[ Oh, now that's interesting. Someone's already hired Birdy? Even here?

Joker's smile only gets bigger; this is wonderful news. If the Bird's got a boss, then that means that somewhere out there on this godforsaken rock, there's probably a crime network capable of doing business. Which means he's going to like this place, after all. For as long as the hallucination lasts, anyway. ]

< Who said anything about free? >

[ He moves closer to her. ]

< I'd never insult you like that.

No, what I had in mind was more of a partnership.

You know. Strange birds, flocking together for mutual profit. That sort of thing. >

[ He reaches into his jacket pocket, keeping his movements slow and deliberate lest she think he's going for a weapon, and pulls out a Joker card. ]

< Here. > [ He offers it to her with one gloved hand. ] < Just keep me in mind, hm? In case your current employer ever ceases to satisfy. >