15914/T'was The Night Before Christmas

T'was The Night Before Christmas
Date of Scene:	23 December 2023
Location:	Interior - Wayne Manor
Synopsis:	The Dark Knight has an early evening to start Christmas Eve.
Cast of Characters:	Batman, Harley Quinn

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Batman has posed:
Gotham City during the holidays.

One never knows just what one's going to get, not really. From time to time, it is actually peaceful, festive even. More often then not however there tends to be some sort of rampage by a costumed baddie that reminds everyone of the dangers of living in this particular city.

Tonight, it seems, the city is going to default to something a little more peaceful. So much so that Bruce even called an early end to the evening patrol and while it might be past midnight, officially ushering in Christmas Eve, it's still unusual for him to be home this early.

So the dark haired billionaire is to be found in the library, the mug of hot chocolate that Alfred more or less forced on him gripped half forgotten in his hand.

Harley Quinn has posed:
Harley Quinn For once, she's not loud or anything. She just walks into the room and smiles. She walks over and slowly wraps her arms around that big, strong neck and shoulders, drapping herself onto his back.

     She will of course peek at what has his attention but other than that.. she's just giving her warm body and contact with her man.

Batman has posed:
Is Bruce aware that he is not alone? One would have to assume so. Not much gets past the man afterall. And if you're going to spend any amount of time with one Harley Quinn, you should probably get used to just about anything, right?

A brief smile flickers across his expression as he feels Harley pretty much scale his back, turning his head and casting a wry glance her way. "I'm surprised you're not out getting into trouble," he comments, arching a brow. "Though maybe pleasantly pleased to find that you're not is more appropriate," he adds, the corners of his mouth twitching.

Harley Quinn has posed:
Harley Quinn Smirks " Who says I don't plan on getting in trouble " She says with a chuckles " I know a big moutaint that is half climbed right now and could use some trouble " She grins.. " He gets twitchy if he can't get into something himself.. dosn't know what peace means " She says kissing his cheek a little . " Whatcha reading? " She asks

Batman has posed:
Reaching back, Bruce helps to secure her hold. Or maybe it's just a pretty good excuse to grab her bottom. Either way, it keeps her pretty firmly in place against his back.

A faint smirk slides over the features of the dark haired man and he gives a small shake of his head at her accusation. "I'm glad that Gotham is getting to enjoy a quiet holiday season for a change," he counters. "It means that maybe I can focus on keeping you from getting into too much trouble," he points out.

It's good to set ambitious goals.

He does hold up the police reports in his hands though. "Okay, maybe I'm still working a little."

Harley Quinn has posed:
Harley Quinn Laughs as she smirks " You know superman said the same thing when I was throwing presents fromt he roof the other day " she smirks " But he helped me throw presents.. Ah may be courlful " She stops " Okay I'm alot but I also love chrismas " She beams as she rubs her nose into his neck and enjoys him holding her!

     " but I would love to see if you can keep me our of trouble or not " She grins yep it's a chalange for her!

Batman has posed:
Somehow that little revelation doesn't particularly surprise him and Bruce sets the reports back down on the table in front of him. "As far as trouble goes, that doesn't sound all that bad," he admits quietly. "And that I can believe. You are a pretty festive person at the worst of times," he admits. In stark contrast to him. But here they are.

Slipping free, he turns and slips an arm around her, mug of hot chocolate still in his other hand. "That seems like an excellent plan. Lets go raid the kitchen for some of Alfred's cookies and then we can see what we can come up with to keep you out of trouble," he says slyly.