Jack was panting too, but he wasn't exhausted completely. He looked very, very happy.

"Where I know I'll be SAFE and everything will be BETTER again! And that mean ol' doctor guy won't get me, and that Jackie guy in here won't get me, and I can stay with him!" His voice was nearly a higher pitch as he clapped his hands and stared up at the tall building…

It was rather.. bright and colorful compared to every other building and person and everything around it.

Jack immediately went in, grinning at everything.. even though it looked like such a normal fancy building in the real world. Nothing imaginary or fictional that would pop up into Jack's head and make things wild beyond belief. It was just the way this place was in the real world.

He went to an elevator and automatically pressed a button. He knew where he was going all the way through. As soon as the elevator opened and they stepped in, and the doors closed, a song started playing on the speakers. But, it wasn't the annoying music only known as obviously "elevator music".

It was Frank Sinatra!

Jack hummed along, nodding his head and leaning against the wall of the elevator, eyes closed in pure happiness.

And the elevator went automatically up without him choosing a floor, as if the elevator knew where to go, as if there was only ONE destination! Well, in Jack's head, there was.

Almost instantly, Raven could feel the difference in his attitude. He was purely happy. A sense of calmness returned to her, the first time since arriving in Joker's head. As the two of them walked into the building, she noticed everything, every detail was crystal clear,

"Safe?"It relaxed her, seeing little Jack like this. Because this reaction meant that out there in the real world, Joker had a real happy place to go to. "Sounds like a plan to me." Something that everyone needs every now and then. She heaved a sigh, realizing that the ordeal in the barn was now well behind them.

Progress.

Hopefully things would just fall into place from here on out.

Raven smiled down at the boy and gripped his hand tight as he lead her towards the elevator. There was so much noise in this building, bright colors too, it really was his little oasis in the city, wasn't it? She nodded to herself and sighed as the elevator doors closed. The tune in the background was familiar, but she couldn't place it… At least, not until that smooth crooner's voice came over the speakers.

"Hmmmm.." She hummed softly, closing her eyes and just listening to the sound. "You like Sinatra… Never knew that about you."

Then the music stopped, the elevator had come to a halt and the doors slid open. "Lead the way, Jack." Raven urged the boy out, following close behind.

Jack giggled as he happily did lead the way, right to the only door in the hallway up here. Even thought surly in real life, this building had plenty more places and people living in it.

In Jack's mind, there was only one thing in this building that mattered.

He went right through the door, and beamed when they walked into a beautiful penthouse apartment. So clean and warm, white soft couches and big windows that covered the entire back walls, and completely looked out at Gotham City..

"This is like… my second home." Jack sighed happily, and went to the windows to gaze out at the gorgeous view.

He turned back to look at Raven, and smiled sweetly to her. "I'm much more safe here, especially with him here to protect me! Thank you so much, Raven, for helping me finally get to here! …You're really awesome." His freckled face blushed a little, but he kept grinning at her.

They stepped inside, and Raven felt instantly calmed. She could understand why Jack would feel safe here.

"Jack, this place is amazing." She looked around and walked to the window, looking out over the city. "Are you alright?" Raven glanced back over her shoulder. She would make sure the boy was safe, one hundred percent, before she left.

When he nodded, Raven walked back over to him and pulled him into a tight hug. "You're not alone, Jack." she said softly. "Keep fighting your inner demons, you'll be just fine."

Raven pulled back and looked him in the eyes, smiling. "I promise." She kissed his forehead and stood back up. After taking a seat on the couch, she heaved a heavy sigh. "I have to get back now… It was nice, meeting you."

The girl pulled her legs up and crossed them under her. "Take care, please." The girl began her slow chant, feeling her soul self return to the outer world.

Little Jack blushed even more at the kiss, but kept smiling and as she sat down and started to disappear, Jack watched her and waved goodbye. He had that big goofy grin on until she left completely.