On mun seeing Man of Steel

[no_capes]

I know, darling, I know. The new design. So sleek, so modern! The red underwear simply had to go.

[Squints.]

Yes, I saw the scene with the cape. This is what I have been telling you! It's a fatal design flaw. I never would have allowed my superheroes out with one.

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[50percentthere]

. . .

[Ignore him. He's just trying to justify his by having it flutter all cool.]

[no_capes]

[Fluttering looks neat. But it's dangerous. Edna grabs the cape from behind and jerks on it.]

What is this? This is asking to be sucked into an airplane or tossed around by a supervillain.

[50percentthere]

[The Unlosing Ranger falls flat on his butt. Yes, even if Edna thought it wasn't strong enough of a pull for that. He's just that weak.]

[no_capes]

Exactly my point. No, the cape simply must go. The design...

[Ever felt like you were being stalked? Because Edna's circling like a carrion bird.]

I will have to do something about this.

[arach_nerd]

Yeah, I've never gotten the whole cape thing.

[no_capes]

[Edna eyes the guy up and down.]

Yes yes yes capes are a problem. But you! Who made this suit you're wearing?!

[arach_nerd]

I did. Why? Because if you're looking to do a redesign they always end terribly for me.

[no_capes]

This fabric, too easily ripped! No wonder it's ended terribly for you. FINE. You ask too much but I will make you something better.

[arach_nerd]

Look, if you can bring me a more durable, flexible material that can purchased with a freelance photographer's salary and easily repaired in said freelance photographer's home, then I'll be all for it.

And I'm KEEPING the design.

[jokester_not_joker]

Do you work on commission? I do miss my tailor terribly. Especially in a world where so much wear and tear can happen.

[no_capes]

[That barrage of colors! Something has to be done about that.]

I do though I'm terribly terribly busy, darling. Oh fine, you push too much. I will design you something daring! Bold! But not in those bold colors. Too many of them.

[wing_of_night]

There's a reason the cape was the first thing to go when I struck out on my own.

...Mainly because it covered up my most charming assets, according to my female followers.

[no_capes]

[Yeah yeah nice backside, Edna's got other interests. She's actually touching... the material.]

Who made this for you? The material. It's so unique!

[Might actually be a little impressed with someone else's work.]

[wing_of_night]

My adopted father is one of my world's wealthiest industrialists with a special interest in technology and how that factors into his night-job as a super hero.

As such, I'm good friends with his gadget guy, and he made me this suit with Kevlar and stuff woven in. You should talk to Lucius Fox. He's the brains of the operation really. I have no idea how he does it.

[no_capes]

Yes yes yes yes yes, I simply must speak to him. This is a marvelous design. I could have done it better myself, but the material! It's so perfect!

[wing_of_night]

Yeah, something tells me that you and Lucius would get along great. He could use someone to talk shop with that actually understood what he was talking about.

[ihearyouthink]

[What an interesting woman...]

You have something against capes, I take it?

[Charles asks from his wheelchair.]

[no_capes]

Of course I do! They're the worst thing any designer could to their superheroes. They are a built in disaster waiting to happen!

[ihearyouthink]

Good heavens, that does sound serious. Though some may say they add to the effect of an entrance.

[no_capes]

[Edna sniffs.]

A magnificent design such as my own doesn't need an accessory for an impressive entrance.

[ihearyouthink]

Ah, I see. You let your work speak for itself. [Charles steeples his fingers together with a smile. He did like when others were speaking of their passion in life.]

[no_capes]

Indeed I do. Although psh making clothes for mere mortals has gotten boring. Very boring.

[ihearyouthink]

Well, technically we are all mortal, Miss....? [He leaves room for her name.]

[mightiestgreen]

[Pffft. Who needs a costume?]

[no_capes]

[Everyone does. Although now Edna has found a new project!]

Daaaaaaaaaaarling! Look at you! Tattered rags? No no no, I cannot allow this.

rotfl

[mightiestgreen]

[Hey now, Hulk is no guinea pig, you keep your....designer things to yourself.]

Scuse me? [What you talkin' about, lady?]

:D

[no_capes]

Yes. Yeeeeeeees. I see, I see.

[Fwip! There is a sketchpad in hand already.]

Increased body mass resulting in fabric tears. It must be something flexible, but sturdy.

[Sketch sketch sketch!]

[mightiestgreen]

[More frowning. And now Hulk is leaning to try and see what she's drawing.]

[no_capes]

[A sleek full-body suit guaranteed to hug every inch of bulging green muscle.]

Something stronger than Super Mesh, I think. Durable, indestructible...

[mightiestgreen]

[If she would look up, she would see the disgusted gagging face Hulk was making. Bruce was likely making the same face inwardly, who would wear a full body skin sock??? Not him.]

[kingofnightmares]

Capes aren't terrible. It depends on the situation really, wouldn't you say?

[no_capes]

Of course capes are terrible! They're asking to be sucked into a plain or slung around by a supervillain! Irresponsible design. I cannot allow it.