Stephie snerks. "Yeah, it's great until you realize just what old castles were like. They weren't exactly designed for modern conveniences. Though at least we're on an island and we shouldn't have to put up with a Gotham winter in the place." And something about that has her curious. "So, the food in the grocery stores just comes back and stays fresh without anyone doing any of the work? Lucky... I would definitely be raiding the nearest mall if there were empty self-replenishing stores."
Duela nods. "Yeah, Gotham wasn't really big on green places, unless they were painted that color. There was pretty much just the park, and everyone knew that was Aunt Pammy's turf."
"The big problem is," the Jokester points out, "not a lot of 'average simple peasant farmers' make it into comic book stories - with a few exceptions related to a guy I know who's notorious for wearing his underoos on the outside of his tights. Among other things." Yeah, Superman crossed his mind, too. "Mad geniuses we'll have plenty of. People who do all the little everyday things everyone takes for granted? Just not interesting enough to get published."
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Date: 2018-12-19 10:11 am (UTC)Duela nods. "Yeah, Gotham wasn't really big on green places, unless they were painted that color. There was pretty much just the park, and everyone knew that was Aunt Pammy's turf."
"The big problem is," the Jokester points out, "not a lot of 'average simple peasant farmers' make it into comic book stories - with a few exceptions related to a guy I know who's notorious for wearing his underoos on the outside of his tights. Among other things." Yeah, Superman crossed his mind, too. "Mad geniuses we'll have plenty of. People who do all the little everyday things everyone takes for granted? Just not interesting enough to get published."