arianagrandre:

I’m not saying that for sympathy, I’m just saying that because I feel like a lot of people would look at someone in my position right now – woman of the year, an artist that could be at her peak, and think, “She’s really got her shit together! She’s really on it! She’s got it all!” I do, but as far as my personal life goes, I have no idea what the fuck I’m doing.

— Ariana Grande Accepts Woman of the Year Award

lankybrunettepartdeux:

This is the first time that Lucius and Ed interact or are even really made aware of each other, and I find Lucius’ quick response and way of responding to Ed’s riddle really interesting and sort of telling for what happens with them in season 3.

Ed’s way of answering questions is often another riddle and so far everyone that he’s encountered have either found it baffling/annoying (Gordon, Alfred, Oswald) or extremely irritating (Bullock).

Then we have Lucius. Who not only immediately grasps what Ed is trying to relate, but simply takes it as it is, without annoyance or irritation. Sort of “Oh, this is how this guy communicates. I understand and accept this, and I know the answer can will reply.”

And Ed’s reaction is understandable surprise, it’s plain on his face. I genuinely think that Lucius is the first to just accept Ed’s little quirk of riddles and answer him genuinely.**

Later on in “How the Riddler Got His Name” it REALLY makes sense about how Lucius deals with Ed and the way he does things. He’s had this moment before, this moment of understanding that there’s a brilliant but quirky brain inside Ed Nygma, and he sympathizes.

So yeah, I really think that Lucius Fox was the first person to ever “get and accept” Edward Nygma and how he functioned, without any judgement.

**Kristen got there eventually, and I’m not throwing her progress with Ed under the bus, but at first, her reaction was not accepting (and also Ed was pestering her lots of not so great ways)