[. . . . . . ah. . . he's come this far, but. . . even if that smirk does funny things to him, even if it's extremely nice to be this close, even if instincts are telling him to follow this through not only to prove himself but because he wants to--]
[what about Lily?]
[and for a moment, that shows in his expression, the very visible way he grapples with really wanting to surge forward while knowing that he shouldn't, he can't, because Lily deserves better]
1/2
[hm]
[. . . . . . ah. . . he's come this far, but. . . even if that smirk does funny things to him, even if it's extremely nice to be this close, even if instincts are telling him to follow this through not only to prove himself but because he wants to--]
[what about Lily?]
[and for a moment, that shows in his expression, the very visible way he grapples with really wanting to surge forward while knowing that he shouldn't, he can't, because Lily deserves better]
You're gods-damned right I can.
[his grip on Joker's shirt tightens]