The Riddler considers that guess for a good long moment. "Mmmmm... no. Not even lukewarm, miss. You've missed by quite a long ways, in fact."
It's perfect timing that he hears a familiar voice shout, "Boss! We're good to go!"
He glances over his shoulder to see Benny and Trigger, bags slung over their shoulders and in their arms. Full bags. And not a moment too soon.
He stands, tucking his cane under his arm so he can reach into his suit pocket. He retrieves a small book and tosses it at her. It lands a few inches shy of her hands. Pocket Sudoku, 27th Edition. Then he tips his bowler hat to her before meandering away through (and occasionally over) the other hostages. He scoops the last bag of cash up, slings it over his shoulder, and leads his two henchmen right out the front door.
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It's perfect timing that he hears a familiar voice shout, "Boss! We're good to go!"
He glances over his shoulder to see Benny and Trigger, bags slung over their shoulders and in their arms. Full bags. And not a moment too soon.
He stands, tucking his cane under his arm so he can reach into his suit pocket. He retrieves a small book and tosses it at her. It lands a few inches shy of her hands. Pocket Sudoku, 27th Edition. Then he tips his bowler hat to her before meandering away through (and occasionally over) the other hostages. He scoops the last bag of cash up, slings it over his shoulder, and leads his two henchmen right out the front door.