Well.... That's something, he guesses. It's not as bad, if he has someone behind him. A new feeling, honestly. Joker mulls over it, letting Feathers cuddle up into his neck best the large bird can.

"...What if tellin' her that sorta truth leads ta older ones?" he asks after a moment, not making eye contact. "About... old things. Things she can't change but'll still feel horrible about?"