Mad Hatter
It was fine before.
It was. It was. It was fine. Good—no, not good, not good at all. But not bad, because, because…oh, I've forgotten. Oh dear. And the now the tea's getting cold, I should—no, no, no getting sidetracked now. I was talking about the new one, the small—
why did he do it? No, not the small one, the other one, the one who never needed anybody, and now he's gone and done this, ooh—He was fine before, yes, perfectly fine, fine like me with my hats—oh, but I don't wear the hats now. No, no hats. No tea. I don't drink it, I don't drink the tea.
Nope.
But I wonder—I wonder…does he ever drink the tea?
No, no, no, too dark, entirely too dark. That's right. Egh. Coffee, maybe, or blood…but no tea, no, not for him. But the other one, I told you about him, didn't I? Yes, he's a bit brighter, a lot sweeter, with just a touch of innocence, like Alice, like my Alice, that's right, that's right, I remember now. And his name—ooh. I lost it. It was bird name, yes, pretty little bird…there's a bird on my windowsill now, look—
It has beautiful feathers, honey colored, almost, light brown, like my tea—oh, but he's so nice. Such a nice boy. Don't know where he learned, not from that one, no—but maybe from Alice? Yes, he reminds me of her…maybe I should put him in my book? Just a little bird, little birdie in the corner….But I'm out of red. Well, that's no good. Can't make a Robin without red. Oh, that's right, I knew I'd remember, for my book, isn't it such a good book? It made me remember. That's how good it is. Yes, I'll put him in. Such a good boy, he'll be nice, he'll help my Alice.
I can draw him in…her in…Alice? Oh dear, she's gone! Alice! Alice! Where are you? Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I don't want to be late for the tea party. Maybe birdie knows where she is? I can ask him, and then he'll tell me, and then I won't be late for the party! Good. Now, where did I put my hat…?
A.N. That is actually more or less how (at least one incarnation of) the Mad Hatter thinks. :) I read a collection of short comics about the Arkham inmates, and his...ah...rather unique way of thinking intrigued me. It was fairly easy to duplicate, too. And fun. :D
Feedback is appreciated…I'd really like to know if there's anyone in particular y'all are interested in hearing about. Also, I realize that this isn't the Mad Hatter actually meetingRobin…it's just his thoughts on him…um…oops? Sorry. I can write the meeting if y'all want. Again, just let me know.