Scriddler in Ottawa

canadian-riddler:

*Riddler jumps into an OC Transpo bus in an attempt to make a quick getaway.*

Riddler: Let’s go!  I’ve got places to be!

Operator: I’m sorry, sir.  We are on a timed stop.

Riddler: But this bus is late!  You need to –

Operator: A timed stop, sir.

Riddler: You don’t understand, I’m running from Batman and –

Operator: A timed stop sir.  While we’re waiting, may I see your POP, please?

Riddler: My – oh come on, does it look like I have anywhere to carry a Presto card? *gestures to his spandex*

*Scarecrow appears outside the open doors, astride a horse*

Scarecrow:
Edward, why on earth did you think you could depend on public transit??
 Come, I will rescue you from your foolishness.  Again.

Riddler: *leaping onto horse* I’m filing a complaint with your superiors!

Operator: Good luck with that.  

*They ride three blocks before they have to stop*

Scarecrow: What a congested downtown core.  Ghastly.  What is it this time, a sinkhole?

*Riddler peers over Scarecrow’s shoulder at the problem.  He sees what appear to be red uniformed men and women on horses.*

Together: The RCMP Musical Ride!

Riddler:
Dammit, Jonathan, I can’t believe you’ve just placed us straight in the
midst of a multitude of one of the most relentless police forces in all of
North America!“

*Scarecrow glares in response and Riddler raises his hands*

Riddler: I’m sorry!  I’m sorry.  Riding a horse in spandex isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world.  

*Scarecrow
tries to turn around but now they’re blocked in.  Who should come
through the mounted police in front of them but Batman!*

Riddler: Oh.  Let me guess.  Batman is an honorary member of the RCMP.

Batman
*tipping his hat*: You guessed right, erstwhile evildoer!  And I, much
like the RCMP, always get my man.  Now come along.  I believe a stint in
the Royal Ottawa would be good for the both of you!

Scarecrow: See if I rescue you again, Edward.

Riddler: I didn’t need rescued!  OC Transpo is 100% reliable, user-friendly, and on schedule!  Except for today.

*Batman winks.  He was the transit operator in disguise.*