[ 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 ]
Yeah, and I'm not exactly the two-ton 21 of legend. [ He knows his nickname amongst the henches, and the former monarch henches more than most. He'd been in such a bad mood when he came back to the cocoon and forced all the henchman to get their shit together and be a deadly force. He wasn't that dude anymore. He could be if someone he cared about was in danger, otherwise he was just himself. ] I probably will, but that's a cool idea, Harley! I like that.
[ Gary wasn't mad, no, he was just worried about it. And focusing more on playing the game. He didn't mind when he lost, either. It was all about the fun of it. His toxic gamer side was for online gaming. Heres hoping he and Eddie never cross paths in a game online. ]
[ They probably already had some ridiculous and epic rivalry and didn't even know it. ]
Well, I'm still down to try going to one of your conventions. You'll probably have more fun hooking up with someone there anyway. Some hot Leia cosplayer.
[ Look, look, she remembered a character name AND learned the word "cosplay." She's a genius. ]
Did you not want anyone to know we-? Sorry, I didn't even think to ask if you wanted to keep it on the down low.
[ It would be pretty amazing, and possible with the types of games the both played. ]
Seriously? [ Finally looking away from the screen grinning widely. ] You would go with me? Dude, even the Monarch wont humor me on that. [ His eyes went back to the screen. Having lost this one, but that's fine. ] That does sound fun, you know I have a thing for Leia.
[ He was SO proud of her learning the name and even knowing what a cosplayer was. ]
Oh! No, nothing like that, man. I don't mind that, just a moment of panic of other henches reaching out. I don't care if you tell anyone, I'm not ashamed of you or what happened.
[ A smile offered her way even if it may risk the round. ]
[ He nodded and shifted in case he was in the way of her getting up or around. ]
Cool, I'll be here!
[ He lit up like a Christmas tree that she noticed. ]
I told you I would! World of difference.
[ He should probably be worried about Bruce, but he didn't see him around, then again he started playing against the AI while he waited on her to return. ]
[ It was best not to ask too many questions about what Bruce got up to on his own. Forget it, Jake. It's Gotham.
Harley disappeared for a few minutes before coming back with a bag of take out. She shoved some junk of a shabby coffee table to clear room for the containers. ]
That sounds cool, Gotham's systems are so different, but cool.
[ He offered before sitting back and starting to eat. He was so used to people talking to him or around him when he ate. It was force of habit, but also it was kind of nice to just chill with the Smash music in the background. ]
This is wicked good. No where I've found in Newark is this good! [ He'd focus a little more on the food now that he knew how tasty Doc's food could be. ]
Yeah, we don't have that like. Strict binary good/bad thing? Lots of people around here dabble on the other side. Nobody would give a shit about you and Monarch moonlighting if you were doing it here.
[ She ate another bite of food and looked a little smug at having found such a gem. ]
It would be pretty cool, honestly, but like I said, it's just temporary, dude. Once we get the others out of the way and our arching level back up, we'll be back to being a pain in Venture's ass in no time.
[ Of course, he was using chopsticks. He absolutely had too. Pointing at her with them after another few bites.]
The guilds trying to change their image, by the by, less good/bad to just protagonist and antagonist. Something like that.
[ It was stupid, but hey, he believed in Sheila's career. So, he'd always be a cheerleader for both his bosses. Even if she was more a council woman than Dr. Mrs. The Monarch these days. That was how he ended up as sidekick.]
[ She chewed that over, but guild business never made a whole lot of sense to her. Too many cooks in the kitchen and what have you. ]
I guess I get it? Wanting to update the language and all, but it just doesn't really seem all that different. It's still giving the other side more narrative heft.
[ She wasn't wrong, and him and Monarch had their own issues with the guild, but they both wanted to support Sheila's career, so all bitching was saved for the Morphocave.
Working on his food, he took a moment to sit it down, and crack open the soda. He so wasn't drinking before flying. Nope. Maybe back when he was driving 24's old '87 Stanza, but not a flying Mercades. ]
Oh, I get it, trust me. But, with the latest treaty of tolerance, the changes were made. The OSI is probably worse than we are on some days, but they get that protagonist title. They're all a bunch of douchebags. Brock and Shoreleave can be cool, but otherwise, fuck'em all.
Yeah, that's the thing, protags get so douchey because they think the title automatically makes them more important and right! They need to mandate some fuckin' basic ethics and customer service training.
[ She stabbed her chopsticks in the air to punctuate her point before scooping another bite out of the carton and shoving it in her mouth. ]
'Course, it's easy to talk shit from the outside. All those internal politics, fucking hell. I could never.
Dude, that exactly! I mean WE at least have a huge ass rule book we have to follow. I never saw one for OSI or SPHINX when I was hanging around the Venture compound. Bet they don't even have rules.
[ He grumbled, switching his drink back for the container. Shifting to sit more sideways on the couch to face her while she stabbed her chopsticks. ]
It's a pain, but I totally memorized the rule book after 24 died. It helps now that Dr. Mrs. was given a spot on the council of 13. She can't really help us anymore, so it's just me and the Monarch, rebuilding basically everything. Totally lame, right?
[ After a bit he had to swallow and quickly add. ] Not her Promotion! Super proud of her for that. I mean, it's lame that we're kinda stuck now.
Oh yeah, hard cover and everything. I have it in my room and can even send a picture if you want. I don't want to know how much they paid printing those out for everyone. Like, we legit have highlander rules, Harley, we are NOT allowed to fight on hallowed ground.
[ Sure, he figured most thought he was just a nerd trying to play up highlander, but no. That was a legit rule.
Working on his food, he nodded at the next point. ]
Dude, right? Like she's amazing and deserves it, honestly she deserves better than working with Phantom douche, but Dr. Z is pretty cool, and old school. [ That made him grin to say, he met the real Dr. Z, more than once. ] But dude, you know my wings work, right? Like I can fly with those, she made them. She's super fucking smart and people always underestimate her. Like it blows she's not working with us but, she needed this, and the guild needs her.
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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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[ Gary wasn't mad, no, he was just worried about it. And focusing more on playing the game. He didn't mind when he lost, either. It was all about the fun of it. His toxic gamer side was for online gaming. Heres hoping he and Eddie never cross paths in a game online. ]
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Well, I'm still down to try going to one of your conventions. You'll probably have more fun hooking up with someone there anyway. Some hot Leia cosplayer.
[ Look, look, she remembered a character name AND learned the word "cosplay." She's a genius. ]
Did you not want anyone to know we-? Sorry, I didn't even think to ask if you wanted to keep it on the down low.
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Seriously? [ Finally looking away from the screen grinning widely. ] You would go with me? Dude, even the Monarch wont humor me on that. [ His eyes went back to the screen. Having lost this one, but that's fine. ] That does sound fun, you know I have a thing for Leia.
[ He was SO proud of her learning the name and even knowing what a cosplayer was. ]
Oh! No, nothing like that, man. I don't mind that, just a moment of panic of other henches reaching out. I don't care if you tell anyone, I'm not ashamed of you or what happened.
[ A smile offered her way even if it may risk the round. ]
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Alright, I'm gonna grab our food. Be right back.
[ She patted him on the cheek as she passed by and brightened in approval. ]
You got the beard oil!
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Cool, I'll be here!
[ He lit up like a Christmas tree that she noticed. ]
I told you I would! World of difference.
[ He should probably be worried about Bruce, but he didn't see him around, then again he started playing against the AI while he waited on her to return. ]
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Harley disappeared for a few minutes before coming back with a bag of take out. She shoved some junk of a shabby coffee table to clear room for the containers. ]
Voila! Dinner is served!
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Pausing the game, he sat it aside, and fought the urge to help move stuff. ]
Thanks, dude. Smell's amazing. [ Seeing which container had his food, he picked it up to start to open it. ]
So, what have you been up too lately?
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Mf, um, I'm freelance now. So that's been pretty cool. Pick my own jobs, set my own hours. Not all of it is even villain stuff.
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[ He offered before sitting back and starting to eat. He was so used to people talking to him or around him when he ate. It was force of habit, but also it was kind of nice to just chill with the Smash music in the background. ]
This is wicked good. No where I've found in Newark is this good! [ He'd focus a little more on the food now that he knew how tasty Doc's food could be. ]
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[ She ate another bite of food and looked a little smug at having found such a gem. ]
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[ Of course, he was using chopsticks. He absolutely had too. Pointing at her with them after another few bites.]
The guilds trying to change their image, by the by, less good/bad to just protagonist and antagonist. Something like that.
[ It was stupid, but hey, he believed in Sheila's career. So, he'd always be a cheerleader for both his bosses. Even if she was more a council woman than Dr. Mrs. The Monarch these days. That was how he ended up as sidekick.]
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[ She chewed that over, but guild business never made a whole lot of sense to her. Too many cooks in the kitchen and what have you. ]
I guess I get it? Wanting to update the language and all, but it just doesn't really seem all that different. It's still giving the other side more narrative heft.
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Working on his food, he took a moment to sit it down, and crack open the soda. He so wasn't drinking before flying. Nope. Maybe back when he was driving 24's old '87 Stanza, but not a flying Mercades. ]
Oh, I get it, trust me. But, with the latest treaty of tolerance, the changes were made. The OSI is probably worse than we are on some days, but they get that protagonist title. They're all a bunch of douchebags. Brock and Shoreleave can be cool, but otherwise, fuck'em all.
[ Boy had opinions. ]
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[ She stabbed her chopsticks in the air to punctuate her point before scooping another bite out of the carton and shoving it in her mouth. ]
'Course, it's easy to talk shit from the outside. All those internal politics, fucking hell. I could never.
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[ He grumbled, switching his drink back for the container. Shifting to sit more sideways on the couch to face her while she stabbed her chopsticks. ]
It's a pain, but I totally memorized the rule book after 24 died. It helps now that Dr. Mrs. was given a spot on the council of 13. She can't really help us anymore, so it's just me and the Monarch, rebuilding basically everything. Totally lame, right?
[ After a bit he had to swallow and quickly add. ] Not her Promotion! Super proud of her for that. I mean, it's lame that we're kinda stuck now.
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[ Harley was surprised. Gotham rules were more of a vibe. She couldn't even imagine telling the Joker he couldn't do something because of a book. ]
That's so great for her, though! She's long overdue for some professional recognition.
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[ Sure, he figured most thought he was just a nerd trying to play up highlander, but no. That was a legit rule.
Working on his food, he nodded at the next point. ]
Dude, right? Like she's amazing and deserves it, honestly she deserves better than working with Phantom douche, but Dr. Z is pretty cool, and old school. [ That made him grin to say, he met the real Dr. Z, more than once. ] But dude, you know my wings work, right? Like I can fly with those, she made them. She's super fucking smart and people always underestimate her. Like it blows she's not working with us but, she needed this, and the guild needs her.
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