Riddle 035: A Multiple Choice Question

[puzzlerprince]

[A. ACTION - MORNING, AROUND TOWN

There’s something a little bit off about the Riddler today. Maybe it’s the way he carries himself, the cheery smile on his face, or the look in his eyes. But there’s something downright ominous about him. Surely, the townsfolk in Mayfield are sure to notice this firsthand when he approaches them one by one, asking

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[trickquestioner]

I suppose that's for the best, then. You obviously would have failed my challenge, regardless. Wouldn't want to waste my time.

A

[twototheskull]

Leias raises a curious eyebrow.

"A game?"

Clearly this is a bad day to be one's first in Mayfield.

[trickquestioner]

[Clearly.]

Not just any sort of game, friend. My challenges are legendary.

[twototheskull]

And now more of a doubting, get-on-with-it face.

"Uh huh?"

A

[uranophobe]

No.

[walking away]

[trickquestioner]

What's the matter, Jonathan? Scared?

[uranophobe]

Scared? Hardly. Far too busy for "games?" Definitely.

A

[deaths_heritor]

Have I ever?

C

[glowing_science]

[HERE SHE IS!

Well, sort of. He'll notice that she's smiling just a bit too brightly. Nor does she look especially troubled by the obvious weirdness in town.]

Ah, Edward. It took you long enough to find me, didn't it?

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[puzzlerprince]

[Okay. Getting Ema to smile, as rare as it is in his case, is nice. But this is just a little bit unsettling.]

My sincerest apologies. I found myself indisposed this morning, same as...

[puzzlerprince]

[...everyone else. Wait.]

Is everything all right?

[glowing_science]

Of course it is. Why wouldn't it be?

I mean, you haven't even irritated or left me to die today. I'd say that makes today a good day.