Flowers are a Girl's Best Friend

[sweetcandygirl]

Both Pamela and Harley were wearing bright red today, as they strolled along the Nexus streets. Pamela was wearing what appeared to be a dress made out of red roses (when said roses were actually still growing and weaving around her green-skinned body.) Pamela sprinkled some seeds into the air, with Harley catching him with a quick little laugh.

Harley was wearing a bright red dress, and was being followed by a few curious birds, that wanted to capture the seeds before winter came.

The woman stopped by one of the Nexus Cafes, where Pamela stopped to check on a few flowers in a nearby planter. Harley watched her with a wistful smile, knowing it would not be long before Pamela left the Nexus to return to the Amazon, where she stayed during the winter months.

Harley held out a hand, allowing a few birds to swoop down and collect a few more seeds from her palm. And stared up at the sky.

"Ya'know…. I have always admired Pam's ability to stop and smell the roses," Harley starts talking to someone who was nearby. "I always went into overdrive, speeding through life, wind in my hair, wearing bright colors and daring outfits, and took so many crazy chances of putting my own life on the line."

"I do not regret any of it. And now, I have so many dear friends, that their concern for me seems unreal. Ya'know?"

"Coming to the Nexus was the craziest thing that ever happened to me. It was the worst thing at times. The best thing at others."

"I need to stop and smell the flowers more often."

"Crazy how a few someone-wonderfuls can change you."

"Tell me about yours. Who is your someone-wonderful? Is it a friend? Family? Lover?" She grins. "Or is it me?" And winks.

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[itmeanstruth]

“Usually if I’m stopping to smell the roses, I’m apologizing for landing in the downstairs neighbor’s flower garden again.” Minoru laughed, scratching his head. He could definitely identify with Harley on the whole speeding through life thing. “But you’re right. It IS crazy.”

His mind immediately went to Ziggy Stardust, and he couldn’t help but smile.

“I’ve never been interested in anyone, really. Ever. At least not in the way most people are. But Ziggy’s different. He’s sensitive. He’s talented. He’s driven. He’s bold…”

Honestly, Minoru could probably go on. But words were more Isamu’s game and it was really hard to describe in words the kind of mental and emotional intimacy that he had with the Anthean.

“I’ve always been happy just going with the flow. Never really made any big goals. But being around Ziggy, watching him perform… it makes me feel like I can do all kinds of larger than life things too if I put my mind to it. I mean, I made it all the way to Stage 3 on American Ninja Warrior. Heck, I went back to school! That’s crazy!!”

[sweetcandygirl]

"I am glad you found someone as bold as yourself, that makes you happy."

"My lover has his moments of boldness and brashness. But he also has moments of sensitivity and quiet reflection. There are times when we are nothing alike... but we still share each other worries and hardships all the same."

"Really? We have that show in my world. Stage 3 is a big achievement."

"Sounds like you would be someone who could even challenge me..."

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru smiled, admitting, “Yeah, that sounds a lot like me and Ziggy too. I’m glad you found someone special like that.”

He didn’t have much experience on what being in a romantic relationship was like, but being with Ziggy the way they were together just felt… right? He knew Ziggy had several other lovers, and they all somehow fit together perfectly in this crazy love dodecahedron. But he wouldn’t trade his little corner spot for anything.

“You do?!” He perked up even more. “Have you ever tried out? If you haven’t you should! You’d be amazing! What I wouldn’t give to see you do it on skates. Nobody would see it coming!”

[sweetcandygirl]

"I would never pass their drug tests, sweetheart. So can't try out. Wouldn't be fair to the other competitors..."

"With my skills. Agility. And speed."

[itmeanstruth]

“Oh.” Minoru’s excitement fell. “Yeah, I never had that problem… or even thought twice about it.”

Despite dating Ziggy Stardust and hanging around an ample number of rock stars who were very public about their drug use, Minoru never personally saw the appeal. A drink on occasion, maybe. But he liked the feeling of being in control of his body. And of remembering most of the crazy shit later.

“You’d be so amazing out there if you could!”

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley tilted her head. And laughed. "Oh honey. I am not talking about recreational drugs. Not that there is anything wrong with taking them..."

"My biology is enhanced. Sort of like the super heroes you see in comics?"

[itmeanstruth]

“Oh…” Minoru scratched his head. He honestly thought Harley was just that good! “How does that work?”

[sweetcandygirl]

"I haven't ever told you the tale of how I died, and was reborn with enhanced abilities?" Harley grins.

"I basically decided to go in a little swim in a vat of Joker Toxin. It is a neurological toxin that can make a person go mad."

"And to help me with the side effects... Red there..." Harley points over to the green-skinned woman. "Provided me with some biological enhancements. I am immune with poisons and toxins now. And I have enhanced strength, speed, agility, and healing."

[itmeanstruth]

“You what?! No!” Minoru definitely hadn’t heard that story, and leaned in as Harley started telling it. Never a fan of wet or goopy things to begin with, he could wholehearted agree, “Okay, no thanks, definitely adding Joker Toxin to the list of things to avoid getting all over me.”

He had to admit, though, that immunity from poisons was pretty cool.

[sweetcandygirl]

"It does have side effects. Hence the pale white skin and lack of any color in my hair." Harley holds out her arms, in demonstration. The only color in her hair today was due to a flower hair extender.

[itmeanstruth]

“I just thought that was normal too.” He scratched his head. Minoru accepted a lot of things as normal, honestly. Especially here.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Awwww well thank you for thinking so." And if Minoru accepts affection, Harley will give him a hug.

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru was naturally quite the hugger, so he returned the friendly embrace.

“Speaking of your mad skills, I’m still no good on skates myself.” He explained that he’d since bought a pair to try it out. The attempt ended with him knocking himself out on a railing. “I’m getting better with the skateboard, though!”

Wheels are great as long as you’re not permanently attached to them.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Anytime you want some skating tips, you can count on me for a lesson."

"I have a blast on them... all the time."

[itmeanstruth]

He shook his head, laughing. “It is amazing how much harder it is to move on those than it is your feet! At least on a skateboard, I can jump off when things go south, and kind of control how I land. On skates, not so much.”

[sweetcandygirl]

"You can still control how you land. If you do it right," Harley winks at him.

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru just laughed. “Yeah, I’m not doing it right.”

He’d figured that part out at least.