[. . . yeah, that's definitely one way to knock him down a few pegs, especially since ramping up his interest that much brings him near the realm of overwhelming. he jerks back from the kiss with another sharp gasp, with a few panted breaths of someone trying to catch their breath after running a marathon, fingers curling lightly against Joker's chest underneath his shirt]

Christ—

[he mutters, but it's not an expression of frustration, not judging by the approval that continues to buzz on his end of the link. anyway, he's been knocked off guard for a bit, which gives Joker a good chance to take over the lead]