Sofia laid in her cot, gazing up at the sky, bored out of her mind with nothing to do but daydream. It was midday and Jeremiah along with Cash had escorted her back to her cell before politely excusing himself for a meeting he had. He told her that later in the day she would be able to have time out in the recreation center.
She sighed, she was only here for a day and a half and she already hated it. Her arms were crossed behind her head while her legs were propped up on the wall as she dazed out the window. She jumped lightly when she heard a forceful knocking on her cell door.
"Alright kid, time for recess."
Sofia rolled her eyes and closed them. Listening to Boles open the door to her cell and wait for her just outside. Sofia sat up and turned her body to the guard, "Recess?"
Boles smirked and nodded, "That's right doll, time to stretch those beautiful legs of yours."
She glowered at him and reluctantly stood up to walk over to him. He nudged his head for her to start walking ahead of him. They walked through the halls that led to the gated area outside. Sofia watched as Boles walked past her to unlock the gate, she could hear a noise coming from the outer lining of the gate. It was an electric fence. She frowned, luckily the inner gates weren't, they were just used to prevent someone from escaping. Not that it was of any use, the only opening led to the ocean and it was a long swim back to the city. But she wouldn't be surprised if these lunatics tried.
Boles opened the gate for her to enter, "Now you be careful out there and remember," she turned to him, "Don't forget to have fun," he smirked
She narrowed her eyes at him and turned around, she could hear his chuckling. She wandered near the edge of the gate, looking around, seeing other patients who were pretty much harmless. Well… less harmless than the rogues in this place. But they would leave her alone if she did the same. She looked over to see a small picnic table next to the gate that kept the male inmates on the other side.
She supposed it was better than nothing, she wandered over towards it and sat down. She rested her chin on her hand as she stared out into the ocean. She tapped her fingers on the metal table, she was distracted by the clouds above, she didn't hear the footsteps coming up to her.
"Enjoying the view?"
Sofia jumped and turned her head, she froze. Her green eyes landed on the Joker's as he stood there with a grin on his face. Shackles loosely strapped to his wrists as he tilted his head in amusement at the sight of her. That's right, she thought. Jeremiah had told her about giving Joker access to the outside. Something about his hopes that it would promote Joker's good behavior.
He was just a few feet away from her with the gate preventing him from going any further. His face had a few stitches on it with small bandages covering cuts and gashed on parts of his neck and above his brow. He still had light bruising on his skin, but he looked a lot better than he did last night. Sofia glanced down at the table and shrugged, "It's about the only thing to enjoy here."
Joker observed her, "Oh I wouldn't say that," he pointed out
Sofia looked ahead to see Boles and a few other guards staring at her and smirking. Probably making sexual jokes she didn't care to hear. She rolled her eyes and rested her head back on her hand.
Joker laughed at this, he inched closer to the gate, "Those pigs probably don't get much action, they have to resort to gawking at a sight like you."
She looked back at him, "What landed you in here this time? Because from what I could tell you were perfectly fine when I saw you."
He smirked, "I could be asking you the same question."
She narrowed her eyes, "Why do I feel like you already know the answer to that?"
Joker feigned shock, "Why, are you insinuating I had anything to do with this?" he asked
Sofia turned her body to face him, she didn't seem intimidated at all. But she was separated by a metal fence, so maybe that gave her the confidence boost she needed.
"Really? Because it's pretty ironic that the night I meet you is the exact night I get arrested and sent here," she explained, "And just a few hours later you arrive in the same place I'm in."
He took another step closer and grabbed the gate. "So your blaming me for your hard luck," he smirked
Sofia huffed and stood up, "I know you killed that man."
Joker quirked a brow, "I've killed plenty of men sweetheart, I think you need to be a bit more specific."
She scoffed, "One of Falcone's men inside my apartment. I know that was you. I don't know how, but it had to be you."
Joker simply seemed to be entertained by her slight outburst, "Your delusional kitten, have you taken your meds yet?"
A frown appeared on her face and she turned back to have a seat at the table again. She wasn't getting anywhere with him. She should have known better.
Joker stared at her, he walked over to stand where she could see him better from where she was sitting. Her eyes shifted to him, her apathetic gaze bored into him. He was staring at her as if she were some sort of puzzle he was trying to solve. It was…odd. She didn't understand what was so amusing about her, but he seemed to be having the time of his life. His eyes shifted over her, his face suddenly dropped into a sneer.
Sofia could see Quincy Sharp with another middle aged doctor with glasses that covered his eyes walk over to the gated area. He was a very stoic man and walked along the electric fence outside as they stared at Sofia and the Joker.
"Who's that?" she asked, she turned to look at the Joker, who glanced back down at her
He licked the side of his lips, "Dr. Kronos, from Blackgate."
She could tell he wasn't too fond of the man. "What's he doing here?"
He then smirked, "To treat me. Apparently, the good doctors found a new way of 'curing' insanity."
Sofia glanced back to see them discussing something, likely about the Joker. "Like experimentation?"
Joker chuckled, "That's right kitten."
She furrowed her brows, "Isn't that illegal?"
The Joker shrugged, "Not if it's kept under the radar," he grinned
Sofia shook her head, "Does Arkham know?"
"Arkham is told what he wants to hear so that he doesn't interfere with plans."
She was getting irritated, "Then someone should tell him."
Joker raised his brows and quirked his head, almost in a jeering manner, "Now why would you wanna go and ruin the fun?"
"Because its unethical to treat patients that way."
"Aw, are you worried for poor uncle J?" he joked
Sofia rolled her eyes, "Hardly."
A woman patient began screaming in fear and started running away from Kronos. Sofia raised a brow while she watched the woman hyperventilate and huddle in the corner of the zone. Sharp ordered the guard to grab the woman and drag her back into the asylum. She kicked and screamed until she was inside. Sharp and Kronos continued talking as they followed behind the guards. Joker didn't look as though he cared much, he continued to watch Sofia. His eyes almost twinkled with that false charm of his. But Sofia continued to watch the door, almost frightened at this strange feeling she had in the pit of her stomach.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you."
She looked up at him, confused about what he was talking about, "Do what?"
He moved his jaw around and leaned against the gate, scanning her body, "Show them your afraid. Makes you look weak."
She closed her mouth, "I'm not afraid. And I am not weak."
He raised a brow, "That shaking leg of yours says otherwise."
She didn't realize she was doing that. She stopped moving and furrowed her brows, turning her head and ignoring him.
Joker began cackling, placing a hand on his stomach, "Oh man kid. Your hilarious!"
She closed her eyes in aggravation before hearing Boles' voice as he came back from inside the building. Calling out to the patients to start coming back inside. Sofia groaned and sluggishly stood up. Joker glanced at Boles while he made his way to the male end of the gate and opened it. Walking over to fetch the Joker.
Joker pouted, "Looks like I've gotta jet kitten."
She stared at him and turned to walk over towards the guard, who waited for her at the opposite end of the zone.
"Oh, and one last thing."
Sofia peered back at him.
"When the time comes to take your daily dose of sedatives."
He leaned in closer to the gate and grinned, "Try to avoid swallowing the red pill."
Boles finally walked over and grabbed his arm, "Let's go clown."
Joker chuckled, "Ciao kiddo!"
Sofia shook her head and continued walking, she thought about his words, red pill?