~ONE~ [Video]

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley had gotten settled in rather easily to her multi-floored residence, hanging her costume to dry in the bathroom. She'd wasted little enough time in getting herself a robe from Vishan knew where and settling down in front of her console. She turns on the video feature and is smiling brightly when she starts to speak, a towel wrapped around her hair.]

Well if this ain't a fine how ta do... Ain't the kinda explosive entrance I'm used ta makin', but what can ya do, huh? [She waves at the camera.] Hi there, folks! The name's Harley... Harley Quinn. I don't suppose ya heard'a me, by that's yer loss an' not mine. HAH!! I won't waste too much time on the pleasantries, but if ya would be kind enough ta tell me if my Puddin', Mistah J, or Pammy are around here, I'd really appreciate it. Or my Lil Jay!! Heck, even ole Two Face or Killer Croc would be a sight for sore eyes...

Comments

[video || anonymous]

[cowled]

[Wow it's one of his least favourite people. Wherever Harley is, it's almost a patented guarantee that the Joker won't be too far off her trail.

He replays her message several times. By the decor of her room, she's in the Fire Sector. Near Damian and--

And Jason.

And that statement about a 'Little Jay'? There's something about the way she says it that makes his jaw tighten in anger.

Alternate universes are a possibility. But he doubts she's less lethal in any of them. So it's Devin Craig that gets the work-out here. Have a professor in his mid-forties, Harley, with greying hair, glasses and a goatee (that's now graduated to 'scruffy'). His accent - when he speaks - is vaguely British, and you can thank Alfred for that one.]

'Two-Face'? Killer Croc? Goodness, those sound like the sort of names you might find in a circus.

[video] etc etc etc

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley's eyes brighten as the responses begin, a smile warming her features as she rests her elbows on the table, laces her fingers together, and rests her chin on those. She doesn't recognize the man addressing her, not really, although he's attractive... for an old guy. 8D ]

They'd be so lucky ta get ta play around my stompin' grounds, bubs. Ain't everybody that has what it takes take wow the audience and bring in the laughs, ya know?

permavid | permanon

[cowled]

[Gee, Harley. You're a peach.]

So you are from a circus then? I confess, I'm not terribly familiar with the culture.

[video]

[sharpes]

Holy crap is that accent for real.

[WHY WOULD YOU EVER.]

[video]

[hesmypuddin]

[Wow, Brandon, rude. Harley's smile slips the slightest amount and she rolls her arms, folding her arms across her chest.]

Ya gotta problem with the way I talk, ya mook?

[Your MOM!!]

[video]

[sharpes]

God no. I think it's hilarious.

[video]

[notpredictable]

[PEER.]

Two Face? Killer Croc? Ohohoho they sound like villains of...notable quality, though I hardly think hey even measure up to my caliber and status.

[video]

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley peers back at Megamind and while she's happy to talk to anybody, she seems to brighten when he refers to himself amongst the Villainous. She snorts, though, rolling her eyes.]

They wish! They ain't got nothin' on my Puddin' an' I, but ye'd never hear 'em admit it. Have ta prove that we're better time an' time again, ya know? Sometimes it takes more than one explosion ta get the point across.

[She then arches a brow, leaning in and talking with her chin resting one upturned hand.]

Ya the go to badguy around here, bubs? Ya gotta name?

[video]

[notpredictable]

Never heard of any of them, admittedly. [He's not sure if he's glad or pissed off he hasn't had someone fun to fraternize/play/fight with.]

Precisely - there's a certain...finesse to the right explosion, and sometimes you just need more than one big bang to get attention. [GLEE GLEE GLEE.]

I would consider my self the bad guy. [Others might think or say differently but screw them all. He'll get their respect, and fear, in the end if he can help it.]

Megamind, at your service, my dear. Incredibly Handsome Criminal Genius and Master of all Villainy.

[plumlucky]

Harley Quinn? [Stephanie squints.]

Stephanie Plum. Nice to meet you. [She thinks.] I guess you're new, if you're asking around for people you know.

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley squints back, tapping on her console screen.]

This thing gotta short in it or somethin'? Yeah, toots, it's the one an' only Harley Q. It's a pleasure ta meet me, I'm sure. [At the question, she smiles warmly, nodding.]

Ya think? Yeah, just dragged in like a drowned puppy... or a half drowned sewer rat... or a mostly drowned clown. HAH! Ya ain't heard'a a guy callin' himself the Joker, have ya?

[plumlucky]

[Stephanie laughs a little.]

It just might. Who knows.

And honestly, I felt a little more like a piece of dried out meat, with the salt water and all. I drank regular water for days. And no, I haven't.

But that's an interesting name. Does he really go by Joker?

anonymous; text

[hackingyoursensors]

I don't think the turtle would appreciate an *explosive* entrance.

[videoooo] 5 ever

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley's eyes move over the text and she'll have you know that having to read is sooooooooooo not cool when there's a video feature. She rolls her eyes, maintaining her own video feed.]

An' God knows, I wouldn't wanna upset the turtle. Might get a few hundred people drowned... Might be a little bit more forebodin' if we hadn't gotten the whole 'dead or dreamin'' speech on the drive in. What'll happen? We wake up back home? We're dead? [Casual shrug is casual.] Just another Saturday night, ya know?

text; anonymous

[demon_brat]

[Ohhh does that mean he gets to keep an eye on her? And hit her, if she does something bad?]

Except for the people who lose their eyes after encounters with them. Eyes, and more.

Videoooo

[hesmypuddin]

[Bats and birds coming out of the woodwork... Harley's going to be thrilled when she realizes... no, really.

She huffs slightly, eyes rolling.]

Well, if they're not gonna wear the proper protective eyewear, I can't really feel sorry for 'em... [Then she slowly begins to grin.] But that ain't neither here nor there, 'cause it sounds like ya know 'em! Ain't too often someone gets chomped by Croc and lives ta climb outta the sewer. Ya from Gotham?

[If only she knew.]

permatext; permanonymous

[controlledvariable]

[this is the opposite of what she wanted]

You're on your own, Quinn.

video 4lyf

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley arches a brow slightly at the response which is, by far, the most pointed. It's hard for text to be blunt, but man, Steph, who peed in your rice krispies this morning?]

Huh... well, that ain't too big'a deal. Been on my own before an' did just fine...

[She's silent for several moments, a half smile remaining ever on her lips.]

Ya seem awful certain, though... maybe he just ain't shown himself yet.

[Come play with the clown, Steph. Harley has a fondness for Bats and Birds... she especially likes smashing them into walls or windshields.]

NOT HERE

[redjay]

[HEH.]

[hesmypuddin]

[Hey, Jason! Did this version of you get pummeled with a crow bar and left for dead? Harley loves that version of you! It's always been one of her favorite bedtime stories and she shared it with Timmy when they got him suitably brainwashed. 8D.]

[ anon text is a go ]

[sciencewhizard]

Two Face? Killer Croc? Lady, what kind of company are you keeping?

All you texters are KILLING her! D8

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley beams brightly, not fazed in the slightest.]

The best! Ya can't imagine the parties we'd have on the holidays! HAHha!

[voice]

[earpiece]

[Phil can't say he really likes the emphasis she put on explosive or the names she dropped, but he's been suspicious of pretty much everything lately, so...

Still, he settles for an audio response.]

Hello, Ms. Quinn. I'm afraid I don't know if any of your friends are here, but I hope you find them.

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[hesmypuddin]

[Yeah, not too many people found themselves overly thrilled with Harley's penchant for bombs and other explosives, so your spidey senses are tingling just right, Phil.

She smiles brightly at his welcoming response, nodding without hesitation.]

Where there's Harley, Mistah J will follow, so I ain't too worried about it! I'll just scope out the place 'til he gets here!

[Video / ANONYMOUS because secrets]

[wallcrawler]

[Yep. Far as Pete was concerned, he'd waited long enough to debut a second Spider-Man. Wouldn't want one of those showing up the day after Peter Parker did, people might get suspicious. He'd also adopted the policy of not responding in costume from his home console, and was instead in one of the many metal district cafes.]

Yikes. Y'know, with names like "Killer Croc" and "Two-Face," I can't help but think they're less a sight for sore eyes and more of an eyesore.

[Yeeeeah, unlike the B-man, Spidey's policy for questionable characters is way more snarky.]

Oh, and welcome to our giant, existential turtle. It's pretty much downhill from here.