Ch. 2561The Drizzle Falls (32)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Joker approaches Schiller under a streetlamp, seeking information about another Joker's plan to form a team.
- Schiller reveals he's concerned about the potential impact of Joker's chaotic crimes on his newly purchased house's value.
- Joker threatens to cause trouble at a nearby bank, leading to a drop in housing prices, but Schiller warns him against it, threatening to expose a more terrifying plan from this universe's Batman.
Character Developments
- Schiller: Shows concern for his financial investment in the house, prioritizing it over Joker's chaotic plans. He also reveals his disdain for Joker's methods, preferring a quieter approach to crime.
- Joker: Becomes increasingly annoyed with Schiller's lack of interest in his plans and his focus on mundane matters like housing prices. He reveals his desire to expose Schiller's true nature.
Significant Themes
- The contrast between Joker's chaotic, violent methods and Schiller's preference for subtlety and quiet crime.
- The impact of crime on community and housing values.
- The tension between Joker's desire to expose Schiller's true nature and Schiller's attempt to blend in as an ordinary person.
Character Interactions
- Schiller and Joker's conversation under the streetlamp highlights their differing views on crime and its consequences, leading to tension and threats.
- Schiller's concern for his house's value reveals his unexpected vulnerability, contrasting with his usual composure.
- Joker's frustration with Schiller's response shows his growing annoyance with Schiller's lack of interest in his plans.