First Case

[onceaguardian]

If I heard my messages correctly, I'm supposedly stuck in this town to collect jewel shards. Does this happen often? I don't mind helping everyone out, but I can't say I quite expected to wake up here either

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[onceaguardian]

So they're bringing in more people. This jewel must be incredibly important.

I appreciate it. I might actually need all the luck I can get.

[onceaguardian]

Magic? Hmm. Can't say people believed in it very much in Gotham either.

Ah, Bruce. Bruce Wayne. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[wriststrap]

I don't think anyone knows what they're doing. It's adorably like real life. Try improvising or something.

Married? Oh, lucky you. That's always fun.

[onceaguardian]

Oh? Thank you for your sound advice. I'm sure I'll have to try it when I'm not sure I'll accidentally offend the woman I'm supposed to be spending the rest of my life with. [Is that sarcasm? Why yes, yes it is... said with a smile.]

Can't be as much fun as having children too.

[wriststrap]

I believe that's actually the textbook definition of marriage right there.

One of the many reasons I tried it with a man. Also you're allowed to throw punches in arguments. Don't tell me you got stuck with kids here, too? Ha!

[onceaguardian]

Three, actually. I don't mind the children so much as the "married with kids" part.

[pink_protector]

I'm new too, it can be really overwhelming and confusing! I'm Aerith by the way, welcome!

[onceaguardian]

Thank you, Aerith. I'm Bruce.

How long have you been here, if I may ask?

[pink_protector]

It's really nice to meet you, Bruce!

Not long, just a couple of weeks, actually.

[onceaguardian]

Ah, so you've only just recently arrived as well. I hope life here isn't too bad for you.

[ihaveafeeling]

None of us did.

Well, at least you have some memory of college. I dropped out of high school at home and then had to write a thesis and graduate university here.

[She sounds pretty amused] There are probably worse fates in life than marriage.

[onceaguardian]

So everyone was brought here like this... sounds a little unsettling. As for college, it's not that bad. I'm sure you got used to it here.

Ah, it's not that it's horrible... I just wasn't married - or a father - back home.

[12thlvlmind]

I assure you, this is no natural occurrence.

Gotham you say... You wouldn't happen to be privy to local urban myths, would you?

[onceaguardian]

I believe so. What myths are you talking about, exactly?

[12thlvlmind]

One my friend told me about involved crocodiles in the sewers, otherwise I'm mainly referring to the masked vigilantes.

[onceaguardian]

The superheroes? I've heard of Batman and Robin, yes, but I can't say I've seen them more than once or twice. [Lies, lies, blatant lies. 8| He may not apologize for this later.]