[selina-kxle]

“You’re not okay. I can tell.”

[gothams-seedling]

“I’m fine!” Ivy snaps, stepping away from her friend, her body practically shaking with fever. “What do you care anyway?”

[selina-kxle]

“Ivy, you’re my friend…” Selina held her arm out in front of her and shook her head.

“I care because you’re my friend, please, tell me what’s going on!”

[gothams-seedling]

“Nothin’. I’m just a little sick.” Ivy coughed again, one of those coughs that wracked her body and sent her leaning against the wall, strength gone. “‘If I’m your friend why are you never here anymore? You’re always with stupid Bruce Wayne.”

[selina-kxle]

“Ivy!” Selina grabbed Ivy’s arm, “Ivy you’re sick, please, let me find help,”

She was worried, angry at Ivy for not taking the help that Selina could give… her first instinct was to call Bruce, he’d be able to help without even blinking an eye, but she knew Ivy would absolutely detest that.

[gothams-seedling]

“Well what are you gonna do about it?” That wasn’t a no…Ivy’s resolve was weakening.

[selina-kxle]

“…Bruce,” she mumbled, “I know you don’t like him, but he can help. He has money, and doctors, and he’ll give them to us if I ask,” She loosened her grip on Ivy’s arm and frowned.

[gothams-seedling]

Ivy coughed out blood. “Fine,” she mumbled.

[selina-kxle]

Selina wrapped her arm around Ivy's shoulder, taking the brunt of her weight on herself. "Let's go,"

[selina-kxle]

“You’re not okay. I can tell.”

[gothams-seedling]

“I’m fine!” Ivy snaps, stepping away from her friend, her body practically shaking with fever. “What do you care anyway?”

[selina-kxle]

“Ivy, you’re my friend…” Selina held her arm out in front of her and shook her head.

“I care because you’re my friend, please, tell me what’s going on!”

[gothams-seedling]

“Nothin’. I’m just a little sick.” Ivy coughed again, one of those coughs that wracked her body and sent her leaning against the wall, strength gone. “‘If I’m your friend why are you never here anymore? You’re always with stupid Bruce Wayne.”

[selina-kxle]

“Ivy!” Selina grabbed Ivy’s arm, “Ivy you’re sick, please, let me find help,”

She was worried, angry at Ivy for not taking the help that Selina could give… her first instinct was to call Bruce, he’d be able to help without even blinking an eye, but she knew Ivy would absolutely detest that.

[gothams-seedling]

“Well what are you gonna do about it?” That wasn’t a no…Ivy’s resolve was weakening.

[selina-kxle]

"...Bruce," she mumbled, "I know you don't like him, but he can help. He has money, and doctors, and he'll give them to us if I ask," She loosened her grip on Ivy's arm and frowned.

[selina-kxle]

“You’re not okay. I can tell.”

[gothams-seedling]

“I’m fine!” Ivy snaps, stepping away from her friend, her body practically shaking with fever. “What do you care anyway?”

[selina-kxle]

“Ivy, you’re my friend…” Selina held her arm out in front of her and shook her head.

“I care because you’re my friend, please, tell me what’s going on!”

[gothams-seedling]

“Nothin’. I’m just a little sick.” Ivy coughed again, one of those coughs that wracked her body and sent her leaning against the wall, strength gone. “‘If I’m your friend why are you never here anymore? You’re always with stupid Bruce Wayne.”

[selina-kxle]

"Ivy!" Selina grabbed Ivy's arm, "Ivy you're sick, please, let me find help,"

She was worried, angry at Ivy for not taking the help that Selina could give... her first instinct was to call Bruce, he'd be able to help without even blinking an eye, but she knew Ivy would absolutely detest that.

[selina-kxle]

“You’re not okay. I can tell.”

[gothams-seedling]

“I’m fine!” Ivy snaps, stepping away from her friend, her body practically shaking with fever. “What do you care anyway?”

[selina-kxle]

"Ivy, you're my friend..." Selina held her arm out in front of her and shook her head.

"I care because you're my friend, please, tell me what's going on!"

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

“I never said it was too intense. I’m allowed to be pissed off when someone knocks me out and drags me to some weird fucking windowless room,” She let her arms hang at her sides and moved to sit on the chair opposite Adrian.

She crossed her legs beneath her and stared straight ahead.

“Show me what you’ve got,”

Adrian smiled impishly. Good. This was exactly what he wanted- he wanted her to be alert. Ever-vigilant. She had no idea what HYDRA had planned for her, let alone what he had planned for HYDRA and the important role she might could be playing in his plans. But that would reveal too much at the wrong time. For now, all Selina Kyle needed to think was: I want to work for HYDRA, even if I don’t trust them.

Because when you can’t trust a larger entity looming over you, you are forced to build alliances with those smaller people around you. Perhaps it was wrong, to tell so many life-altering lies to a young girl in the helps of receiving her help. Even if the bigger picture was uglier than the mess he was creating for her.

Adrian watched her willing take a seat, though he stance remained defensive. “Here’s everything you need to know on your first day. Think of this as a cute little orientation to the college you never attended.” he bullied her gently, hoping to have some playful hostility returned. As he spoke he strode to a file cabinet jutting out of the corner, large and grey.

Removing a tiny, silver key from his boot, he unlocked the topmost out of five drawers. Miss Kyle would have to assume that one or more of those files had her name on them, that was just plain statistics and probability.

[selina-kxle]

"Joke's on you, I'm not old enough to go to college," she leaned back on the hind legs of her chair.

She watched him closely. Made note of the key and the cabinet.

"I'm not a big reader," Selina looked up at him and the files.

Selina was cunning, she was clever but she didn't learn to read until she was 10 years old, and even then she didn't read like a kid her age should have been able to. She hid it well, getting other people to tell her whatvshe needed to know by feigning boredom.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

She rubbed her temples stood up. Her head was still throbbing. “That’s some spy movie bullshit if I’ve ever heard it,”

She walked in a circle trying to get her bearings, there wasn’t much she could gather about their location, she was relying on Adrian to get her out when the time came, for the time being, however, she saw no problem with sticking around to find out what would happen next.

Adrian didn’t bother to follow after her, allowing her the freedom to move about the room. He was now saddled with the impossible job of rebuilding some kind of foundation of trust. Unfortunately he was about to shatter her glass ceiling, expose her to a new reality- it was kind of like, showing a child the Deep Web.

“Listen, kid. If this is too intense for your liking then maybe I was wrong and you’re not the right candidate. But,” he paused, “I think you’re a force of nature. If you could hone your skills, put them to use, you’d prosper greatly.” Adrian felt he needn’t say more.

[selina-kxle]

"I never said it was too intense. I'm allowed to be pissed off when someone knocks me out and drags me to some weird fucking windowless room," She let her arms hang at her sides and moved to sit on the chair opposite Adrian.

She crossed her legs beneath her and stared straight ahead.

"Show me what you've got,"

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

There was no time for Selina to react. Her vision went black and her limbs went limp.

She was vaguely aware that she was being moved but she was too numb to do anything about it. She blacked out totally somewhere along the way.

Mild annoyance at the snapping as she assumed that she was back home, asleep in her squat. Then she remembered what had just occured. Fear. Anger. She snaps her eyes open and scurries back, away from Adrian.

“Where the helle am I,” Her hands instinctively formes a fist and every muscle in her body tensed.

Adrian keeps his demeanor cold and his movements slow, predictable. He knew she’d be on edge when she woke up, but unfortunately… this was protocol. Should he tell her that? Would this information somehow soothe her?

Adrian thinks better of it.

“We’re here. HYDRA Base C-137. Sub-Level 2.” Adrian chose a simple office setting, though when he set up a table and two chairs on either side of it… the room felt a bit like an interrogation room you’d see on an old cop TV show.

“I’m sorry I hit you. Couldn’t compromise our location, I’m sure you understand.” He eyed her now, watching for signs of flight… or fight.

[selina-kxle]

She rubbed her temples stood up. Her head was still throbbing. "That's some spy movie bullshit if I've ever heard it,"

She walked in a circle trying to get her bearings, there wasn't much she could gather about their location, she was relying on Adrian to get her out when the time came, for the time being, however, she saw no problem with sticking around to find out what would happen next.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

Selina raised her eyebrow, crossed her arm and tapped her foot.

“How long’ve you been following me for, Adrian,” a smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth. She didn’t hate the guy, he seemed like someone she could get along with, or at least tolerate long enough to make a quick buck and then dissapear.

In a second, Adrian ran a few calculations in his head. How long was the right amount of time to be following Selina Kyle before approaching her outright? He didn’t want to say a span of time that would cause suspicion of his motives, or worry her that he knew too much. “Just a few weeks.” he told her calmly, he stopped abruptly and turned on the girl, “Sorry about this by the way.” with a quick blow he punched her out. And out she was. Quickly, he caught her limp, collapsing body and propped her back up in his arms. “Truly, I am.” he told the unconscious girl.

Once at the HYDRA base, a few light slaps to the face roused Selina. He snapped a bit obsessively in front of her nose, worrying for just a millisecond he’d done real damage… somewhere. Then, the girl became hyperalert all at once. “Ah, you’re up.” he smiled.

[selina-kxle]

There was no time for Selina to react. Her vision went black and her limbs went limp.

She was vaguely aware that she was being moved but she was too numb to do anything about it. She blacked out totally somewhere along the way.

Mild annoyance at the snapping as she assumed that she was back home, asleep in her squat. Then she remembered what had just occured. Fear. Anger. She snaps her eyes open and scurries back, away from Adrian.

"Where the helle am I," Her hands instinctively formes a fist and every muscle in her body tensed.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

“Stupid name,” Selina scoffed

She figured she had nothing to lose, that she’d just leave if things went south. She wondered how these people had found her but she supposed she’d find out one day.

“So… Where we going?”

Adrian laughed out loud. She was funny, her dry sense of humor amused him greatly. It was strange, really: he’d done his research, read her files. He knew all these facts about Selina and a short paper trail of her past. However, he was starting to like the person she was, and blending the two impressions he had of her was proving a challenge.

“Don’t ask stupid questions.” he quipped, and it was a stupid question. She was underestimating him and his place of business. But Adrian didn’t let this worry him, he would show her soon enough the type of opportunity she was receiving.

[selina-kxle]

Selina raised her eyebrow, crossed her arm and tapped her foot.

"How long've you been following me for, Adrian," a smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth. She didn't hate the guy, he seemed like someone she could get along with, or at least tolerate long enough to make a quick buck and then dissapear.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

It sounded too good to be true to Selina, there was no way she was onthe radar of someone who could give her that much.

A chill went down her neck at the whisper, her discomfort became visible if only for second.

“I’ll come with you. But I won’t make any promises,” She conceded, curiosity was in her nature after all, if nothing else, she could see what they found so interesting about her.

Adrian could tell he wasn’t doing a great job of convincing her, but he knew she was being lured in none the less. Perhaps she was willingly risking following a shady stranger to an unknown location for her own reasons he couldn’t foretell.

“I don’t need any promises. HYDRA just needs raw talent.” Adrian thought to himself, good soldiers, maybe. He left these thoughts however and tried to reorient his attention on the positive possibility that this young woman, Selina Kyle might join him in the field some day soon.

He longed for a partner not already neck-deep in HYDRA, someone on his level, new and fresh but quick on their feet and prepared. He needed someone capable to help him cope with the stresses of work… perhaps if Selina Kyle could hack it with HYDRA, they could found a camaraderie of sorts. 

[selina-kxle]

"Stupid name," Selina scoffed

She figured she had nothing to lose, that she'd just leave if things went south. She wondered how these people had found her but she supposed she'd find out one day.

"So... Where we going?"

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

Selina scoffed, “Working for an organization is like a thief’s version of selling out. I’m doin’ fine,”

She folded her arms over her chest, “Then again I’ve taken worse jobs… What do they want,”

As she sensed his opennes, she did her best to close herself off, was not going to allow herself to empathize or become an object of sympathy.

“All they ask right now, is that you pay them a visit?” He thought to say that he should escort her, then thought to offer to escort her, then decided both would be unwelcome statements and promptly shut up.

Adrian sighed but was happy she was considering, “Think of it like this. They give you weapons, money, nice things, they take care of you and yours, you get free training in virtually any field. And when you have all the skills you want-” He leaned in close, a devilish smile on his face, “You just dip.” he whispered it. To make her listen.

[selina-kxle]

It sounded too good to be true to Selina, there was no way she was onthe radar of someone who could give her that much.

A chill went down her neck at the whisper, her discomfort became visible if only for second.

"I'll come with you. But I won't make any promises," She conceded, curiosity was in her nature after all, if nothing else, she could see what they found so interesting about her.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

She shrugged, unbothered that he knew her name. She didn’t care for masks or codenames like Bruce did, one day maybe, if she had someone to protect, but for now, why would a petty thief care to hide her name?

“S'what I’m good at. I’m a cat burglar, I burgle, it keeps me and ny friends fed, keeps me out of trouble most of the time, I like to stay in the shadows”

That wasn’t the full story, she’d gotten herself into trouble plenty, when Bruce went missing, when Barbara needed her skills, when Penguin wanted her as hired help, working with them never suited her, but this guy didn’t need to know that.

He sensed he wasn’t getting his point across, and that she didn’t scare easy. It reminded him of his ex… and of his own daughter. He admired her moxy and for that he would reward her with a different, more open method of communication.

“Okay, I get it. I’m not here to judge you for doing what you do.” he looked away almost guiltily, “We all have our reasons. And our pasts.” His eyes shifted to her now with sympathy.

“I’ll save you the speech since you don’t look like you need it.” he hoped this turned her feelings ever so slightly, “I work for a big, fancy organization that’s… not so bad, really… and I think they’d be interested in you. A symbiotic relationship.” He watched her closely now, trying to decipher is she was picking up what he was putting down.

[selina-kxle]

Selina scoffed, "Working for an organization is like a thief's version of selling out. I'm doin' fine,"

She folded her arms over her chest, "Then again I've taken worse jobs... What do they want,"

As she sensed his opennes, she did her best to close herself off, was not going to allow herself to empathize or become an object of sympathy.

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

selina-kxle:

“I’m not tryin’ to maintain a secret identity or nothin’ so what’s it matter,” The 18 year old scowled and stepspedback.

“Who the hell are you anyway,” curiosity got the best of her and she stepped back towards him.

Originally posted by camrenrenee

Adrian stood a bit taller, subconsciously wanting to make himself look more respectable. “My name is Adrian Izanov. And you’re Miss Selina Kyle.” he looked again for any reaction he could decipher. “Now, tell me why you think a young woman of your talents should still be wasting their time with house burglaries?”

[selina-kxle]

She shrugged, unbothered that he knew her name. She didn't care for masks or codenames like Bruce did, one day maybe, if she had someone to protect, but for now, why would a petty thief care to hide her name?

"S'what I'm good at. I'm a cat burglar, I burgle, it keeps me and ny friends fed, keeps me out of trouble most of the time, I like to stay in the shadows"

That wasn't the full story, she'd gotten herself into trouble plenty, when Bruce went missing, when Barbara needed her skills, when Penguin wanted her as hired help, working with them never suited her, but this guy didn't need to know that.

[selina-kxle]

“Either stop talking or get out. I’m not in the mood to be lectured”

[youthinkinwhatimthinkin]

“I’m not here to apprehend you. I’m here to tell you you’re sloppy and led me right to you.” Adrian eyed her carefully.

[selina-kxle]

"I'm not tryin' to maintain a secret identity or nothin' so what's it matter," The 18 year old scowled and stepspedback.

"Who the hell are you anyway," curiosity got the best of her and she stepped back towards him.

[gotham-clickbait]

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[gotham-clickbait]

Batmobile seen driving away from Wayne Manor? 5 shocking arguments that Batman is in love with Bruce Wayne!

[feltcalling-a-deactivated201809]

Do I look lonely? || selina-kxle

“Well, I wouldn’t say lonely. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you look lonely before.” Bruce smiled slightly. “Are you lonely?” 

@selina-kxle

[feltcalling-a-deactivated201809]

Bruce’s eyes fluttered. He stared at her with a soft, steady expression. The faintest smile crossed his face, but he hardly reacts to her words. “Tell me what’s wrong,” he said softly, reaching out to cup her face. 

[selina-kxle]

“I…” Selina began to speak but lost the words “I don’t know how to explain it” She resisted the urge to step back and let Bruce hold her. “I don’t know how to talk about this kinda stuff” Her eyes didn’t quite meet his and she sighed

[feltcalling-a-deactivated201809]

Bruce runs the pad of his thumb over her cheek. He watches her carefully, eyes gleaming with concern. “Selina, you can talk to me about anything,” he says carefully. 

[selina-kxle]

"I... uhh" Selina exhales. "I just... seeing Ivy with Penguin, I guess I realized that every body leaves... my best friend isn't on my side any more and I feel..." Her voice trails off searching for the right word "Alone" She shrugs. God she wants to kick herself for letting in like this. "You dont need to... I can go" She retreats once more.