STEAL MY HEART

[criminaljustice]

There are a number of cells in a circle around the walls with a set of heavy metal doors interrupting them for one interval. These doors currently cannot be passed. Not all of the cells are full, either. Some are empty and dark--missing something? Or perhaps something else is needed to see what's inside--or perhaps just approaching the cells will do the trick. There are loud speakers hanging down from above. From them, there are chains attached and pulled downwards where they meet up and join forces with links of chains from the ground and walls to keep a battered and bloodied Arsene locked in place. Or more accurately, restricted in movement--only enough slack in the links to allow him to get as far as the cells' doorways.

Next to him is the unbound Joker--or it looks like Joker, anyway. Save for the golden eyes. He also seems unbothered by the three blue guillotines standing tall nearby. In fact, he seems to be puzzling over something while staring at them, but then as you move, he turns toward you… and smiles, looking happy to see you.

Comments

[criminaljustice]

What part of "no" wasn't clear?

[foolmetwice]

. . .

One out of two means that only half of your problem has been addressed. Am I just supposed to leave the other half there?

[criminaljustice]

I'm not ready to deal with it, Ren.

[and, in fact, he looks... really haunted, almost afraid and also a tad panicked because Charm reasons, but y'know.]

[foolmetwice]

[that gets Mars to bac off]

[his shoulders slump a bit, and he tucks the cigarette back into his mouth for another drag, gaze flickering away]

. . . okay.

[criminaljustice]

[well.

he's fluffed.

anxious and fluffed and wings are still out like he's trying to block the cell from Mars' view, too.]

[foolmetwice]

[buddy. . .]

I said okay. You don’t have to shield the cell from me.

[criminaljustice]

[... cautious. lowering of wings]

[foolmetwice]

[and Mars stays put! looks like he isn’t trying to pull a fast one, here]

[he does take another smoke before offering Joker-Arsene his cigarette]

[criminaljustice]

[nope, gonna pull Mars in to give him a hug, tho.

wings are good to have for sheltering, okok]

[foolmetwice]

[stiffens a little into the hug, before just]

[. . . thunking his forehead on Joker's shoulder, the hand holding the cigarette falling loosely to his side]