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The Care and Feeding Of (Human) Sidekicks, Friday, 3rd Period
"Themes are important for sidekicks. ideally, their theme will carry through from their name, to their abilities, and even into their wardrobe in a way that compliments you," Batman explained. "Take me for example. I'm tall, muscular, dark, and what some people might consider dour." Yes, some people.
"The sidekick most associated with me goes by the name Robin. Other regular associates include Batgirl and Nightwing. Note the theme of animals who can fly." You were going to have to trust him that 'Nightwing' was bird-themed.
"There have been multiple Robins, but they tend toward a basic type. The costume," Batman said, as a projection appeared toward the front of the Danger Shop, "is much less severe than mine. The black cape allows for stealth, which works with my operations, but the red costuming is bright, even joyful. Robin - as well as every other sidekick I've had - do this work at least in part because they enjoy it, and their personalities show it. They're much more likely to make jokes than I am. Much more likely. Being smaller, he is more agile and, to a certain extent, faster than me. But I still train him to be able to do everything I can."
"Some redundancy is useful. Sometimes you may need someone who can do the things you can. But any good partnership should end up being well-rounded. If your sidekick is just a less competent version of yourself, you're wasting everyone's time," Batman said.
He pushed a button that changed the Danger Shop into a giant closet filled with all kinds of clothes for the sidekicks who had previously appeared a couple weeks ago. "You remember your sidekicks from before. This is your chance to give them themes. Give them new identities if you'd like. Change their outfits to compliment yours in a way you'd prefer. Let them know what you'd like them to study in order to make your partnership more well-rounded."
"See me if you have any questions."
"The sidekick most associated with me goes by the name Robin. Other regular associates include Batgirl and Nightwing. Note the theme of animals who can fly." You were going to have to trust him that 'Nightwing' was bird-themed.
"There have been multiple Robins, but they tend toward a basic type. The costume," Batman said, as a projection appeared toward the front of the Danger Shop, "is much less severe than mine. The black cape allows for stealth, which works with my operations, but the red costuming is bright, even joyful. Robin - as well as every other sidekick I've had - do this work at least in part because they enjoy it, and their personalities show it. They're much more likely to make jokes than I am. Much more likely. Being smaller, he is more agile and, to a certain extent, faster than me. But I still train him to be able to do everything I can."
"Some redundancy is useful. Sometimes you may need someone who can do the things you can. But any good partnership should end up being well-rounded. If your sidekick is just a less competent version of yourself, you're wasting everyone's time," Batman said.
He pushed a button that changed the Danger Shop into a giant closet filled with all kinds of clothes for the sidekicks who had previously appeared a couple weeks ago. "You remember your sidekicks from before. This is your chance to give them themes. Give them new identities if you'd like. Change their outfits to compliment yours in a way you'd prefer. Let them know what you'd like them to study in order to make your partnership more well-rounded."
"See me if you have any questions."
Talk to Stephanie
Re: Talk to Stephanie
NOT THAT SHE WAS A ROBIN OR ANYTHING, REALLY. Just the TA for this class. Totally.