(( AN:The following is the tail end of a chat style RP between Raven and Joker. A bit about the scene: Joker was hit by one of Cupid's Arrows…literally… The effects of which would wear off after 24 hours. But until then, he had fallen hard for Raven. The following is what happened immediately after the Arrow Struck for the second time.))
DISCLAIMER: Dude, I don't own shit. If I did, I wouldn't be on the internet.
The Joker: *AND HERE WE GO AGAIN* ...Hello, dear Raven~... Long time no see... *bites lip and shifts around, then moves in for the kill, arms out, lips heading for your face* I missed you!
Raven: O_O; *casually sidesteps out of the way* Umm….Hi?
The Joker: *stumbles, but whirls right back around. He's a stubborn one. A chainsaw does NOT phase him either~* Oh Raven, don't be coy~ Please, let me give that soft pale skin a kiss~ *goes for her again, eyes pitifully hopeful. Yep, he's a goner |D*
Raven: Aahhhh Hey now… *Turning red, moving about the room.* You're not in your right mind! Take a moment to rationalize things!
The Joker: Oh, rationalize what, my darling~? That we were totally meant for each other? Because I HAVE already! Nevermind what the rest of the world thinks! *holds up hands defensively, and walks close slowly.* We could be SUCH a wonderful team. I wouldn't ever make you change anything, but you would still, STILL be a beautiful partner in crime, Raven~ I want to gaze into those gorgeous eyes forever~ I want to stroke those soft, beautiful, purple locks~ *is really passionate about this*
Raven: *Tries to back up even more, but runs into a wall. She inches her way down said wall slowly.* I really think you've lost your marbles, Jack. *Cue that deer-in-the-headlights-look as he gets closer* I'm not one for being a partner in crime. *Can tell he's passionate about this.*
The Joker: *slowly kneels down in front of her, eyes still staring right into hers. He really looks like he was serious and has totally lost it and even with makeup on and all, he looks pitifully hopeful and no longer a scary clown* Raven.. *softly, still trying to get closer* You COULD be. You could be a beautiful mistress of mischief~! Also, think about it; with me, you know I would embrace EVERYTHING you are! From all your darkest thoughts, your brooding nature, your curses and cures, all your woes..
Raven: *Eye twitches slightly, jaw slacking* I.. uh… *Awkward cough, still trying to move away. She could see the hopefulness in his eyes, and it made her feel a bit bad that this was all due to some anon.* Jack..this isn't you, and you know that. I don't want to see you getting hurt on my behalf.
The Joker: *Frowns slowly, looking absolutely confused* But.. Raven I wish to.. to love you.. I do. Truly. *And there it was. Some anon's curse had made the Joker say the L word.* Please.. give me a chance.. *his voice grew softer*... Is.. is it the make up? The hair? *suddenly he went for his handkerchief and started wiping his face* Will this help?
Raven: No nonononono *Raven knelt down in front of the man and took the handkerchief from him.* Look… What I mean to say is not that you are…well..It's.. *sighs. Oh man… he said the damn L word…* Jack, you are under a spell. These emotions you are feeling, they are not your own. *She looked into his eyes, hoping that he would understand*
The Joker: *And he didn't, he just stared at her. Those eyes so lost and growing more and more hurt by the second* How can they not be my emotions, Raven? How? I feel them inside me. I feel them just as I can feel things I touch, things that touch /me/.. pleasure, pain... Look, feel this! *He took a glove off fast as he could, and took her smaller hand, and placed it over his chest where his heart was. Where the Joker's heart was. like every other human's. It's beat was a little faster than normal.*
Raven: Sometimes…magic just reacts that way to a person, Jack. *She gives the man a genuine smile* It would seem that you're a bit more sensitive to it than most others though. Why, I wonder? *Her own cheeks flushed when he took her hand, the palpitations of his heart in turn causing her own to flutter ever so slightly. She really did feel bad… He looked so sincere, and yet Raven knew that come tomorrow, this would all be but a memory.* I'm so sorry…Jack…
The Joker: Jack let out a deep sigh, and a little fake laugh. "Sensitive, huh? Well, it isn't the only thing I'm sensitive to.." He whispered, and looked down at her hand on his chest. He picked it up again, slowly, carefully, and brought it to his lips to kiss it while he looked into her eyes again. "Don't be sorry, sweet Raven.." He shook his head. "I'm the one whose the fool, heh, literally." He tried to smile. "I'm so sorry. For /scaring you/. I'll go."
Raven: "You didn't scare me," She said, staring back into his eyes. "Overwhelmed, yes. But not scared." Raven didn't resist his movements, and let him kiss her hand. "If I hurt you, I did not intend to.. I mean that. I was simply trying to explain to you what was going on."
((AN: And later that evening, Joker requested Raven's company at the hideout with himself, Harley Quinn, and several other members of the Rogue Gallery. It was there that the Rogues initially turned from Raven and shunned her, not to anyone's surprise. If you were a villain, wouldn't you do the same thing?))
Anyway. What happened was Joker asked Raven if her healing abilities would work on scars. Old scars…
Harley, being the obsessive girl she was, flipped out. Claimed that Mistah J was trying to give them up, when in reality he had asked for her scars. Not his. But she didn't know this and just kept pushing Joker further and further. He eventually snapped, and attacked her.
Had it not been for some swift action of others, Harley would be dead.
After this ordeal, Joker calmed back down and asked Raven to join him outside for a moment, this is what followed that invitation:
Raven: *Stands and nods, but does not take his hand.* After you?
The Joker: *smirks* Right. *leads her out, hands in pockets*
Raven: *follows close behind, still feeling the rising tension of the room* Why did you invite me here, Jack?
The Joker: *very quietly* Like I said, I wished to talk to you.. and earlier you said I could... and... *looks at the night sky* ...The night is young
Raven: True, I did extend that offer. *Smiles* So tell me, what did you want to talk about?
The Joker: *sways on his heels back and forward* ...What else..? This "curse", Raven... if it is what you say.. it will.. end by morning?
Raven: Ah that...yes. It should have lost its effect by then.
The Joker: ...and then.. what do you think? ...will I remember all this still..?
Raven: *She shook her head* I haven't the slightest.
The Joker: if I remember... maybe.. I.. I'll still.. feel.. something..?
Raven: It's always possible? But as I said, it's hard to tell with something like this. *Shrugs and crosses her arms over her chest* I've never dealt with this sort of charm before.
The Joker: ...myself...I cannot remember ...the last time my.. feelings ran this deep. And never before has it been controlled with magic or anything, which is why I'm wary to believe
The Joker: not that I don't believe in magic in general.. but.. clearly this "curse" is.. just that powerful I guess
The Joker: ...
Raven: You keep saying 'curse'. And one must wonder, is that how you truly feel about things like that?
The Joker: *looks down at shoes and leans against a wall* What else should I call it..? Look.. my forte has only been in parlor tricks.. never /real/ magic...
Raven: Not all magic is a curse, though. Something like this, while some might call it a curse, is nothing more than a temporary charm.
The Joker: ah... *smirks* I see.. see what I mean? It's definitely not my forte.. but I do appreciate magic, real magic very much so..
The Joker: ...but a temporary charm... hmm...
Raven: oh? Do you? It has its ups and downs.
The Joker: *nods* I'm sure it does
The Joker: I'll bet you've had many run ins with unspeakable things involving magic, haven't you?
Raven: It takes time and care. And for someone as inexperienced as an anon to handle it...it can have horrid effects.
Raven: Yes, I have..
The Joker: Yeah... anons... *looks real ticked at the mention of them*
Raven: Hm? You okay? *Glances over at him*
The Joker: I've run into a few lately who love voicing their opinions of personal affairs
The Joker: it's so frustrating..
Raven: Those are rather common. *Chuckles and brushes her hair out of her face* I normally don't get to many.
The Joker: hmm.. I noticed they pick on us villains more
The Joker: ...must give them a little thrill
Raven: They seem to pick on those that give them the best reactions, really.
The Joker: Ah..
The Joker: ...
The Joker: *which means basically HIM... |D *
The Joker: They like seeing me lose it, I think
Raven: Logically, I would have to agree.
The Joker: ...I guess it's time for me to pull myself together, huh..
Raven: What do you mean?
The Joker: To stop my short temper..
The Joker: I need to find a way to stop blowing up..
Raven: I used to have that problem myself. Back when I first started learning how to control my powers.
The Joker: ...Oh? Were they very difficult to control for you at a young age?
Raven: At first, I had no idea how to channel everything. It was always so frustrating, which would only make it worse, leading to more frustration. Heh.. A vicious cycle.
The Joker: ...Channeling everything..?
The Joker: *raises eyebrows*
Raven: Every emotion I have ever felt, must be kept under tight control.
The Joker: ...*mouth parts slowly in amazement* Every...? Oh my that sounds.. brilliant...
Raven: If not...then things could get very out of control. For everyone
The Joker: ...That is understandable, yeah... I myself, with my temper, my rage.. I have even... well, wounded very close people to me... in those times.. I really want to control this in me. To.. "channel" it..
Raven: If you're willing to learn, then I'm willign to help. *Wonders if this will to control things will tie over once the anon magic has worn off*
The Joker: You are..? *comes closer, starng once more into her eyes. He still looks like a puppy or something* ...Oh, Raven.. I would be so greatful if you could help
Raven: I'll... *nervous chuckle* I'll do what I can.
The Joker: *Can barely contain himself, he looks ready to.. to hug her.. but bites his lip and takes her hand, squeezing it in his and nodding* Thank you, dear... I will.. you will not regret this, I promise..
Raven: *Smiles and nods* It' sno trouble at all, Jack. *Returns the squeeze, looking up at him*
The Joker: *lets out a deep sigh* ...of course.. I think we'll have to keep this to ourselves, Raven.. neither the people I know nor the ones you know... would understand or let this happen..
Raven: True, true... I know for a fact that if Robin even knew where I was right now...*shakes her head and laughs* Oh boy that wouldn't be fun.
The Joker: Right.. and judging by what was going on in there *nods at the hideout place* Things aren't completely smooth sailing either. But.. *winks* anarchy is funny that way. It allows you to even step outside
The Joker: outside thhe bounds and revolt a little against even your own kind
The Joker: *shrugs* even if only a little
Raven: Yeah...
Raven: *Soft smile* I guess you're right.
Raven: Part of me...part of me hopes that you /do/ remember this. Just so that you can have a little bit of something to hold onto, you know?
The Joker: *nods slowly and smiles back honestly* ...me too, Raven.. no matter what sides we're on, I enjoy your company completely.. and I wish this will.. stay
Raven: Yeah, it's nice having calm conversations like this every now and then. *Smile widens just barely*
The Joker: Well hopefully, we'll be able to have more in the future..
The Joker: Perhaps on a certain day when we know we won't be needed elsewhere..?
Raven: That sounds like a good plan to me. *Nods*
The Joker: *shuffles around in his pocket, and gets out a little notepad and a pen, and scribbles something on it*
The Joker: ...here.. *rips off the paper* A personal number to call me, and only me, and... an address.. to a place I know we can meet and we won't be bothered.
Raven: *Takes the paper and scans it over before folding it up and putting it safely in a pocket on the inside of her cloak.* I'll be sure to keep that safe.
Raven: Thank you.
The Joker: *nods* I know you will... I... *bites lip and rolls up a sleeve, seeing the time..*
Raven: Somewhere to be?
The Joker: No, no.. just.. keeping watch on the time.. for.. you know..
Raven: Oh..right...
The Joker: Yeah...
Raven: *Sighs* It's a shame, really. You're actually not that bad of a person to talk to...completely bonkers, but alright nonetheless.
The Joker: ...I'll take that all as a compliment from you, Raven...
The Joker: and you are very sweet.. to give me even a chance...
Raven: Heh. *Rubs the back of her neck* I have no room ot judge anyone.
Raven: to*
The Joker: ...I wish there were more people like you around here... Especially with your whole... able to contain your emotions... I'm not the only firecracker around /here/...
The Joker: *peeks around the corner of the building they are by and up at the sky... at a certain spotlight in the sky*
Raven: What are you...? *Leans over to see what he's looking at* Oh...
The Joker: ...I think /he/ could use some "channeling" too sometimes
Raven: He is...*smh* He's a tough one, that's for sure. *Well duh. e trained Robin...*
Raven: *chuckles and nudges his shoulder* But hey..baby steps.
The Joker: *blinks, and then chuckles too*
The Joker: Yes, yes baby steps.. hehee
Raven: *Peers at his watch and sighs*
The Joker: Hm..? oh...
The Joker: Raven...
Raven: Hm?
The Joker: ...I ...
The Joker: I loved feeling like this...
Raven: Well I'm glad.
The Joker: *completely serious*
The Joker: I hope one day to feel it again
The Joker: ...
The Joker: this isn't turning out how I hoped it would
The Joker: *little laugh*
The Joker: with me... at least... getting a small.. kiss... before...
Raven: *she chuckled and nodded* That could be arranged.
The Joker: *looks really surprised*
The Joker: ...
The Joker: Well..
Raven: Hm?
Raven: *Smiles*
The Joker: ...*looks at watch... and then back at her... and then dips and tilts his head to gently kiss her lips*
Raven: *Barely smiles against him, feeling her cheeks redden. She returns the kiss for a moment before pulling back.*
The Joker: ...*hearing the city clock chime midnight as he pulls away, looking at her..*
Raven: *And she simply nods at him, wondering what will happen now.*
The Joker: ...*he smiles at her softly, but his eyes seem to lose that sweet love struck glimmer.. and although he keeps smiling, it's obvious.. as he nods back and sighs*
Raven: *Her own eyes lower after seeing the other's lode their shine. She turned a bit, preparing to leave. Unsure if she should stay now.*
The Joker: *speaks quietly* Thank you Raven... for staying, talking to me, meeting the others, and... *smiles a bit brighter* arranging to meet again
Raven: You're welcome. *small half-smile*
The Joker: *lifts eyebrows at her turning away* ...I hope our future meetings go well.. they should. Remember, tell no one...
Raven: *Nods and smiles* R-right.
Raven: Hopefully I can help you sort a few things out the next time we meet.
The Joker: ...Yes.. that would be very nice..
The Joker: ..Goodnight Raven.. i hope you have a safe trip home, too
The Joker: *gives a galliant bow*
Raven: Thank you, Jack. *Bows in return* I hope you sleep well.
The Joker: ...*very softly* ...me too. ...*smiles*
((AN: I hope you appreciate this little PROLOGUE to the bigger story about to happen. I'll contemplate turning this into Lit later, but for now, enjoy the show~))