Riddle 034: We don't need no education [Backdated to the First Day of School]

[puzzlerprince]

[Well, it's that time of year once again, isn't it? School's back in session. Oh, joy. Throughout the day, there's a good chance you'll bump into the Riddler in a few locations...

A. ACTION - Mayfield High School, Ethics Classroom, Morning

The words "Mr. Nigma" are written up on the blackboard. Yep. You heard that right. Edward Nigma, Ethics Teacher.

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[hungry_monster]

[Just drinking some tea and reading a book. Your stalker's been somewhat absent recently. Clearly the best idea is just to leave him to his book....]

[puzzlerprince]

[You know, Edward didn't even notice him there at first. But then his pencil breaks.]

Damn. [Turning to the nearest person.] You wouldn't happen to have a... [Wait. Crap. That's Johan Liebert.]

[hungry_monster]

[Looks up from his books.]

Do I have a?

...Oh hello Edward.

[puzzlerprince]

...pencil.

Hello, Mr. Liebert. [Keep it civil and keep calm.]

A

[worstvikingever]

[HICCUP DOESN'T LIKE THESE QUESTIONS. HE DOESN'T WANT TO ANSWER and he's sitting in his seat with that "I don't want to answer these questions" look on his face. You know, the one that kids put on to scream "DON'T CALL ON ME" but generally gets them called on instead.]

Re: A

[puzzlerprince]

[What's that, Hiccup? "Call on me, please?" OKAY.]

Hiccup.

[worstvikingever]

[CRAAAAAAAAP.]

...yes, Mr. Nigma?

[puzzlerprince]

Any thoughts?

A

[the_wee_big_hag]

[The witch is back in your class again this year Edward. Aren't you happy.]

Well what?

[puzzlerprince]

[Ecstatic.]

Well, what ordinarily happens when one asks someone else a question?

[the_wee_big_hag]

They want an answer.

But in school they tend to specify if they want it written down or said out-loud first.

[puzzlerprince]

This is a classroom discussion, isn't it? You can share your answer out loud, if you please.

A

[miss_enma_ai]

[There is something wrong about the Hell Girl in ethics class.

Watching you.]

[puzzlerprince]

[Awkwaaaaaaaard.]

Do, ah... do you have anything to contribute?

[miss_enma_ai]

Are you going to give us an example?

[puzzlerprince]

[He takes a moment to think one up before posing it to her.]

Have you ever had to compromise your integrity in order to achieve a certain goal?

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[tapshoetomove]

[HI MR. NIGMA guess who is in your class.

While Luke is be very attentive, he seems to be mulling over the questions in his head.]

[puzzlerprince]

[HI LUKE awesome. You are probably gonna be the Teacher's Pet without even trying.]

Luke?

[tapshoetomove]

[Aw yiss that is awesome and will totally go over well with the other kids, right?]

Well um, one time I had to make a tough decision in order to save my town. I guess I sorta regret it because I got into a big fight with my papa, but it turned out for the best in the end.

[puzzlerprince]

Were you and your father ever able to make amends?