Edward I imagine has partaken in this challenge, like…just cause? I don’t know I feel like he sometimes gets his kicks by refraining himself from doing tasks that normally compel him. So when he’s with you and you challenge him. He thinks he’s got this in the bag, but that competing with a partner makes things way more tantalizing.
He didn’t stop to think what would happen if his teasing tricks were ever thrown back in his face. It becomes less about keeping himself in check and more about getting you to lose first.
It’s barely the 10th of November, neither of you have made a provocative move yet. Albeit at this point just about everything you do turns him on. Ed misses touching and holding you, and as much as he hates to admit it, it’s frustrating as hell for him.
You bent down to pick something off the floor and before you know it, you’re launched onto the couch with Ed instantly hovering over you.
You both may have lost, but you never felt more like a winner seeing how you made Gotham’s enigma snap.
Gotham City Sirens Riddler (10 out of 10):
Oohh, this seems fun.
It’ll definitely break up the monotony of you two’s day to day. Especially seeing as how after particular difficult cases, he either rushes home to you or puts in a call from his office for you to…um…visit.
The lengths he goes to to distract himself from wandering about you however, proves to be the primary challenge. More often than not he’s rubbed one out at his desk when you weren’t available or he was just too wound up to move anymore.
You may find a dart board with ten darts in it and littered with various miniscule holes. You’ll see stacks of files. One day organized by alphabet, the next shelved by chronological order.
Edward is a mess that’s one more bad day away, one more outlandish case from absolutely railing you on the nearest surface. However, he finds relief when he glances at his calendar and sees it’s December 1st. Grinning, he decides to close his office early and come straight home to you.
Young Justice Riddler (-5 out of 10):
Okay, first of all. How dare you, t-this is just absolutely cruel. The poor baby girl can’t even handle holding hands or cheek kisses??
You have to go over the rules with him a few times. One is to make sure he understands, the second is for it to sink in how royally screwed he is…ironically. He tries, the sweetheart absolutely does try but he doesn’t even last a day.
Ed couldn’t help it, you just looked so pretty and you just had to kiss his cheek cause he “looks so cute.” Whatever blood was there that flushed his face went straight down to his groin and he was bricked up before he even got to the bathroom.
Telltale Riddler (11 out of 10):
This old bag rolls his eyes at the challenge. Much like Arkhamverse, he finds it extremely primitive and stupid waste of time and energy. He indulges you though, on the sole purpose of seeing you get riled up and flustered.
You don’t even get to try and tease him or make him break. He’s already somehow three steps ahead of you. He infiltrates your thoughts and gets under your skin like a crusty rugged viper. All of a sudden it became a test more so for you than him.
He wins by a dumb landslide. Ed chuckled pleased, of course he’d win, you shouldn’t expect any less. Now…his prize?
Hush (DCAU) Riddler (4.5 out of 10):
Much like a few other Riddlers on here, this Ed tries fumbling convince you that he would win. He won’t fall for your flirtatious wiles…however that’s not what he had to be concerned with.
It would be the middle of the month, like November 20th or 25th almost more than halfway through. He’s bound up tight, his stress on the brink of tipping over, but he tries to remind himself the reward will be worth it. Not to mention the absolute bragging rights…
Until he has a run-in with Batman or he’s the butt of another joke among the Rogues Gallery. His confidence is crushed. You don’t even have to ask him what’s wrong, you can just tell. You’re the only one that can make him feel like he’s worth something, that he is a somebody.
You make all the mocking sneers, jeers, and cackles go away.
Let the poor man lose, and let him lose sweetly. There’s always next year.
hi if its fine with you id like to request riddler with an artsy s/o and like theyre suffering artblock so they do a painting of him (he finds it sweet)
can be any riddler of ur choice and i also prefer gender neutral but if u end up writing fem i dont mind!
have a good night/day
-anon
A/N: aahhh that’s meee…this request resonates with me so well as an artist that suffers from art block or a chronic victim of endless reference scrolling to where I get lost saving references for everything but what I was looking for rip…only for me to settle and just draw Eddie from different media lol. And I'm so sorry ahead of time this got ridiculously long, I got really carried away and was having so much fun with the idea rip. So sorry for the length!
Riddlers React to Reader’s Art of Him:
Arkhamverse Riddler:
Edward always appreciated your capability to occupy yourself. While he was busy plotting, building, and scheming…you were sketching, collaging, and painting.
Of course, until one unfortunate day. Nothing was coming to you. You’ve just about drawn and sketched every riddlebot, every henchmen, and you even started scribbling question marks all over the pages…wait…what? Ugh.
You needed to find a new muse. Anything…anyone…well there was one person you haven’t painted yet.
However, you knew you wouldn’t be caught dead with your supplies in his workspace. The minute the paint spilled on the floor or god forbid you put your eraser down and it disappeared among the chaos.
You grabbed your phone and began scrolling through your phone. You’ve taken enough candid photos of him, surely one of them would spark your interests. Your artistic eye landed on one such photo. Edward was smiling in this one, it was when he first got one of his riddlebots to work. Quickly you took to sketching the thumbnail for the portrait.
There was knocking on the door.
“What is it, Y/N! I’ll have you know I am very busy!” Edward was already raving and ranting before he even opened the door.
“I-I know, Ed! This’ll only take a minute, please?” You begged, grinning your teeth into a smile as if you were trying to coax him and he was in front of you.
Edward opened the door and looked at you. “Well? What was so pressing, you had to–”
You pulled the canvas out from behind your back. Edward was stunned when familiar green eyes met his own.
“Y-Y/N…w-when?” He reaches out to grab it, but you quickly snatch it back.
“Uh-uh, not with those filthy gloves. Take them off!” You ordered.
Edward groaned annoyingly, but took them off whilst rolling his eyes. His eyes came back to the painting however as you let him hold it.
Ed allowed the smallest grin lopsided along his face. He looked surprised, almost mesmerized…he was happy.
Of course, that window of vulnerability smacked close the instant it let just the tiniest bits of light in.
“Well, I wouldn’t expect anything less considering you had the most ideal subject to work off from.”
Now it was your turn to roll your eyes, well the moment was sweet while it was there.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
Edward was practically the perfect subject for a life drawing. He had his usual comfort positions whenever he was enthralled in any of his usual activities. Which made him sit stable in one position. Whether that was playing games online, reading the paper and doing the crosswords, or endlessly scribbling away at his ledgers.
You both mutually respected each other’s creative spaces. Not allowing one or the other to look unless invited. You rarely saw what was in his ledgers (you doubt you’d ever get the chance to) and you equally rarely show him your sketchbooks.
It couldn’t be helped though. He was just too adorable. His small little smirks, his round cheeks, and pretty eyes. He was the best subject…not to mention he was always so still.
You caught yourself staring glances of him at that moment. He was writing and typing away about something. Probably jotting down some riddles or puzzles of his own. Meanwhile you were steady sketching and erasing away.
Both of you lost in your own little worlds.
You didn’t even realize how much time has gone by or how Edward was all of a sudden in front of you.
You jumped back in shock, curling your arms around your sketchbook to shield its contents.
“Oh…sorry…I-I didn’t mean to make you jump.”
You sighed. “It’s okay, just lost in the zone for a minute.”
There was a moment of silence as Edward decided to take a seat next to you. You were pondering your next move, but maybe it would be a good step towards moving your relationship forward.
“W-Wanna see what I’ve been working on?” You offered.
Ed’s head immediately picked up. “O-Oh…uh…y-you don’t have too if you’re not comfortable.”
“I wouldn’t offer if I wasn’t.” You handed your sketchbook to him.
He glanced his eyes back and forth between you and the sketchpad. He slowly gripped it with a soft excited smile on his face. You shrugged in on yourself, hoping you made the right call.
“W-Wait…” He gasped. “T-That’s me? You drew me? Just now?”
“Ehh…more like the past hour and a half.” You chuckled nervously.
“I-It’s great…I-I’m f-flattered even. Is this how you see me?” Edward was beside himself. He usually can’t stay looking at himself in the mirror. Seeing his inner self-loathing grow and spread from the inside out, but…but he liked this Edward, the one drawn by you.
You nodded. “Yeah. It is.” You put your hand on his shoulder and wrapped the other around his waist. You gave him a small side hug and a kiss on his cheek.
Gotham Riddler:
You were probably the only one in the whole precinct that actually enjoyed his ramblings and absurd amount of info-dumping. He was too animated to ignore and he made for the perfect drawing subject when you found yourself stuck on what to draw. Thankfully, he’s usually too lost in his thoughts and verbal vomit to pay you any mind to you doodling away.
Until today anyway.
“What’re you doing?”
“Huh?”
“I’ve noticed that while you are actively listening to me talking, and I do appreciate you actually paying attention…I’m curious to what you’re also doing while I’m talking…” He stammered.
Well, you weren’t prepared for that discussion.
“Oh, uh…well…I-I’m actually drawing you..” You answered.
The room was silent. Edward was prepared for every answer…but yet not that one.
“I-uh-oh...um…wasn’t expecting that.”
“Did you think I was taking notes?” You giggled.
“Err…actually I thought you were just keeping yourself busy cause…I thought I was boring you.” Edward admitted.
“What? I don’t find you boring at all. Look!” You quickly handed him your sketchpad before any other negating thoughts came to his head. “I love listening to you, and watching you speak. You’re so animated and brilliant and I want to capture it...or try to anyways.”
Ed’s eyes lit up at you mentioning him, in a positive light. No one’s ever referred to his ramblings as…animated and brilliant before. “C-Can you show me? T-The drawings of me?”
“Oh, uh…” You seized up, the amount you’ve actually drawn finally dawning on you as probably reading on borderline creepy. However, he wasn’t going to believe you unless you showed him the proof.
You quickly handed him the medium sketchpad before you had time to refuse.
Ed’s eyebrows raised as his eyes widened. He immediately recognized himself, he could almost recall the conversations. He found himself softly chuckling at the small footnotes to what he was saying beside the sketches.
“D-Do you like them?” It seemed silly to ask, but you needed vocal affirmation to the silly grin on his face.
He looked up at you, completely bewildered but extremely giddy. His smile was stretched across his face, no doubt the biggest smile you’ve seen from him.
“I-I-I love them…they’re great! Y-You’re incredibly talented Y/N…”
“Nah, I’ve just got a great subject.” You nudged your shoulder with his. He returned the sketchbook to you.
There was another moment of comfortable silence until Ed stole glances between you and the sketchpad.
“What is it, Ed?”
“Well, I don’t want to start sharing until you’re ready!” He grinned.
You smiled back but quickly plop down on your seat and grab your graphite pencil. “Okay, I’m ready.”
BTAS Riddler:
You were way too focused. After months, almost years of drawing Eddie, you were confident enough to pull off this decent sized portrait of him. He’s been your whole world for so long, he occupied a lot mroe of your thoughts than you cared to admit. Although, there was nothing wrong with showing that appreciation.
You were too excited to wait for his birthday or Christmas or Valentine’s Day. You just wanted to give him something, plus drawing and painting him help broke you from your art block the past few weeks. Seeing his adorable face slowly come to life on the canvas, you even amazed yourself at a moment or two.
It was the hardest secret to keep until you finally were ready to reveal it to him. You two just had a fun date night. Everything was perfect, and the mood was just right. Love, passion, and tenderness flowing between the two of you.
You’re reminded yet again, just how much you love and adore this man. He leaned down to kiss you when all of a sudden you remember your portrait drying in your studio. You gasp which shocks Ed but you tap his nose and tell him to wait in the living room.
He quirks a curious eyebrow at you but stays put.
He’s shocked when he sees you carrying something almost as tall and wide as you behind your back. You pull it out from behind your back, a thin protective sheet of paper still covering the art.
“I-I made this for you, Eddie.” You said softly, handing him the canvas.
“D-Darling..you…you didn-” When he pulls the protective back, he’s in complete awe. He finds himself breathlessly chuckling. “I-It’s me?”
“Of course it’s you, there’s no one else more handsome!” You went up and kissed his cheek. “Do you like it, Eddie?”
“I-I-I’m in awe, I love it…You’re so talented, my dear…thank you.” He kissed your temple in return. You grabbed his chin and leaned him down to properly kiss you like he tried to do before.
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
Now, this asshole…he’s surprised you weren’t already drawing him. Like what better muse do you need, Y/N? He’s right there! He knows how much you love his face, the way he grins, his expressive eyes, and even more intricate and expressive hand gestures. You don’t say it but he can see it in your eyes, you don’t hide your obvious attraction to him well.
However, you still sketch away even while rolling your eyes. As much as you hated to admit it (and as much I, too, hate to admit it) the smug bastard was fun as hell to draw. His face was so pudgy and he was able to do certain expressions you haven’t seen before.
“Why don’t you ever ask me to pose for you?” He teased you.
“Because quite frankly thinking of painting you like…uh…French girl, doesn’t sound amusing to me.”
Edward blinked at you in disbelief. You found yourself succumbing to your chuckles at his displeased expression.
“Now, you and I BOTH very well know, that’s a lie!” He crossed his arms defensively.
“Is it?” You challenged.
Edward nodded. “You may not think it, but I’ve seen you draw me before, and even I have to admit, you capture my essence pretty well.”
“Does that essence portray a conceited dickhead?” You asked.
He narrowed his eyes at you.
“I’ll take that as a no…damnit guess I’ll have to fix those..”
“C’mon, Y/N! Just this once!”
“Are you paying me?”
“What? NO!” He laid down in front of you on his side on top of the thankfully empty coffee table. “I should be offering payment for my services, but this will be a freebie.”
You found yourself reeling your eyeballs back into your sockets. After more minutes of bickering you conceded and painted the egomaniac. You tried to stay focused no matter how often he kept teasing you with winks and kissy faces.
When you flipped the canvas around to show him the final product. You made sure to steady look at his face. He may be a conniving manipulator, but if he was pleased or surprised he couldn’t hide it. You found yourself grinning, as his mouth opened to a soft “oh” shape and his eyes were widened.
“Well, what do you think?”
Somehow hearing your voice snapped him out of whatever thoughts he was having. Gone went the wide eyes and speechlessness.
“Well, I mean..it is amazing, but then again your subject matter is pretty incredible…”
You snatched your supplies and started storming off.
“Hey! Come back! It looks good! You even got my eyes right this time!”
“Oh fuck off! I never screw up your eyes!”
“So you do stare at me?”
“Ugh!”
Twojar Riddler:
Just call him the David to your Michelangelo. You would never outright admit it but it was pretty clear to the two of you that you had a mutual appreciation for the other as muse and artist. Whenever you had a slow art day or when you weren’t getting any ideas, Edward was usually always free to stand in as your art subject.
Almost too willing some times, even suggested it on days you were doing well enough on your own. Although it never hurt to practice more life and anatomy practice. Edward would very much prefer it was HIS anatomy as opposed to anyone else’s.
One day, you realized that you never actually truly painted him. It was usually just quick thirty minute or sometimes an hour long sketching sessions. He was always pleased with whatever you drew, sometimes teasing you where you tend to mostly put your focus on when drawing him. Whether it was his face, his hands, or chest.
Regardless you wanted to wow him at least once with your skill. Lately you’ve been pulling out the paints again. Ed noticed but never mentioned them. You were thankful for, you wanted to be able to get better at the medium before putting your favorite subject to the test. When you felt like you painted everything under the moon and began running out of ideas to practice on…you felt like it was time.
“You want to paint me this time?” Ed asked, wearing a white dress shirt with barely one bottom button barely buttoned. He also wore some dark green slacks.
“Yeah, thought I’d change it up a bit. I’ve been practicing with the paints for a minute.” You explained as you set up your easel and paints.
“I’ve noticed, you’ve picked up on it rather quickly, not that I’m surprised.” He grinned.
“Well, hopefully, I can impress you instead.” You chuckled as you finally took a seat.
“You always impress me, dear. I always admire you and your craft.”
You smiled softly at that. You shook your head to get rid of the blushes coming to warm your cheek as you began to focus.
It took an extra hour and a half than you liked. Edward occasionally talking to make conversation. You two never sat well in silence and oddly enough, these were the few intimate moments you got to catch up with one another.
“Well, darling?”
“I-I…well…”
“I won’t move until you’re certain.”
Your heart swelled at his commitment. “You can see it, Eddie…”
It was eternity for him to go from his sitting spot to your side. You didn’t miss the small intake of air and the wide smile on his face.
“Well?”
“I-It’s outstanding…y-you’ve outdone yourself my dear.” He complimented.
You couldn’t resist the squeals of excitement that came out as you wrapped your arms around his neck in an embrace. “Thank you, Eddie! That means a lot!”
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
It wasn’t unheard of that there were slow days at the office. Much like this one dull and dragging Wednesday evening. After all your spring cleaning and organizing your office space was done, you figured it wouldn’t hurt to pull out your sketchbook.
Usually Ed had the door to his office closed, but since he likely was not expecting any new cases today he decided to leave it open.
After scribbling some random faces and various shapes to get the drawing muscles warmed up, you took a glance into Edward’s office.
You haven’t drawn him yet. Sometimes you’ve caught Harley or Selina waiting and got to draw their faces. Every now and again you got to draw the clients that came in. Better still, there were a couple cases Edward required your artistic skill to draw a possible person of interest or whatever descriptors a client may have to help him go off of.
You liked those cases best, they made you feel good like you were actually helping Ed and not just his book keep.
You started sketching out your basic shape and guidelines. Stealing the glances of Edward like a kid stealing cookies from a jar. Just to make sure Ed didn’t have the slightest clue to your creative activity.
“Well, Y/N. I guess it’s time to call it a day, I suppose it was a good day to–Y/N?”
“Yes, sir?” You looked up and almost jumped from your seat when he was in front of you and not in his office.
“What were you doing with your spare time?” Ed smirked. He looped around the edge of your desk to where he was beside you.
You didn’t have a chance to explain it before he saw the drawing of himself.
“I-I’m sorry, Eddie…I-I don’t mean to freak you out, I was just…didn’t know what to draw and I’ve never drawn you before…”
Ed scoffed. “Could’ve fooled me, this looks amazing, Y/N. And dare I say, extremely flattering too.” He winked at you.
You gulped the slowly suffocating and growing lump in your throat. “I-I uh..t-thanks, Eddie.”
“Thank you…come on, let’s get out of here. Perhaps we can discuss future art projects for you in the future with yours truly.”
Young Justice Riddler:
If you could say you had a number one fan of your art, it was Edward. You could doodle a tiny smiley face any child could draw and he’d absolutely adore it. He adored your sketches of the teammates, or your landscape studies of different places you guys travel too for the Light.
One day on such a trip, you found yourself at a complete loss. You didn’t feel inspired to draw anything, and you wanted to draw. It always helped pass the time on these trips.
You looked over and saw Eddie busy typing away on his PC. No doubt doing research for this upcoming mission. A lightbulb went off in your head. You quickly started sketching him, your heart every now and then skipping a beat whenever he smiled at his screen. You were thrilled he hasn’t spotted you yet, it gave you all the motivation to get it done as quickly but accurately as possible.
“Y/N? I didn’t know you were in here!”
You looked up and your eyes met warm brown ones. You quickly glance back down at your pad and back at him just to see if they are any more details you needed to add.
“Oh hey, Eddie! Yeah...I-I’ve been in here for a minute.” You chuckled.
“Why didn’t you say anything?” He took a seat next to you.
“Well, because I wanted the chance to draw you!”
“D-Draw me?” He even pointed to himself with his thumb to get double affirmation.
“Yeah! Look!”
Edward took the sketchbook in his hands and his breath was immediately taken away. He saw himself in black and white on the paper, yet…it was how you saw him. You somehow drew the confidence he struggled to find in himself…onto him.
“Is, is this how you picture me?” He asked softly.
“Yes, babe…that’s you.” You smiled. “I’m kind of impressed with myself. I captured your sweet smile I love. I got your eyes just how I like…it’s all you, and everything I adore about you.”
Edward found himself chuckling. "I-I…I love it, you make me look…how I want to look like.."
You put your head on his shoulder. "You already look that way to me."
You kissed his cheek, giggling as his face started to blush.
Telltale Riddler:
God, it was so damn difficult and intimidating to impress him in any and every possible way.
However, you knew Edward had an appreciation for the arts. Thankfully you were artistic, and he seemed to enjoy the little still lives you drew. Giving you the smallest nod or the lowest of satisfied hums.
Well, what was driving you anxious now was how he’d react to this portrait of him you did. You had a major art block and wanted to paint human figures for once. It made sense to paint Edward considering how long you’ve been with him…however predicting his reaction was nerve-wracking.
Would he like it? Would he just give you pity comments but totally roll his eyes at it? He’d probably comment about how you had better things to do with your spare time.
However, you knew he would have questions to what has kept you so busy the past couple of weeks. While he was tinkering away in his hideout. You occasionally reached out periodically but mostly stayed in your apartment. You invited him over for dinner so you can unveil your painting to him.
“So, what was it you wanted to show me?” As soon as dinner was over, Edward didn’t beat around anymore bushes.
“Well, you were asking what was keeping me so busy. I was working on a little project, to surprise you with…” You tried to swallow down the lump of nervousness in your throat and slow down the anxious pacing of your heart.
“F-follow me.” He followed you down the hallway and to your little studio in the room right across from your bedroom.
The painting was covered with a protective thin sheet over it. You went to the side of it and with a quick breath your snatched it off.
It was a mid-waist portrait. He was in his Riddler get-up, the hood was down, but his eye mask was still on. He held his staff in his hand and leaned it against his shoulder.
Edward was speechless. He was hardly ever speechless…so you weren’t sure if that was exactly a good or bad reaction. Eventually the quiet was eating away at you.
“Edward?” You asked, slowly dropping the sheet from your hands.
“I-I-I…” He finds himself flabbergasted. No one’s ever done anything like this for him. The only pictures of him are either from mugshots or wanted posters. Pictures of him were usually videos or images of him in mid-heist.
“This…this is very impressive, Y/N. Is this what kept you busy these past few days?” He was steady staring at his portrait.
“Y-Yes…I wanted to surprise you with something, and I’ve always wanted to try my hand at figures.”
He looked over at you and grinned. “You certainly did that, you surprised me and impressed me. If you ever wish to…draw from real life…feel free to bring your supplies to the hideout. Just as long as you clean up and keep up with them.” He winked.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
Hmm…just one more little line here…erase that guideline that was still there.
"Hey, Y/N! What're you drawing this time?"
You had your supplies all lined out on the living room table. You had your artboard in your lap with your sheet of paper. You were drawing while waiting for Edward to come home.
"Oh…just this really handsome person I know. I see him every day and yet I never thought to draw him. It was the perfect way to break out of my art block!"
He was hanging up his suit jacket, hat, and mask while he took in everything you said. Yet it just now registered to him as he started walking towards your makeshift work station.
"W-wait what? You drew me?
"Well I'm glad to know you know it's you." You chuckled.
Edward leaned over the back of the couch and looked over your shoulder.
“Whoa…you weren’t kidding.” He mumbled.
“Why would I kid you? Do you like it?” You leaned your head next to his. You could feel his smile stretch to scrunch his cheeks.
“I-I love it…I look amazing! W-Well I mean..you drew me amazing..I’m still just me..” He chuckled.
You giggled back, turning his head to the side, you leaned in and met his lips with yours. “I love you, and I drew you as I see you. You’re always amazing to me, Eddie.”
He smiled back at you, with the most loving eyes imaginable.
“I can keep drawing you, if you wish. If that’ll make you believe!” You nudged his shoulder with yours.
He laughed. “I don’t know about that but I do know I like the idea of being your “go-to” muse.”
Hi Ri! I hope you had a fun cruise! Jervis Tetch is in my head again he never left. How do you think the Jervi would react to their s/o wearing nothing but his hat?
a/n: hey dear sweet anon!! and yep yep same here...even if i may move on to other things for a time the jervi are always there in the back of my mind lol and ooohhh this was so much fun to do...hope you enjoy!
Mad Hatters React to Reader Wearing Nothing But His Hat
Arkhamverse Mad Hatter
- Jervis' eyes widen—his mouth slightly agape as the sight takes his breath away.
- Ooohhh…so that's where his hat went!
- Jervis is giddy at the naughty sight.
- His grin mirrored yours as he made his way towards you.
- Your grin gets wider as he gets closer—you noticed him slowly remove his gloves.
- He comments how you must be awfully cold…why don't you come closer and snuggle up to him for warmth?
BTAS Mad Hatter
- Jervis calmly asks you if you've seen his hat when he stumbles upon you.
- Darling, have you seen his ha—Ahh!
- You two may have been together for months or years at this point—but Jervis' heart still manages to skip a beat when he sees your naked form.
- Seeing you in nothing but a hat…his hat? It makes his heart palpitate…his face flush red.
- There is something so…innately intimate and alluring about the display.
- You being comfortable and vulnerable, while also wearing his signature hat—
- Both of which have given him confidence, have given him the life…he's always fantasized about.
TNBA Mad Hatter
- Jervis did a double-take when he first passed by your shared bedroom.
- It was in that second glance, he confirmed his eyes did not deceive him…
- You were giggling and smiling proudly as you situated his hat to fit better on your head—calling attention to the only article of clothing you had on.
- Jervis was at a loss for words—his lower jaw was moving but no sound was coming out.
- But when you beckoned him to come closer he did manage to get his body to obey.
- You did eventually give him his hat back…after a couple of kisses…and a little bit more than kisses.
HQTAS Mad Hatter
- He, too, almost misses your tantalizing state—You look…so very, very tempting…but he is erm…expecting an adversary that's been tracking him to drop by any moment and he really needs his hat…
- Jervis promises to give it right back once he's done—he'll even pretend to stumble upon you again to let things play out as they should!
- You reluctantly agree to the compromise…but he had to come to you and get his hat himself.
- Jervis knew this was a trap.
- Oh, what the hell, the rabbit henchmen can keep whichever Bat Family member that comes by at bay…
- You're more important and fun to be with anyway.
Joker's Asylum Mad Hatter
- Even though he's seen you naked before—his first instinct is to still shield his eyes whenever he catches glimpses of you naked.
- Which he does at first when he stumbles upon you with nothing on but his hat.
- Oh, why must you tease him like this? You know his heart can't handle it…You do look stunning though, you always do, especially now even with just his hat on.
- When you tell him to come closer, he sheepishly obeys.
- Despite his nerves acting up, Jervis is smiling ear to ear.
- Always eager to be the center of your attention and affections.
Secret Six Mad Hatter
- First off, congratulations.
- For you to be allowed to touch his hat, let alone wear it, is a huge step of trust and bonding in a romantic relationship with Jervis.
- When Jervis catches you wearing it and nothing else well…his grin rivals that of the Cheshire Cat.
- He doesn't delay in joining you. Hastily shucking off his clothes and making his way towards you.
- Jervis doesn't go for his hat at first. Far too preoccupied kissing and nibbling your skin. He does get it back once the two of you settle down (for now)
- When he puts his hat back on, Jervis can't help but chortle, asking his hat if it had a good time.
hi Ri I hope you are doing well. If it isn't a problem may I ask how the BTAS Dork Squad+Penguin (I was tempted to add Secret Six Hatter but figured those 4 were enough) would react to the reader (either gn or fem) having a vivid nightmare about him cheating on her/them and how he would comfort her/them? It's up to you if you want to go into detailed headcanons or not. Either is fine with me. Have a great day/night <3
a/n: heyo! I can totally do this! for me to keep things organized in my masterlists I'm only going to do the btas dork squad plus penguin and will make a note to do secret six hatter later in his own separate post!
BTAS Dork Squad + Penguin React to Reader Having a Nightmare About Them Cheating
BTAS Riddler
You woke up to Edward shaking you. Tears spilling across your cheeks—unlike other nightmares you recalled this one clearly…
A nightmare based on an anxiety that haunts you night and day, that you try to keep at bay.
Edward almost feels guilty…even if he didn't actually commit the act of cheating…has he…not done enough to reassure your anxieties?
He's quick to put his hand on your shoulder and squeeze it reassuringly…reminding you that he's here, with you—there's nowhere else he'd rather be!
Edward Nygma, the Riddler, adores you and only you. Only you have solved the enigma that can be his heart…and no one else.
Him referring to his heart as a puzzle made you giggle a little, but it did make you feel special!
Edward wrapped his arms around you, and you rested your head on his chest…
You managed to fall back asleep to Edward kissing your head and his hands gently rubbing your back…
BTAS Mad Hatter
I don't know why but I feel like given what he's been through in Arkham, Jervis is a fairly light sleeper.
So, he jolts from bed when he hears what he can swear is weeping…his heart breaks when he sees your awake. Your back is toward him, but he can hear you sniffling, no doubt trying to wipe your tears…
Jervis' heart practically shatters when you tell him what your nightmare was about…Him? Ch-cheating on you?
His arms were around you in an instant, his head nestled in the crook of your neck and shoulder…
Jervis begins whispering reassurances in your ear. His arms tightening around your waist periodically.
He…he could never? Why would he ever? You know how much you mean to him…no one could even remotely compare…
Eventually, your nerves were able to calm down and your tears stopped…but his affections didn't stop.
He kissed your tear-stained cheeks, he caressed your face as you both settled back into bed. Jervis whispering how much he loves you—
BTAS Scarecrow
While Jonathan yearns to be the harbinger of nightmares to many…he never wants you to suffer from them or any fears in general.
He wakes up because he hears you, tearfully, crying out his name—yet your eyes were still closed…
When your eyes slowly blink open, Jonathan worriedly asked what's wrong…
Jonathan was in complete shock when you shakily explain you had a nightmare about him cheating on you…
He brought you into his arms, his hand caressing your back up and down.
Jonathan tells you how he could never leave you, no one could remotely hold a candle to you…to understand him and love him for all his faults as you do…He would be an absolute fool to ever cheat on you or leave you…
Hearing Jonathan be so…vulnerable and open with his feelings…not only was it…reassuring but it also just made you fall in love with him all over again…
BTAS Penguin
Oswald was stirred awake when his hand didn't meet your waist like it would many nights before.
Instead, it met your thigh, you were propped up in bed, breathing shakily and drinking some water.
When Oswald asked what was wrong…you were reluctant to answer…it was just a nightmare…but Oz thought it might make you feel better to talk about it.
He was shocked that your mind was so cruel as to conjure up such a scenario…
But he comforts you, takes your hand and clasps his hands around it.
Oswald couldn't imagine anyone else's laugh or smile he'd rather hear or see…he dreams about a life with you until he leaves this earth.
You've shown him such devoted and unconditional love…he wouldn't dare throw that away for anyone or anything.
After sharing a sweet kiss, you were able to go back to sleep and sleep peacefully with the one you love by your side.
Hi, I wanted differents jervis reaction to the fem s/o referring to them as their boyfriend/partner to other people for the first time. Thanks.
a/n: ooohhh the mad lads will be over the moon lol. this went into being when they first heard it to how they also feel about the title in general so I hope you don't mind! thanks again for the sweet idea!
Mad Hatters React to Reader Referring to Them as Their Partner/Boyfriend
Arkhamverse Mad Hatter
Jervis is practically over the moon when he hears you call him your partner/boyfriend.
He will likely ask you to say it again…and again…just to make sure his mind isn't playing any tricks…
Whether it's friend, partner, husband, boyfriend…he wears it like a milliner wears his most prized hat!
Sometimes it almost seems like he prefers you to call him by partner/boyfriend more than his own name!
Now…does this mean you're also his too? Can he call you his partner?
BTAS Mad Hatter
Don't be surprised if you almost see hearts in his eyes.
As much as he enjoys hearing you say his name…he revels whenever you call him your boyfriend or partner.
When he gets envious (and he does), he's especially the type to "casually" remind those he sees as a threat that HE is YOURS and YOU are HIS.
Which…he can say, right? He can call you his to others as well? Surely he can… (he totally may have done so already)
Jervis happily confirms his status with you if anyone ever inquires if he's your boyfriend/partner.
Now it's only a matter of time before he works his way up from being your boyfriend to being your husband…
TNBA Mad Hatter
Jervis looks over at you in surprise when he first hears you refer to him as your boyfriend/partner.
Your smile is all the confirmation he needs to know he heard you correctly.
He can't deny his fluttering heart—he feels as giddy as a child on Christmas morning.
When you two are alone, he'll ask when you made that decision…
He chuckles when you say after the third date when you kissed him on the cheek before the date ended.
Now, like his BTAS counterpart, he will start working on becoming your husband next.
HQTAS Mad Hatter
GASPS REALLY?! BOYFRIEND?!
Jervis immediately forgets what he's doing and turns his attention to you—
Did…did you really just call him that?! Is that how you feel?!
Jervis is practically vibrating with delight at the development—he basically forgets that he's supposed to be tormenting someone…
He honestly doesn't even care about them anymore and just wants to focus on this revelation.
Also, say it again, say who he is to you again…please.
Joker's Asylum Mad Hatter
Jervis beams at hearing you call him your boyfriend/partner.
Like HQTAS Hatter and Arkhamverse, he'd want you to say it again…tell him who he is to you.
He may even introduce himself as your boyfriend/partnet despite the fact you aren't even there!
Now Jervis will strive to be your…anything and everything else…anyone you need or want him to be (hopefully not your killer)
Just as long as you keep calling him yours…
Jervis will do what he can to prove he is worthy of such a status.
Secret Six Mad Hatter
Ooohhh he relishes in hearing you call him yours…
Not just when you refer to him as your boyfriend/partner either. Your lover, your friend, your confidant, yours, yours, yours…
Jervis wants to be all of them and more. To belong with someone and mean something to someone.
Of course, he also feels inclined to tell everyone and anyone about his relationship status with you.
The Six are well aware by this point, but that still doesn't stop him from dropping the hint or reminding them once more…
Jervis will ensure the world knows he's taken, he's yours and always will be. Whatever it takes.
Different versions of the Riddler constantly making freudian slips when they are near their crush Y/N. Like they are hanging out and Y/N stops to smell a flower, and Eddie is just like, "I wish that was me...". But when Y/N turns around and asked what did he say he just blurts out. "I WISH YOU WERE STUNG BY A BEE."
Or
"Gosh you are so lovely. I love you."
"what?"
"I meant - YOU ARE A MONEY AND I'M SELLING YOU TO THE ZOO!!"
(You don't have to do this if you don't want to I just think it is a funny idea.) ^^
A/N: Aww this is such a super cute idea lol but I think some Riddlers will probably be suaver than that, but most of them would absolutely erupt into random blabberings cause that's easier to explain than his emotions lol
Riddlers x Reader - I Love You--Wait, what?
Arkhamverse Riddler:
You just had to be near him, and that frustrated him. He was frustrated that he got flustered around you. You made his brain stop thinking logically, and purely upon emotions, and he hated it. You constantly distract him with your laughs and smiles.
The way your eyes genuinely lit up when watching him work. How you shared his enthusiasm whenever one of his machines or gadgets sprung to life. The way you looked at him with excitement and pride, the way no one has ever seen him.
He was working on another one of his projects. You would look between his blueprints and back on the parts he was tinkering with. Trying to connect what you saw on the paper to what was physically there.
Edward stopped moving his tools for a moment and just looked at you.
“I adore you…”
“Come again, Eddie?” You looked up to face him.
Edward froze. His hands tightened around his tools, wishing it was his neck instead.
“Oh, uhh..er..I said I warned you, not to get too close. Sparks could fly and there’s no use you going blind!”
Dano Riddler:
Edward enjoyed seeing you, it started to become his favorite part of the day. It took you sometime, but you were able to get through his hard exterior and you two eventually became friends at work. Of course, it didn’t take long for the companionship to evolve into something more deeper and intimate for Ed.
It was another boring business party. Edward will never understand why they make these things mandatory. He knew no one wanted him there just as much as he didn’t want to be there.
“Eddie! Is that you?”
He heard your voice over, and turned around to greet you, but he wasn’t prepared to actually see you. You were dressed to the nines in formal wear, it was the first time he’d seen you in anything but work attire.
“Y-You look stunning…”
“What’d you say, Eddie?” You asked with a small smile.
“I-uh-er-um..I-I was humming to myself, sorry..”
You giggled. “It’s okay, I’m glad I could catch you! You look handsome!”
Edward gulped the growing frog in his throat. “Uh…oh, yes, um…thank you.” Someone shoot him now.
Gotham Riddler:
Another tale of work friendship blossoming into something more. Edward appreciated you more than he could ever express in words. You actually listened to him, made an honest attempt at his riddles, he was overjoyed when you tried to tell some of your own (even though he knew the answers before you even finished them, but he was appreciative all the same).
It didn’t take long for romantic feelings to start taking over. He wanted to ask you out so badly, tell you everything; how much you mean to him, how he appreciates you…
“Gosh, I love you…” He muttered.
“I’m sorry, Eddie! I didn’t catch that!”
His heart stopped and dropped to his stomach. He totally forgot you were right next to him at his desk, overlooking a new report for him.
“NOTHING! Uh, uh...sorry I mean…I just said..that..uhh…I-I need you..your second opinion on this report…”
“Smooth.” said the dominant personality that lingered dormant beneath his self conscious.
BTAS Riddler:
Even though Edward is now a well known criminal, he does still enjoy making toys and games, even if nobody gets to enjoy them. However, that is until he met you. You were one his associates at Baxter Toys, and yet somehow stayed in touch while he was in and out of Arkham.
“Oh, Eddie…this is incredible!” You commented. You just solved his new renditions of an old puzzle box concept he developed.
“You’re incredible.”
“What?”
Ed’s eyes widened as he repeated what he said in his own head. “Oh, ah, um…I said thank you, you’re input is greatly appreciated.”
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
He actually says things like that rather often, and expects you to take it as a joke and not sincere at all. The only way you’d know it was sincere is when he backtracks, because he didn’t expect you to hear him.
“You’re pretty amazing…”
“What was that, Ed?”
“Huh, what? I didn’t say anything, can you go back to bending over, please?”
You rolled your eyes and instead walked out of the room, barely hearing Ed let out a “hey!” as the door closed on him. Proud prick.
Twojar Riddler:
He doesn’t see the reason to say anything unless he’s going to be heard. When he tells you something he expects you to hear it.
“I know I don’t say it often…but I hope you know..” He’s cupped your chin in his hand and made you look up into his eyes. “I am absolutely enamored with you…”
“W-Wait what?”
“You heard me.”
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
One time, he was in his office just organizing some case files in his cabinets. You decided to take the opportunity to also do some spring cleaning around your office space as well. Plus you enjoyed spending time with Eddie. He liked reminiscing on old cases with you or cases he took in your absence.
When the scenario in question started, he was recounting a time your assistance really came in handy.
“I remember that,” he smiled fondly at the memory. “You are so brilliant..”
“Sorry, didn’t catch that! What did you say?”
“Oh, um, uh…I was just thinking…” His brain rattled to try and say something, until he realized. There was nothing to worry about what he said, because what he said is true.
“I was just thinking about how brilliant you are, I’m lucky to have you on my team.”
Young Justice Riddler:
You two were on another recon mission for The Light. You were sitting beside Edward on the jet flight to your next destination. You were staring out the nearby window, with a contented smile on your face.
He hoped you didn’t notice how he stared at you, yearningly. The way the soft light of the setting sun made your face glow more radiant than before. It made you look ethereal.
If heart eyes existed, he would have them right about now.
“Gosh…you’re so gorgeous…I love you..”
“Huh, did you say something, Ed?”
“NOTHING! IT WAS NOTHING!”
Telltale Riddler:
He’s sorta like twojar. Whenever he speaks, he expects to be heard, if he didn’t want anyone to hear he wouldn’t have said it in the first place. Not to mention it’s hard to get a compliment or any sort of affirmation, but on the rare chance he does, he won’t hesitate to manipulate you to think you didn’t hear anything.
He hummed pleased at the new outfit you were wearing. “You look radiant..”
“Hm?” You turned around to face him.
“Oh, nothing, dear. Don’t you fret.”
Gaslighting prick.
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
You were one of the few hench-people he hired on that he could genuinely trust. You always had his back when it came to physical altercations with the Batman. You could keep a secret if he was weary of a traitor in his gang. He also had a massive crush on you as a result of this.
He watched you as you went through a basic work out regiment. Edward felt like an absolute schoolboy the way his cheeks were dusted a rosy pink and he found himself occasionally gasping for air.
“You’re incredible, God I love you..”
“Sorry, Eddie.” You slipped off the earbuds you had in your ear. “Did you want to tell me something?”
“NO-N-NOTHING..no..nothing at all…ehh er..sorry, I-I’ll leave you be.” He did leave you with his tail in between his legs and him kicking himself mentally, whereas you were just left confused.
Ok, here's another one. Zero Year, Arkham, BTAS Riddler
He is having a conversation with Reader, who he isn't on friendly terms with, and third Rogue. Rogue wanting to point something out says.
"It doesn't work! It's like asking Y/N if she would sleep with you"
"Eh." Y/N said.
"Excuse me?"
"Just because I hate his guts doesn't mean he doesn't have a pretty face."
A/N: hahaha this is brilliant! I hope you don't mind I took some liberties in the wording of the conversations but I hopw the idea still reads rip. This was such a fun exercise to write other Rogues! Thanks for requesting! Also N/N is nickname since Harley loves to give people nicknames ❤🖤 Also this is untitled cause I wasn't sure what to title these scenarios lol
Trigger Warnings: Suggestive themes and strong language
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
“You really don’t perceive me as a threat? The man that brought Gotham City to its knees?” Ed argued.
“Well, Gotham doesn’t really have the best legs to stand on…” Joker quips back.
You roll your eyes, it’s never-ending feud between these two.
You just had to be stuck in an Arkham padded cell. Between the both of them. You weren’t even insane, they were just overpopulated at Blackgate, but if they didn’t get you out you were going to become insane eventually.
“Y/N, tell that absolute clown-”
“Hey don’t forget handsome!”
Edward growls in frustration. “Tell him how I’m Batman’s superior foe. How I threw Batman into hiding! How I ran this city for months!”
Joker laughs. “You’ve gotta better chance convincing her to fuck you Eddie boy.”
“Eh..well..”
“Huh?” Both men rushed towards the wall that separated them from you.
“Please tell me you’re joking…” You hear Joker mutter.
“I mean…Don’t get me wrong he’s a smug pompous asshole…
Unknowingly, Edward and Joker both shrug and nod. The one thing they could agree on. Well that and Batman.
“...but he is a cute pompous asshole. Not to mention his face is totally sit-able.”
For one rare moment the Joker was actually speechless for a minute. He laments, “please tell me your joking…”
“I’m afraid she’s dead serious, my friend. As she should be. Once I no doubt escape before the clown…I’d like to take you up on that offer…”
Arkhamverse Riddler:
“Edward, it’s not going to work.”
“Oh please, what do you know, Crane? Only someone of my parallel intellectual prowess can see the immaculate results it will produce."
Crane blinks and rubs his temples. "Edward, how is building a race course full of obstacles going to prove you're more intelligent than Batman?"
"It calls for quick thinking! He can't possibly predict every twist and turn. The moment he thinks he's solved a puzzle, another one comes right up before a moment's notice! Only a cunning genius of my caliber can pull this off."
"I'm afraid it'll be like you trying to court Y/N to bed. It's just not going to work.."
"Ah..well…" you interject.
The two men look away from Ed's blueprints on the table to steal a glance at you. You were steadily scrolling through your phone, not lifting your head once.
"W-What was that?" Johnathan inquiries not sure if he heard right.
You look up to the master of fear and shrug your shoulders. "I mean yeah he's a greasy egomaniac, but he is handsome in a dirty rugged kinda way."
Johnathan blinks as if still trying to compute this new development. He looks over to Edward who has gone uncharacteristically quiet.
Edward's face was a deep shade of red and his eyes were as wide as saucers. Riddler.exe has stopped working, good luck trying to reboot.
BTAS Riddler:
"Harley, hitting the toy with a mallet won't help you solve it…"
"Sure it can! It fixed all my other problems!" Harley wounds back with her signature mallet. Before she can strike the puzzle toy, Edward snatches it out of the mallet's path.
"Harley..that's cheating…"
"C'mon, Eddie! I've already tried everything! It's like Y/N sleeping with you! It's impossible!"
"Well not…impossible…" You mutter.
"Did I hear that right, N/N? You'd sleep with Ed?!"
"I mean yeah he's an obnoxious know-it-all, but he's so adorable!"
Harley fake hurls at your admission.
Meanwhile Ed is walking away, lowering his hat to try and hide his reddening face from the both of you.