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lovemykilt ([personal profile] lovemykilt) wrote2015-01-19 01:55 pm

Taystee Diner, New Gotham, the lunch shift, Monday

Priestly had never worked at a place as large as this diner before. It was a bit of an adjustment -- especially when you factored in going from managing Luke's in Fandom to being a lowly peon here -- but he liked his coworkers well enough, no one tried to stick things in his hair, and there were even a few regulars he'd gotten to know working the lunch counter on the days he didn't have afternoon classes. New Gotham was almost as full of lovable weirdoes as Santa Cruz had been, which was good, as they needed the lovable ones to balance out the criminally insane ones.

And, hey, if harmlessly flirting with the hot cougar who came in every now and then to order a late lunch to go for her and her "business associates" got him a bigger tip, that was even better. She liked to stop and chat for a bit while she waited for her order, and Priestly always kept her coffee full and the compliments running while she did. Carlos, the usual lunch time cook, liked to tease Priestly about how he had to keep his dates straight so Dinah wouldn't find out he was cheating on her with an old lady, but Priestly was so used to getting grief from the kitchen staff that he barely noticed.

He did kind of miss troubleshooting Fandom's occasional harmless jaunts into the surreal, though. A lunch rush just wasn't the same if you didn't have an eagle turning into a naked mayor at the counter.

[ooc: for Them That Knows]

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Priestly! Dahling." The regular came in bundled up in an extra scarf and gloves, and sighed in relief as she slumped against the counter. "Something warm and spicy and soothing today, please. Everyone's in an uproar with this wind, and the projects, and I need an excuse to stay away from them a little longer."

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is because you are adorable." She sat down with a sigh, unwinding her scarf a bit. "I respect my colleagues, but they can get so... obsessive. I swear they've completely forgotten how to have fun." 'Ms. Queen' reached for her mug. "And how is your Monday? Busy? Frantic? Frenetic?"

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mmmmmmm." Taking a sip of her drink, she fluttered her eyelashes at him over the rim of the mug. "You know, I just had a thought. An interesting thought. How late do you work today?"

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"More time for flattery and flirting. If you wouldn't feel pressured to say yes?"

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Superb! I'll be free in an hour or so, after I've delivered the lunch order back to the others." She tilted her head, finger tapping on her lips. "Perhaps dessert somewhere?"

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, of course! I should do the same, just in case we're-- intercepted, by one of those miscreants."

Such a great word. Miscreants. Harley Quinn beamed to herself. "And well, too, the girl-buddy system has to be respected. I wouldn't want my friends worry that I was out with a stranger."

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know what they say about New Gotham! You either become the villain, or you die a hero." She wrinkled her nose adorably. "Let's both avoid that, shall we? I'll meet you at that little bakery in an hour. Be prepared to tell me all your secrets, sweetie."

The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"So, how long have you lived here in New Gotham?" 'Arlene' was dipping a spoon into a chocolate mousse concoction, giving Priestly a sideways amused look.

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have so many to share. You won't be disappointed." (http://lovemykilt.livejournal.com/24183.html?thread=868215#t868215)

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Really, he was just yummy! So completely trusting. Harley wondered if he knew about Dinah's little side projects.

"I've been here so long I feel like a native. Although I moved here just after I finished college, for an internship." She licked a drop of chocolate off her spoon. "New Gotham has so many exciting opportunities. And you can't say the villainy doesn't make life more -- vivid."

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Welllll..." Harley's smile turned teasing. "Avoid the Narrows, unless you're looking for thugs to hire. Don't try parking downtown, they boot cars for fun and profit without checking the time... and look deeeeeep into my eyes, and I'll tell you the last thing."

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Excellent." Harley could feel her eyes change to dark, swirling whirlpools of shiny black, and giggled. "Priestly, you'll do anything I ask you to do, won't you? Because you like me?"

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Awww. I like you too." Harley leaned forward and pet his beard. "I need you to do something for me. Today, if you can. Tomorrow, if you can't. But very very soon. Now, your best friend. Dinah?"

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"I need you... to kill her. However you want! Get creative." She smiled and tilted her head. "Just be sure it's in front of Barbara, okay? Do you think you can manage that?"

Re: The little bakery down the street, an hour later...

[identity profile] gothamlights.livejournal.com 2015-01-19 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ohh, that's wonderful!" Harley clasped her hands and grinned. "Thank you so much. You should probably avoid having Helena around, though. You know she'd try to stop you. Protect her little 'sister.'" She leaned over to pat his hand. "And you won't mention this to anyone, will you?"