His eyes widen and then his shoulders sink. Right, that thing they weren't talking about, until now apparently. Hearing Joker apologize feels wrong though, honestly makes him feel guilty. He was the one at fault there. He didn't give Joker his space, had tried to push him. Still, if Joker was apologizing it meant he probably felt the same. Maybe he just needed it to be said, out in the open. He wouldn't tell Joker to take it back.

Instead he forces out a laugh, smiling weakly. He isn't sure what to say until he starts talking, just letting the words tumble out of him without giving it much thought.

"I was the one who pushed... But thank you, for apologizing." It went without saying that Joker was important to him, but since he was trying to be more honest lately maybe he'd say it anyway.

"You mean a lot to me."