thinking around corners

the Sphinx is the riddle.

[thesphynxheir]

//haha guess who-

Real talk I really miss rping and seeing you guys here but ever since some... very serious irl stuff happened I felt a creative block in all regards (writing, art, cosplay etc). Things are slowly getting better and I’d love to write the Riddler again

however-

I feel like I’ve reached a point in this blog that is not so easy for me to just jump back to it. Not even because of threads or interactions but the character himself. So I’m considering archiving this very blog and starting anew. Thing is, I might as well give in to my weird ideas and make an actual rp blog for my take on Edward, a bit inspired by the 2004 cartoon’s one and... personal touches. I have no idea if anyone would be interested on that so it’s surely not a promise.

Anyway hope you all are doing well. Take care, I love you all.

[thesphynxheir]

ask-the-arkham-librarian​:

“He’s not! He was released a few weeks ago and is currently living with me!” The happiness radiating off of her is palpable. “And we’ve started dating! We had to keep it secret while he was still in the Asylum, but now he’s free and we can be together.”

Sighing, she rests her head on her hands. “I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am that he’s out of there. While I’ve tried to do what I can to make the place a little more tolerable, it’s still a nightmare.”

Edward’s eyes widen for a moment before he covers his mouth with a gloved hand, quiet surprise turning into giggles and eventually suppressed laughter. He tries his best to stop it before speaking but the former criminal’s grin remains as wide as it can be.

“Oh this makes too much sense, no wonder he isn’t in Arkham anymore! Though I have to wonder who made the first move... Regardless, it’s truly not your fault. The asylum wasn’t built to help people, you know.”

[thesphynxheir]

》》 Continued from here @thejestersiren

“Mmhmm! I was gonna do it on Halloween but I got pretty wasted and drunk Harley doesn’t work well with fireworks. That means we can do it for your welcome home party!”

“A surprisingly wise decision, though I do hope your Halloween wasn’t bland without the fireworks. Regardless care to tell me what the plan is before we set fire to anything important?!” 

[thesphynxheir]

@maria-the-answer​ said:

Just sending a welcome-back smooch from a Bunny to our favourite Prince of Puzzles! ~

“A most pleasant welcome-back this is! Perhaps I should disappear more often...”

[thesphynxheir]

atrickofthetoxin​:

“I don’t know, Nygma, half the things you do end up being clues of one sort or another. And there’s nothing wrong with my wardrobe, thank you.” His eyes raise to meet Edwards, lips twitching into a slight smile. Loved one. He didn’t think he’d ever get used to that…

“Hm, smart…” Jonathan mumbled. “Smart and correct. Considering nothing pleasant has ever happened on the occasion, I don’t see any reason to commemorate it.” 

“Come on, ’clues’ and ‘pranks’ are completely different things! I’m not the Joker.” Nygma sighed, unable to hide a smile once noticing the other man’s. Slowly, he would learn how to make that a more recurrent sight, that was the plan.

“... And we shall agree to disagree on that!” He shrugged, picking up his cane. “I should be going, it’s getting late and knowing you that means your experiments must be waiting for your input.”

[thesphynxheir]

@thejestersiren​ said:

“Eddie! Ya won’t BELIEVE the time I’ve had with ya gone! I need your help plannin’ a giant fireworks display!”

“Well I missed you too, dear! Do tell me all about-”

“Wait, did you say giant... fireworks display?!”

[spacefarerbee]

Tim Roth in Meantime (1983)

[thesphynxheir]

ask-the-arkham-librarian​:

Eliza allowed herself to laugh fully, his enthusiasm was truly infectious. “Indeed I have missed you, so much has happened and I have so much to tell you.”

Her grin widened as she leaned in. “Do you remember one Mr. Adam Scarlet, AKA The Bookworm?”

His expression changes suddenly as he leans forward as well, frowning and eyeing the young woman with suspicion. “Are you withholding information from me? I demand a complete update immediately, don’t you dare hide anything! I have my ways of finding out if you do.”

Edward blinks at the name, watching the librarian’s smile and mirroring it with wicked intention. “Oh I do! Is he still locked in the Asylum?”

[thesphynxheir]

atrickofthetoxin​:

“I didn’t say I disliked it, I asked if it was a prank. And I would hardly call this simple.” He picked up the garment, running a finger over the embellishments. An effort had clearly been made to- at least somewhat, cater to his tastes, and he could hardly be annoyed at Edward for this, knowing as he did how the man felt most comfortable showing his affection.

Weather he would wear the item in question, was of course, a different matter.

“…It’s lovely, Edward. Thank you. But you do know my birthday isn’t for another two days?”

“Why would this specifically be a prank? Surely you know my schemes tend to be far more complex than gifting a loved one better clothes than what he usually wears.” He gestured at the gift dismissively, though his eyes seemed to scan Jonathan’s expression for any kind of reaction. Truth be told there was a meaning to the gift as there were always hidden significances to his actions but Edward didn’t seem too kin on revealing them this time.

“I know, of course. But I also suspected you wouldn’t be too happy with a huge celebration or any sort of reminder of the date. You don’t strike me as the kind of man who celebrates his own birth, professor.” There’s a hint of melancholy in his voice, despite his attempt at hiding it.

[thesphynxheir]

@lil-miss-romano​ said:

"Dad!" The little girl throws her hands up in delight. "I missed you!"

  “My sweet little muse!” Edward grins wide, picking the girl up with ease and kissing her forehead. It’s a rather odd feeling, realizing he missed someone he considered ‘family’. “I hope you didn’t give Quizzley too much trouble while I was away, though I expect you’ve given him some trouble at the very least.”

[thesphynxheir]

@elisethetraveller said:

“Welcome back!” The green-clad man was presented with an equally green bouquet of herbs and flowers.

Edward blinked, taken aback by the gesture for what felt like a whole minute. Eventually he laughs, carefully taking the bouquet and trying to identify each part of it. 

“My my, you should be proud my friend! Not many people can... catch me off guard. This isn’t the kind of reception one expects in Gotham you know.”

[archaievist]

"Turn us on our backs and open up our stomachs! You will be the wisest of men though at start a lummox." Ah, an answer quite mundane for someone like you, Miss Kraven, but please indulge me!

She thought for just a moment and smiled.

“If I’m not mistaken Mr. Nygma, the answer is books!”

[thesphynxheir]

"Indeed it is!” He grins wide, as if hearing the answer brought him more joy than meeting the librarian herself. Edward taps his golden cane down twice, leaning forward as he speaks.

”Have you missed me? What am I even saying, of course you have. Gotham itself has been quite boring without my usual... plans, but the path to righteousness is unfortunately rather dull even if it keeps me away from Arkham.”

[thesphynxheir]

@seonis​ asked:

*tosses a brand new green hat at him* "welcome back, annoyance."(had to ;u;/)

    Edward catches the hat a tad awkwardly, shooting a suspecting glance at the other man before grinning wide. “Oh I must be most esteemed annoyance, considering how you usually treat inconveniences! It’s good to see you as well, Sionis. Didn’t expect you to miss me like this!”

[thesphynxheir]

@atrickofthetoxin​ said:

"Is this a prank?"

  “... If you dislike it you can just say so!” Edward glanced at the open box with a frown, a black shirt made from the kind of expensive fabric one would find in his own wardrobe inside. Despite it’s plain color the cut and golden details made it far more extravagant than anything Jonathan might be used to wearing. 

  “I know you have a complete lack of understanding of social cues but I am very much in my right to be offended by such a reaction. It’s a simple gift!”

[acapelladitty]

Good News: I bit the bullet and made an rp and ask blog over at @jonathancranephd to engage in some good fun and shenanigans.

Bad News: I bit the bullet and made an rp and ask blog over at @jonathancranephd and I don't have a fucking clue what I'm doing.

[thesphynxheir]

@thejestersiren​ submitted:

“Happy birthday Eddie! I love ya to Pluto and back!

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“Ah…. I-I didn’t quite expect you to actually send me sour candy! Well that only means you’ll have to take responsibility for my future dental bill! 

I… Love you as well. Thank you.”

[thesphynxheir]

『subject:』

@elisethetraveller​ said:

I can’t remember everyone.

   "Most people usually can’t, Elise. No reason to beat yourself up over it.” Edward kept his eyes away, catching his own dismissive tone a tad too late. After a long pause he tapped his fingers over his cane as a way to break the silence. “Though you... have mentioned suffering from a more egregious case of memory loss. Is it a consequence of your powers, perhaps?”