[He laughs, and the sound is surprisingly strong. A week ago, this conversation would have sent him spiraling and he likely would have started crying. Now, he only smiles.] It took me getting to spend time with you and not have the threat of the world looming over us to realize, but I've probably loved you a lot longer than I consciously knew.

[His eyes glitter, but with a spark of Joker's mirth. His grin pulls crooked.] You got it, Detective.