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Dick knocked on my door before immediately opening it. I looked up from having my face in my plague doctor doll, a gift from Kon. I was trying to fall asleep to the lavender scent that Kon put in it.
"Tim, I'm sorry to bug you right now but I am stuck. You are the only one with the most knowledge on toxins."
I started to sit up because I knew it was too serious if he starts out with attempting to butter me up.
"What happened?"
"You know how I finally got a few people to try out my villain rehab?" I just sighed in response. "Well, one of the big criminals didn't like that his henchman was leaving him. He poisoned her with a chemical based poison."
"I have to ask Kon first, he is my Relax Enforcer."
"Dude, you were just laying, and now you are sitting on his lap."
"It's okay to go, saving people is important." Kon said and I got off his lap.
"Dude, you are so confusing sometimes." Dick said as I followed him out. "But there is no need for labels."
He was confusing me with that statement. I noticed Kon's face turning red before he covered it with the plushie.
Every time I tried to figure out who was the victim he would dodge the identifying details. He had put them in the batcave already and they were with a romantic partner. I was confused when I saw bright red hair, brighter than Kate's hair.
"Why is Ivy here?"
"Joker attacked Harley and I tried my best to cure her." She explained while she looked at her burnt hands. "He knew that I was the one who made her immune to plant based toxins but he added pesticides and other plant harming chemicals to this new batch."
I quickly went over and saw the damage to Harley. There were blisters around her mouth and she looked pale as if she was still wearing the face paint. There was a shallow flutter of her chest and I got to work to quickly study the toxin. I had Dick carefully carry her to the hidden backdoor to my lab.
There was quiet music playing and a glowing blob dancing inside of a glass tank.
"What is that thing?" She asked as I started to type on my computer.
"It's an amalgamation of various toxins mixed with the body of a leech that soaked in the Lazarus pit. Kon didn't want me to get rid of it and I kept it calm by playing music."
I tilted Harley's head and saw the scrape marks from straps of a gas mask. Which makes it an airborne toxin and I have to be careful to pull it out of her because it will kill Ivy as soon as it gets into her system.
I wanted to save the Lazarus water as a last resort because I remember the effects it had on Jason the first time. Her mind might break even farther past the point of no return.
"Ivy, how did you cure her the first time?"
She grew a small plant out of her hand and I carefully took it to study the structure. It should work again once I get rid of the plant killing portion. The two looked confused as I put on thick gloves and reached inside of the tank.
"Dude, what are you doing with that?" Dick asked.
"It can suck out toxins because of the leech DNA. I need it to get rid of the worst of the poison so I can make an antidote with the plant." I stopped for a moment. "Ivy, I know you are worried for Harley but you might want to look away for a few moments."
I took the glowing blob and put it in her mouth. Most of the body slid in and I heard a thump behind me. I turned and saw Dick fainted on the ground.
"Weak."
I finished making the antidote and the blob stopped glowing. I slowly pulled it out and used a syringe to give her the antidote. Ivy took a sharp inhale as Harley took a deep breath.
"Is she fully cured?" She asked as I put the blob back in its tank.
"Yes, but she is going to need rest to fully recover. Call Dick if anything looks wrong, even if it is something small."
I used smelling salts on the fallen Dick and walked out. As Dick took Harley and Ivy back to their home. I went to my room and took back the spot I was in earlier.
Back to the soft calming presence of lavender and... Kon. Something about his relaxed personality helps me.
"Hey, since you still have a week left of your vacation. Do you want to visit the farm? They want to meet my friend."
I was stunned that he called me his friend. I know that Dick talks about friendship all the time. Damian groans about having friends. But I don't have friends, I just have people that want to use me for my brain.
"I just have to ask Bruce if it is okay."
He gave a large smile and I realized that I do not mind him using that word 'friend' for me.