The Tragedy of Comedy (Arthur/Joker x Main Character)

3: The Gift

~Couple Weeks Later~

"Charlotte I'm very concerned for you" the psychiatrist speaks in a meek voice," you've been here for a while,and I would expect that you open up a little to me by now,don't you have anyone outside of here to talk to?"

"I appreciate your concern doctor" I say kindly, "but I don't like talking about my...past".

"I see..." she says,"I understand,just remember that there is still people out there who are more than trustworthy".

"I know" I tell her,"but...I don't know".

"Well..." she continues,"one of my patients had mentioned you, he was here just a day or two ago,he should be here on the floor above us having a session I'm pretty sure".

"Arthur?" I question,"he...mentioned me?"

"Why yes" she says," as a matter of fact, he seemed to talk about you a lot".

"Really?" I ask,"Well, he does know how to make someone laugh. I haven't laughed so much in a while, and recently, I've noticed that I've been smiling a lot more".

"Well,that's Arthur~" she chuckles,"he's a man who has magic charm".

"I see..." I smile," oh crap,it's past my session time!"

I quickly stand from my seat,gathering my stuff and heading out the door,"thank you doctor I'll see you next week bye!"

Arthur...mentioned me to one of his session?

Hmm...

Well it does make sense,since we have been hanging out a lot these past couple of weeks. I never knew how much we had in common, we both love old music, taking long conversational walks, and most importantly, laughter.

I stand in front of an elevator,and press the down button,waiting for the doors to open.

When they did,I swiftly make my way inside, not wondering if there's anyone else inside with me.

"Little miss?"

I quickly raise my head to the familiar voice,
"Oh Arthur~" I say calmly,"hi,how are you?"

"Oh good" he answers politely,"jut finished my session so I'm heading home,oh yea I almost forgot to bring this with me today."

He reaches into a plastic bag,and takes out... a record. I read the cover,it's Paul Anka,not only that,it's the same record from that store we visited so many weeks ago.

"Here you go" He says,"it's your now".

I can't believe this....

"Arthur..." I gasp,"I-I can't....it's yours,and besides you must love music more than me".

"I insist..." he says,holding the record out for me to take,"in all honesty I would be quite upset if you didn't take it,since...well...since I bought it for you".

I just stare at him...

I let out a heavy sigh,and kindly take the record from his hands,"thank you Arthur~" I smile, hugging the record close to my chest.

The elevator rings,and comes to an abrupt stops. The doors open, and the two of us head outside the building.

"I can't thank you enough for this..." I smile, skipping with joy and squealing like a fan girl,
"I'm so exciteeed~!"

"I can see that~!" He laughs,"man...it sure is getting dark".

That's right....

I've been so sidetracked that I didn't even realize it's night time.

I let out a shaky sigh,"I guess it's time to go home~" I sigh," see you tomorrow Arthur,and thank you so much for this".

"Anytime little miss" he smiles,"but...are you sure you'll be fine walking home by yourself, may I at least walk you home?"

"It's okay" I tell him,"I don't want to waste your time".

"Not at all~" he chuckles,holding out his elbow,
"My lady~".

I let out a giggle,and wrap my arm around his, the two of us now walking towards my apartment, all the while making jokes and laughter through the empty streets.