revmeup | call me out

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[ It was closer to two hours before Harley arrived at his door with four coffees (one for her, three for him) and a bag full of bagels (plenty to share with his crows) with his cigarettes were tucked into her back pocket. There had been a line, and she'd met several dogs along the way that she simply had to stop and pet.

She didn't want to stoop and put something down to free up her hands, so she kicked awkwardly at the door with a rubber toed sneaker. ]

Little pig, little pig, let me come in!

Edited 2020-07-31 21:54 (UTC)

[ Two hours was good, two hours gave him time to find his cleanest dirty shirt, realize he didn't charge his watch so it went on the charger. His wrist always felt off without a watch. And time to straighten up. This place was less apartment and more lab with a bedroom and a couch.

Hearing the kick the sound, the door opened, no real sound of walking before hand just, the door open to messy haired Crane in jeans with white button up just off one button with the two two left open and sleeves rolled to his elbows, and Halloween socks. ]

I was starting to worry.

[ He spoke in greeting as he stepped aside.]

[ Halloween socks! She could melt.

She followed him in and pushed the door closed as she handed him the cardboard coffee holder. Knowing Jon, that would be his first priority. ]

Took a detour. Where's my hello kiss?

[ Black with orange little jack'o lanterns. He had to keep to his spooky brand.

Taking the coffee once they reached the living room, which was a desk covered in notes, a couch and the flickering muted television. He turned taking the coffee, proving her right as he took a drink. That was just what he needed. Though at her words, he leaned in to give her that greeting kiss, luckily, he brushed his teeth before she came. ]

The scenic route?

I met sooo many puppies!

[ She set the bagels down, took the cigarettes out of her pocket and tossed them on the desk too. Then she could slide her arms around his neck and give him a proper kiss, immediately followed by several more kisses. ]

Are you still mad?

Isn't your Hyena enough, darling? Must you converse with every cute creature?

[ he was amused by it, keeping the coffee in one hand when she sat everything down, looping the free arm around her waist before kissing her back properly. The extra kisses he returned a little off rhythm but he's learning. ]

No, I don't believe I could stay cross if I wanted to. Not when you've word so hard to right the wrong. Are you still lonely?

You know I must.

[ Now she'd learned that even when he said not to do something, she could do it anyway as long as she was sweet after. The wrong lesson has been learned. ]

A little bit less lonely, now. How long do I get you to myself before you go back to work?

[ As if called by cute pets, a caw comes from the half opened window, Nightmare appearing and calling towards them. Jonathan didn't spare the bird much of a look, just giving a whistle to let the bird know he noticed him. Nightmare was already making his way to that bag. He smells food.

The wrong lesson was learned, but he might not be to mad about it.]

About three hours, I have to meet Jervis. We are planning a heist together if he doesn't get caught first. He's found a new Alice.

[ He explained as he planted another kiss on her forehead and took a drink of his coffee.]

Until then though, I am at your beck and call.

That's not a lot of time.

[ Harley pulled a face at the mention of Jervis. She couldn't help it. He was probably Jonathan's best friend, but it wasn't easy being blonde when Jervis got into one of his Alice hunting moods.

She turned away to get a bagel for Nightmare and start ripping it into chunks so he could snack easier, but she wasn't fast enough to hide that expression. ]

Who did most of the planning?

[ No offense to Jerv -- Okay, a little offense -- but his planning skills weren't very tight compared to Jonathan. Then again, Harley had a bias. ]

Three hours is plenty of time, more so if he gets himself caught before hand. That is why I made him do the planning. If he is captures it is not as much time wasted.

[ Which is Jonathan for Jervis already had his alice and was probably already on Batman's radar. Going to see Jervis today is a risk, but she was right Jervis probably was his best friend, if not Edward. At least Edward didn't kidnap blondes. Jonathan tried to be a voice of reason but Jervis likes to egg on Scarecrow which usually ends with them feeding off each others madness. ]

I saw that look, darling. Out with it.

[ He spoke as he took a seat on the couch working on the coffee. Nightmare rolled over for her like he was a puppy, before snatching a bit of bagel to snack on. ]

[ She glanced at him and went back to crumbling bagels for Nightmare, making kissy noises for a good birdy. ]

I ain't saying nothing, so long as you don't pick up any dating tips from him.

[ The very last thing she needed was Jervis talking Jonathan or Scarecrow into some Wonderland nonsense when they were still feeling out this new relationship. ]

Don't spoil him too much, you will make Craw jealous.

[ Not that Craw was there right now, but Jonathan was sure Craw was around. His birds always find him. Pushing back off the couch, he carried the coffee over to the desk to lift the cigarettes and move over to the window to push it open more. Smacking the pack against his wrist.]

I may be certifiable, but I am not completely insane. Jervis Tetch, even on a good day, is not someone I would ever speak to about our relationship. To be fair, none of our friends are.

[ As he unwrapped the plastic, Craw came zooming in through the open window to mess up the desk more as he skidded to a stop.]

Then I'll spoil Craw too.

[ A simple solution, and there was the star right on cue. She took another bagel and started pulling chunks off for Craw as well. ]

You don't want anyone to know about us?

[ Because she definitely already told Selina and Ivy. Oops. ]

[ Craw wigged at Nightmare to get where he was so he could take his chunks instead of the ones offered by Harley. These birds have more personality than one would expect of pets of Jonathan Crane.

He arched a brow, cigarette between his lips but unlit. He was lighting it now. He had needed that nicotine. ]

I didn't say that that would make you sound like a dirty secret. Which you are not. I said I wouldn't talk to people. I am not the type to kiss and tell. I don't care if you do.

[ She shrugged and watched the birds sort out their bagel territory. ]

I've been someone's dirty secret before, so if that was what you wanted then I'm used to it already.

[ The Joker had been the high point of her dating history, so at least Jonathan didn't have a high bar to clear. ]

[ He smoked by the window, watching her, reading her again. He could never quiet turn the psychiatrist in him off. ]

You will never be my dirty secret. You deserve better than that, hell, as it is I'm still shocked you'd even want me. So why would I ever hide that?

[ He even offered her one of those rare smiles of his. ]

Tell everyone you want, write it in the sky for all I care. I'm just still set in some old ways from where I grew up, things I, myself, can never shake.

[ Harley arched a brow and tried to decipher how she felt at being read so easily, but then he smiled. She felt special for getting one of those smiles.

She crossed the room, took his face in both hands, and pulled him down for a kiss. ]

Yeah. I like you.

[ He was very good at reading people. Even if he wasn't always good with people.

He holds the cigarette backwards when she took his face blowing the smoke away before he kissed her back. Kissing her a little firmer this time, breaking for air with one word. ]

Good.

So, three hours.

[ And still taking it slow. Christ on a cracker. ]

Wanna watch a movie and tell me all about how the book is better?

Three hours.

[ He tossed the half smoked cigarette out the window, making an amused noise. ]

Actually, I had a better idea. Since we both know the book will always be better. How about you come lay down with me since you refused to let me sleep this morning? The coffee and bagels can reheat later.

First you wanna take it slow and then you invite me to bed?

[ She was only teasing. It was too early yet, and he really was tired. She didn't want him sleepy while trying to avoid a Bat punching in his teeth. ]

It has been nearly a week.

[ He half joked, before shrugging.]

The couch works though, I can dose while you watch TV, and make sure the birds don't choke.

[ He's still randomly looking over to see them eating. He didn't want to lose anymore teeth to Batman, dental work took from his books and chemicals.]

Whichever is more comfortable for you. I'm flexible like that.

[ He moved his arm around her leading her towards the bedroom, of course, it's half filled with boxes of beakers and notebooks, one of Scarecrow's suits and a few of the witchy hats he wears as Scarecrow. The bed is a queen size and had simple black sheets and one pillow, opps. ]

If you want to play with your phone that's fine.

[ he felt he had to say it.]

[ She expected his every room to be full of notebooks and equipment, but she was pleasantly surprised that he had a real bed with real sheets. Her standards really were set too low. ]

I'll mute it. You want me to set an alarm?

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