Against all odds, to anyone who's met him, Joker has come out of this fairly well. He's kept close to Lion and Steven, half by pure accident, half because he wanted to make sure the boy stayed safe. Thus, any injuries he's taken are minimal, besides a few bruises from when he'd slid down or places where jagged crystals has torn through his shirt when he'd first caught Steven alongside Amethyst.

No, the one who'd stayed behind the most to fend off any enemies had been Feathers. Thus, it's no surprise that when they make it into the Carnival's grounds, the now enormous bird tries to make one of his customary landings onto Joker's shoulder. Coming down from his own jittery adrenaline high, he nearly misses it, and has to hastily swat the bird away with a few whispers. Bruised and battered, the Pokemon makes a sad noise at him, and has to be guided to Lion. Sorry there, buddy, but at least the presence of a large bird will help steady Steven.... or pick him up if he starts to slip.

Glancing over at Tyki over Steven's head, Joker gives a tired grin. "Thanks, Tyki," he says, not only for the potion but because he knows that the other man is the one who least wanted to end up on this tip. Still, he has a point. "C'mon, Lion, ta the medical tent. Just gotta keep goin' a while longer." Said for both Lion and the rest of them, including Steven.