Try and Do Some Good

“So. This is the owl’s nest... I guess, make yourself at home.”

“Of course, I’m right.” She gave him a wave, as if the image would throw away any doubt he may have. He was just too put together to blend into this scene. She glanced down at her glass, deciding to surrender it for the greater good.

“Come on. Bottoms up. Loosen your tie and live a little.”

Deciding not to take her words too literally, Dan left the knot of his tie alone.

He glanced around conspicuously before gripping the shot glass with a determined hand, and knocking it back. 

Dan was standing proudly with his hands on his hips, and his underwear on the outside of his pants.

Dan laughed, undoubtedly baffled by her boldness.

“Maybe you’re right...” 

The moment he spoke, her paranoia dissipated, and her smile brightened, fear replaced with excitement.

“DAN! HI!” 

She reached for him with both arms, intent on hugging his neck. The importance of the moment wasn’t lost on her; he’d decided to trust her, and she couldn’t help the little surge of happiness in her chest. 

“Yer so cute!”

As he watched her enthusiasm bloom, he felt somewhat reassured.

Dan leaned into the hug, and conceded to her infectious smile, patting her lightly on the back as they embraced.

As expected, the smell of food was quick to rouse her, and her eyes squinted open with the littlest whimper. Her broken arm in a cast, and her ribs still mending, she didn’t do much moving from the little cot in the basement. Not without help. Which came with its own little embarassments here and there. But while Rorschach made certain to visit regularly, it was Daniel that was around the most. Daniel who carried her and fed her. And she only knew his name thanks to Rorschach, when he’d thought she was asleep.

She offered a tired smile, and stretched out her uninjured arm as her lips parted into a wide yawn. “Hmmmmornin’…”

And then her brow furrowed. She’d only ever seen him in his costume, or at least with his face hidden. And for a moment, she felt a chill crawl through her skin, a paranoia creeping through her brain. Was it someone sent by Joker? Someone come to collect her,,?

No, that didn’t make sense. They wouldn’t be wearing something that…casual. And she forced herself to smile a little wider, through the sharp edge of anxiety.

“Dan…?”

In these moments, as she greeted the morning with unguarded openness, she more resembled a small child than a disreputable terrorizer of the city. It was ironic because Dan had pulled her files long ago to learn that she actually had him beat by a few years. 

The grapple of emotion displayed beneath her eyes was unfamiliar to him, and Dan watched with some concern, holding back just in case. He’d noticed some symptoms of post traumatic stress in her activity, and the last thing they needed was to trigger a panic attack. 

Alas, realization struck her features, and the smile that crossed her lips was far more desirable. Dan smiled back shyly, fighting the urge to fidget. 

Upon his return, it hadn’t take long to piece the puzzle pieces together. Harley juggled a dangerous act, and this was the predictable conclusion. She was a troublesome character, but also in deep need of assistance, and so it hadn’t taken much deliberation before he hopped on the bandwagon. (The real shock had been Rorschach’s insistence.) 

It was as they took care of her that Dan began to recognize some of her most admirable qualities. Before even a month of residence could pass, Dan had made his decision. In this case, forced anonymity was just a nuisance. 

He tread down the basement stairs in no more than a t-shits, sweats, and wool socks. Most importantly there was a plate of freshly fried eggs and bacon in each hand. 

Rules:

• Mark the ones your muse has done. • Use your result as your post title. • Please repost and don’t reblog! Tagged by: no one exactly but lets say @lumiiinar because she unknowingly gave me permission to this meme again

Tagging: ANYONE

[ x ] consumed alcohol [ x ] slept in the same bed with someone of another gender   [ x ] slept in the same bed with someone of the same gender [ x ] kissed someone of another gender [ x ] had sex [ x] had someone in your room other than family [ x ] seen porn [ x ] bought porn [ x ] tried drugs TOTAL: 9

[ x ] taken painkillers [ x ] taken someone else’s prescription medicine [  ] lied to your parents [ x ] lied to a friend [ x ] snuck out of the house [ x ] done something illegal [ x ] felt hurt [ x ] hurt someone [  ] wished someone to die [ x ] seen someone die TOTAL: 8

[ x ] missed curfew [ x ] stayed out all night [ x ] eaten a carton of ice cream by yourself [  ] been to a therapist [ x ] received a ticket [  ] been to rehab [  ] dyed your hair [ x ] been in an accident [ x ] been to a club [ x ] been to a bar TOTAL: 7

[ x ] been to a wild party [  ] been to a Mardi Gras parade [ x ] drank more than three alcoholic beverages in a night [  ] had a spring break in Florida [  ] sniffed anything [  ] wore black nail polish [  ] wore arm bands [ x ] wore t-shirts with band names [  ] listened to rap TOTAL: 3

[  ] dressed gothic [  ] dressed girly [  ] dressed punk [  ] dressed grunge [ x ] stole something [ x ] been too drunk to remember anything [ x ] blacked out [ x ] fainted [  ] had a crush on a neighbour TOTAL: 4

[ x ] had a crush on a friend [ x ] been to a concert [ x ] dry-humped someone; been dry humped [  ] been called a slut [  ] called someone a slut. [ x  ] installed speakers in a car [  ] broken a mirror [ x ] showered at someone of another gender’s house [  ] brushed your teeth with someone else’s toothbrush TOTAL: 5

[  ] considered Ludacris your favorite rapper [ x ] seen an R-rated movie [ x ] cruised the mall [  ] skipped school [  ] had surgery [ x ] had an injury [  ] gone to court [  ] walked out of a restaurant without paying/tipping [ x ] caught something on fire. [ x ] lied about your age TOTAL: 5

[ x ] owned/rented an apartment/house [ x ] broke the law in the police’s presence [ x ] made out with someone who had a GF/BF [ x ] got in trouble with the police [ x ] talked to a stranger [  ] hugged a stranger [  ] kissed a stranger [ x ] rode in the car with a stranger [ x ] been harassed [ x ] been verbally harassed TOTAL: 8