Remembering the Dead

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley Quinn is seated on a large rock in the Nexus today. She seems to already to be in the Halloween spirit, as the colorful young woman is dressed as a circus ringmaster. But despite her colorful costume, her usual energetic spirit seems to be missing today.

She has a bouquet of flowers in her hand. And takes one of the flowers, then slowly removes the petals of the flower one-by-one, scattering them underneath her.

"This year is going to be the first time that I am not in Arkham, during a death-a-versary. And I am not really sure what I should do?" She bites her bottom lip for a moment. "How do you remember those who are gone, without letting the memories overwhelm you?"

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[chiron_survivor]

"Oh, I've met him." More than one of him, in fact, although she's thinking of her most recent encounter. "He had a lot of advice for me, too..."

She shrugs. The Doctor is not the easiest man to get to know. But if you live enough lifetimes, you probably get very secretive of your personal history.

"If you think that's best, I'll help you however I can," she says sincerely. "I don't know much psychology, but I can listen, at least."

[sweetcandygirl]

"I wouldn't want you to worry too much about me, Adia. Let's play dress up instead."

[chiron_survivor]

"I'm so good at worrying about others, though," she replies with a wry grin. But she knows to let it go.

"Where should we get... sugar skull make-up? Is that what it's called? Or would just regular make-up do?" She looks around at the corner they're standing on. There is a department store, a few smaller boutiques, and one of those pop-up Halloween stores that seem to magically appear this time of year. (This one may actually have magically appeared.)

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley is glad that Adia is willing to let it go. She really doesn't want to tell Adia about her past. Because she fears it would damage their relationship.

"Any kind of Halloween make-up will do. You just need black and white as the base, and any other colors that catch your fancy." Harley skips down the towards the pop-up Halloween store.

[chiron_survivor]

Harley has already told her enough about herself that it's easy for Adia to imagine how hard her past has been. No explanation necessary.

"Oh, okay." She follows Harley into the store, which is piled high with Halloween merchandise. Costumes, decorations, make-up, accessories, all on display. "Wow..." She takes a slow look around, trying not to get dizzy. "I'm glad I already picked out my costume. I think i'd get overwhelmed looking for anything in here."

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley heads to where the make-up is stacked up, and she pulls one a set that is designed to create a Sugar Skull.

She shows Adia the picture on the kit. "This is the kind of make-up I was talking about."

"What are you dressing up for, this Halloween?"

[chiron_survivor]

Briefly distracted by an anatomically inaccurate skeleton spider, it takes her a moment or to catch up with Harley. She looks over the picture and smiles. It's not quite what she expected, but she likes the look of it.

"It's beautiful. I think that would look very nice on you."

Her smile turns shy and she tugs on the strap of her messenger bag. "Um... have you ever heard of Carmen Sandiego? She's a character in a video game that teaches Earth geography. She goes around the world stealing famous treasure."

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley grins when Adia explains her costume. "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego..." she hums a little.

"She had nothing on me or my gang. But damn, that woman could hide..."

[chiron_survivor]

"You know the song!" she squeals, before blushing over her fangirl outburst. "Yeah, that's her," she adds more quietly. "I ended up playing her game when I was reading up on Earth. I really like her outfit."

"Are you going to be a ringmaster? That's what you're dressed as, right?"

[sweetcandygirl]

"Yep. I thought I would bring a little circus to the Nexus."

[chiron_survivor]

The Nexus is already a circus, is what Adia thinks, but she doesn't want to rain on Harley's parade. "Well, it's a lovely costume. It suits you. Are you planning to go to the party at the Crossroads Café? It's always a great time."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Oh I plan to be there." Harley grins. She is feeling in a better mood already.