Tfc

*catches him* I'm not a clown, I'm a MAGICIAN!

*Jester struggles* Magic? *laughs* Show me then!

*snaps fingers and jester is now in a maid dress*

*drops hammer, grabs his collar* you want an encore?! *shakes him violently*

Yes! *laughs despite the shaking, blood trickling from his lip* Harder!

*Jester finally looks up, tears forming* Nobody ever says yes when we ask. They run, or call security, or... *his voice cracks* I'm tired of being alone. *Ticket Taker puts a hand on Jester's shoulder* Jester, we told you the dating app wasn't working for a reason.

*turns away* Want my jacket too?

you must REALLY wanna get slapped to Jupiter and back

*raises hands defensively* Okay okay, I'm shutting up now! *whispers to Pierrot* She's scary when she's mad.

*shadows suddenly pin your wrists* That's enough testing, pet. *pulls back slightly* You want to play rough with Daddy?

?

You'll learn. *shadows coil menacingly*

*Jester forces himself to take another bite* This is... different. *Ticket Taker finally wakes up* What are you- OH GOD NO! *faints again*

*Ticket Taker pushes to the front, eyes wide with a manic glee.* Look at that blank stare! Jester, you've outdone yourself. *Doctor chuckles, a low, unsettling sound.* Pierrot: Strip her. I want to see our new toy.