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Tweak says, "don't mess with a valkyrie"

Doctor Jonathan Crane (i_fear) wrote in we_coexist,
@ 2013-06-23 13:10:00

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edward nigma, jonathan crane, zz:status complete

Lunch Time Escape (Edward)
(Warning: Adult Contents)

Jonathan sighed as he looked around before lighting up the cigarette he stole from one of his nurses, giving a sigh of pleasure as the nicotine hit his system, smoke curling out from beneath his lips. He had quit in medical school, but occasionally he needed he release the drug gave him, and after a full day of patients and trying to figure out a way to make things up to Edward, he was desperate for the drug.

He still had no idea what he was going to do with Edward, but he knew they needed time away from Arkham. And so Nightmare was waiting in front of him, prancing around as she finally got a chance to stretch her legs. The horse in question shook her main, her reigns shifting as she moved over and nudged Jonathan, eager to get moving.

Jonathan grinned, a warm, true smile as he nuzzled her, holding her close. "Soon, I promise," he whispered, placing a kiss along her nose.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	"I doubt there is a way..except time," Jonathan said, curling against Edward as he picked up his sandwich again. "He has to learn in his own way." Pushing his other half, would only result in heartache and misery, he knew that from experience. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-23 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	Edward only nodded, holding Jonathan close. It was enough that Jonathan loved him. If the Scarecrow came around, that would be a bonus for the gangster. If not, Eddie would live with it. It wasn't as though he hadnt already. He wouldn't push the Scarecrow despite wanting to. For Jonathan's sake. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan was silent, happily chewing on his sandwich, humming in contentment as he watched the clouds above them through the branches, enjoying the feel of Edward at his back. Nothing could be better than this moment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 11:36 pm UTC (link)

Edward just held Jonathan close. He couldn't imagine sharing this moment with anyone else. Nobody else could tolerate him, much less find him easy to love. And for those large attributes Edward owed Jonathan a great deal.

Not even Enigma could spoil this moment. Edward wished he could be close to his daughter, but she was barely within reach now. She only made him upset and he pushed her out of his mind. He savored the serenity with Jonathan, knowing moments like this were few and far between.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	"You're going to have to deal with her eventually," Jonathan said softly. He had felt the sudden tenseness of Edward's body before the man relaxed, and he could guess the cause. Edward's daughter was always a...sticking point to the man. Jonathan couldn't really understand it, but he had never had children. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 11:41 pm UTC (link)

Edward's body had betrayed him but he wasn't upset about it. If anyone know how his relationship was with his daughter, it was the man in his arms.

"I hate her. So much.." Eddie growled, his eyes narrowing. "I keep trying to kill her." He was out of options. He hadnt forgotten Jonathan's suggestion about bombing Damon's house. And that wasnt out of the question.

But Edward wanted to settle it within the kinship if he could. Eliminate her completely.
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	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	"You also love her," Jonathan pointed u, shifting and laying his head in Edward's lap, looking up at his husband. "You know she'll return to you one day, I don't see why you waste your energy." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 11:47 pm UTC (link)

That was true. He loved her far too much. Too much than anyone honestly would ever know and to see her parading around the City, being someone that she wasn't...it broke his heart. Or what was left of it.

He looked down at Jonathan as the man's head settled against his thigh. Effie's long fingers slithered through the dark strands of Jonathan's hair and he sighed. "I don't know if anyone will really ever understand it." Eddie replied. Even he didn't understand her sometimes.

She wanted love and to be loved, and yet she sought people that could never truly understand or care for her like he could. Like anyone of their kind could. Sure they were bad guys, but they had purpose.

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	i_fear 2013-06-24 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan purred softly, his eyes fluttering closed at Edward's touch through his hair. "You're both just insane," Jonathan murmured with a smile, gently stroking Edward's thigh, needing the touch of his husband. "You'll have her back soon enough and I'll be dealing with two annoying Nigma's under my roof." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-24 11:42 pm UTC (link)

Edward smirked and nodded, brushing back the black strands of Jonathan's hair pleasantly. "Tell me something I don't know, pretty eyes." He knew they were both insane. That's what made them who they were, though. It wouldn't be the same without the insanity.

"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" Edward laughed, shaking his head. He missed Enigma, but just having Jonathan was nice too.

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	i_fear 2013-06-24 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Bad," Jonathan said firmly. "You two are annoying enough seperate, together it'll be hell. Plus she flirts with my staff and patients, distracting them," Jonathan said, his voice becoming sleepy as Edward petted his hair, the stress of the asylum and his own projects melting away under the man's touch. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-24 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Eddie only shrugged. He didn't care. "We could always lock her in a cell...let the scarecrow break her in a little. Maybe that will keep her out of our hair for a while." Eddie's mind whirled with ideas. "Maybe we can turn her against Bruce. Tempt him some how..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-25 01:28 am UTC (link)
	"He would kill her," Jonathan said, his voice soft and slow, sleep stealing his intelligence from him. "And can't tempt him...he's too...good," Jonathan mumbled, shifting onto his side, curling against Edward, using the man's thigh as a pillow. "Have to...tempt her..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-25 02:23 pm UTC (link)
	Edward considered those things. Jonathan was right. He always was. Eddie frowned and shifted so that his lap would be more available to Jonathan and listened as the man drifted to sleep. Eddie continued to run his fingers through Jonathan's hair and considered what he said. Tempt her. That he could do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-25 02:28 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan had slept for a good two hours, but soon he was groaning, shifting in his sleep, his mind plagued with nightmares,a constant problem that he, and by extension Edward were forced to endure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-25 02:31 pm UTC (link)

In that two hours, Edward had managed to drift to sleep as well. His back was pressed against the trunk of the tree for support. But edward had never been one to sleep well, or for very long.

When he felt Jonathan shifting from nightmares, Eddie frowned and his eyes opened. The haze lingered at first before they cleared and he saw his lover tossing and turning where he lay.

"Sshhh..." Eddie breathed, fingering Jonathan's black hair once more in hopes to calm him. "You're only dreaming baby. Nothing can hurt you anymore." Maybe that wasnt exactly true but Eddie would die himself trying to defend and protect Jonathan, so whatever it was would have to get through him first.

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	i_fear 2013-06-25 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Grandma!" Jonathan screamed, terror dripping from the words as he shot upright, sweat dotting his brow. He blinked a few times, the haze of sleep slowly clearing in his blue eyes before he buried his face in his hands, taking a deep, shuddering breath. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-25 02:47 pm UTC (link)
	Eddie blinked as Jonathan screamed and sat up. He knew touching Jonathan would probably make it worse so he would let the man a moment to calm down some. "Grandma is long gone, baby." Eddie said, trying to keep his voice soft and soothing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-25 02:51 pm UTC (link)
	"I know that, I killed her," He snapped, not raising his head. "Buried her body in her precious little church." He quieted, taking a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. He raised his head with a gasping breath, staring at the sky above him. He was free, he wasn't locked in the church, he wasn't being pecked by those damned crows...he was free. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-25 03:42 pm UTC (link)
	Eddie only nodded. He didn't take the snap of tone personally. He knew what it was like to live a nightmare. Probably not as extensive as Jonathan's. Eddie waited patiently for Jonathan to calm down, hating to see him that way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-25 03:45 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan calmed slowly, one hand moving out to cling at Edward's arm, needing the touchstone, the comfort of the other man, before he finally raised his head, pressing his lips against Edward's, trying to bury the past. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-25 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	When Jonathan reached out for him, Eddie smiled. He slid an arm around the man once he'd sat up, leaning in to kiss his husband tenderly. Eddie lifted his other hand and pressed his palm against Jonathan's cheek as they kissed, savoring the connection. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_fear
2013-06-25 04:10 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan broke the kiss with a nip to Edward's lips, sighing. "Sorry, I...thought I had moved beyond that," he whispered. Unnoticed, his voice was thick with his southern accent, the rich Gregorian tones changing his words, giving them a depth they didn't really have when he was normally speaking.

No matter how hard he tried, how far he ran, he was still nothing more than they boy he had been, the lost and neglected child, unwanted and unloved. The point was never more clear then a second later when a crow landed on the ground in front of the men, lured in by the bread crumbs and leftovers. He gave a haltering hop on the blanket, and Jonathan screamed.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-25 05:08 pm UTC (link)

When the kiss was broken, Edward pulled back and shrugged. "You don't have to apologize, baby. But they're just nightmares. She can't hurt you." Nobody could. Not without hurting Eddie first.

Edward did notice the shift in Voice. The accent Jonathan had worked do hard to conceal was almost flooding from his mouth as if he'd never abandoned it.

At the sight of the bird, and Jonathan's scream, Eddie made a face and curled his arms tight around Jonathan to offer security and support.

"It's just a crow and its only here for scraps. You're going to be just fine."

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i_fear
2013-06-25 05:33 pm UTC (link)

"Get it away," Jonathan screamed, clinging to Edward. "Get it away, get it away, get it away!"

The more logical and rational part of his brain was embarrassed by his behaviors, wishing he could reach out and smack himself. Instead, he collapsed in Edward's arms, retreating, fading away while Scarecrow took over, his hands tightening on Edward's arms for a moment before he pulled away, shooing away the crow.

He coughed, not looking at the other man, instead reaching out for his soda and righting it before taking a long drink. He stared down at the red can for a moment before looking at Edward. "Do you know how we killed his grandmother?" he asked, voice wavering between accented and the Gothamite accent he usually put on, Scarecrow trying to gain control over himself.