Harleen groaned irritably as her alarm clock buzzed loudly waking her from a peaceful sleep it was her first day at Arkham. She hit the button shutting it off and got to her feet yawning loudly and scratching her head.
"Time to get ready" she sighed sleepily and headed for the shower to clean herself after all first impressions were very important and she did not want to seem at all sloppy. She washed her hair thoroughly and scrubbed herself down with a luffa lathered in peach scented body scrub.
She emerged from the shower about 15 minutes later wearing a towel and was drying her hair with a separate one. She then looked out a mug and poured herself some coffee and grabbed a doughnut; it wasn't exactly a proper breakfast but it would suffice. She looked up at the clock and gasped "Shit is that the time I have to get ready!" she cried and ran into her bedroom flinging off her towel and pulling on a black lace bra and matching underwear hurriedly. She sussed out what to wear for her meeting with Joan Leland the boss of Arkham. In the end she chose a suitable yet pretty outfit that would make her look cute yet at the same time professional.
Harleen pulled on a white blouse with the top 2 buttons undone as fastening them all made her feel restrained; She then pulled on some black stockings that reached her upper thigh which were held in place by a garter belt which would luckily be hid by her skirt. The skirt itself was cute a nice black number that reached her upper thigh but covered her stockings ends which she fastened at the side with a small metallic hook and a zip. she turned reasonably until she was pleased with her work. "Ok accessory time" she said sternly clenching her fists. She fastened her long blonde hair into a tight bun fastened with a black band and some hairpins "perfect" she thought to herself. She then added blush to her cheeks, some grey eyeliner and pink lipstick after all who said she couldn't look pretty at work.
Harleen then dashed into the kitchen and grabbed her watch and bag plus her car keys and ran out the door slamming it behind her she would never forgive herself would she be late. Above all she wanted to prove she was CAPABLE of this job and not just some blonde bimbo who was just a pretty face. When she reached her car she slammed the door and put her handbag in the opposite seat then turned on the motor, revved the engine and sped off for Arkham "Please don't let me be late I NEED this job" she said hopefully.
25 minutes later
Harleen pulled up outside Arkham and was stunned "This is a PRISON it looks more like a house of torture" she said shocked. The building itself was built like a castle atop a giant hill and agate at the bottom which read ARKHAM ASYLUM in big metal letters above the gate with crosses "How convenient but I guess I will need luck" she said as she peered at the crosses from her window.
She drove up the road to the giant building her heart pounding and her body filled with adrenaline. She gripped the steering wheel tightly "You can DO this Harleen you didn't become a psychiatrist for NOTHING!" she told herself adamantly. She knew the risks that came with the job but for some reason she had always found criminals somewhat more interesting than others.
Inside
"Dr. Quinzelle?" A man said as she entered the hospital.
"Yes that's me" she said nervously but tried to smile.
"I'm Dr. Gray but you can call me Marcus" The guy said kindly holding out his hand to shake.
Harleen returned his gesture feeling a bit more brave "Thanks Dr. Gray I'm so pleased to be given a chance to work here" she said gratefully.
"Hey with your records how could you NOT? Your skills and levels from your files are amazing you must be REALLY smart to get into this place" Dr. Gray said kindly.
Harley blushed "Thank you but we should really be getting to Dr. Leland's office" she said nervously.
"Ah yes sorry follow me" Dr. Gray apologized. Harley gazed at Dr. Gray as she followed him along the corridor he was rather handsome as men go. He had chestnut brown wavy locks which made him look handsome but with a slight sexy flair and forest green eyes. He was wearing a brown suit and tie with black shoes and a white lab coat.
"He's kinda cute" Harleen thought to herself. She had PROMISED herself to only keep work on mind but admiring guys was ok as long as she kept at her work diligently. After all her college friends had always told her window shopping was normal for any young woman when it came to guys.
They soon reached an office with the words JOAN LELAND on the front and under them HEAD DOCTOR to which Harleen felt shivers run down her spine.
"I gotta go now but Dr. Leland will help you out" Dr. Gray said reassuringly patting her shoulder and leaving.
"Um thank you" Harleen said nervously as he left.
"Anytime" Dr. Gray said waving goodbye.
Harleen took a deep breath and knocked on the door to which a voice said "Come in" sternly. When she entered she saw a dark haired woman sitting at her desk doing paperwork and her computer was on. The room was average with a few potted plants, some bookshelves, filing cabinets and a rug but it was appropriate.
The woman looked up "Ah Dr. Quinzelle I take it my name is Joan Leland please take a seat" she said smiling kindly.
Harleen took a seat and crossed her legs resting her hands upon her knee "Thank you Dr. Leland I cannot BEGIN to convey my gratitude for allowing me to work here" she said smiling warmly.
Dr. Leland chuckled "So modest...It was only natural Harleen since you are rumoured to be quite the genius in this field" she said kindly.
"Your too kind" Harleen said pleased by the compliment but also that people knew of her in Arkham.
"Now as its your first day I'm going to show you around the area you will be working on but also to the patients is that ok?" she said with a stern look.
Harleen nodded "Of course I need to know my way around before I start work right?" she said smiling sweetly.
"I'm glad you're so cooperative most employees would get mad about that" Dr. Leland chuckled and led Harleen from her office to the cells.
In cells
"Most of these criminals are a bit hard-core for you so we'll start you off with Dr. Pamela Isley a.k.a Poison Ivy she seems more your level" Dr. Leland explained.
Harley seemed a bit annoyed but she understood this place was different than College it was the REAL deal if something went wrong you couldn't just apologize to the dean you got FIRED which is something she couldn't do with.
Suddenly she heard some whistling coming from down the hall and went to investigate to which she saw a tall dark haired man with green highlights and pale skin. His eyes were black as empty pits with white dots. She couldn't help but stare at him he was just so interesting to look at he was somehow handsome yet dangerous.
The man saw her staring and grinned at her then winked taking her by surprise making her feel awkward but was relieved when Dr. Leland appeared "Um Dr. Leland this patient?..." she asked curiously.
Dr. Leland raised an eyebrow "That's The Joker a MASTERMIND in the criminal world a lot of his doctors have quit he scared them so much I'd suggest staying with Isley until you are ready for his level" she said sternly.
When Dr. Leland walked away The Joker stuck out his tongue and pulled at one of his eyes making a funny face to which Harley couldn't help but giggle. She then waved goodbye to The Joker and followed Dr. Leland to meet the others.
"She's a cutie" The Joker chuckled after she left. At least they had hired a doctor that matched his TASTES. He was more of a blonde babe kind of guy than a brunette or redhead he of course wanted to toy with her but didn't deny he thought she was attractive.
2 face watched him laugh and smirk from within his cell "I see you found a new toy" Harvey said while he read his newspaper.
"Well she is my type Harv and what's to stop me she's so friggin innocent she'll never suspect a thing" the Joker chuckled.
"Yeah well let me know how that turns out" 2 Face muttered turning the page to his newspaper crossly. He often wondered why he was friends with The Joker apart from being somewhat amusing and a handy businessman he was also a HUGE pain in the ass.
"Oh I will Harv you can be sure of that" The Joker said grinning and burst into maniacal laughter.