Gotham City's Own Paris Hilton

[not_a_wonder]

[Nessie isn't surprised that there wasn't a lot of turnout for this "Be a Big Sibling" sign up event. Although everyone in Gotham City knows that crime affects the children of the city, there aren't a lot of people willing to help fix that.]

[Of course, the stringent background check required for it might also scare some people off.]

[She hands off a copy of the brochure and says,] "I hope you'll consider being a Big Sibling for one of our foster kids in need! They could use more good influences in their lives."

[The woman smiles at her, and moves on to Nessie's boss for the presentation.]

[Nessie hears another person step up to her table. She holds up another brochure, and says again,] "I hope you'll consider being a Big Sibling for one of our needy foster kids!"

[[OOC: (Added 23 July 2022) Although this particular scene was written beforehand, chronologically it comes after scenes that are being played at this time.]]

Comments

[not_a_wonder]

That's excellent, Mr. Grayson! [Nessie whips out the sign-up sheet, and an application on a clipboard.]

If you'll sign up here, and fill out these forms, we can get the process started. The background check won't take long, I'm sure.

[Whenever he moves away from Nessie's table, quite a few people will hurry over to sign up as well.]

[iamthenightwing]

[Dick obligingly fills out the forms and walks away, pleased to see the turnout in his wake. He decides to clear the area for a bit, not wanting to be caught up in the crowd, but he does return to speak with Nessie one-on-one as she's packing up.]

Well, I think that went pretty well! [He glances at his phone and mock-winces.] I think it's already trending on Chirper, actually.

How many new sign-ups did you get?

[not_a_wonder]

Thirty-six. My boss almost burst into tears when he saw that we had to use two pages. That never happens.

...I hope you don't mind me taking advantage of your celebrity, Dick.

[iamthenightwing]

Wow. Hopefully just the beginning...

[At Nessie's follow-up statement, he laughs and scratches the back of his neck.] Well, I could have used a little more warning, but it's not like I didn't as much as suggest it. Besides, someone should get to take advantage of my celebrity - it might as well be you and the kids who need it.

[After a moment, he ventures-] Do you have anything pressing once you're packed up here? Would you be interested getting some strictly platonic coffee and chatting a little more about your program?

[not_a_wonder]

If it comes up again, I'll try to give you better warning.

My evening is free so far. I am on call, so I might have to dash out, but strictly platonic coffee sounds good to me.

[iamthenightwing]

[Dick tries not to crack up at "I might have to dash out" - he's not used to being on this end of that caveat.] That sounds perfect! I know this little shop a few blocks over - much better than the Sundollar stuff. [He gestures.] Shall we?

[not_a_wonder]

[Nessie finishes boxing up the materials, and another of the social workers swoops in to pick up the box. Nessie startles, but smiles once she realizes that was her friend.]

[She picks up her purse.] We shall.