9351/Luthor and Grail meet

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Luthor and Grail meet
Date of Scene: 28 September 2019
Location: Midvale, New Troy
Synopsis: Lex Luthor informs Grail of a possible location of Superman and Grail informs Lex Luthor of a problem with his tires.
Cast of Characters: Grail, Lex Luthor




Grail has posed:
It was a simple morning for Grail, she had her plans for her next move but she was still curious about this planet. Outwardly she would tell anyone it was a mudhole that didn't deserve her attention but the place had many things other parts of the universe didn't. Not to mention the variety of people was very odd to her. Many planets were singular in their rule and yet this one was not even singular in its species. Now, she is standing in the park, eating one of several hot dogs she received from a vendor who was surprised but not unhappy to receive some kind of weird jewel as payment. It looked valuable and hell, probably worth more than any amount of hot dogs. Now, she idly sits in the park, getting odd looks as she downs her fourth hot dog.

Lex Luthor has posed:
Another new player to the game of Earth. Another profile to build. Another creature of interest to keep tabs on.

Another potential tool in his war against The Alien.

As usual, Lex didn't approach Grail immediately. An unknown quantity looking for his greatest enemy? Precautions had to be made. Risks were something Lex was not shy about taking, but pulling the trigger on a meeting meant making an effort to investigate intentions. So far, everything checked out.

It was time to take the plunge.

It's around the time she's done with that hot dog that she can spot a large vehicle coming to the parking lot where the stand is. The US flag and the symbol of LexCorp are both flying near the front windshield as it moves in to park. Within moments, the engine stops, and put comes a woman in a business dress. If Grail has studied LexCorp, she would recognize Mercy as she stands aside to allow her boss to leave the Limo. Lex Luthor himself stands, adjusts his impeccable business suit, then brings his hands behind his back as he glances in Grail's direction. A moment later, and Lex is approaching Grail, Mercy staying behind this time.

"Greetings. I trust you understand me?" Lex inquires as he approaches.

Grail has posed:
A look up, she notes the vehicle. She's seen them before, usually something that humans that believe themselves important ride in. She notes that it has stopped before her so she considers if someone important has decided they must meet her. When the woman in the suit gets out, she looks her over first before looking to the man that comes out. She looks at him as he approaches and then slowly stands up to her full height. It's likely not often that Lex has someone look down upon him but she does indeed as she considers, "Yes, I understand your language, if that is what you are asking. You already knew that, though." She nods her head, "I doubt you came here in your big vehicle without first knowing you could talk to me."

Lex Luthor has posed:
"It never hurts to confirm something for yourself. Other people can lie, or twist their words." Lex notes, before he offers a hand; a customary greeting, if Grail has been studying Earth customs. A test, possibly?

"Welcome to Earth. You can call me Lex Luthor. I understand you're looking for something here." Lex says as he studies her, the keen intellect behind those eyes building a mental profile visibly.

Grail has posed:
A look at his hand and she takes it before looking to him. She doesn't crush his hand but she does grip his hand with a strength that shows she's not by any attempt to weak. The strength of it seems to grow quickly and yet steadily till it'd be just short of painful and she stops. Likely a test in and of itself. She then pulls back and states, "I am looking for something here. More accurately someone. What concern is it of yours, human?"

Lex Luthor has posed:
"This city you're in. I have a vested interest in keeping it orderly, and I get the impression that you need a bit of direction." Lex answers, his hands going behind his back again as he watches her. "I'm a man of means and knowledge. I might be able to help you to find your person of interest, if you're willing to talk."

Grail has posed:
A look at him and she considers, "I see. Well, the person I'm looking for is apparently Superman. Have you seen him?" She crosses her arms, "As for keeping order, well, I am something of an order keeper, myself." She nods her head, "I tend to keep order when it comes to a great many things." She smirks and then looks at him carefully, "What interest is it of yours, anyway, Lex Luthor?" She asks as she looks at him, "Also, you may refer to me as Grail."

Lex Luthor has posed:
"The being you refer to as 'Superman' is a member of the group here known as the Justice League. He's a conniving, arrogant alien who dupes the world into believing he's trying to 'help' humanity. It's all an act, but I'm one of the few who can see through it, and the damage he can cause." Lex frowns slightly.

"It would just take one bad day, and he'd drop the act and turn into the worst threat to our existence in history." Lex looks over in the direction of the Hall of Justice then, and gestures in that direction, "The 'Hall of Justice' is that way. It's one of their buildings, if you care to get his attention."

Grail has posed:
A look in that direction and then she looks back at Lex Luthor before laughing softly and shaking her head, "You know nothing of threats..." Her eyes glow briefly and she takes a step toward him, "I have seen threats and whatever this man is, if he is here on this world, he is hardly a threat." She shakes her haed, "However, I will go see him because he invited me here..."

Lex Luthor has posed:
There's no visible change in Lex's demeanor as his warning is casually dismissed. "You've barely been here for a month or two, and you're already claiming to understand our planet well enough to know of the dangers here." Lex assesses aloud, neutrally.

He glances to the hot dog stand, then back to Grail, "Enjoy your hot dogs." Lex gives a nod, before he turns around and starts to head back to his Limo.

Another one who needs to be guided to the truth. No matter.

Grail has posed:
As Lex Luthor walks away, she smirks at him and then he'll see it. A beam of red light literaly goes around him. It turns at multiple angles, literaly a beam of pure energy, guided on sharp angles that then hit his back right tire and basically the tire is obliterated as well as much of the surrounding metal. If he looks back, he'll only see her briefly, smiling before ina blur of speed, she is gone.

Lex Luthor has posed:
As the beams hit the tire, he glances in the direction they came from. He says nothing when she's gone.

There's an ever so faint frown to the event, before he nods to Mercy.

Mercy brings up her LexPhone. A moment passes as the speed-dial connects to LexCorp Maintenance. "We've had an incident. Bring the truck out here. We're going to need body work done. Send out the backup."

It'll take about twenty minutes, but eventually another Limo comes around to the park to pick Lex Luthor up, and it heads back to LexCorp Tower.