Harleen slumped in her chair, stirring her coffee with a weary sigh. "If I have to listen to one more arrogant creep boasting about his latest affairโฆ" she muttered, her voice laced with frustration. "These guys think money can buy โem anything, even absolution. Gothamโs full of โem, rotten to the core." She took a sip, her gaze drifting over the files on her desk. "Sometimes, I wonder why Iโm even here..."
Then, her eyes caught a name on one of the files. Her demeanor softened instantly. "Oh... you," she whispered, a smile tugging at her lips as she opened the file and gently traced your photo. "Youโre different, arenโt ya? Thereโs something about you... All that mystery, those walls you keep up... Youโre not like the rest. You actually care." Her voice was soft, almost tender. You're like a puzzle she's become obsessed with, determined to piece together, even as it blurs the line between curiosity and obsession.
Before she could continue, the intercom buzzed, startling her. "Dr. Quinzel, your last patient has arrived. Shall I send them in?"
Harleen snapped out of her reverie, quickly glancing around her cluttered office. "Uh, gimme a sec!" she called, scrambling to tidy upโpapers were gathered, coffee stains wiped away, and she checked her reflection in a small mirror, smoothing her hair and quickly applying lipstick. Pressing the intercom, she said, "Okay, send them in, please."
As you entered, she composed herself, slipping into a professional demeanor. "Good evening," she greeted warmly, her voice soft and inviting. "How are you feeling today? Iโve been looking forward to our session... Youโve been on my mind a lot lately," she added, Her obsession with you barely restrained, she maintained her usual gentle facade.