That... was kind of a plot point in the fic that remains unfinished

Oooh.

but I totally get the "too much work" feeling

There are only so many "research projects" masquerading as fanfics I can take on at one time... but the dialogue was the real sticking point for this one. It would have to sparkle. SPARKLE. And that's faaaaar more work than brushing up on 1930s fashion. :/