197/LexCorp Launchpad 2025

LexCorp Launchpad 2025
Date of Scene:	29 April 2017
Location:	Metropolis
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Lex Luthor, Starr, 203, Sarah Osborn, Crusader, Zatanna Zatara, Zachary Lightwing, Hawkeye (Bishop), 194, 142, 143, Joker, 110

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Lex Luthor has posed:
Welcome to LexCorp. Welcome to the Future.

Metropolis is all a'buzz with tonight being a very special night. The location is the esteemed LexCorp Convention Center located not far from the bastion and beacon of hope that dominates the Metropolis Skyline: LexCorp Tower.

The LexCorp Convention Center has been plastered with banners, posters, signs, placards and everything else that promotes LexCorp and its founding father: Lex Luthor. The true Man of Tomorrow is being promoted just as heavily as his company it would seem. Team Luthor Security is all over the place as well as LexCorp Convention Center Staff. The combined efforts of all these people seems to be multipurpose as they protect the incoming, pass out the LexCorp labeled Messenger Bags (filled with a plethora of goodies that will be detailed later, of course!) and protection. Team Luthor looks ready for anything. They have to make the LexCorp Elite feel great.

The Main Hall, or Metropolis Hall as it is referred to within the convention center's jurisdiction, has been remodeled to look as amazing as it should. While there are booths upon booths of LexCorp Employees promoting more LexCorp products and divisions than there should be allowed in one place, there is also a huge stage with multiple ParralLex Dimensions screens behind it. All of which are currently showing the LexCorp logo in all of its glory and splendor.

There are comfortable chairs for those that need to sit. There are some fine finger-dining foods available for those that need to nibble. There are even Big Belly Burgers floating around as well. This place is likely a tech-head's heaven and the God that started it all hasn't even arrived yet.

So Mingle. Mingle amongst yourselves. Until Metropolis' True Son decides to make his presence known.

Starr has posed:
    Showing up rather quietly, Elycia strides her way past the greeters with a nod of her head. Elycia's just wearing a simple black dress that hugs to mid thigh. At least she's keeping her legs free to walk. She quietly looks about for others she may know as she heads for the finger food table.

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont steps in wearing taller heels than usual, and a simple black dress that hugs her figure, while leaving her arms and most of her legs bare. She casually glances around before heading to one of the booths for some other LexCorp product.

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah arrives on her Motorcycle with Elycia behind her. She says, "I hope to score some new tech here. I do not have a mint to spend on things, and building stuff from scrap is rarely the highest quality." Elycia knows she is an inventer...and also knows that Sarah is a lot stronger than sje should be. Sarah is wearing a pair of black pants and a green blouse, it is clear she has very little sense of style.

Crusader has posed:
Oh lordy lord lord! Bjorn can't beleive he actually managed to get into this! Forget Lextube, going to the real deal was well worth the wait and patience...as well as a sneak peak of what products he would be fixing in his own store!

Bjorn was dressed to the nines in a 4-piece buisness suit with all the works. This was a chance to network and get info on new products after all. He went from booth to booth with a startling quick as if he couldn't sit still! But eventually he does slow down...

And grabs a Belly Buster Burger. Frankly the common stuff like these burger taste waaaay better than fancy smancy finger foods. He glanced at his goodie bag wondering if he should take a peek now... but holds off. Excerise patience. Perhaps he may even get to meet Lex!

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
Zatanna Zatara is here because she got an invitation through TV people because she got good numbers on a TV special and was like, what the hell? What am I going to do, sit in my spooky manor and pet my rabbit all day? No, that would be dumb of me. I almost certainly won't get captured by demon cultists again.

She is wearing a babydoll-cut T-shirt with the VHS cover for 'The Craft' on a black background in front as well as a pair of comfortable blue jeans, as well as sneakers. She is wearing chunky sunglasses and has her hair pinned up a bit and wrapped loosely in a bandanna, like she's trying to be rockabilly.

"Now that's a sigil right there," Zatanna says as she gets her messenger bag and gazes upon the sea of LexCorp Logos. She then quick-steps out of the way so that people behind her won't end up pushing and shoving.

Zachary Lightwing has posed:
Zachary Lightwing is here. Being part of some milquetoast office occupation where he has to deal with the shittiest and most temperamental computer setups known to man just to make sure all the data is inputted correctly, he is very happy to be at a LexCorp convention where he can scout for alternatives. It took some doing to get into the place since it probably cost a buck or three just to get the appropriate guest badge to poke around without drawing attention. Sure, most people would get in without an issue, but he made sure he got a fancy 'this guy knows tech' badge.

Zach leers at various tech products, closely examining specifications, getting a close look at display models but not touching. He seems utterly disinterested in anything here but the tech. Considering he's in his human body, there's no reason for him to mingle with most of these people anyways. This is his off time.

"Ooh..."

He discovers the most powerful little laptop on display and his eyes practically glimmer with joy at it. "... so expensive..." he murmurs...

Hawkeye (Bishop) has posed:
Being personally very interested in technology (at least of the martial kind) and a wealthy socialite, Kate Bishop decided she needed to make an apperance at the big LexyCorp shindig. No sense in missing the loot bags weither. Of course, there was no way she would get away with bringing her usual arsenal, so she didn't bother. She's come dressed up but not casual: a dark silk van Dyne original single-breasted pantsuit with pearl buttons, low shoes of the same color.

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
"Ma'am, I'm sorry, but you aren't allowed to bring a weapon into this event."

"I give you my oath as Heir of Harmonia that I will not put this weapon to use against the innocent."

"... I'm sorry, but that's really not going to be good enough."

A the back of the event, LexCorp security are addressing a woman in what can only be described as a medieval period dress overlaid with silver armor. Said woman is so white she'd vanish if she stood in front of a sheet of fresh paper, and she definitely doesn't look like she's from around here. She doesn't talk like it either. The security agent, dressed in a black suit, earpiece and sunglasses, sighs. There's always at least one weirdo showing up to these things.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
The conversation was a little bit awkward, but Adrien did his best to sound completely nonchalant and calm about it. As if calling up a girl to invite her to a social thing were something he does every day. (It's not. His father's business assistant typically makes those arrangements, selecting only carefully screened girls of the right age, social standing, and physical appearance for whatever it was that the Agreste heir was having to attend. In America, things are slightly different.)

"Hey, Marinette. I have an event this evening.. a social thing, in Metropolis. And, I, well, normally I'd.. well, normally I get sent with a model but, I was hoping I could go with someone I knew, at least. I can pick you up at 5:30 and... if you want to stay.. er.. can stay the night in Metropolis, or want to get right back home, I can do that.. umm.. I'll send a car for you," and out of the Dupain-Cheng Bakery Adrien went after leaving a flyer to the Lexcorp thing for Marinette. Because there was no way that went smoothly, not matter what language he was speaking. Favor asked, Adrien took the day to get ready and at the exact appointed time, he arrived in a grey Bentley with his bodyguard Gorille driving, and off they went.

Arriving in the convention center, Adrien has pulled Marinette's arm up and through his slightly bent elbow. There are so many people here, he'd rather his Bad Luck not strike and he get seperated from his safety-nette... er Marinette, the only person Adrien is expecting to know here. The model's got that easy-going sort of smile on his face, camera ready and just shy of dazzling. Designer clothes fit for such this occassion. Fresh from the Agreste Summer Collection. He glances down at Marinette with a slightly warmer shade to his smile just after they clear security.

"Thanks again for agreeing to this, Marinette," he says to the girl at his side in French.

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah is torn between going to check the tech, and eating. Her stomach growls so she decides on grabbing a Big Belly Burger and then walking around the tech displays. She knowledgeably compares tech stats and cost benefit analysis on each item. She does this rapidly, but thoroughly. So much sje could use if she could afford it.

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger looks to Sarah and chuckles. "Forgot to eat before you came here, hmm?" she says to Sarah as she walks over towards her. "Not that I blame you, Sarah. there's some impressive tech here. Maybe carry the plate within a reasonable distance of the tech, so make sure the grease doesn't drip on it?"

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont glances over at Sarah as she gnaws on a burger while looking over the various tech. She smirks and turns to face her. "Seems you aren't just here to rub shoulders with the self-proclaimed Man of Tomorrow, hm? What's caught your eye?" She looks over at Elycia as well and gives her a small nod before looking back to Sarah.

Lex Luthor has posed:
"Ladies. Gentlemen. /Your/ Man of Tomorrow: Lex Luthor."

The announcement comes over the sound system with such a proud sound due to whomever was hired to be the person working the microphone behind the scenes. There's some LexCorpish fanfare that accompanies the dimming of lights and the arrival of Lex Luthor in the next few moments. Mankind's Greatest Mind takes his sweet time walking out onto the stage. His suit is the finest and most expensive because that's just the way he rolls. There's no podium and there doesn't seem to be a microphone either. And for those that can't see, those huge screens are all about Lex Luthor right now.

If anyone cares to pay attention, there are small camera drones floating and hovering above. Each of them are marked with a LexCorp logo, of course.

Lex Luthor stands in the center of the stage while he waits for the applause and the crowd to quiet down and for the fanfare to be over.

Keen observers may notice that Hope is on the floor and guarding the steps to the side of the stage and Mercy is on the other side doing the same exact thing. Who knows what other security Team Luthor has planted in the crowd as well.

"Welcome... to LexCorp."

Lex raises his hands and pyrotechnics go off all across the stage! Lex stands in the middle of the explosion of red, white and blue that goes off almost in the same manner as someone that's joining the ranks of professional wrestling. He keeps his hands up until the explosions are over and smiles the entire time. Another moment and he's stepping towards the edge of the stage to speak some more.

"So. It's 2025 and I know what you're wondering. You're trying to figure out exactly why you're constantly living in a predetermined state of mediocrity. You're wondering why you haven't taken your life into your own hands and built a path to a better and brighter future. You're wondering why you haven't opened the door to opportunity that has been knocking so vehemently. And believe me, when I stand up here and I say this to you, it's not because I'm better than you. No, it's because I come from the same place all of you do. I have all the same worries, fears and doubts as each and every one of you. And I'm looking for something too. I'm looking for a way to make, not just mine, but all of our futures better." Lex takes a moment to step backwards towards the screens. "And if you're wondering how Lex Luthor is going to save your future in a single night? Watch this."

All of those screens, the ones behind the stage, the ones hanging around all over Metropolis Hall and even the screens of those that are watching on LexTube, go completely white for a long moment. Eventually, the LEX/OS logo decrypts itself across the white background...

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette had been in a sea of paperwork. She was in the middle of applying to Parson's school of design when she got the call from Adrien. Getting a call to go to a major social event from ADRIEN?! Her her heart was racing the moment the question came up. "umm. Yes err. Of course! I'd love to!" She stuttered over her words as she tried to speak without sounding like a complete doofus.

After things were set up, She immediately called her best friend, Alya, who helped her plan what to wear and get prepared. All the while, her father was trying to get her to take along some of the shops goods which, she actually managed to say no to. That made her laugh.

Fast forward to now, As Adrien Agreste helps her out of the vehicle, she steps out. The blue haired girl with bluebell eyes is dressed to impress in a red evening gown. It was almost remniscent of a prom dress only a whole lot nicer. She is made up and looks flat out amazing. She even has a matching clutch purse with her. One that only occasionally seems to wiggle on it's own. What could possibly be in there? Ah well, at least passanger she happens to have inside that purse doesn't only eat smelly cheese...

Joker has posed:
     Through the crowds and sea of people a young man with slicked back pitch black hair moves, dressed in a very expensive suit with a black tie. It's the latest fashion bought right off the heels of a new runway fashion show.

     He's moving from one table to the next with a broad and friendly smile as he kicks about with his mirror polished shoes just keeping to himself for the most part.

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah says to Erin, "The search and programming capacity of the new Lexphone is what I am most interested in...I need something that I can use to build and access my database from anywhere...which may require extensive internet searches away from any other hotspot. Not many computers have the ability to do direct cell phone access and are small enough to be usable..." she breaks off as Lex is introduced. For some reason, though they look nothing alike, Lex reminds Sarah of Uncle Norman. Perhaps it is they are both wealthy geniuses.

Starr has posed:
    "Lex/OS, huh? Huh. That's amusing." ELycia says munching on her finger food. "Didn't know my future needed saving though." She says before looking to Sarah. "This what you were looking for, Sarah?"

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont smirks and folds her arms beneath her bust. "Same," she says quietly to Elycia. "Sounds like a whole lot of padding. Just tell me the features already, you know?"

Hawkeye (Bishop) has posed:
Wandering the room before Lex' big production of an opening, Kate noticed Erin and found a good excuse to disappear into the crowd, keeping a good distance from the other lady. Luckily soon after the fireworks began and the LexCorp presentation began. That should keep things from going south.

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn was indeed paying attention. Almost memorized really. He can feel all the different techs from the drones above to the laptops on display. "Oh, Bjorn would love to get his hands on these toys!" he got a few sceptic looks when he refferred to these wonderous gadets as toys.
    As he browsed them he would murmer things like "This one very shiney....hmmmm to slim dis one. Needs more bulk" heck the man.... didn't exactly sound like he knew anything about tech
    But he gives pause and claps loudly and cheerfully at the fireworks display. And when the Lex/Os words begint to decrypt he cants his head "Lex Os? Bjorn wonder what that is about" he says sidelong to Zachary, having ended up near the man

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
The woman in the armored dress looks up at the sound and noise, listening to what's being said. -That's- the man she was supposed to see, the human of great influence she was told about: Lex Luthor. All this pomp and circumstance would seem to indicate him as some form of authority figure. She's obviously on the right track.

"I am sorry, but I do not have time to waste. You do not understand the seriousness of the situation," she explains to the security guard. "I will help you to understand."

The woman begins to sing - not just in one voice, but in an entire choir's worth of voices, musical instruments included. It's a gentle, legato, beautiful song that doesn't match any known language. There's a very faint glow in the air between the woman and the security guard.

He starts to smile, posture and body language relaxed. "Ohhhh. You're right. I'm over-reacting. You've got it in a holster anyways, and it looks like a prop. All right. Sorry to waste your time ma'am, go on through."

The woman ceases her singing, and inclines her head in a slight nod or bow. "You are an honorable soul, guardian. Thank you." With that, she makes her way closer in, halfway to the stage.

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
Zatanna knows what to do when the pyro hits.

"WOOO!!!" she shouts into the cheers. Of course, the man who comes out is nearer to Triple H than the Unbegotten and Stolen Child (as he is known to Zatanna).

She turns her head, sees Bel Canto, looks away-- and then looks back. She drifts towards her, but not swiftly. "I love your suit," Zatanna says as Bel presses forwards. Then she trails behind her, a pace or two - which she'll probably notice before long.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
That red dress was exactly why the car ride had been awkward. It never occurred to him how nice his friend(?) would look in red. He's in black himself. Formalish function, after all. Have to look nice for the cameras. Sure, he's not the main attraction, but if his father caught him in the crowd not looking his best... No thank you.

As things get underway, Adrien notes the drones with their cameras, and he shifts slightly. Too many years as a model NOT to make sure he and his partner have the light in case any of those drones are taking pictures of them. As the speech begins and Lex the Show Man captures their attention, his head is shaking lightly. Wow what a show off. He starts to lean toward Marinette when the sound of singing makes its way to his ears and he turns to look at Bel Canto. Green eyes widen slightly.

'The alien space princess from the park!' Adrien thinks to himself, recognizing her from when he was Chat Noir and a space ship landed in Central Park. Curiosity and cats... It's a thing.

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah says, "Operating systems in general are designred for features, not functionality. That means they include a large number if things convenient for the average user, though they are pretty much useless padding for someone who wants a sustem streamlined for efficiency isd a specific field."

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger says, "and, perhaps, a specific message." She says before looking to the stage. She looks about at other people there, and rubs the amulet she has gently. "Hopefully, nothing goes wrong.""

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont snickers quietly. Between Lex's sentences, she mutters over to Sarah, "Jailbreak it. Much easier." Her gaze shifts over to Elycia. "Hm? You think someone would try and crash this place?" She starts scanning the crowds for anything out of the ordinary.

Mars (110) has posed:
Mars steps quietly into the scene. The teenage girl is known publiclly as being adopted by Lex Luthor, her legal guardian. In most public circles is somewhere between daughter and neice to the man whom is perhaps larger than life. Though unlike the man with pyrokinetic wonder on stage she is quite the opposite. Quiet, humble, and more of a simple girl no matter how pretty she is dressed up. Her hair in big curls, she watches the display with new eyes. The girl whom has been known as blind has new eyes with yellow halos of energy visble in her pupils. To show her support she claps with a smile just slightly after the pyrotectics go off, starting a little visibly as someone didn't seem to tell her they were coming. They never do that, tell her these things. She thinks Lex gets a little giggle internally out of surprising her.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette smiles to Adrien. She's not exactly been in these sort of events before. She's been involved in a number of functions as Class President in her old school but never involved in such major functions. She was more used to working in the background, like by designing a had that Adrien got to wear once or designing a CD cover for one of her favorite artists. So this whole thing just was a little overwhelming.

When Lex begins speaking she listens carefully. She doesn't know Lex. She doesn't have any reason to think he is anything more then a phylanthropist businessman. She sits down and listens, applauding in kind as she idly slips a burger in her purse.

Lex Luthor has posed:
The logo fades away as the LEX/OS hype video begins in earnest.

"Your Business."

As the words are said they also appear on the screen in that same LEX/OS font that is apparently trying to be hammered into the skulls of all those that are paying attention to this. The video flips through a series of clips showing offices, construction workers, industry leaders, aerospace, florists... almost every single profession that it can muster up. A close look (or a pause and scurry through for the Internetters out there) will show a LEX/OS logo on a screen inside those clips.

"Your Life."

Again, the words accompany the statement. Again, they fade away to various clips of home, school, recreational life. People riding buses, hanging out at the LexMall, family night at Ralli's and a host of other clips that help to promote just how useful this is going to be for personal life. Those LEX/OS logos are all over the screens of the devices in those shots as well.

"Your Future."

This time, when the words are said and they appear, they fade into a blank screen. Nothing's there but the hype video's music that keeps pumping through the sound system. Eventually, the words fade into the LEX/OS logo once again and the words: "Make It Yours." appear beneath it before the video fades out and Lex Luthor is again on the screen.

"Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my honor and privilege to officially announce the arrival of the anxiously anticipated, soon-to-be-duplicated LEX/OS." Lex pauses here to allow for the cheering and the applauding. Because who wouldn't?

"Listen. I know. I understand. I can look out at your faces and tell that you're wondering how a simple operating system could change your life. How could installing it onto your computer, phone or tablet actually make a difference in your life? I get it. I do. If I were you, I'd be skeptical as well. But I've learned something over the past few years. I've learned that we've come to rely on things more than we should. I've learned that we've lost that sense of creativity and ingenuity that we all share. I've learned that we've become a lazy society that does not understand what's coming around the corner. And you know what? That's okay."

"That's what I'm here for. That's what LexCorp is here for. We're here to make sure that no matter what obstacle life has decided to plant in your path to success... that you have the tools necessary to overcome those obstacles. To leap those hurdles in a single bound. To reach for the sky, take hold of your dreams and take them up, up and away." Lex grins as he looks out over the crowd. "And LEX/OS is going to get you started."

"But- but-- what does it do, Lex? I'm glad you asked, Skeptical Expressionists. I'm glad you asked..."

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Goblin-Girl's database is her most useful crime fighting tool. She does research in her spare time (what little there is of that) on different monsters in myth and legend and Watcher reports, so that she can look up weaknesses quickly during a fight by looking up the creature by it's characteristics. It is amazing, foe example, how many different creatures resembling the common Vampire, but with different strengths and weaknesses, there are. Some of them have no known weakness in fact..those are the ones she worries about...

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Not noticing Marinette putting food into her purse, Adrien finally turns his gaze from Bel and back to Lex with a little frown of concentration. What was he talking about again? His green eyes flick down to Marinette and Adrien settles down next to her, head tilted faintly. Yes, do tell. What DOES it do?

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont does not applaud. She keeps her arms folded. "Christ. More filler. Just skip to the features, already," she mumbles aloud to those near her, namely Sarah and Elycia. "Anyone can hype up a piece of trash..."

Crusader has posed:
With eyes like saucers Bjorn is....really taken in by the whole presentation. Perhaps he may just intergrate this new operatting with himself. He heard Erin and chuckles "All aboard the hype train! It is best part!" the hype.... the deliciouse hype. And when that hype delivers? Even better. He was deifnintly among those cheering and even calls out in a thunderous voice "Aye! Tell us, what does it do!?" he asks echoing some of the curiouse fans there

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger says, "Lets just hope it doesn't crash like the original Xbox did way back when." She then chuckles. "But really. One database for everything? Yeah. That's asking for a crash. Well...unless everything handshakes perfectly.""

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
Bel Canto simply listens to Lex's speech, eyes fixed directly on him. She doesn't bother to sit. She will wait for him to finish, as it would be inappropriate to interrupt nobility while they are speaking, and she gives the courtesy she would expect to be given.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette smiles and does applaud. A simple question is on her mind now. She raises her hand, "Ummm Hi, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Future student at Parson's school of design." She blushes. This is definitely not her arena. "Umm, Wouldn't having One OS across so many platforms pose a major security risk? I mean one hacker could have access to not just your computer but your phone, your tablet and your PC. It could be a very big problem."

She looks at Adrien trying her best to not make a fool of herself. "Sorry, Adrien." SHe whispers as she tries to go back to being arm candy for the Model of her dreams.

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
Zatanna glances up at the screens and then back down to the woman in armor near her.

She purses her lips and decides, potentially erroneously, that this IS just a costume thing, rather than some sort of invading ancient knight of the Round Table by way of Paradise Island.

Her eyes end up going back to the screen, and her arms fold, still holding her goody bag.

Mars (110) has posed:
Mars begins mingling and makes her way over to Marinette, pausing a moment to stop by the table with the food. When she reaches Marinette she wasn't expecting her to ask a question. reaches out to touch her arm and hold onto it gently. She has a handfull of napkins, leaning closer to her to whipser "Use these, or you will end up with a case of meatpurse."

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Adrien turned to look at Marinette when her arm shot up and then stayed there, eyes widening faintly as she posed her question with such poise and grace. That stunned half smile still on his face when Marinette turns to look at him. He blinks quickly at her apology and it has him seeking to put a hand on her knee to reassure her.

"No, no, Marinette. That was great!" he says quickly, in a low whisper in French to his former class-mate as the smile turns quickly from surprise to pride for her. She can be the smart one nad HE can be the eye candy. He IS the model, after all.

Joker has posed:
     Walking with an air of authority the well dressed Italian man picks up a single fruit from a nearby table, and takes a nice big bite from it. As he chews the apple he's all wide eyed a single hand deep down inside of his pocket. He's clearly a native to the high society circles shaking hands and making small-talk all the way along.

     As the heels of his mirrored dress shoes hit the ground they clack out with a bit of a click, the spring in his step clickity clacks out in time with an old timey tune. Right to the point the presentation starts. He takes another firm bite from the apple, his lips turning a brighter shade of red as if he were wearing lipstick the more laid back color of his 'natural' lips left behind on the apple.

     That smile of his goes a little wide, and then wider, and wider still as he watches the presentation from the shadows of the room, an unnatural grin from ear to ear that would rip a normal mans face in two. It's there for just a moment before he just speaks under his breath in his more natural voice. "Oh Lexy, you're too kind, it'd better do Julien fries for as much build up as you've made for it."

Sarah Osborn has posed:
When the goodie bags start being passed out Sarah accepts hers and quickly inventories the contents...she will find a way to use whatever she gets...that is certain. Most of her attention is on the presentation though.

Starr has posed:
    Elycia takes one of the goodie bags as well, but she hangs the bag on the tips of her fingers. She actually looks towards the Joker's form as he mumbles, but then her attention goes back towards Lex and his announcement.

Hawkeye (Bishop) has posed:
Kate sits quietly and watches the presentation, still doing her best to avoid being noticed by Ering. She notes the lady in the armored suit but she doesn't do anything... the security staff has this covered, surely.

Lex Luthor has posed:
The dramatic pause last long enough for those hovercams to surround Lex Luthor and put every feature of his face and bald head on all of those screens. He's everywhere. From all angles. At once. And he's loving every moment of it.

"Everything."

Lex pauses again to allow that to sink in. Just a little bit more hype.

"The LEX/OS is not just an operating system. It's you." Lex is probably not making any sense but he's definitely going to keep speaking. "I won't tell you how it works. I won't tell you that my people and I spent /years/ trying to marry everything together. I won't tell you that this is quite possibly the largest undertaking that LexCorp has ever accomplished. No, what I want you to take away from this is that LEX/OS works the same way you do. Quite literally."

"LEX/OS is a sophisticated piece of software that operates above and beyond the standard operating system's call of duty. While it can and will create a security blanket across all your devices, meshing your contacts and your recipes and your pictures, e-mails and other frivolous desires it does so much more thanks to LexCorp's exclusive hyper-predictive Lexnology. Only a handful of you would understand the technical capabilities so I've decided to go with a more visceral approach. Isn't that right, Aria?"

"Correct, Lex."

That voice comes from everywhere at once as the sound system must be hooked up to Lex's own LEX/OS login.

Lex grins and asides to the crowd. "Yes, I made her sound like Scarlett Johansson. Don't judge me." With that grin and joke out of the way, Lex Luthor returns to speaking to the air.

"Aria? How did I sleep last night?"

"You woke up at 4:47 AM after a night of tossing and turning. The melatonin you took the night before hardly worked at all. There's a good chance your lack of restful sleep was due to the fact that you were nervous about tonight's presentation and whether or not LEX/OS would be as well received as you hoped."

"You didn't have to be that thorough. Some of that's personal."

"I know. But if you want the people of Metropolis to believe in you, give them /you/."

Lex grins and turns back to the crowd. "LEX/OS is designed to get to know you. Its designed to learn everything there is to know about you and help you in any way it can. Or, in my case, she can. It's not an operating system. It's a mother that's there to make sure you don't forget your hat and gloves in the winter. It's a daughter that wishes you a happy birthday when you're three thousand miles away from your loved ones. It's a father that will be there for you when you need him the most." Lex pauses in that moment, letting the light of his humanity shine through. His vulnerability is showing. "LEX/OS can be your biggest fan or your harshest critic. But it does it because you want it to. It does it because you want to be your biggest fan or your harshest critic. LEX/OS is going to give you the best shot being you and it doesn't accept failure as an option."

"And now for the tech heads? LEX/OS is completely yours the moment you buy it. Go in, poke around, see what you can do. Fully customizable in so many ways I can't even begin to list them all. I'm sure you'll find them. LEX/OS doesn't have to sync your devices because it exists on all of them at the same time. There are no wires. There are no updates. There is only LEX/OS and you. Voice activated and operated, LEX/OS works off the audio it receives to initiate contact and operates based on vocal cues and voice pattern recognition. And yes, you too can make yours sound like Scarlett Johansson. Just ask."

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont furrows her brow and frowns. She raises her voice and cups her mouth in her hands. "Can we turn Aria off?"

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah will try to get in a statement, "The AI of the OS analyzed your personal voice and "fist" and migrates to follow you across devices so that even if you log into a different device you will be instantly recognixed and will be able to interact with it in ecactky the same manner?"

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Adrien noticed how Mr. Luthor ignored Marinette and her question. It didn't earn the business man any points with the blond model, but Adrien was too old hat to let it show. He just listens. When Lex speaks of the OS as a mother that's there, Adrien's body gives a jerk, as if he had been punched in the gut. His eyes might have grow flat, but the cold calm expression of his face remains unruffled. And then Lex follows the jab up with a right hook: A father that will be there for you, when you need him most.

Adrien draws in a breath, eyes falling from Mr. Luthor, no longer really listening to anything being said.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette smiles to Mercy, "Oh thank you! I wasn't even thinking." She takes the napkin and reaches into her purse. The Burger is already gone of course but she does make it look like she is wrapping one up. She may have been patrolling before the event.

She smiles to Adrien. It does take a lot to keep from going into her full on MO. She blushes, "I just would hate to have Chloe try to steal my designs again." She shutters. That is one person she is HAPPY to be rid of!

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn rubs his hands togeather "Oh, this is going to be great!" he exclaims. For more reasons than one. This was definintly somethig to play with. Something that helps you become the best you? Hell who wouldn't want that? But something dawns on him. His deep voice booms out "How much does it cost?" after all if your going to be paying a pretty penny...may as well know how many!

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger says, "Somehow, I don't think he's going to hear you, Sarah." She then looks to Erin. "Or you either. He seems to bave practiced this speech of his." She says crossing her arms a bit. She doesn't say anything towards Lex though. It was....odd....""

Mars (110) has posed:
Mars pats Marinette's arm gently before releasing it, offering softly "This is kind of more of a presentation. Just ask your question at the Q&A session. With the format it's not really the kind of thing to stop and answer questions at. But your question is important, so please make sure to ask later on if it's not answered." She gives a little soft chuckle "Oh, and chicken nuggets are probably more purse-worthy." Then she's off to mingle on.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Hearing Marinette talking about Chloe pulls Adrien from whatever unpleasant place his mind had gone, and he turns his green gaze back to the blue eyed girl next to him. He blinks, the model smile gone, replaced by a faint frown. Two blinks and his expression clears and he's smiling again.

His eyes flick up to Mars, just now realizing the other woman was near by. What did she say? Chicken-nuggets are purse worthy? Why on earth would anyone put chicken-nuggets in their purse? What wasn't Marientte thinking about? Adrien looks back at Marinette, green eyes now flicking down to her purse before he's looking back up again, bewildered.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette blushes, "Ahh. Pardon." She frowns feeling a little bad about the whole thing. And then more comments about what is going into her purse. Well this is a problem. Whats more, Adrien is now curious!!! PANICK ENGAGED!!!

"I Oh Umm. I was just sorta saving a burger for a little while. I'm not hungry but I might be a little later you know? She winces softly. I guess Nuggets would be a better choice for saving but the burger did look really good." She winces. Maybe its time to cook up a better way to manage Tikki's need for food?

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
Bel Canto steps forward, closer to where Lex Luthor is. Still staring at him, she decides to ask what is a very important question to her. Because it's important, she modifies the decibel level of her voice to around 80 - roughly the same as a plane flying overhead.

"WILL IT BRING UNITY TO THIS WORLD'S PEOPLE?"

Someone forgot to bring her inside voice along with all that armor.

Joker has posed:
     Idly leaning against the wall Joker slowly tosses the apple up into the air one time after another. It's all perfectly timed with Lex's speech. He takes another deep bite from the flesh of the fruit, his hand setting it down onto the table.

     With a swift motion he sticks a small toothpick into the top of the partially eaten apple. Attached to the stick is an even smaller bit of playing card, set up together to form a small flag. On the back of the flag is just the number 10. He slowly walks away from the apple, and inwards to the floor, checking through his goody bag, his expression falls to a more standardized one, the makeup holding strong for the moment.

     His attention lands right on Lex as the ideas travel back and fourth through his mind in rapid succession. The smile is worn back down to a look of attention. "Let's just hope things work out a bit better for you this time Dr.Frankenstein."

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
"We can go out ot eat after this, Mari," Adrien offers, a touch of worry on his face winning over the bewilderment ever so slightly as Marinette goes classic Marinette on him. Awkward.

Note to self: Don't look into a Lady's purse! Ever.

Adrien keeps his eyes on Marinett'e face and NOT going toward her purse.

"If you want to, I mean. We don't have to, if you'd rather just go back home.. your home, here. In New York." Smooth, Agreste.

Dropping Marinette off at her apartment in New York is probably for the best, given that he really should see if he could track Ladybug down for a patrol toni- Sweet mother of pearl what was THAT?!

The sound of Bel's voice has Adrien bringing one hand to his ears and the other to his inside left-hand breast pocket. This as he rocks toward Marinette, as if he could 'protect' her ears from the too loud airplane right over head sound level of that voice.

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn is startled by th suddenly VERY loud voice of Bel Canto. For a moment his body seems to actually ripple like liquid before he makes an effort to get a better look. He spots Bel... and has to wonder what she is doing here, at an event like this. ANd than one thought hits his mind ---A Zelous Knight has just made thier prescence known

Lex Luthor has posed:
As the questions come in, Lex Luthor is ready with the answers! Here they come!
"No. /You/ can't turn Aria off. I could but I wouldn't do that to her. Not after what we've been through together. No, Aria and I are friends. We're companions. We're meant to do great things. Together."

"There's nothing to hack. You can't hack a person. LEX/OS is, essentially, a digital person. It thinks, it remembers, it learns and I dare say it even feels. Trust me, no one will have access to anything that you don't want them to have access to. Your computer, your phone, your tablet? That's just a way to communicate with LEX/OS. Not an open window for heathens to beseech your personal information. Security and Safety are always LexCorp's top priority. LEX/OS is 500 percent safe."

"Cost. This is always an issue. And while I'd like to be able to stand here and tell you that this amazing Lexnology costs hundreds of dollars, in all honesty, all I can tell you is that the LEX/OS is going to cost you... nothing. You all are faithful members of the LexCorp Elite. LexCorp prides itself on building a better tomorrow, today. And how good of a tomorrow would we built our future on the debt of today. No, if you want LEX/OS... you get LEX/OS. Period."

Lex pauses just long enough to lock eyes with a few actual fans in the audience and that makes him beef up with just a bit more pride. "Starting tonight. If you want." Oh ho. So that's why the goodie bags are LEX/OS. The operating system kits must be in there already!!!

Lex is in the middle of raising a hand to stop the questions when he hears one that is relevant to his everything. He stops immediately and turns. His eyes narrow at the weirdness but he doesn't break. He's Lex Luthor. He stares almost into Bel's words and just seems to be standing there for a long time before he can answer with the most honest and genuine expression he's ever had.

"No. It won't." Lex stands up a bit straighter and looks even a bit taller as he does. "But /I/ will."

With that being a definite Mic Drop Moment, Lex pauses long enough for applause before he moves to make his way off the stage. It's time to mingle while that LEX/OS sizzle reel plays on repeat in the background.

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont scoffs and slouches a bit. "Well, that's not suspicious at all..." She sets her goodie bag on a nearby table and leaves it there. "Giving everyone a camera that can watch us that closely, for -free-. Mmm, no." She glances over to Sarah and Elycia. "What do you two think?"

Hawkeye (Bishop) has posed:
"'Lexnology'", Kate mutters to herself. "I kinds like that. Good job." she says. "Hmm. Sounds like it'll know _too_ much. Sounds like a bad idea, maybe." She winces as Bel Canto makes a noise a normal person can't. She stands suddenly, then looks to see if the security staff is coming to deal with the situation.

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn blinks and opens the bag and blinks. Sure enough there was the Lex/OS operating system kit! For freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Everyone likes free things. He was already going through it...even if it didn't look like it. Perks of Cyberpathy. Bjorn was certainly impressed.
    Bjorn still watches Lex as he gives that solid answer about bringing Unity to this world. Heh, seems that alot of people out there had similar goals. However he wasn't about to ease drop on personal conversations. As part of his mind goes through the OS, he himself looks about to see who was around.

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah says, "There are problems with any intelligence of a certain level of conplexity. The gain quirks, mannerisms, and behaviors...and could possibly become very much a threat...intentionally or not."

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont nods. "Exactly. He didn't say -how- the phone was 500% safe, just that it -was-." She shakes her head, platinum blonde bangs swaying about.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Crazy loud sound done with, Adrien smiles a little weakly at Marinette as he straightens in his seat again, hands back to where they should be. The goodie bag at his feet is now purposefully ignored. Because there was no way his father was going to let such an invasive level of technology around him. And there's no way Adrien was willing to let this level of 'uses any sound' anywhere near his kwami. Not when Adrien considers just how loudly Plagg complains when there's no cheese.

Taking a moment, Adrien glances over at Marinette again.

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
Security doesn't seem to be coming, at least, not at this time. The handful that stopped Bel Canto before act as if they feel she's no threat, not even if she's loud.

The alien woman watches Lex move off stage, and remains where she is; if she is approached she will ask for an audience. Perhaps this 'Lexnology', as he put it, will be key to dealing with the disaster she foresaw.

Joker has posed:
     Walking fast his feet still purposefully tapping and clacking out the drumbeat of queens don't stop me now. A friendly cheerful smile as he walks looking rather awestruck, joining in on the thunderous applause as Lex does his little mic drop moment. He's just another smiling joyous fan of the great and glorious Lex Luthor.

     "You're the best lex!" He calls out towards him, there's a purity to his expression, his nature on full display forced as it might actually be. There's something to be said for the enthusiasm. "I can't imagine what kind of effort that must have taken."

Sarah Osborn has posed:
Sarah says, "I think I am going to go...I have learned all I can here. While the AI of the LEX/OS is truely revolutionary, it may be too much. Sometimes too much of a good thing is NOT a good thing." She turns to head to her motorcycle.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette listens carefully even after the insanely loud noise of a voice. She looks at them and winces before listening to Lex. Now that is a problem. "Errr, Couldn't some of this be seen as an invasion of privacy?" She states as she leaves her own bag at her feet. This is a problem alright. What is stopping this, Aria, from transmitting private data to anyone? What if people found out about her other life and Tikki! What if this created more like Hawk Moth. People bent on claiming the Miraculouses?

Marinette looks nervous as all get out over all of thise. She physically is starting to show that she's feeling sick over it. Her own mind driving her to a very rough state!

Lex Luthor has posed:
Lex Luthor is down on the floor now and he's more than willing to nod and smile at those that are nearest him. Well, as nearest him as Hope or Mercy will allow. Which is not that close. He may be keeping an eye or two (via hovercam) on those that don't exactly look as though they belong.

"Welcome to LexCorp." is the oft-said phrase as Lex Luthor starts to make the rounds towards the people that have gathered to see him and his product launch announcement. Of course, more questions are asked during these rounds and he offers answers...

"I don't know why I named her Aria. It's just a nice name."

"No, I'm not dating Scarlett Johansson. Not yet."

"Yes, LEX/OS really is free. The LexCorp devices, however, are not. Why wouldn't you get a free operating system with your new phone?"

"Yes, that's the actual LexCorp inSight phone in your bag. Yes, you get to keep it. Yes, it's due out until next month. You're welcome."

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
The glance tells him everything. Something has Marinette distressed. While she may not be His Lady, she is a friend... well, he'd like to think so anyway.

"I was thinking the same thing," he admits to Marinette softly in French. "Did you want to go?"

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont spots Marinette and tilts her head. She projects her voice over toward her, Erin's voice echoing through her mind. <Something wrong? You look like you're about to be sick. Just think about talking back to me, and I'll hear, alright?>

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger simply chuckles at Lex as he answers just like this. "It'll be a good pair with my other phone, though."

Hawkeye (Bishop) has posed:
Kate also leaves her bag under her seat and begins to move slowly towards Lexy and the armored woman since noone else seems interested in the situation. "I _really_ don't get paid enough for this." she says under her breath.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette looks around as a voice rings in her head. She begins thinking. <The idea that something will constantly be listening to me is frightening. I am an artist and do not want others to have access to the things I create.> It sounded good.

She looks at Adrien and begins speaking in French. "It's okay. I am just a little worried is all. This whole think this device is a good thing."

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn approaches...as close as he can get. The suited man...does not even remotely look like a techy, but instead a muscle head. But he none the less ask Lex boldly, his deep voice reveberating "Umm, excuse me Mr.Luthor. Bjorn wonders... is this Lex-Os able to easily be...what word.." he pauses "Easily....easily" snapes his finger "Intergrunted wif other systems?" he asks. He keeps his goodie bag quite close, clearly happy about it

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
Bel Canto marches up to Lex to get closer, with Kate Kane apparently in tow, following up behind. Bel is, as she gets closer, obviously not human. Not with elf ears. Not with magenta eyes. Someone in security is probably getting fired as soon as eyes are laid on the large blade in its scabbard at her right hip.

"Lex Luthor," she begins, her tone calm but commanding, "I have been informed that you a figure of authority on this world, someone who has command and influence over the populace. I would request an audience with you. I am Bel Canto, of the house of High C, Heir and future king of Harmonia. I come to your world in harmony."

She then returns to a stand, waiting patiently for a response.

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
<I agree, that -is- very worrying. Thank you for trusting me, by the way. I'm the one toward the back with the--> There's a sudden pause. She shuffles a bit while continuing to pretend to be interested in the presentation, then continues. <I'm the one with the light blonde hair. Red eyes. Black dress.> She briefly looks over at Marinette.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Adrien nods to Marinete after a quick glance about, trying to follow her gaze and failing. He too continues in French.

"Yeah. Me too. I can't imagine father would like having anything like that in his design house. And... I imagine it'd make you uncomfortable for the same reason," he says to the bluenette, calming now that she no longer looks like she's freaking out.

Lex Luthor has posed:
"Welcome to Earth."

Lex even reaches out to shake the hand of Bel Canto in the midst of all this tomfoolery. It seems like Hope and Mercy are more worried about this potential alien foolishness than Lex is. He seems to be calm and unworried. There may be a photo-op in it for this Bel Canto.

"I am a very busy man, Bel Canto of Harmonia. Speak with Mercy to secure yourself an appointment. I would be more than happy to discuss my influence over the populace with you." Lex grins as he moves a step past Bel. "As long as you leave your weapons at home, next time." With that said, Lex moves along to keep mingling while Hope and Mercy flank Bel to get the pertinent information.

A nod is given into the direction of Italy's Biggest Lex Luthor Fan and a wave as well. Lex moves on and towards the beefy tech-head.

"It runs solely on its own platform. Thus allowing you complete and secure access to all the features of your phone, tablet or computer."

Bel Canto (194) has posed:
That's good enough for the Harmonian. She nods. "Sharps and naturals to you, Lex of Luthor." She takes his hand, but doesn't understand the shake gesture, which makes things a little awkward when she gets the two-rapid-pumps-and-release that go-getters seem to prefer. Hand still sticking out, she looks at it, then the man as he's making his way past her towards some other business. Well then.

The Heir turns her attention to Mercy for that appointment. She'll go through proper Earth channels.

Crusader has posed:
"Only on it own platform? Perfect, can have et run alongside mah other systems" Bjorn says happily. He had no qualms about how advancved this AI was.... and well he had his reasons for that. Time for testing! He does happent to catch sight of Kate and sort of leans to watch as he says to Lex "....can we legally....tick with how the system works at all?" he than asks. he was definintly watching how this was going down

Starr has posed:
Elycia Kreiger whistles as she looks through the swag bag. "Interesting. mmmm...I'll see what I can do about keeping them separate....."

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette looks at the person who is speaking to her mind. She smiles and responds to her. < I think I don't want anything to do with this LexOS. Its going to cause a lot of trouble. > She looks at Adrien and smiles.

Quietly she begins speaking in french again, "I think it's about time for me to go. There is something very dangerous about this technology." She frowns over the whole thing.

Crusader has posed:
Bjorn was certainly idlely listening. He didn't quite get what was so bad about it....but he respected folks opiones. Mabey it was the alien in him thinking? But still he takes his bag and goes to get more food. He does however spare Bel a few glances in thought

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont gives a small, polite nod to Marinette before casually glancing about again. <Yep, that's me. You could leave, if you want. Nothing's stopping you.>

Erin eyes her forgotten goodie-bag for a moment, then grabs for it again. She quickly scans the back for a flap to open it (assuming Lex didn't copy Apple's ass-backwards designs), then removes the battery and shoves it into a trash can.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
It's almost like Marinette was reading his mind about the potential dangers of this technology! Rising smoothly to his feet, Adrien holds a hand down to Marinette, grin on his face perhaps a little more roguish than it should be in this sort of social setting.

"Then let me take you to dinner so you don't have to sneak any more hamburgers in your /pur/se," Adriend quips as he waits to help Marinette to her feet.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Marinette smiles to Adrien. "Its alright, Really." She smiles and stands up. She takes the bag that is at her feet. "Lets head out." She smiles. Meanwhile she thinks to Erin, <Thank you. Yeah this is messed up.>

As she moves towards the exit the bag 'accidentally' is dropped. Oops! Woops! Goofed up. Thats when it registers that Adrien accented a few letters in there. She cants her head and looks at him. No way. No way that could be. Still... "Yeah this stuff has me bugging out."

Erin Beaumont (203) has posed:
Erin Beaumont smirks at Marinette as she "accidentally" drops her phone, then steps on out as well, careful not to look directly at her. Don't wanna give the conversation away!

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Let's head out. No problem! Smile returning to a shade warmer than his usual polite model smile he uses in his day to day, Adrien leads Marinette out and when she klutzes out he looks over worried, hand starting for the bag, but no where near fast enough to catch it.

Because Adrien isn't a cat-like superhero on the side. Nooo!

"Are you okay, Mari-" he's in the middle of asking before her choice of phrase has him dobule taking.

Right.. Yeah.. no. Not possible. So, Adrien nods, smiling awkwardly, and processed to lead his classmate and friend out and back to the waiting car.