[ Harley leaned into his shoulder and pouted, grumbling indistinctly. ]
I know I should be over it already but... It's not even like I want to go back because he wasn't really ever what I had hoped-- Maybe nothing ever will be.
[ He spoke, looking down at her, keeping his hands on the wheel all the same. ]
You guys were together a long time, I wouldn't expect anyone to be over something like that easily. [ He worries his lip a moment, pondering asking a question, but last time he asked something like that he kissed Sheila and shit got complicated. But, Harley was different.]
Zero judgement here, the flying car is like Vegas. What happens here stays here. So, can I ask... Don't you think you deserve someone who treats you better? Not that I ever knew the full details, but I heard stuff... you know, through the grapevine back before 24 died.
[ Mostly other Henches talking about the mean stuff the Joker had done, and how they needed to stay away from her or they Joker would kill them. Of course, he still probably spoke to her back then, just with 24 cowering behind him. ]
[ They had always been on friendly terms. New henches were always surprised how nice Harley was to everybody at the meetups, and many went on to learn a hard lesson that nice is very different from good. But 21 and 24 had been joined at the hip which made it harder to get to know either of them. Harley and Gary hadn't started getting close until the first time he had shown up alone. Everyone else had awkwardly hung back, not sure what to say or do, but Harley had given him the biggest hug the second she saw him. ]
If it's about what I deserve, then... No. I got what I got.
[ She leaned back into her seat and turned away. ]
[ Being joined at the hip made it hard for even some of the Monarch's other henches to get to know them. But, he had no regrets from back then. That dude was his ride or die, and he's still beat someone's ass if the insulted him. Getting that hug from Harley after was the first step into getting to know her and making the choice to get his shit together. ]
Come on dude, I don't believe that. Yeah, we do bad things, but it doesn't mean we deserve bad things to happen to us.
[ He looked back to the sky, carefully coasting near her building. Tapping the wheel a little.]
People used to say he'd hit you, leave you behind at the crime scene, and all kinds of messed up stuff. I don't even like thinking about the things I heard. I never really bought any of it, but, yeah, that's what I heard. That and that if we spoke to you, he'd kill us both.
Yeah, that's all true. Except the last one. What the heck? He never cared who I talked to. He only sometimes cared who I fucked, and that was usually his own idea.
[ She chewed on the inside of her cheek until she tasted the tang of blood. She hadn't actually talked about that part before. A lot of villains were swingers, but it hadn't been a fun lifestyle thing with them. Just business dealings. Joker liked to say she was his prettiest bargaining chip. ]
[ His green eyes went back to the mirror to look at her. There was no hiding the concern there. He didn't even know what to say for a moment.]
Was... [ He took another silent moment before finally getting his words. ] Was that something you guys agreed on? Like all around? I mean, it sounds a little off, dude.
[ Sure, he knew Sheila and Malcolm were swingers, luckily he'd had a lot of time to come to grips with that one since he found out. But, this didn't sound like what his bosses had. Sure, Malcolm could be a dick sometimes but, never that bad. ]
[ He almost wanted to say something but that bad experiance made him keep his mouth shut. He offered a grin her way.]
Dude, totally! Hold on tight!
[ He called out before shifting the wheel which seemed to move backwards more than turning at the time, diving the old Mercedes 300 down superfast.
When they were a little close to the ground for comfort, he pulled the wheel again, as it shifted a little towards himself to turn the car back up in the sky. He was gritting his teeth some, but he knew the risk he was taking here, and it was still worth it.]
[ What had they been talking about? Doesn't matter! Had she been sad? Not once in her life! They're on a freeform roller coast in the sky and nothing will ever be a bummer again! ]
[ The small panic exploding in his mind, SO worth it! Just hearing her make that noise and look excited in the rearview mirror. THIS was the best.
Sure, one day it will come up again, but for now, he held onto the wheel, turning it to turn the car some to head back towards her building. It was a sharp dramatic fun flying turn just for her amusement. ]
I can't wait until I learn everything she can do.
[ He admitted, he was still learning the car. OF course, it's a girl to him. She's too pretty to be anything else.]
Right? I love this thing. I'll tell you more about it later if you want, but we're getting to a quarter of a tank and I so don't want to learn what happens if we get too low.
[ He was already taking them towards her roof now. ]
Oh cool. Want to play a few rounds of Smash before you head back? I can get takeout too, if you haven't eaten yet. There's a Chinese place on the first floor.
[ Gary would never get how Gotham works fully, not when he was so deep into guild lore and rules. Even when he breaks them. The car was closed up and locked. the keys slipped into his pockets as he followed her down to her apartment.
At least it didn't phase him at all. He's seen worse.] Oh, General Tso's with Lo Mein instead of rice. Whatever cola they have on hand is fine for a drink.
[ Once they were inside the apartment, he tugged off the mask, slipping it in his jacket pocket, he started to unbutton his jacket with all its side buttons. ] I'll set an alarm too, so I don't stay too long, while your doing that.
[ Harley called in the order downstairs and privately thought it was a shame the vigilante thing was temporary. He looked much better in a suit than the butterfly outfit. Once the order was placed she sat on the couch and got the game going. ]
So I'm still in this hench wench group chat, right? Told 'em we hooked up. Bet you'll get some action when word gets around.
[ He found a spot to put his jacket before moving to sit next to her. The formal look would be missed when it's gone. Reaching over for one of the controllers while she was getting it going. ]
Yeah? [ His eyes went a little wide as she went on.] Didn't know you were going to do that. Uhh, thanks, I guess.
[ This was going to be a fun match either way. He hadn't gotten to play Smash with someone else in so long. ]
No, no. It's cool. And I do, I just... I don't know, I never considered hooking up with another hench. We're friends, that's different. Thing is, some of the other henches... [ A pause. ] I don't know. They might just expect... more than what I am? It's hard to explain. Don't sweat it, though, seriously. I appreciate it. You're like god-teir wingman, dude.
[ He tried to explain with his eyes locked to the screen as he played. ]
Okay, yeah, I could see that. [ It had happened to her more than a few times. Someone wanted an idea of her, but didn't actually like the real thing. ] Sorry. You can just turn them down. Really build up a like, super-professional hard-to-get thing.
[ He was better at games, but she didn't mind. It was still fun to play even if she lost more than won, unlike with some people. cough Eddie cough ]
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[ Harley leaned into his shoulder and pouted, grumbling indistinctly. ]
I know I should be over it already but... It's not even like I want to go back because he wasn't really ever what I had hoped-- Maybe nothing ever will be.
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[ He spoke, looking down at her, keeping his hands on the wheel all the same. ]
You guys were together a long time, I wouldn't expect anyone to be over something like that easily. [ He worries his lip a moment, pondering asking a question, but last time he asked something like that he kissed Sheila and shit got complicated. But, Harley was different.]
Zero judgement here, the flying car is like Vegas. What happens here stays here. So, can I ask... Don't you think you deserve someone who treats you better? Not that I ever knew the full details, but I heard stuff... you know, through the grapevine back before 24 died.
[ Mostly other Henches talking about the mean stuff the Joker had done, and how they needed to stay away from her or they Joker would kill them. Of course, he still probably spoke to her back then, just with 24 cowering behind him. ]
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If it's about what I deserve, then... No. I got what I got.
[ She leaned back into her seat and turned away. ]
What'd you hear?
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Come on dude, I don't believe that. Yeah, we do bad things, but it doesn't mean we deserve bad things to happen to us.
[ He looked back to the sky, carefully coasting near her building. Tapping the wheel a little.]
People used to say he'd hit you, leave you behind at the crime scene, and all kinds of messed up stuff. I don't even like thinking about the things I heard. I never really bought any of it, but, yeah, that's what I heard. That and that if we spoke to you, he'd kill us both.
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[ She chewed on the inside of her cheek until she tasted the tang of blood. She hadn't actually talked about that part before. A lot of villains were swingers, but it hadn't been a fun lifestyle thing with them. Just business dealings. Joker liked to say she was his prettiest bargaining chip. ]
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Was... [ He took another silent moment before finally getting his words. ] Was that something you guys agreed on? Like all around? I mean, it sounds a little off, dude.
[ Sure, he knew Sheila and Malcolm were swingers, luckily he'd had a lot of time to come to grips with that one since he found out. But, this didn't sound like what his bosses had. Sure, Malcolm could be a dick sometimes but, never that bad. ]
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Doesn't matter now.
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That's fair, but, I still think you deserve better, dude. You're one of the coolest and nicest people I know.
[ A few more idle taps to the steering wheel before he looks over to her. ]
Or, I can offer to dive this baby down and back up? It's kind of a rush!
[ He offered to try to chase off the bad feelings. He's already going to catch hell when he gets home, so in for a penny, in for a pound. ]
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[ Oooh now that offer perked her right up, and she was back to grinning and bouncing in her seat with excitement. ]
Oh can we? Can we pleeeaaaase?
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Dude, totally! Hold on tight!
[ He called out before shifting the wheel which seemed to move backwards more than turning at the time, diving the old Mercedes 300 down superfast.
When they were a little close to the ground for comfort, he pulled the wheel again, as it shifted a little towards himself to turn the car back up in the sky. He was gritting his teeth some, but he knew the risk he was taking here, and it was still worth it.]
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Wheeeeeeeeeeee!
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Sure, one day it will come up again, but for now, he held onto the wheel, turning it to turn the car some to head back towards her building. It was a sharp dramatic fun flying turn just for her amusement. ]
I can't wait until I learn everything she can do.
[ He admitted, he was still learning the car. OF course, it's a girl to him. She's too pretty to be anything else.]
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This is so cool!
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Right? I love this thing. I'll tell you more about it later if you want, but we're getting to a quarter of a tank and I so don't want to learn what happens if we get too low.
[ He was already taking them towards her roof now. ]
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[ She so wanted to keep the ride going, but he was already nervous about pushing things this far. ]
How long until you have to go back to Newark?
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[ He grew up in the Midwest before his kidnapping. Jersey was just so different.
shifting his wrist he looked at his watch.]
About an hour, three if they take their time, or head right to their room.
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[ What a seductress. ]
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[ He started to get ease the car back down in the roof. ]
No one's gonna fuck with it up here, right?
[ he asked once they were hovering reaching over again to flip the switch to fix the tires ans set them on the roof completely.]
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[ Gotham has a different system, but just as rigid in some ways.
Harley leads him down to her apartment. ]
What's your order? I'll call it in and it should be ready to pick up after a couple Smash rounds. I don't have a menu but it's all the usual stuff.
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[ Gary would never get how Gotham works fully, not when he was so deep into guild lore and rules. Even when he breaks them. The car was closed up and locked. the keys slipped into his pockets as he followed her down to her apartment.
At least it didn't phase him at all. He's seen worse.] Oh, General Tso's with Lo Mein instead of rice. Whatever cola they have on hand is fine for a drink.
[ Once they were inside the apartment, he tugged off the mask, slipping it in his jacket pocket, he started to unbutton his jacket with all its side buttons. ] I'll set an alarm too, so I don't stay too long, while your doing that.
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So I'm still in this hench wench group chat, right? Told 'em we hooked up. Bet you'll get some action when word gets around.
[ Still wingmanning. ]
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Yeah? [ His eyes went a little wide as she went on.] Didn't know you were going to do that. Uhh, thanks, I guess.
[ If she didn't pick Megaman, he so was.]
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Should I not have? You said you wanted to eat more pussy, so I figured...
[ She was HELPING. ]
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No, no. It's cool. And I do, I just... I don't know, I never considered hooking up with another hench. We're friends, that's different. Thing is, some of the other henches... [ A pause. ] I don't know. They might just expect... more than what I am? It's hard to explain. Don't sweat it, though, seriously. I appreciate it. You're like god-teir wingman, dude.
[ He tried to explain with his eyes locked to the screen as he played. ]
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[ He was better at games, but she didn't mind. It was still fun to play even if she lost more than won, unlike with some people.
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