Bobblehead (bobblehead) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-10-19 18:57:00

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Gotham Fashion Week
Gotham wasn't quite New York or Paris, but its yearly high fashion show was one of the rising stars of the industry, recent and small enough that a lot of independent designers were there, big enough to start getting some of the names. Definitely big enough to draw Pippi's attention. She had her mom's handler arrange everything for her for all the events, her hotel, transport while there and so on, along with a chance to survey the town a little. She's heard all sorts of interesting things about the city - but mostly that no one there likes clowns. The circus even has to not use its clowns when they go through... she figures that's probably why everyone is so gloomy there.

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	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 12:15 am UTC (link)
	"Then you're certainly going to be fine for a career in it," he says, slightly envious she knew what she wanted to do while he felt kind of like he was floating aimlessly. "I imagine your friend Dinah appreciates your help," he smirks. He could only imagine the problems Dinah must have dealing with Pippi. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 12:23 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, I know she does. We're very good friends. I even went as Dinah last Halloween." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 12:27 am UTC (link)
	At that he has to bite his lip from full out laughing. "You dressed up as her for halloween?" Oh this he had to find pictures of. "I'm sure she was...flattered." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 12:32 am UTC (link)
	"I mean, sure... it was really hard to find a sweatshirt that fit /that/ poorly, but some hair dye, some light makeup and coloration, and then just made myself a computer from some boxes, and wrote down a bunch of really smart things. The sweatshirt was the only hard part." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 01:03 am UTC (link)
	If Dinah had kept quiet about this then it meant he had to get his hands on pictures of this. Luckily he manages to contain the laughter and reduce himself to an amused look again. "You don't approve of her sweatshirts? And what kind of...smart things?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 01:26 am UTC (link)
	"She's a lot cuter than she thinks she is, and those sweatshirts totally don't compliment her. For someone that smart, you'd think she'd know more about taking care of her hair and skin and things. Not to mention dressing to compliment her figure." She pauses. "I don't remember any of the smart things. I have a list though. I wrote them down, just in case." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 03:47 am UTC (link)
	"I hope you've told her that. Seems like she could use your help." For some reason he really does want to see what counts as 'smart things' according to her. "Do you have the list with you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 04:30 am UTC (link)
	"I keep telling her that. She let me dress her up, do her hair, everything for prom. I don't have the list with me, but I do have it back at our base." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 04:35 am UTC (link)
	"That's nice of you," he smiled, knowing Dinah wasn't really the type to do that for herself. "Well, if we ever run into each other again I'd like to see the list." Self control. Do not laugh. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 04:39 am UTC (link)
	"I don't come to Gotham very often, but when I do, I'll try and remember to bring it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 04:41 am UTC (link)
	"I sometimes venture out of Gotham for crimefighting reasons. Though I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't come back, quite the warm welcome we give here." Jokerz attacks were really not on the list of touristy experiences people wanted out of Gotham. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 04:49 am UTC (link)
	"Why would this make me not come back? No one was hurt, it was good exercise, and I helped two kittens. Next year there will be a fashion show too." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-10-26 04:57 am UTC (link)

So maybe he's a little torn about her coming back to the city. On one hand, she had good intentions and didn't cause trouble this time but on the other...she was the sort of person it was best to supervise for these things anyway. Well, at least he could predict when she might show up and look for her on any guest lists. There was a fashion week every season after all, and predicting twice a year visits he could handle.

"Not everyone looks at things as positively but yes, it didn't go so bad." Could've been worse though, easily.

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	bobblehead 2012-10-26 05:00 am UTC (link)
	"Things can always be worse. It could be zombies again. Or maybe zombie clowns. Batman just doesn't have a very good attitude, and its getting to you too. The cat will help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 05:04 am UTC (link)
	"Of course things could always be worse but doesn't mean they aren't bad enough." He chuckles slightly at that and as the kitten in question decides to climb onto his head. "I've always been like this, but I'm sure the little guy will make me a little better." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 05:18 am UTC (link)
	"That's not a very good attitude. You should be saying 'things are ok, now that the evil clowns are stopped, but they can get better!'" she replies with proper enthusiasm. "Mr. Paws will definitely help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 05:24 am UTC (link)
	"...I don't think that sort of sentence will be heard from me any time soon." Or ever really. 'They can get better' most certainly not. He takes Mr. Paws off his new perch on top of his head so he can pet the kitten. "Well...Mr. Paws and I are getting along so I don't think it'll be a problem." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 05:30 am UTC (link)
	"And that's why Gotham has such a bad reputation. People just need a better outlook. But then anywhere that doesn't allow the circus has problems. I'm glad you're getting along though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 05:38 am UTC (link)
	"...It's more like circuses don't come here because nobody would attend. Unless of course they took out the clown act." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 05:44 am UTC (link)
	"Which is still kind of sad, really. A few bad clowns have ruined all the good things about all the rest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 05:50 am UTC (link)
	"What are the good things about clowns? I don't see the appeal. The circus has much more entertaining things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bobblehead 2012-10-26 05:57 am UTC (link)
	"Of course it does. But at least good clowns want to try and make people laugh. Gotham could use more of that. And not the whole maniacal laughter thing. Just... more laughter, cheerfulness, color." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-26 06:00 am UTC (link)
	"There are comedians and that sort of stuff for laughter, the clowns can stay out of it." Thomas has to resist snorting here, people had said that stuff about Gotham before but his view of the city would always be a bit different from theirs. "Oh? How would you go about doing that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bobblehead
2012-10-26 06:16 am UTC (link)

She considers that for a few moments, seeming to think very hard about it.

"I don't know. Redecoration, more pet adoption... at least. And have Batman stop being all broody and hidey. In most cities, the super heroes don't disappear when the cops show up. A lot of cities like their heroes. The Flash has a museum, Metropolis has a Superman day. Batman should come down to the city zoo and do something at the aviary or something. And smile more. A little more color, and a big Batman day would do a lot of good, I think."

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cantkeepmeout
2012-10-26 01:06 pm UTC (link)

There's a long pause as he just blinks at her, trying to find out if she's really serious. She is.

What starts out as muffled laughter becomes full blown and Thomas just can't help himself. The image of Batman with a forced smile and a flock of birds on him trying to entertain children and the media was enough to make anyone break down into laughter.

Give him a minute to recover here.

"The happy and open thing doesn't work against criminals in Gotham, sorry," he finally responds while still pushing back laughter. There wasn't much point in explaining to her about fear and superstition, especially with regards to those who had no powers to use.