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[pinkxeno]

[ pink girl incoming ]

Hey guys! So, question- sorta.

Why do people have "secret identities" or hide their powers? [ quirks, that's what she wants to call it ] Like, I was told it's better if I can hide among the population, but that sucks, I like being pink.

That isn't really something that happens in my world. The point is that people know you. [ Hero Profession ends up being partially a popularity contest, although Mina also doesn't care much about that ]

Also, who's going to school? I have had a couple of classes and I'm very lost...

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[amenace]

Ya still in the hotel? We can meet up and show off in person!

[pinkxeno]

Yeah, my room is the first floor, number 14! I will wait for you.

[amenace]

Okay! I'll be there in a bit.

[ She's just gotta put her hair up and put the costume on first. But then she gets an idea. ]

Oooh! We should make this a sleepover!

[pinkxeno]

[ and Mina GASPS!!! while her black eyes go wide ]

That idea is AMAZING! We should have a sleepover, order pizza and other snacks and watch tons of romantic movies!!

[amenace]

Yeah! Let me get my stuff together and I'll be right down!

[ She's super excited. She never really got a chance to do the sleepover thing before. ]

[pinkxeno]

[ and so is Mina. She really missed having a girl friend to hang with and this is the perfect opportunity to get to know Harleen better. While she waits for her, Mina orders some pizzas - one vegetarian, one with meat, just in case! - and sodas and other snacks like chips and candy (that credit card they gave her really is handy). ]

[amenace]

[ Harleens shows up soon enough, announcing herself with a quick knock as she calls out, ] Miiiinaaaa!

[ Her hair, usually pulled up into even pigtails, has been done up so they're uneven, one higher up on her head than the other and tied up with ribbons with diamond patterns on them. A few red streaks have been painted on one side while the other has a few black streaks. She's even put on a little make up, bright red lipstick, and red and black eyeliner around each eye. That's as far as she got on the costume front before deciding she could just change into the rest in Mina's room. ]

[pinkxeno]

[ Mina, on the other hand, hasn't started putting on her hero costume and instead left it on top of her bed for now; it's easy enough to put on, so she can do it at any time (plus, this is her room0. Instead, she is wearing one of her many somewhat questionable fashion choices, including the glasses. She went out a bit before, so she didn't have time to change, but honestly Mina's clothes are usually like this.

When she opens the door for Harleen, Mina's grin is wide as possible and she is obviously super excited about it, hands suddenly rising up high ] Harleen!!

Come in, come in! Snacks will be arriving shortly! [ and without further ado, she reaches for the other girl's hand to pull her inside the room. Which is still very hotel-looking, except for the two pink and purple lava lamps and some hot-pink furry pillows. Her wardrobe is a lot worse, though ]

[amenace]

[ Harleen's own costumes is easy enough to get in and out of, it's just all the makeup and hair that she puts into it that takes her a little time. ]

Your top is cute! [ She gasps, plucking at the sleeve with a big smile. It's absolutely genuine, her own normal fashion sense has been whatever can be bought second hand at a thrift shop. Sometimes there are good finds there, sometimes there isn't. ]

Oh, what'd'ya get? [ She instantly makes herself comfy, dropping into one of the chairs and begins digging out her costume. ]

[pinkxeno]

Ehehe, thank you!! [ at the compliment, Mina spreads out her arms to show off her top, and then gives a small twirl to show off even more. She won't hold on to that, though, quickly moving on and pulling the glasses off ]

I got us two pizzas, and some chips. Also cokes and sprite! [ she hums, tapping her own chin ] I could have gotten more since I have the credit card they gave us, which is very handy.

[amenace]

You're welcome!

[ She bobs her head along with the choices listed off. ] Sounds great! Maybe we can order some sweets later.

[ She fluffs up her coat after pulling it from her bag. ] So should I change now or do we wanna wait til after the food gets her?

[pinkxeno]

Yeah, that would be cool! We can just call when we want some more. [ hotel room service is GREAT.

Mina does tap her chin at the question ] Well, whatever you prefer! Imma do it now! [ mostly because she is super excited and wants to show Harleen how she looks ] I designed this suit myself! back home, we give our designs to a teacher and they send it to a company that will make Hero costumes. It's really cool. [ Mina grabs hers ] I wanted it to give away my personality! [ hence the whole acid trip of colors going on ]

[amenace]

[ Hotel room service is honestly one of the most genius things Harley can think of. Any time she has a craving for something she only need call up for it. ]

Alright!

[ She holds her own costume up, a red and black bodysuit. ] I designed and made mine, too. Cut up some old stuff and stitched it all together. Even painted my mask. It was a lot better than what that booger, the Joker, wanted me to wear.

[ She's not sure how much her costume gives away her personality, but she thought it was rather good-looking. Though certainly not made of anything all that protective. ]

I like the colors on yours.

[pinkxeno]

[ Mina watches, amazed. She really loves the suit, clapping as the girl explains it ] it looks awesome-you got an eye for it!

[ and afterwards Mina twirls while holding her suit, while saying "thank you", but eventually she stops: ]

Who's "Joker"?

[amenace]

Thanks! I based it on this old harlequin figure that useta belong to my Gran'ma. She collected a buncha clown figures.

[ The question results in Harleen pulling a face, pausing as in process of undressing. ]

Uuuuhg, he's the worst! He's this rich boogery brat named John Kane. He tricked me inta thinkin' he wanted to do good but really he just wanted to hurt people and blow stuff up.

[pinkxeno]

Harlequin...? [ Mina isn't entirely sure what that is, but Harleen mention "clowns" so she kinda gets it. Kinda!!

The boy the other mentions gets a small grossed out face ] That's the worst! You can get caught up in real bad situations because of people like that!

But you managed to stay clear off of it?

[amenace]

They're basically just clowns but like old oooold versions. But it's also like a play on my name, y'know? Harleen Quinzel. Harlequin. Harley Quinn! [ She grins. It's not that clever of a disguise but she likes it. ]

Nope! And glad I didn't or Ivy's family woulda lost their community garden. It's all fine, y'know, I escaped prison and now I'm gonna find the Joker and give him a piece of my mind and bat.

[ A pause as she frowns. ] Well, I woulda if I wasn't here.

[pinkxeno]

[ okay that name is actually really nice, so yeah, it makes sense to Mina.

But when Harleen mentions prison, Mina gasps ] You went to prison?! Because of him?! [ what is this talk of prison?! Plus., she escaped it? Isn't that like... a bad thing to do??? ]

[amenace]

[ It's a very bad thing to do. But she wasn't about to rot in jail for someone else.

Granted, it was really just juvie, but it sounds cooler when she says it was prison. ]

Yup! And cuz he's all rich and stuff he'll probably just get away with all he's done. So someone's gotta give him the proper punishments!

[pinkxeno]

That's not fair at all! How did other people just allow that to happen?! [ mina is clearly frustrated about this, mostly because Harleen can't defend herself about it while she is in this world ]

If that jerk arrives, we gotta tell everyone about him!

[amenace]

Money gets you outta all kinds of trouble. [ She rolls her eye. It's not the first time someone with money got out of trouble while she ended up in trouble. ]

If he arrives I'm gonna knock his block off!

[pinkxeno]

And I will give him a piece of my mind! [ mina pauses after ] I hope he never arrives. ...

What about your parents, can't they help?

[amenace]

I hope he doesn't either. He's terrible. Y'know, he was head of the movie club and he, like, only show movies from old dead farts. [ That is the say, he only showed movies created by white men. Which her friend Ivy thought needed to be changed.

Ah, the subject of her parents. Harleen pauses once more in the process of pulling on her suit and frowns. ] Mama's workin' hard. She's off workin' some cruise ship. And my papa...

[ She trials off with a shrug. ] Who knows where he is.

[pinkxeno]

[ Mina sits on her bed, watching Harleen. She nods a little, understanding the situation ] I'm sorry about your papa. [ she is lucky herself, her parents are good and well, and they are together and love her.

But she is aware that isn't the same with everyone ]

I'm glad you are still with your mama. And hopefully you will be able to clear your name and make her proud!

[amenace]

[ Harleen shrugs and goes back to pulling on her bodysuit. ] It's not like I really knew him so it's whatever.

I'm glad I have her too, even if she's off workin' really hard.