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What better season than this to return from the dead?

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untouchable-lightning:

Ariel jumps back up to her feet at the sound of a voice. After a second of the blazing becoming  brighter she manages to answer. “I-I don’t have any intention of going back there.” 

She crosses her arms in, what would ordinarily be, a feeble attempt at looking even mildly threatening. The fact that she is on fire might help her out this time though. “I wasn’t planning on it in the first place.”

{Hissing he retreats a few steps when she goes up in fire again. He’s not really scared of fire, not in a phobic way, but there is still that natural, healthy fear of fire. The one that keeps you away from it so you won’t die.

But she’s not attacking him.}

“You almost ruined all my experiments! Be more careful where you go, especially with... all this.”

{Jon gestures at the fire.}

{a NeW fAcE}

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flashgotthis:

Flash would have looked amused if he hadn’t been sure that it would earn him some kind of attack. And he would like to keep this as fightless as possible.

With one finger he pointed against a wall and in a certain direction. “It’s quite the way tho, I could get you there in seconds,” he offered with a small grin. Of course this was a delicate situation since he would have to drop Scarecrow off at Arkham.

Batman would likely kill him if he just let Scarecrow lose on Gotham because he didn’t want him in Central. Yeah no, that wasn’t happening.

{Crane turns his head and faces the wall Flash is pointing at.}

“Ah.”

{That’s the only answer he’ll get at first. Jon looks at the Speedster again, probably thinking about how to take the other’s offer. Was that even an offer?}

“That’s inacceptable. I won’t let you carry me around like some piece of luggage.”

{Still, how far is it...? Maybe he can hijack a car or something... A horse would do as well.}

{gOnE aStRaY}

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untouchable-lightning:

With the fire nearly out Ariel feels safe enough to enter the warehouse where she hid her bag. Walking into one of the corners she looks at herself. The fire is only just peaking out of her skin. It should be safe enough to grab her bag without worrying too much about it.

A quick glance around the area and she fails a spot check; not seeing him. So she feels safe about grabbing her bag. 

And then she disappears. Several seconds pass by before she reappears with a backpack. Dropping it on the ground she takes a seat nearby.

Nothing left for her to do but wait to extinguish herself. the backpack will make an okay pillow then.

{If girls meant more than just another kind of guinea pig to him, he might have felt bad for peeking. Jon stays at a safe distance, still hidden in the shadows, waiting for the girl to reappear.

She doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. She’s probably try to stay in this warehouse... still too close to his own for Jon’s taste, but at least she’s not burning anymore.}

“You may stay here, child... but only if you can promise not to bother me in my place.”

{He steps out of the shadows, arms crossed.}

“Keep away from my home, is that understood?”

{a NeW fAcE}

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flashgotthis:

“Sooo…,” Flash almost trailed off and stared at Scarecrow, trying to actually see the picture the other planted in his mind. “You actually do go on vacations? Wouldn’t have thought you were the type.”

This was just too weird. He hadn’t even known that someone could talk normally to Scarecrow. Flash was aware that usually screaming and being afraid was involved.

“Wait wait,” he suddenly said and perked up curiously. “Does that mean…you aren’t here because you planned to be here? Want to be here?”

{Are they really having this conversation...? Underneath his mask he frowns. Of course he never was on vacation before, duh. And he’s absolutely not the type who enjoys tanning.

Right now he would enjoy some good ol’ running away, but it won’t do against the Flash.}

“Correct. I must say, I have no idea how I came here.”

{Yes, it is a bit awkward. Then again there’s much more stranger things happening lately.}

“But I’m as good as gone already. I just need to make sure I head into the right direction. So... where’s Gotham?”

{gOnE aStRaY}

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untouchable-lightning:

Having caught her breath Ariel starts walking again. At a calmer pace this time. It seems like most of the buildings nearby are unoccupied so she finally just picks one and takes a seat cross-legged on the sidewalk. Calmed down from her earlier scare she focuses on relaxing so that her flames can die down.

Without much else she can do she starts working on a mental checklist. She needs to get an apartment again. And she has work in the morning.

She frowns. She has an extra set of clothes hidden around. Once she extinguishes herself she’ll have to go get them. Going into work covered in ash wouldn’t be the best thing for keeping her job.

And she needs her job so that she can get an apartment. Getting up she stretches. The fire has lowered. But she has something else she needs to do now. She can’t just wait for it to finish and spend the night in a warehouse. She has to gather up the extra set of clothes she hid before she can do anything else.

{When he was looking for a place to stay some weeks ago he explored each and every one of the old warehouses here. Just in case the Bat found him he’d knew which ways would lead him safely away. He even hid some of his materials here and there. It’s easy to find the girl. He’s good at sneaking and stalking too, so she won’t notice him. Not right away at least.

Up one old staircase, through a broken window and he’s in. Watching her out of the shadows on the inner gallery of the old warehouse she’d chosen.

Interestingly, the fire’s almost out now. He can smell the ashes. Jon decides to keep on watching her. Just in case.}

{a NeW fAcE}

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flashgotthis:

“To be honest?” Flash asked as if this was a common conversation between them. “I can’t really picture you on any kind of vacation. Let alone in Central. Which makes this even weirder.”

“You..in Central. Not the vacation thing.” He quickly clarified and looked varily at the other. With his tall stature and crossed arms he sure posed some kind of thread. Thank god he had speed on his side.

“Which makes me ask…what are you doing in Central?”

{Ah, just keep him talking of vacations and all. Maybe he’ll forget that he’s dealing with one of Gotham’s Most Wanted. At least the Flash isn’t as fast to put him down as the Bat. It almost makes him chuckle.}

“If I was on vacation I would have chosen a different location. Maybe even a different outfit. Ah no. Probably not. But I would have my belongings with me. You know, bath towels, sunlotion, books... my fear gas...”

{His former crossed arms open only to drop uselessly to his sides. He could still claw at the Flash if need be, but he’s no Catwoman.}

“I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do here. This was not planned.”

{gOnE aStRaY}

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flashgotthis:

Flash stopped right where he was once he finally recognized the other. He never had much to do with Scarecrow but he had worked with Bats on enough occasions to remember the villain.

“I…agree,” he said in a slightly higher voice before Flash cleared his throat. As long as he remained level headed and breathed in no gas he was fine. His body would work through it as well.

“Interesting..choice for a vacation.”

{There it is, the recognition. But still, no threats of bringing him right back to Arkham. And no actions neither. He keeps his arms crossed, standing absolutely still. Jon still ponders which options he has with the Flash. None, actually. Not without any of his fear gas or the like. He can only hope the Speedster is stupid enough to let him go.}

“Do I look like this to you? Being on vacation?”

{Jon prods the dead pidgeon with the tip of his boot.}

“In a place like this?”

{gOnE aStRaY}

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mxrefxarless:

Harley giggled as she looked at him. “ Thank you. ”  As she knew Crane was not one for idle compliments. “ I felt that it was time for a change given the circumstances. ” She looked at him knowingly. She enjoyed their relationship and JOKER didn’t interfere with their social interactions as he called them.

{She didn’t use to make him nervous. And it’s not exactly nervousness now but he feels a bit restless when speaking to her. Jon licks his lips underneath his mask.}

“And which... circumstances you’re referring to, child?”

{It’s been quite a while since they last talked to each other or even laid eyes upon each other. He might not be up to date.}

{GoOd EvEnInG cHiLd}

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untouchable-lightning:

It’s a long block and she is still running within eyesight of the warehouse. A quick glance behind her to see if she was followed occurs at the wrong moment and she doesn’t see him look. 

Still burning, she stops running for a moment to steady herself and catch her breath. There are other places she might be able to wait out the rain. It’s unlikely that they are all occupied already.

{There she is running. She will probably try and get into one of the other empty warehouses around here. God knows there are enough for a runaway to hide in.

It’s making him restless and he paces up and down infront of the exit, arms behind his back. She might return as soon as she realizes that she can force him out of his home by using her powers. Fear might be a great weapon but it’s hard to compete against flesh-melting fire. And even when she doesn’t return... as long as she’s close, in one of the other warehouses here, her fire might catch and his nest will be in constant danger of burning down...!

He cannot allow that!

Jon checks once more for his experiments and the crow chicks he’s raising on one of the windowsills before heading out to go and look for the girl.}

{a NeW fAcE}

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untouchable-lightning:

“Sorry!” Still sparking Ariel nearly runs out of the building. Bursting completely into flames as she crosses the doorway outside. Pushing the door shut, she takes off at a sprint down the sidewalk.

She’ll just look for a safe place to burn herself out. At least the flames are keeping her warm from the rain.

{For a moment his eyes follow the kid to the exit, making sure she’s gone. Then Jon returns his attention towards his lab. Fine, everything’s still fine. Still, that was an unwelcomed event. He cannot allow people to simply come in here. It’s his nest. And he won’t have any intruders - not even with the rain pouring down like this. Not even when they might be Metahumans which could easily take over his nest with just a snap of their fingers. This girl - he’s pretty sure it was a girl after all - what powers might she possess...? What if she returns to try and steal his home?

Jon follows her wet footprints back to the door and risks a look out into the rain.}

{a NeW fAcE}

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flashgotthis:

“Hey..maybe I could help you?” Flash offered and tried to give this man a friendly smile. “I promise I won’t do anything.”

Of course he still came closer, trying to get a good look at the other. Someone who was hiding like this, well, they might have weapons on them. Not that he wouldn’t see it coming.

“Just stop this hiding. It’s making people nervous.”

{Those heroes, always so desperate to help... At least this one doesn’t try to put him back into Arkham. He probably doesn’t recognize him... yet? But Jon is sure his costume will give him away eventually. Trying to make himself even taller as he already is, he crosses his arms infront of his chest, looking all confident on the outside.}

“Surely there will be more nervousness when I walk the streets in broad daylight.”

{He stays in the shadows, but since the Speedster is already pretty close he might now notice that this is no regular citizen.}

{gOnE aStRaY}

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“Why is a raven like a writing-desk...?”

{He’s not even sure there is a proper answer to it. But it concerns ravens and since he’s currently breeding and training some of those feathered friends it got him thinking of this old riddle.

Pondering he feeds the small ugly chicks some worms, offering them with tweezers and silencing their excited squawking only for moments.

Eddie would know. If there’s an answer, he would have to know! Still... he’s not sure he wants to actually bother the Riddler with this...}

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{GoOd EvEnInG cHiLd}

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“I like what you did with your hair... I think.”

{Jon isn’t exactly sure. He had liked Harley with her golden hair. It had such an innocent touch to it. Now it’s... very colorful. It suits her, but its extravagance would be too much for Crane. Luckily they are only acquaintances. Some would say... almost friends. Anyway, nobody will judge him for the way she looks.}

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((I will try to get to the next new starters tomorrow after work <3 ))

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this-cunning-linguist:

What’s the matter?? :(

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Nothing, really.