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Post by Beriadan on Sept 17, 2024 11:32:53 GMT
The grip was firm, yet friendly. It wasn't what you'd expect from Superman, but at the same time it suited him down to a tee. He was a living legend, the Man of Steel who could do more than any other living person, and yet he was still incredibly down to earth. Just a normal man at heart. Johnny felt a man-crush coming along.
He gave Superman a wide, charmed smile as he released his grip. Superman would be able to feel how hot Johnny's skin was, even in a normal form. He was looking around the atrium now, clearly impressed.
"Reed never had anything this fancy. I mean, science fancy, sure. But this is great. Though all I'm hearing is you guys didn't gather to celebrate me. Or maybe that's later?"
Johnny gave Babs another wink, dragged straight out of the ocean of charm that he reigned over supreme.
"It's nice... it's been a long time since I was part of a team. At least, a team that felt like a family."
News of the Fantastic Four wasn't exactly private, even if the details were subject to speculation. Johnny had a tinge of bitterness in his words as he said it, walking a little way away to take in the atrium.
"So it feels great. And you guys have been so welcoming so far. Even Babs. Hey, how long until I get to stretch my legs and save the world, Superman?"
Johnny turned back to them, all charisma and charm. Confidence overwhelmed his fanboyism. It hadn't taken long, really. He was born to be a Superhero, rubbing shoulders with the greats. It was where he could truly shine.
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Post by Countess on Sept 17, 2024 14:57:46 GMT
Superman, much like Diana, always knows what to say in these moments. The wink is a nice touch, a knowing expression on her face. They have been through this before, a number of times. Johnny will let this fade in time, and seeing and talking with the Man of Steel himself will become as normal as anything else. Hopefully. In the meantime, she is going to tease the shit out of him for it.
"When things calm down, and people have the time, there will be a bit of a meet and greet. Given the nature of our work, it is for the best all parties that we stagger it a bit," Barbara says, reasonable as ever, even after yet another wink. What is with these two? "Hang around here enough, you'll get to meet everyone in time. There are a handful of us that live here, and others like myself basically live here," she says, thinking in particular of Martian Manhunter. "Though, many of us have families, loved ones, spouses, kids... finding the balance can be hard," she murmurs, thinking of Damian back home. Maybe she can invite Johnny over to her place in New York. If not to make him feel more a part of the team in a familial way, the sheer hilarity of him meeting her favorite little assassin.
There is a mischievous look in her eyes, one that Clark knows all too well.
"Knowing Earth, it will be rather soon..." Barbara says, looking down at the world for a moment.
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