The edge of the ring is just where Ralph chose to sit--not too close but not so far away from Joker to give the impression that he might bail. Shame pushed his shoulders down like a load of bricks.

When Joker drops that little nugget of knowledge, Ralph can't help but be surprised--even though he knows he shouldn't be. It was a circus. Circuses were just....that was where people like Ralph ended up.

It still didn't make him feel any better about lying to his boss. His real boss. The one that gave a shit about him.

"I guess not..."