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Doctor Q & Patient J

Arukir

Warnings: Creator chose not to add warnings
Fandom: Batman - All Media Types
Main relationship: Joker (DCU)/Harleen Quinzel
Main characters: Joker (DCU) Harleen Quinzel
Other tags: Platonic Relationships Platonic Female/Male Relationships Platonic Life Partners Harleen Quinzel Has a Doctorate Unrequited Crush Healthy Joker/Harleen Quinzel But they're friends not lovers
Language: English
Originally published: 30 Jun 2024 on AO3
Stats: 1,054 words16 chapters 34 sparks0 comments0 bookmarks56 readsUpdated 30 Jun 2024

Summary

If Joker was gay and not abusive, what might his friendship with Doctor Harleen Quinzel have looked like? Perhaps Incorrect Quotes can give us the answer.

Notes

I read a weird comic where Doctor Quinzel referred to Joker as Patient J, and he referred to her as Doctor Q. They seemed to be on friendly terms in that comic.

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Chapter 14: Joker Decides To Mess With Harleen

Harleen: Now that Arkham is relaxing its inmate dress code, is there any specific clothing you want to request?

Joker: I like wearin' oversized sweaters. Not jus' 'cause dey're extremely comfy, but 'cause whenever da sleeves are really big, I get ta flop 'em around an' smack people.

Harleen: I... Don't think Doctor Leland would approve of that.

Joker: Oh. Well, hoodies with pockets are really great. I can fit like three sandwiches an' a grenade in dere an' my hands are still warm.

Harleen: You can't have anything with pockets.

Harleen, in her head: And now I know why.

Joker: Aww! ...Well, cloaks are pretty epic. Dey really need ta be brought back.

Harleen: ...

Joker: ...

Harleen: That doesn't sound too bad. I'll see what I can do.

Joker: Plus, if ya wear one, ya instantly look like a cool warlord who's about ta conquer da nine realms.

Harleen, scribbling down notes: Okay, no warm overclothes, got it.

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TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 3 · 2024-08-04

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 5 · 2024-08-04

Go Harley!!

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 10 · 2024-08-04

LMAO

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 7 · 2024-08-04

Dr Quinzel has been trying to get him to talk about his feelings for weeks. She is completely willing to use a joke to her advantage.

Arukir Author via AO3 2024-08-04

It is the most effective method when it comes to him, lol.

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 8 · 2024-08-04

Awww

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 10 · 2024-08-04

Most quantum physicists get stuck around dimension ELEVEN.

Joker, I mean this in the nicest way: what the heck!?!?!?!!?

Arukir Author via AO3 2024-08-04

Well, he is both insane and capable of perceiving the fourth wall, so who knows?

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 14 · 2024-08-04

They could also give him the sweater and just tie it like a straightjacket if he starts slapping people. He'd probably think it's hilarious.

Arukir Author via AO3 2024-08-04

Oh, he'd definitely think it's hilarious.

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 15 · 2024-08-04

💙💙💙💙💙💙

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 on Chapter 16 · 2024-08-04

I haven't seen much real DC stuff, so good to know! This was all adorable. (This is a really good ending spot, but I think you forgot to mark the work as complete.)

Arukir Author via AO3 2024-08-04

I did forget, thanks for pointing it out. 😊

Oh stars, I completely forgot I added a rant to this. 😂

TheGreenInYellowJournalism via AO3 2024-08-05

It's a really good and informative rant though!

Arukir Author via AO3 2024-08-05

Glad you liked it, then.