This is an entirely reasonable question, and a common one, too. In the world of Clown Squad HR, being asked some variant of 'And why should we trust each other?' is just part of the hiring process. And the truthful answer, naturally, is always some variant of 'Well, we shouldn't, of course.' For Joker, this exchange is the equivalent of two dogs giving one another an introductory sniff: just part of the proceedings. A simple bit of etiquette, really.
"Oh, you might," he agrees, perfectly amicably. "Every once in a while, someone gives it a go. Sometimes, they even manage it." He gives a vague wave of one gloved hand, as if this fact is an insignificant little fly that should simply be shooed away. "But I don't think you'll try."
His gaze rakes over the stranger, then returns to his eyes. He smiles more sharply, a shark getting down to business.
"See, friend: you look to me like the kind of guy who likes to get paid. And nobody pays better than me."
This is true. It has to be true, has always had to be true, or he'd never keep a crew. Such is the price of his reputation: no one wants to work for a crazy clown unless the deal is superb. Joker has never minded. It's just part of the role.
"You work a job for me," he explains, "and you leave a very happy man. And if you work a truly great job for me?" The smile broadens; he means it. "You'll never have to work another one."
Am I now watching the MK show, because of you? Oh, yes.
"Oh, you might," he agrees, perfectly amicably. "Every once in a while, someone gives it a go. Sometimes, they even manage it." He gives a vague wave of one gloved hand, as if this fact is an insignificant little fly that should simply be shooed away. "But I don't think you'll try."
His gaze rakes over the stranger, then returns to his eyes. He smiles more sharply, a shark getting down to business.
"See, friend: you look to me like the kind of guy who likes to get paid. And nobody pays better than me."
This is true. It has to be true, has always had to be true, or he'd never keep a crew. Such is the price of his reputation: no one wants to work for a crazy clown unless the deal is superb. Joker has never minded. It's just part of the role.
"You work a job for me," he explains, "and you leave a very happy man. And if you work a truly great job for me?" The smile broadens; he means it. "You'll never have to work another one."