[That shiver doesn't get past Joker, and he gestures for his Rapidash come closer. She's usually a quiet thing, but she seems rather happy at how excited Joker is. Her flaming mine heats up all the more, although not enough to hurt- she's been trained well.]

[At suddenly being touched, Joker jolts a little but his smile doesn't start to falter until that statement gets said.]

Ah... Sorry fer makin' ya go ta all that trouble. I didn't think a trip back home would end up in such a mess that I couldn't come back ta the circus.