Patient Interview #1, June 16th
Penelope Young: Taped patient interview. Subject has no recorded name, alias listed as The Joker. In the room is Warden Sharp and myself, Dr. Young.
Joker: Is this another one of those boring psych evaluation tests?
Penelope Young: No, it's not. So, you're the famous Joker.
Joker: In the flesh. So, Doc, do you want me to look at the ink blots again? The first one is a kitten I had when I was a child. The second is, hmmm, let's see... a dead elephant. The third is a...
Penelope Young: Very funny. Now let's skip the jokes.
Joker: Skip the jokes? Hey, Sharpie, didn't she get my permanent record?
Warden Quincy Sharp: Be quiet, Clown!
Penelope Young: Every doctor that has ever interviewed you claims a different type of psychosis. Everything from multiple personality disorders to, well... The list is endless.
Joker: (chuckling) I do my best.
Penelope Young: Well, I don't believe it. Anything can be cured given the correct treatment.
Joker: And... you think... you can cure me?
Penelope Young: Oh, I know I can.
Tape Two
Patient Interview #17, July 27th
Penelope Young: Taped patient interview 17. Joker remains uncooperative. My earlier diagnosis remains true. I believe he enjoys his persona too much.
Joker: What's up, Doc?
Penelope Young: Today I thought we'd try something different.
Joker: Oh, you'll make me blush, Doc. I have a girlfriend.
Penelope Young: Dr. Quinzel. I know. I've seen the tapes. I saw what happened.
Joker: What can I say, I'm a charmer.
Penelope Young: Anyway, I thought it would be good to talk about your childhood.
Joker: Ever heard of romance, Doc? I don't give up the goods for free. You have to try harder.
Penelope Young: What are you hiding?
Joker: Didn't you hear me? You scratch my back, Doc, and... well, I won't have you wrapped in plastic and left in a gutter.
Tape Three
Patient Interview #20, August 1st
Penelope Young: Taped patient interview 20. Joker is more interesting than I originally believed. When Project Titan is operational, I believe Joker will be the perfect test subject. Good afternoon. Today I thought I'd skip back to our previous conversations about your family.
Joker: Of course. I was born in a small fishing village. I always wanted to join the circus, but my father wouldn't really let me.
Penelope Young: I don't believe you.
Joker: My father was a cop, one week from retirement when the mob...
Penelope Young: I've seen the movie. What are you scared of?
Joker: Scared?
Penelope Young: Yes, scared! There's obviously something. Something that made you what you are.
Joker: What if... what if I am too scared to remember? It hurts too much.
Penelope Young: Then I can help you.
Tape Four
Case study notes December 22nd
Penelope Young: These are the private notes of Dr. Young. Titan is a success. Even my funding worries have been solved after the unexpected donations from Mr. White. Joker has also shown a remarkable interest in the possibility of a cure. Once the protein bonding process is finalised, I will...
Security Guard: (knocking at door) Dr. Young, you ready?
Penelope Young: Oh, yes. Yes, come in!
Joker: You'll hurt my feelings, Doc, keeping me waiting like that.
Penelope Young: Sit down, you can leave us.
Security Guard: You sure?
Penelope Young: We're fine. Aren't we, Joker?
Joker: Oh yes.
Security Guard: Well, if you insist. I'm just outside. Okay? (closing the door)
Joker: So, is he here? Did your Patient X arrive?
Penelope Young: Yes, I must say progressing more rapidly than I expected. But... enough of that. Let's talk about you.
Joker: No. Let's talk more about your Titan project.
Penelope Young: My what...? How do you...?
Joker: How do I know you have Bane strapped to a table in the basement while you pump him dry? Would you believe a lucky guess?
Tape Five
Case study notes December 23rd
Penelope Young: I've been a fool. Joker was behind it all. He's Jack White, he gave me the money, pulled the strings to release Bane. How could I not have seen it? He's been blackmailing me. He has a crazy plan to create an army of monsters. I want out, but... (telephone ringing) Hello... hello? Dr. Young's office.
Harley Quinn: Please hold for Mr. White.
Penelope Young: What?
Joker: Hello, Doc. We need to talk.
Penelope Young: I'm not doing it, Joker. Do you hear me? Wait, how did you get access to a phone?
Joker: Oh yes, sorry, Doc, had to split. I hate small confined spaces, reminds me of my childhood.
Penelope Young: Another lie?
Joker: Who knows? I certainly don't, but let's not get distracted with details... So anyway. I want my monsters.
Penelope Young: I sent you back the money. I don't want it.
Joker: Do I look like I care about money? I just want my monsters, Doc. And if you don't give them to me, well then, it won't be funny!
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