The Riddler Speaks - Casefile #0096

TRS - Casefile #0096

EDWARD: Queen-derp-a-lot asks: Here's a little something for you: I am the end to all relationships alike. I am the meaning behind the glare in your eyes, and the fuel to the anger in your stomach, yet I am a completely normal reaction. What am I? And, umbrella-tales asks: Riddler sir! I found quite peculiar the fact that despite your invitations, no one seems to have submitted any riddles to you. Therefore, if I may be so bold, I would like to present you with one of my own. It is said strength depends on the roughness of your hits, yet dementia quickly drowns you until you call it quits. War born royalty decaying with a long lost face. Who will regret you when you vanish without a trace? Riddle me this, if you please, sir. And, anonymous asks: Alone I am bitter, but with friends I can be as sweet as a sugar cookie. What am I?

(tuts) Too general. Ladies and gentlemen, I admire the effort you're putting into these riddles, but let me remind you that you do need to think through every possible implication when you're assembling these little challenges for me. Let's take a moment to unpack the possibilities, here. Queen - so many possibilities. Chaos is the most fitting one since chaos gives rise to the end of everything and its consequences create all forms of reactions and emotions, and yet can perhaps be considered the most natural process of all. See what I mean? Umbrella-tales - the danger here is personification. Or, depending on your mode of thought, reification. Too much 'you', not enough emphasis on the subject itself, and once again, generalities are a danger. For example, your answer could be empire. It grows through consequence, frequently eats itself alive, is often ruled by the descendants of men who seize the throne by sheer force. And of course, more often than not, vanishes into the pages of history with barely a footnote. Anonymous - let me see. Oranges. Limes. Any form of bitter fruit. Politicians, liars, lawyers, two-faced individuals, Two-Face, the Joker, yours truly when I haven't had my coffee... see the problem?