"Maybe Jake had better be part of this conversation. I don't know what else to do with a twelve-year-old Joker. Although I suppose if he doesn't want to go with me something else will have to be thought up. Jane, can you get my wolf please?"

Elspeth's wolf is got. She holds his hand and explains, silently.

Jake winces. "So, worst case scenario where he's trying to get under my skin through my imprint, what's he going to do to her?"