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"So this is Arkham" Haven said as her and Harvey Bullock made their way up to the front door of the building.

"Welcome to hell kid" he said opening the door and heading over to the security desk "Detectives Bullock and Wayne" he said to the security guard.

"We've been expecting you. Right this way" the gaurd said.

The pair followed him to where the patient was found dead. "This is Jonathan Matthews. Put in here after he killed his girlfriend. This morning a nurse was doing her rounds and they found him like this."

Haven looked at the man. He sat against the far wall with a look of fear on his face. "Who was the last one to see him alive" Haven asked.

"I was."

"Was he acting strange"

"This is Arkham detective they all act strange."

"I know that I mean stranger than normal"

"He did keep waking up to nightmares"

Haven looked at Harvey. "Nightmares huh. Sounds like someone who recently was put back in here"

"You think Crane did this" asked the gaurd.

Haven paid him no mind as she began to examine the body. She looked at his neck and noticed various spots where a needle looked to be injected. "When was he admitted" she asked.

"Same day as Crane was brought back in" the gaurd answered.

"That could be a coincidence kid" said Bullock.

"No. I think Crane was making a new fear toxin that could be injected directly into the blood stream and I think this poor fellow was his test subject."

"Could be why he suddenly went ballistic and killed his girl"

"My thoughts exactly." Haven stood up and looked at the gaurd. "I need to talk to Crane."

"Woah kid I don't think that's a good idea"

"I understand your concern partner but we need to know if cranes made a new toxin"

"He won't talk to you especially since your the one who figured out where he was hiding and put him back here"

Haven stood up. "You're right. Guess the next best thing would be to talk to his only friend"

"Nygma kid are you sure about that. He's insufferable"

"I have no choice. If anyone would know what Crane has been up to it would be him" Haven turned to the gaurd. "Can that be arranged"

"Yeah. I'll escort you to the therapy room and I'll bring him in" the gaurd replied.

"Thank you"

The pair followed the gaurd and waited inside the room. "Listen kid I want you to be careful. Nygma has a way of manipulating people."

" I'm fully aware of that Harv but I won't be so easily fooled by him"

" alright kid. I'll let you do the talking then. This is your case from here on out"

After several minutes The gaurd came back with the one and only Edward Nygma. "Behave yourself riddler" said the gaurd.

He was seated at the table across from Haven. "Well well if it isn't Haven Wayne your reputation precedes  you Detective" Nygma said to her.

"Well I'm honored you know my name" Haven replied.

"Well it's hard not to. Not only are you a Wayne but you have made a name for yourself."

"Enough about me. I need to ask you about your friend Johnathan Crane"

"Oh yes him well I have to warn you detective he has quite the grudge when it comes to you"

"So can you tell me what he was up to before he was caught"

"I'll answer a question if you answer a riddle"

"Very well"

"Riddle me this. Only one color but not one size. Stuck at the bottom but easily flies. Present in sun but not in rain. Doing no harm and feeling no pain. What is it?" Nygma riddled. A smirk play at his lips as he knew he would outsmart the detective.  Something he always did when it came to the police.

"A shadow" Haven replied.

Edward Nygma was caught of gaurd at this. No one ever solved his riddles yet here she sat and worked it out in less than a minute. Perhaps the detective wasn't so dumb after all. "Well well detective you surprise me. It would seem there is some brains in that head of yours"

"Answer my question Nygma"

"Very well I am a man of my word after all. John was working on a new formula for his toxin. One that would be injected into the blood stream. It would ultimately drive the victim to complete madness"

"Thank you Nygma. That is all"

"Oh but one more riddle please my dear Haven"

"It's detective Wayne to you Nygma and fine. I suppose one more wouldn't hurt"

Edward Nygma smiled. He was thoroughly enjoying this encounter with the beautiful detective. " I am the beginning of the end and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation and I surround every place. What am I?" If the girl got this one right then it would seal her fate and his. He smiled a charming smile at the young detective. Come on my dear Haven. Show me how smart you really are. He thought.

"The letter E" she answered in no time at all.  Haven knew that he was toying with her but she knew she wasn't going to be another victim of his. She was to smart for that.

"Correct again Detective. I have to say I have enjoyed this little chat with you"

"That will be all" Haven replied.

The guards came in and began to take Him away. Edward had a smile on his face. He may have finally found a girl worthy of his brilliance. Let the game begin detective. He thought to his self as he was placed back into his cell.

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