revmeup | call me out

[ 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?

[ His bedroom in the house out on the outskirts has a nice bedroom, this one made due, but he tried to at least have a bed in places. He could sleep without it but his back was never happy with less than a real bed.

Laying down across it after pulling his glasses off, and shrugging his bony shoulders.]

No, if I oversleep he will deal.

[ Truth be told, Jervis was being drug to Arkham while they were speaking. His new Alice was a socialite. Batman always seemed to work faster for the rich.]

[ Intellectually, Harley knew that Jonathan was trying to make up for sleep she denied him earlier and smart enough to know going into a job while tired was too dangerous. But she still had a tiny spark of feeling like he would rather cuddle with her than go hang out with Jervis. She picked that one instead, because it felt like winning.

She crawled into bed with him and settled her head on his shoulder, one arm slung across his middle. ]

This is nice.

[ Not exactly comfortable, but still nice. ]

[ If he slept more than a couple hours after sunrise each day he wouldn't be as hard up for sleep, but, he was set in his ways. Nighttime was the right time to be a rogue anyway.

Jonathan was a little concerned his bony body wouldn't be comfortable for her, but he said nothing, simply enjoying the warmth and feel of her there with him.]

Yeah, yeah it is. [ An arm around her idly tracking his nails over her side while he tried to go back to sleep.]

[ She sighed happily and relaxed under his touch. Maybe with a real pillow she could have dozed off with him, but she managed to stay quiet and still until he fell asleep. It was nice watching him so unguarded. She couldn't imagine many people have been able to see his sleeping face so closely.

... But as sweet as it was, it got boring kind of fast so she did pull out her phone and open up game to pass the time until he woke up. ]

[ If he was going to be having her out there more often he would have to invest in more pillows, but for now he was used to being alone. It was why his eyes snapped back open about an hour and a half to two hours later. Jonathan streaching himself out, making far too many bones crack as he yawned.

Definitely a man used to being alone. Settling back down he looked towards her with a tired look of contentment. ]

Still here? [ He only sounded a little shocked. Yet, this was pleasing. ]

[ She glanced up from where she was matching three of the same color cookies to build an explosion chain. Very important work. ]

Well yeah? You didn't kick me out.

I wouldn't kick you out. Not unless you disturb my work.

[ He admitted as he tipped his head trying to see what she was watching but with his glasses off it was just blurs of color.]

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