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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 2013-06-25 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.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-25 06:17 pm UTC (link)

Eddie hated seeing Jonathan act that way, knowing the torment the man was feeling. He could hear it in the screams.

He felt Jonathan collapse into his arms. The shift he wouldn't have felt but it was more apparent as the man sat up and shooed away the black avian.

He let the Scarecrow/Jonathan stabilize before shaking his head in response to the question. He couldn't recall if Jonathan had ever told him much about his grandmother. He mentioned it once in a while but never in a good way and Eddie knew not to ask or bring it up.

"No, but I'm sure she deserved it."

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i_fear
2013-06-25 07:01 pm UTC (link)

Scarecrow licked his lips slowly. "We hit her over the head with a pan," he said, ignoring the comic value of that mental image. "Before dragging her out to the aviary. For years, she had locked us in there, preaching to us as she released her crows on us, leaving us there for hours as they pecked and tore at us."

Scarecrows eyes were distant, memories, faded and warped with time flooding over his mind. It had taken forever to get enough strength to pull Jonathan away from the pain, to hide away his most precious person and take on the pain himself. Too long.

"So we locked her in there with her precious birds, dousing her with the same concoction she laced our suit with, watching as the crows tore her apart." He had only told the story in it's whole to one person, though several knew bits and pieces.

Scarecrow went silent again, thinking, turning the events over in his mind, the terror, the pain...his revenge...

"Got a last laugh though, the old bitch died with the deed to the house, ruined Jonathan one more time over, couldn't sell the place and start over." But even as he spoke, Scarecrow's mind was on something else, a tiny little blond girl who had slept so peacefully before him.

The other that Jonathan wouldn't allow Scarecrow to harm.

He turned, looking at Edward, hugging his long legs, peeking at the man through his bangs, almost hiding. "So yes, crows can hurt very much," he whispered.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-25 09:26 pm UTC (link)

Eddie listened. He frowned as Scarecrow told him the full story. He'd never heard it in its entirety before and it didn't surprise him now that he heard it.

It explained a lot about Jonathan as well, his behavior, the way they co-existed. And the Scarecrow's willingness to harm to protect. Edward understood that Scarecrow loved Jonathan as much as he did, and Eddie wouldn't hold it against him.

At the mention of the crows, Eddie licked over his lips. "They can't hurt you. I wouldn't let them. I know they can, but they'd have to get through me first. And id blow out their little brains before I let them get close enough to either of us." It was almost a growl, that something so meaningless like a bird could rile Jonathan up. But Eddie would slaughter every black bird in the world of it kept Jonathan at peace and safe.

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i_fear
2013-06-25 09:38 pm UTC (link)

Scarecrow stared at Edward for a long moment, before huffing. "I don't like you," he said, a firm note of finality in his tone, before he rested his cheek against his knees. "But I won't kill you."

With that, he vanished, leaving Jonathan in control. Jonathan turned his head, resting his face against his knees, embarrassed Edward had seen this side of him, taking a deep, shuddering breath as he tried to fully gain control of himself.

Nightmare wondered back over to the pair, dropping an apple at Jonathan's feet, trying to cheer him up.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-25 10:54 pm UTC (link)

It was a relief to know his life wasnt hanging by a thread any longer when it came to Scarecrow. He didn't care that Scarecrow didn't like him, but he felt better now that the alter-ego wasnt out for his neck any longer.

"Thank you." Eddie said, offering a smirk.

Edward reached out for Jonathan, wanting him close again.

He looked up at the mare as she wandered up, for a moment, before glancing back at Jonathan.

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i_fear
2013-06-25 11:00 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan curled against Edward, content to take strength from his husband after the disaster of a panic attack, slowly sipping his soda, using the actions to focus his mind and calm down.

He laughed at Nightmare's attempt to cheer him up, making a clicking sound with his tongue, petting Nightmare's nose as she flopped down on the blanket, absently chewing the gift she brought Jonathan, looking completely innocent as she did.

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	i_puzzle 2013-06-25 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	Eddie curled an arm around his husband, holding him close to lend his support and strength. He looked at the mare when she flopped down, not minding the massive horse. Eddie shifted to make room, settling back into the peace of the moment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-25 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan rested his head on Edward's shoulder, staring at the horse for a long, silent moment, getting his brain and memories under control before turning his head and pressing his lips against Edward's pulse point, giving it a soft kiss, before running his teeth teasingly over it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-25 11:39 pm UTC (link)

Edward's long arm remained curled around Jonathan's body, holding the other man close. He reveled in having Jonathan so close and never wanted to part.

When Eddie felt Jonathan's lips pressing against the skin of his neck, closing his eyes. He tilted his head to offer Jonathan more access to his skin. His fingers curled around Jonathan's shirt at the mans side, tugging gently at the fabric.

"Mmm. That feels good." Eddie breathed.

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	i_fear 2013-06-25 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan smirked at Edward's words, before gently sucking on the spot, his hand petting Edward's chest before reaching under his jacket and unsnapping the shoulder holster connectors, opening it so that it could be slid off, before his hand slid up to nudge at Edward's jacket, trying to remove it without moving. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-25 11:55 pm UTC (link)

Edward emitted a soft groan when Jonathan attached his lips against Eddie's throat. His heart began to race and Edward shifted closer. The arm that was around Jonathan moved, his fingers kneading at Jonathan's back. Edward lifted his free hand, sliding it to rest at Jonathan's hip.

Eddie held the man for a moment before feeling Jonathan push at his holster and then jacket. He pulled away only long enough to slide out of his jacket and the holsters, left only in his shirt and slacks.

Eddie breathed out, his hands finding their way back to Jonathan. He pushed at Jonathan's shirt from the bottom hem, wanting it off.

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i_fear
2013-06-25 11:59 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan arched his eyebrow at Edward, a challenge to if the other man thought he was actually going to follow his hint, before giving in and pulling his shirt over his head along with his riding vest, before pushing Edward down, smirking as he moved above him, blocking out the sky with his own face.

"Mine," he whispered, before kissing Edward, biting at the other man's lips eagerly.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-26 12:48 am UTC (link)

Eddie smirked at the challenge, knowing that there would be follow through. They really never had uninterrupted time to be with each other and to spoil it wouldn't be fitting for either of them. Out here they were free to do as they pleased. Back in the confines of society they were busy and only had snippets of a moment or two.

It was nice to actually have, and take advantage of the time they had managed to get together.

Eddie ran his fingers over Jonathan's bare skin when it was revealed, taking his lover in. Slowly, he allowed himself to be pushed down on to the blanket. The shadow of Jonathan's face hovered above his and Edward took a moment to admire it.

He closed his eyes when he felt Jonathan's lips press once more against his, purring at the statement. "Yours." Edward confirmed, breathing out into the kiss.

Eddie raked his nails gently over Jonathan's back and shoulders, taking his time and keeping his touch subtle.

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	i_fear 2013-06-26 12:51 am UTC (link)
	Jonathan hissed at Edward's touch, lapping at his lips eagerly before his mouth moved to Edward's neck, his hands sliding up to unbutton the man's shirt as he switched sides, intent on leaving duel marks on his lover's neck. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)