Riddle 029: Where is the Father?

Jun 19, 2011 10:25

{First, a public phone call, filtered from drones.]

Hello again, Mayfield. I've been noticing plenty of new faces around town as of late. Plenty of people with plenty of questions.

Every question has an answer, friends---I can guarantee you that. And I, Edward Nigma, can help you find all of these answers. And more. Now, I'm sure I can already ( Read more... )

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[action] tapshoetomove June 19 2011, 21:04:19 UTC
[Overhearing the riddle, Luke pipes up from somewhere nearby. He can't resist a riddle after all.]

The answer is a hole!

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puzzlerprince June 20 2011, 01:17:07 UTC
That's... [Wait, someone in his house who actually answers his riddles?] That's right, Luke.

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tapshoetomove June 20 2011, 01:44:46 UTC
[That's right Edward. Meet the family's new puzzle enthusiast.

And he's beaming now.]

Heh, that one was easy!

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puzzlerprince June 20 2011, 01:53:47 UTC
Easy? [He hangs up the phone, giving him a cocky smirk.] I wouldn't go that far.

Perhaps I should test you with another.

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tapshoetomove June 20 2011, 02:05:24 UTC
You mean it?

I didn't know you were such a puzzle enthusiast, Mr. Nigma!

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puzzlerprince June 20 2011, 02:31:33 UTC
[He laughs.] That's putting it mildly.

[Eddie takes a moment to consider another one before posing it to Luke.]

Riddle me this. How many sides does a circle have?

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tapshoetomove June 20 2011, 02:46:26 UTC
[You get an excited face for that. He hasn't met anyone yet who's liked puzzles as much as he does.

Oh yes, the riddle. He stops to mull over it.]

How many sides does a circle have...

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puzzlerprince June 20 2011, 03:01:20 UTC
[He leans back against the wall and waits.]

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tapshoetomove June 20 2011, 03:07:28 UTC
Hrm...

Oh, I think I've got it! A circle has an inside and an outside, which makes two!

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puzzlerprince June 23 2011, 01:46:53 UTC
[A smirk.]

Impressive.

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tapshoetomove June 23 2011, 04:16:51 UTC
[Beaming.]

Mind if I try one out on you now?

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puzzlerprince June 23 2011, 04:21:26 UTC
If you like.

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tapshoetomove June 23 2011, 04:51:30 UTC
[Oh boy excitement!]

Hm...I've got one!

"What belongs to you, but is used more by others?"

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puzzlerprince June 23 2011, 04:53:42 UTC
[Without missing a beat.]

Answer: Your name.

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tapshoetomove June 23 2011, 05:25:05 UTC
That's exactly right!

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puzzlerprince June 27 2011, 00:49:09 UTC
[Edward grins.]

I've always been fascinated with puzzles and riddles, you know. Since I was around your age, really.

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