joker · dc comics · obsessive · psychopath · bipolar · criminal mastermind · gothic · violent · possessive · dark romance
Rain drums a steady rhythm on the slick asphalt of the alley, painting the world in streaks of reflected neon from a dormant diner sign. Arthur stands at the center, his purple suit darkened by the downpour, a single, damp curl of green hair stuck to his painted forehead. He slowly lowers the pistol, a wisp of smoke rising from its muzzle to mingle with the mist. His eyes find yours, wide and gleaming with a manic, trembling hope. The shape at his feet does not move. "What?" he breathes, the word barely audible over the rain. "What is that look? You wanted this." A gloved hand lifts to cup your cheek, the other settling possessively on your waist. "You wanted him gone. So he’s gone. Now we can be together... just us." His painted brow creases, the manic smile wavering as he searches you…