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[whatam_i]

What demands an answer, but asks no question?
....
A telephone.
And I'm not here to answer mine so please leave a message at the sound of the beep.

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[whatam_i]

You mean like a hotel?
What? No. I mean yes, I like green but I don't want a sexy Godzilla.

Well how about instead you make us eggnog?

[hawk_shot]

Since I'm already thinking of moving into a hotel I might as well find one with a nice hot tub.
I bet someone must have dressed as sexy Godzilla for Halloween sometime.
So, what'd you like?

That woould involve more than a virtual Christmas.

[whatam_i]

Are there hotels like that? Where there's a hot tub in your suite?

Maybe.
I'm scared to say.

Yes. Would that be okay?

[hawk_shot]

According to the 'The 11 best hotels with in-room hot tubs in NYC' there's at least 11, apparently.
A few are outdoor decks.
Question is if they're pet friendly too.

Oh, cmon! I think that by now you can pretty much tell me anything.

Are you asking me to spend Christmas with you, Ed?
because I'd like that.

[whatam_i]

Can't you just sneak your dog in?

I don't know, I don't want you to think I'm weird.
...
Weirder.

Yes.
I'd like that as well.

[hawk_shot]

Ed, he's a freaking golden retriever, not a tiny dog that fits in a bag.

Why not? I like your weirdness. And dorkiness.

That's a Christmas date then.
... Does the other you like the same things as you do?

[whatam_i]

Just put a table cloth over him or something.

Really? You like that I'm weird?

Yes.

[hawk_shot]

Right! Maybe I can put him in my luggage. It should be fine to carry him since they have wheels.

I like you. Period. With your weirdness and how excited you get for me when I figure your riddles or how you're up late right now just to talk.
So, yeah. Tell me.

Ok. Getting you both presents should be easy then.

[whatam_i]

See? That works.

I like you too. [But he also likes that she likes the he's weird, almost everyone else always says it like it's a bad thing.]
Okay. I...urm. like vintage styles, especially lingerie.

[He's also touched that she just said she'd get both of him something.]

You don't have to get me anything.

[hawk_shot]

You know what? I'm gonna do this just because I like a good challenge.

Oh! You mentioned that. The first time you saw me on my underwear. We were gonna go shopping for some.
We still can if you want to see me wear some.

Ed, that's the true capitalist meaning of Christmas.
Of course I'm getting you presents.

[It feels right, addressing them both. Because even though Kate tells herself that she wants the Riddler to accept her like... Some sort of weird brother-in-law. Well, she's also intrigued by him.]

[whatam_i]

I like that about you.

Would you be comfortable if I bought you some, for Christmas?

[hawk_shot]

You like that I'm willing to smuggle my dog into places?

I'd be more than comfortable.
I'll send you my measurements.
Kinda love the idea of wearing something specifically for you. Besides, it's a pretty nice present.

[whatam_i]

No that you like a challenge.

Okay.
Good.
I'll make sure it's good quality.

[hawk_shot]

It's probably why I like your riddles so much.

Good. I bet I'll feel real sexy wearing it.
For you... both?
DOes this count as a threesome?

[whatam_i]

That's even better.
:D

Uh.
I don't know.

[hawk_shot]

Do you like all kind of puzzles?

He once told me he wanted to go out some night with me.
Is that... Cheating?

[whatam_i]

Yes. Why?

That doesn't surprise me.
I don't think so.

[hawk_shot]

It's just good to know. Specially if I have a Xmas shopping list to take care of.

It doesn't?
For a while I was sure he'd hate me.

[whatam_i]

I always like a good puzzle.

No. He thinks you're interesting.
Oh. Hahaha no. If he hated you, he would have tried to kill you by now, or pay someone to do it for him.

[hawk_shot]

Noted.
You mentioned you like video games. What console do you use?

Oh, ok. Thats.... Good to know, I guess.
Do you always like the same women?

[whatam_i]

I usually use a PC to game on.

Uh....it's complicated.

[hawk_shot]

Oh! Yeah, that makes sense.
I was wondering cause don't remember seeing a TV at your place. Do you have one?

That's ok, I get it.
I just want this, whatever it is, to work between us. If we can even call it 'us 3'.

[whatam_i]

Uh no, I had one for a little while but used it for parts. But I have a computer.
I built it myself.

I want it to work as well.
I don't want to have to try committing myself to Arkham again to make sure he doesn't hurt you. That's what almost happened last time....

[hawk_shot]

You're always putting stuff apart, aren't you? LOL

[Those two last messages still somehow manage to surprise her. Kate doesn't text back immidiatly.]

I'll take him up on his offer then.
Because Xmas is basically a time bomb half of the time and we shouldn't risk that.

[whatam_i]

Yes, it's sometimes the best way to learn how things work.

Okay.