11305/Why apartments are cheaper in Gotham

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Why apartments are cheaper in Gotham
Date of Scene: 07 April 2020
Location: West Chelsea Hill, Old Gotham
Synopsis: Adrian gets shown around the nicer parts of Gotham by Barbara Gordon
Cast of Characters: Flex, Oracle




Flex has posed:
Adrian has found nothing in his budget in New York, but Gotham is not that far away by the trains, and the apartments are way cheaper there. He decides to take the train over an look arouns, having to change trains once on the way.
This area looks pretty good, at least at first glance. Of course, he needs to figure out where the apartments are. He has an app to help him. But GPS and Gotham do not always agree.

Oracle has posed:
Out of the clocktower comes one Barba Gordon. Babs, as she's known is out for a walk. Babs is wearing her usual (well everyday) gear, dress, heels. Her hair's down and free as Barbara looks up and down the street. The click of heels is heard as Babs walks a few paces out of her clocktower. Yes. Her. Clocktower.

After all, the clock didn't work any more. So Babs took hold of it. Which is good.

Looking pleased, Babs pauses to survey the street one more time, and leans on the wall of the clocktower. She's checking her phone, texting before sliding it back in her pocket before she looks pleased.

Flex has posed:
Hearing the click of heels, Adrian looks up. He has to admit to himself that the redhead is a nice addition to the scenery. If there are a lot like her in these parts, it would be interesting living nearby.
He checks the GPS app on his phone, trying to figure out which apartment is closest. Being close to the station would be nice...as long as it does not get too loud.

Oracle has posed:
Babs looks around again, running a hand through her haiir. Yeah that mass of red hair. She watches it all for a moment and then looks a little worried. Mostly for this new guy in town. Gotham's got a reputation alright. Rough. Dangerous, cruel, hard nose city...yet, she's right in the thick of it in a nice part of the area. So...she smiles.

Walking over, Babs coughs politely. "You need any help?" she asks. Babs /is/ the daughter of the police comissioner after all. Plus she's got her whole yin and yang idea on.

So, she waits, and listens, and cants her head a tiny bit.

Flex has posed:
Adrian looks up from his phone, "Umm, hi miss. I am looking for apartments for rent. I am on a budget, at least until I can get a local job." He is having a bit of a hard time, pretty girls do not talk to him all that often, he is kind of plain (not ugly, but average). His accent is Ontario-Canadian.

Oracle has posed:
Babs is a pretty girl. She's talking to him. Stereotype at least shoved off to the side...for the moment. She makes a 'hmm' noise and seems deep in thought, budgets and apartments in Gotham.

"So what's your budget? And if you say the top end of nothing. You are getting shipped off to the nearest shelter. There's good apartments, there's bad apartments, then there's suiciidally desperate renters" she begiins. "Lower your budget, the more dangerous you're making it" Babs offers and looks worried. "You got...let's say....two hundred a month all in? I know this city like the back of my hand. You name where you want to live, I can tell you where's good and where to avoid" she nods.

See, Oracle's helpful. Even when Babs isn't at a keyboard.

Flex has posed:
Adrian explains, "I am on a government stipend from Canada, so the amount may vary a bit based on exchange rates. Assuming half the budget for rent, I might go as high as four hundred a month, at current rates." Given the canadan dollar is two thirds, on the average, of the American, that should be about right.

Oracle has posed:
The $400 a month getss an approving grin from Babs. "Canadian government worker?" she asks and flashes that smile. "Up to four hundred a month? You could rent anywhere for that" she nods and looks serious. "There's apartments all over the area. Want me to give you a tour of the city?" she adds looking thoughtful. She's ruled out the clock tower. Thta's /her/ domain. So that's off the table. Instead...

She's offering to go around the area (at least initially) with him and point out the best spots to rent. That aren't liable to require shanking in an alley, rthe removal of a kidney and a crack addiction to cover the rent. Thhat's more the down dirt cheap areas. Babs knows her stuff. Hello, she is the Oracle after all!

Flex has posed:
He responds, "Believe me, there is nothing in New York for twice that. It will be my pleasure to have your company. I am Adrian Corbo, recently in from Toronto. I am taking a few classes at ESU." That is a fait chunk of his stiped also, tuition is not reall cheap, even part-time.

Oracle has posed:
"Or Metropolis. or Bloodhaven" Babs concurrs. "So, where would you like to start looking?" Babs adds and sets her feet, ready to get walking. "So, $400 a month. Right" Babs grins looking pleased and nods.

"So you decided Gotham's cheaper, good call. We got our cheap spots in town, we got our penthouses, we got all our things that any city has. You may well like it here" Babs offers with a grin.

Flex has posed:
Adrian smiles, "At least the company is entertaining. I admit, however, the city has a bit of a rough reputation. Not as many supers as New York, but a large population of criminal madmen. Not quite as corrupt as Budhaven I hear." Admittedly, he has not heard very much about Gotham, but Department H keeps tabs on the major vllains and crime bosses, in case any of then ever head north to Canada. He at least knows most of the major players...he thinks.

Oracle has posed:
Barbara. Entertaining? That's a new one. Try 'dangerous' or 'Oracle' too. See. Babs is many, many things. Entertaining however?

She smiles. "So pick where you want to start house hunting" Babs prompts. "And, we can go from there. Right now. not much around here but good view. You could try knocking on doors and seeing if anyone would let you rent from them however" she offers hopefully

Flex has posed:
Adrian considers, "Right now, I am looking for something convenient to transportation and a place to eat, that way I can get a bite and head to class, or get one when returning, and not have to travel too far. I do not have a car." He has ways to get around, but they are a bit strange. Easier to use public transportation.

Oracle has posed:
"Well" Babs muses, mulling this over in her head. "Somewhere near Gotham U maybe?" she muses more. "It ticks boxes. Food, class, cheap rent, no car needed?" she adds and looks puzzled for a moment. "I assume you're a college student, yes?" she asks. Oh if she wants, she'd dig up all the dirt on him, or info she could want. Though to be fair that'd probably go against any and all tenets she has. Still though, tempting, tempting.

Flex has posed:
Adrian says, "For the moment, I am on a sabbatical from my job. Doing a bit of self-improvement in the hopes of securing a better positon when I return."
Which is one way to say they did not promote him and he is out to show them he deserves to be in Alpha Flight. He still is loyal and all that, but he wants to move up. Beta Flight is for the reserves and those still in training, he is past that level.

Oracle has posed:
"Your job?" Babs asks looking over to him again. "Which is what, exporting maple syrup?" she jokes and looks amused at her own joke. "Seriously though. Jobs are good" she nods, rambling a little. See. Se. Babs is letting her mouth run, and...oh great, yeah. This is gonna get her in trouble.

Flex has posed:
Adrian considers what he can say about his job, "I work for the government. Canada has its own government agency for dealing with metahuman threats, Department H. I work for them. It is a pretty big organization considering how few threats head to our fair country."
That is all absolutely true, though it was briefly shut down and Alpha Flight went independant, then Gamma Flight was the official Canadian team for a short time when Alpha was missing. Department H is once again in place though, with Alpha at the top and Gamma fo the new recruits...with Beta in the middle as neither new nor the top team.

Oracle has posed:
Babs eyes Adrian with a nod. "Govern,ent? Alright, there's a lot of places around here. Just don't flash the whole government ID. I don't want you mistaken for a fed and shot or dumped in an alley or who knows what, y'know?" Babs nods looking around for a moment then right back to him. "See. You're smart, and you seem nice enough, you work for the govern,ent, so..." she muses looking more than a little worried about this Canadian government worker in Gotham.

She's just wanting to head homee, kick back and get down to what she does best. Oracle, and oh yeah, Batgirl stuff.

Flex has posed:
Adrian allows Barbara to show him around the town, learning what places she considers safe or dangerous, and looking over apartments. The eventually find a couple of possible places. He thanks her and asks, "Am I likely to see you around?"

Oracle has posed:
Babs is entertaining. Okay, maybe not in her own eyes but this Canadian thinks she is. She'll take it. "I do computer forensics so...maybe?" she offers. She hopes that's enough of a hint to say hey, hey, I'm seeing someone. Adrian's given her more than enough info really to go off of, and go mull this over. Back in front of the Clocktower. Babs slips into the building, and relaxes a little in the elevator before she heads to her apartment. Time...well. time to relax grab a shower. grab food, and put her Oracle hat on. Babs has a plan of action now!