12514/A Chip examined: Before

A Chip examined: Before
Date of Scene:	01 December 2020
Location:	LexCorp Laboratories - LexCorp Tower
Synopsis:	Summary Needed. Incomplete Scene.
Cast of Characters:	Lex Luthor, Catwoman

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Lex Luthor has posed:
The trip had been quick and uneventful. The helicopter was a civilian covert security model with a decent passenger cabin, with Lex and his bodyguards on one side, Catwoman and Spike on the other. The trip into Metropolis from above has Lex texting something back and forth on a LexOS tablet most of the ride over.

There's already a set of doctors and a mobile medical lab setup to take Spike when they land on top of LexCorp Tower itself. "I want a full biological scan. No one is to know he's here." Lex turns his head to bore his eyes into each one of them. "Am I clear?" One of the doctors nods to the order as heads to the elevator, which shuts as Lex and Catwoman head for it casually.

His hands come up behind his back as he inquires, "what's your interest in this? You've always struck me as a bit of a loner."

Catwoman has posed:
Catwoman wasn't a big fan of copters but it couldn't be helped. hey, she's a cat, she prefers to stay on the ground or the shadows, hidden from sight. Sigh..

She doesn't say much on the trip really, just stares quietly out the window. Why's it have to be so loud anyway? And all that stuff. She's only partly listening to Lex's orders and talking to the doctors and by the time they get to the Medical lab, Catwoman is only too happy to get out.

Still, labs are not much better. Too bright, too sterile, nowhere to hide. People poking at you. She blinks as Lex addresses her, snapping back to reality. "Me? Well.." She shrugs, "Guess allies are useful, especially when they can actually fight back..I suppose we share..Similar interests, he and I." the way she looks at spike though suggests there's more to it than 'useful allies'.

Lex Luthor has posed:
"It's hardly a secret that alliances are beneficial when you are considering doing what we are doing." Lex almost scoffs at Catwoman. Almost. It's edged with a hint of casualness. "That you're in the organization shows you have the sense of knowing that going solo in this sort of world is only going to get you so far." Lex presses the button for his personal express elevator, and moves in front of it. He continues to face towards the door as he speaks. "I've always had you pegged as a freelancer loner who gets results. Are you saying you want to start coming up into the global leagues, Catwoman?"

Catwoman has posed:
Catwoman shrugs, "Well there you go, it's no longer safe, going it alone. Not with so many bigger, badder competitors out there." she smirks at the thought, and really it makes sense. Even if she's not all that fond of people.

"Well..Just because I'm allied with one particular individual doesn't mean I'm about to start a little fanclub or anything. If I must work with others, I'd rather keep it small, do my own thing, knowing that they're not a potential threat, you know what I'm saying?"

She peers up at the elevator, following Lex once it arrives. "Anymore questions?"

Lex Luthor has posed:
The elevator stops, and the 'ding' sounds. Lex steps inside and turns around, looking to Catwoman as an index finger moves to a button... but doesn't press it yet. "Plenty."

As the elevator begins to go down, Lex side glances to Catwoman, "Doing your own thing doesn't get you the big payouts." Lex notes. "Are you just in it for the thrill?"

Catwoman has posed:
Catwoman arches a slow brow at that, nodding slowly. "Oh, you're right of course. Guess I just prefer a low profile. Of course, it seems that allying myself with the Light was a wise move in that case. We all do our own thing, unless you call us in for a special job. Sounds perfect for me."

As for the thrill, well that causes her to chuckle just a bit. "Mm, the thrill is always a big factor in my life too of course. Isn't life just a big game afterall? And I'd rather live life to the fullest, go out in a bang than a whisper, if I can help it. But no, even aside from that, it pays the bills. It's not like I have a regular job, afterall. And of course, I'm one of the most talented Catburglars out there, otherwise, I wouldn't even be here now, would I?"