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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 27, 2008 22:07:30 GMT -5
"My dad-"
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Post by The Joker on Jul 28, 2008 20:04:54 GMT -5
The Joker seated himself on his bed and drummed the inside of his thighs with his fingers. His eyes flashed with curiosity, curiosity that had often gotten the better of him, but also curiosity that enabled him to do what he did.
"Your dad--?"
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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 28, 2008 20:09:25 GMT -5
"He was- well, he didn't beat Mom and I or anything. He was just kind of remote."
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Post by The Joker on Jul 28, 2008 20:12:50 GMT -5
"'Remote'?" he merely repeated with a slight tilt of his head.
"Do explain."
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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 28, 2008 20:16:13 GMT -5
"In and out... you know. Cold. Emotionally unavailable."
She frowned.
"We're not here to talk about me, Mr. J."
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Post by The Joker on Jul 28, 2008 20:25:30 GMT -5
The Joker smacked his lips and stared back at her.
"But don't you think it'd be better for the patient to get to know their psychologist on a more... personal level? I think it would. I mean, it would help the patient to connect, to relate and feel more comfortable spilling forth their deepest, darkest secrets."
He nodded with a slight pout.
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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 28, 2008 22:30:20 GMT -5
"Look, I think I've said all I need to say. He just wasn't a very caring person," Dr. Quinzel said wretchedly.
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Post by The Joker on Jul 29, 2008 18:40:06 GMT -5
"Whatever you say, darlin'," he stated with a casual wave of his hand. "But there's more to it than that. There's more to you than meets the eye. Believe me, I know."
He gazed unblinkingly at Harleen, daring her to contradict his words.
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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 29, 2008 19:07:36 GMT -5
"I don't want to talk about it. I'm not the patient here."
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Post by The Joker on Jul 29, 2008 19:14:30 GMT -5
His expression grew increasingly giddy.
"Doctor, you'll find, in many respects, that you are. After all, define 'normal'."
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Post by Harley Quinn on Jul 29, 2008 19:15:29 GMT -5
"Not you."
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Post by Lois Lane on Jul 29, 2008 19:17:53 GMT -5
((AHAHAHA! So true.))
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Post by The Joker on Jul 29, 2008 19:25:42 GMT -5
Melancholy--or some other foreign emotion of the like--flashed over the Joker's face but quickly dissipated.
"Well, thank you. I only wish I could return the compliment."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Jul 29, 2008 19:28:11 GMT -5
She crossed her arms and turned away, looking almost like she was about to cry.
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Post by The Joker on Jul 29, 2008 19:39:08 GMT -5
It did not escape the Joker's notice, and he craned his neck for a better look.
"Did you want me to take your statement in a more negative manner? Or is it my being non-human that brings tears to your eyes?"
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