The Grayson Troupe's thank-you performance was a lively affair. Instead of their usual stage plays or Shakespearean dramas, the actors performed small productions they had written, directed, and acted in themselves. Most were related to Halloween: children's adventure stories, popular Halloween legends, Halloween customs from different places, and so on. It was suitable for all ages, with no barrier to entry, and the actors occasionally came down from the stage to interact with the audience, keeping the atmosphere heated.
Main Universe Batman only glanced at the performance now and then. Most of the time, he was looking at the tablet in his hands. Pride turned to look at it and asked, "Are you studying programming issues?"
"Sorry, Doctor. I know I should be focusing on the performance. But some of the issues Lex Luthor raised regarding maintenance of Brainiac's underlying protocol systems are indeed worth studying. Also, many of Krypton's automated mechanical systems need servicing..."
"I'd bet you've never had a relaxing Halloween," Greed said. "Do people come to your house for candy?"
"Of course. Alfred prepares plenty of candy every year, and the neighborhood children are always happy to come asking for it. But I rarely receive them personally. Autumn is a good season for research."
"We're holding a dinner on Halloween night to showcase new food factory products and our research results on enlarged plants. Would you like to come?" Pride asked.
"Research results?" Main Universe Batman finally looked up. "So those three giant pumpkins in the backyard weren't a coincidence?"
"Of course not. If pumpkins grew that large naturally, even cows wouldn't be able to chew them," Greed said with obvious experience. "Pumpkins this large yet this tender and juicy are naturally the result of mutation. I really envy you for having The Green here. We went