Alas, the pet Joker is something a woman simply has to consider when considering Johnny for more than an evening. Because the pet Joker is absolutely not relinquishing the (slightly unusual) friendship for any woman. Or man.

Maybe violin. He might understand if Johnny had to go be with his violin.

"You won't have to. You'll see for yourself. And you'll enjoy yourself to boot." His fingers reach to tug at a loose strand of her hair, overly familiar in the way Jokers are inclined--and typically suffered--to be. "I'm keeping you to it, Lady."