[His smirk widens, and he nods, adjusting one of his gloves.]

That's the Joker I like to hear.

[He meets Ren's eyes again, matching his unwavering resolve as his expression stills into something more serious.]

No matter what it means for me in the future, nothing is more important to me than fixing our reality. I won't dance in anyone's hand like a puppet ever again.

[If that means facing consequences for his crimes, so be it. If that means death, so be it. At least it's because it's what he wants.]