[Joker swallows, and it feels like he’s choking down a jagged rock.]

It ain’t exactly somethin’ ya break out in casual conversation, nah.

[His fingers knead into his palm.]

But… This place is strange. We both know it. People get dragged in, odd things happen… And any of it could involve my past. And, not that long ago… I realize I owe it ta ya ta explain. Talk about it. Even though it’s… not pretty.