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The Origin of Jester: Timothy Drake's Collapse of Sanity

Day 1: Audio Log #1

"Grief falls upon human beings as the rain, not selecting good or evil, visiting innocent, condemning those who have done no wrong." –Richard Jefferies

Patient Interview #1, June 19th

INTERVIEWEE (ALAIS NIGHTWING): Patient interview number one. Patient's name is Timothy Drake, also known as Red Robin, the Jester, and Jackson. So, whom am I speaking to as of right now?

[pause of three seconds]

TIMOTHY DRAKE: As of right now, I am the Jester. Why would it matter to you anyway? You are only concerned about your 'brother's' mental health problems. I am but an obstacle in your way to see and speak to him. We carry the same body therefore it does not matter who gets to play first. We all have a turn to be fools and actors.

NIGHTWING: [silence]

TIMOTHY DRAKE: Ah, have I silenced you? I would have assumed so by the way your mask is breaking. Your family's' masks breaks so easily. I'm delighted to know the full extent of my abilities on you all and see how far you could go before crushing your dreams, fantasies, morals, and humanity into dust and spread the ashes around you as if it were pixie dust. Yu would all try to fly but would fall off the cliff once you realize it was all a lie. [chuckles softly]

NIGHTWING: This session is about you, Ti-

TIMOTHY DRAKE: I AM NOT HIM!

[crashes and slams chair onto table]

[silence]

NIGHTWING: I'm sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to cause such a stir of emotions.

TIMOTHY DRAKE: Yes, you fucking did! All you care about is just little red bird being helpless and alone! [pauses and breathes out a sigh] Although, with him hiding in the shadows and barely wanting to play, there is no joy in being an actor in this case. Now, how about we change this up a bit? I'll let Mr. Goodie Two-Shoes out and see what happens as an audience member. Maybe you should let others watch the show, like Ms. Replacement or Mr. Pouty Face! There expressions would delightful to imagine once they catch a glance at what had become of their little bird! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

NIGHTWING: Why would you enjoy something that is hurtful for others? Does that not cause a painful tinge in your heart that your delight would bring others harm?

TIMOTHY DRAKE: Emotions? Puff! Such silly things to be considerate of. I'm so selfish that have no pity or remorse towards others. Why should I care as long as I get what I want? Humans back stab each other once something they hold precious gets taken and they are so desperate to take it back they are willing to do anything to get it back. They just don't want to accept it as being selfish but as protection or saving. Why do you think that so many people are willing to go to war to get what they want?

NIGHTWING: I can see where you are coming from…I think this will be all for today. It is was nice to chat with you, Jester. This is the end of interview one. The next consult will be in a few days. I will see you then.

TIMOTHY DRAKE: What? You're already ending it? But I was just about to let little red come—

End of Interview #1.

[SEE DAY 1: RECORDS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION.]