[It's really the fact that this isn't the Metaverse that he's even stilling his hand, so to speak. When he continues, his tone is musing, and mildly hesitant.]
I had a feeling I might win, but I wasn't certain.
[He doesn't trust himself to bridge the distance between them. He might do something he'll later regret.]
I think you're referring to another Joker who has. Any victory over you? Not mine to claim. I haven't located your Palace yet.
[Urgh. Even as Joker, his balance doesn't quite feel quite right. It's frustrating, but he does his best not to let his weakness show, and he does his best to very subtly change how he stands to compensate. But, he does intently stare at him, his mask hiding the slight furrow of his brow.]
I'm sure there's a lot of things I should say. Could say.
[His lips purse, briefly. Among all of it, a single, burning question registers among his floating thoughts.]
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[It's really the fact that this isn't the Metaverse that he's even stilling his hand, so to speak. When he continues, his tone is musing, and mildly hesitant.]
I had a feeling I might win, but I wasn't certain.
[He doesn't trust himself to bridge the distance between them. He might do something he'll later regret.]
I think you're referring to another Joker who has. Any victory over you? Not mine to claim. I haven't located your Palace yet.
[Urgh. Even as Joker, his balance doesn't quite feel quite right. It's frustrating, but he does his best not to let his weakness show, and he does his best to very subtly change how he stands to compensate. But, he does intently stare at him, his mask hiding the slight furrow of his brow.]
I'm sure there's a lot of things I should say. Could say.
[His lips purse, briefly. Among all of it, a single, burning question registers among his floating thoughts.]
...Was it worth it?