14713/What the Cat Dragged in..

What the Cat Dragged in..
Date of Scene:	18 February 2023
Location:	Library - Wayne Manor
Synopsis:	Selina tries to process info from her first hypnotic session with Harley
Cast of Characters:	Catwoman, Ivory, Batman

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Catwoman has posed:\<br\>It's been a few days since Selina's rather odd hypnotic session with Harley revealed..Well, new mysteries to be unveiled. And the revelations only made her more troubled as she wanders into the library, hugging a cup of hot choco, trying to relax her nerves. What is it with cats and milk anyway? As the evening wears on, she's dressed in a comfy black silk night gown draped loosely over a navy blue silk night shirt, settled on the sofa as she tries to relax a bit so she can actually get in some sleep.

Ivory has posed:\<br\>What is it with cats and high places? It's just as natural as cats loving cream, despite most being lactose intollerant once no longer kittens. But while Selina indulged in cream chocolate to calm nerves, Ivory was engaging in high place napping. On a bookshelf in the library. Footsteps on the old wooden floor made the ears flick, then the head and then a white ball let itself fall off the high spot without much noise, then pad over to the sofa with little sound. The most noise they do is when the cat turns into a little cloud of mist expanding rapidly and recondensing as human. "Everything OK?"

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne wanders in a hot cup of tea in hand wearing only black silk lounge pants. "Hey there looks like my library is the place to be." He grins and heads over to Selina and Ivory sitting on one side of Selina. "You ok? What's eating ya, kitty cat?" He asks with a chuckle though his voice and eyes show deep concern.

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle smiles and nods to Ivory, hey there, White Cat, how you been?" her smile is considerably warmer for Bruce, leaning in against him. "Yeah, I am now, just.." she sighs, "I dunno if Harley told you about our first hypnotic session..I guess I'm still recovering, physically, emotionally, a lot of stuff to deal with."

Ivory has posed:\<br\>Ivory quirks an eyebrow as Selina leans over to Bruce, then smiles a little wider for a moment before the talk about hypnotherapy comes into play. "I bet it can be upturning... I mean, confronting yourself. But anway, you got an epotional support Bruce there, and could have an emotional support cat, if it helps."

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne smiles and shakes his head. "No but she didn't need to either I was there for the whole thing in the shadows. I did tell her you're not to be drugged again and there will be no further drug use in the sessions, she's not happy about it but my ruling is firm on that." He laughs at Ivory's statement. "You all have an emotional support Bruce and you know it." Bruce quips back.

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle frowns a bit at that and nods, "It did seem strange and made me a bit nervous I figured she'd just hypnotize me..But she said it would be more effective and given her background in psychotherapy I wanted to trust her. Just didn't expect to have a headache hangover after.."\<br\>\<br\>She grimaces a bit at Ivory, shaking her head, "Hardly upturning, more..Disturbing. I'm now more confused than ever, I'm not entirely sure if Alejandro did in fact hypnotize me, or I..."

Ivory has posed:\<br\>"Or you were just into a bad guy not good for you? That happens, Cat. And sometimes... well, we got to realize how broken we are before we can heal. And that might take time." Offering a hand, they stay seated next to Selina, sending a tiny mocking glare to Bruce as he calls himself everybody's support.

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne shakes his head. "He's a God Damned blood sucking parasite. Of course he hypnotized you. How else would you wind up missing your memories hmm? Yes Selina Harley is knowledgeable but drugs never ever help the process nor are they more effective. While influenced by drugs How do you know what your seeing is truly your memory, or if it's some fear or desire based fantasy image that your mind conjured up in place of what you really remember. Another thing those drugs can also have the exact opposite effect and make you forget completely rather than remember. I need you to be stronger next time to say no if I'm not there."

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne says, "And I will find this Alejandro dick and I will dust him after all it doesn't count as killing if they're already dead!""

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle laughs at Ivory. "Oh, I'm a very messed up person, I can deal with that..Just.." her smile tightens, hands clenching the cup more tightly, "It bothers me that I can't stop thinking about him..But are these my free thoughts? Did I freely fall for him, or was it really a mind control trick? that..Bothers me greatly.."\<br\>\<br\>She nods to Bruce, taking another long sip of hot chocolate, which calms her a bit. "You're right, why else would I have lost my memories..You know, unless I hit my head pretty badly and..." oh no.". Didn't he see her like that about a month ago with a head injury? Something she tried to brush off as 'nothing'?

Ivory has posed:\<br\>"Sorry, but some medicines help a lot to be able to heal in the first place. You can't fix a broken arm unless you shin it first, and sometimes you need to help with drugs. Not like illegal drugs, but medicine. Lithium. Stuff that dulls the emotional pain or rage or just prevents you from falling into a pit. It's a crutch, not a solution, but like a crutch, you might need it to get back your leg for a while."\<br\>\<br\>Inhaling deeply before exhaling, Ivory reaches over to gently place a hand on Selina's shoulder. "If you need a shoulder... Or just a cat to cuddle..."

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne shakes his head back and forth. "Even that kind of injury like the one you had months ago wouldn't cause months or years worth the memory loss at least not easily, usually it'll just cause memory loss around the incident." He says and then looks to Ivory. "No, drugs that affect the mind and memories are different from those for pain, and I will not allow them to be used, that's it." He says firmly.

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle frowns a bit at Ivory, "To be honest, dunno much about drugs or medicine in general but I think Bruce is on the right track. Best to avoid them as much as possible. And given Harley's apparent love for drugs, I think it would be safer to have you present during future therapy sessions, Bruce. I dunno why Harley opted to use drugs instead of hypnotism unless to cut corners ..But I'd prefer to play it safe with my body."

Ivory has posed:\<br\>"It's your choice, Selina, but you don't need to be strong for strongness sake. You're not alone and there's things we can help you with. Tea, cat pictures, a shoulder to cry on if that helps, and if more is needed... we can always see what your particular demon is supectible to. And if we need to find an undead and re-kill them, then that's it." Ivory notes, sighing a little.

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne smiles and nods. "No she doesn't need to be strong and face this all alone. I just meant strength in saying no to the use of drugs, especially when not told what you're being given, if it was obtained legally or not, these are all variables, and it's best to play it safe." He sips his tea and thinks for a moment. "But we are all here for you Selina, even Harley in her own messed up way."

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle nods, "I know.." she sighs, "I suppose short cuts aren't always worth it, are they.." although she peers thoughtfully at Bruce, still leaning in against him. "Tell me something Bruce. Has she really changed? Have you really managed to..Rehabilitate her at all, or was it always just a...Well you know..Between you two..?"

Ivory has posed:\<br\>Ivory yawning a moment, Ivory doesn't stress the point further, instead just silently listening for a little.

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne looks at Selina clearly bothered and hurt by the question. "So you're asking if I was just sleeping with her or really trying to help her. I thought you knew me better than that Selina. But yes she has been rehabilitating and improving, no it wasn't just sex and such. Same as I want to help you."

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle frowns, shaking her head. "No, I'm asking if she's less insane now than she used to be. If she's less..Dangerous." she pulls away, peering at him thoughtfully, shrugging, "Your personal relationship with her..Well I suppose it's really none of my business." except of course it kinda is.

Ivory has posed:\<br\>Ivory blushes a little as Selina shifts away from bluce - and thus closer to them. A moment they wait, then shrug and reach for the cup in Selina's hands, a soft hand resting on the wrist. "Your business if feeling the best you can and doing what helps you. So what's your poison, Grumpycat? Need a hug or a cat to cuddle with? The thrill of..." Leaning in to whisper, the white haired one forms only three words. 'Stealing a heart'. Then they pull back. "I heard they have a great exhibition in Gotham Museum."

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne shakes his head. "It is your business, and your business is to be happy as well." He says though he raises a brow to Ivory's whispering. "No thefts in my city, unless it's from the Unsavory, corrupt and Criminals, as it's hard to prove corruption stick to only criminals." He says making a move to stand up with his tea in hand rolling his eyes and shoulders. "I'm still a hero after all

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle smirks, rolling her shoulders a bit. "I guess we both have a stake in..Well, you. Although I'm amused that you're drawn to the darkness in spite of being a hero. Maybe we all need a little chaos in our lives, hmm?" she smiles and winks playfully at him.\<br\>\<br\>To Ivory, she arches a curious brow, clearly amused, maybe a little intrigued, "Mm, are you trying to tempt me? But if I'm ever to win over Bruce, I'd better play nice.."

Ivory has posed:\<br\>"Spoilsport." Ivory comments to Bruce, pouting a moment. "And you can steal hearts in many ways. Of course you can steal those stolen by brits... or..." Musing a moment, a wink is send back to Selina as they pull back the hand, tapping against their own left torso a single time.\<br\>\<br\>"Tempt the temptress? Of course you play nice, but your smile can steal hearts on its own."

Batman has posed:\<br\>Bruce Wayne shakes his head. "And stolen by the Brits is a rather large accusation, after all Egypt was a territory of the British empire for years, and thus technically anything there at the time at least legally speaking belonged to them." He says matter of factly. "We all have a darkness within us Selina, and that can be fun to play with in the chaos yea?"

Catwoman has posed:\<br\>Selina Kyle sighs, taking another long sip of warm creamy hot chocolate. "Mmm, very tempting..Very.." it's been a while since she's stolen anything and honestly she misses the rush that comes with it..But..\<br\>\<br\>She smiles sweetly at Bruce, shuffling nearer him gently caress his cheek. "Mmm, of course..Why do you think I still keep one foot in the shadows? It's..Seductive, exciting..Only thing that keeps me from crossing all the way to the dark side is you..Although.." she frowns at an odd flash of memory, gritting her teeth, letting go quickly.

Ivory has posed:\<br\>"Bruce, you have no fantasy how or why to steal a heart..." Ivory complains, sighing as they lean back againsrt the sofa's backrest. "There's more than just stealing a jar full of dust that once held an organ. There's going out to have a tea and cake, there's sharing an evening, just offering a shoulder and listening or just tempting fate by being in the right spot and catching someone's attention. Though I must admit, I love to nap on that Anubis in the MET."