@supremestrangeness asked: “Well isn’t this nice, looks like someone is a fully functional member of society, huh?” The voice sounded like his own, but there was an edge to it, seemingly coming from nowhere… at least until he noticed that his shadow was moving independently from himself.
Stephen almost drops the cup of coffee he's holding between his fingers; The sight of his own damn shadow suddenly moving, speaking to him, definitely not something he's expected to see at this early wednesday morning (11 am, define 'early'). He blinks as he stares down at it, squints even, causing that signature crinkle to appear above the bridge of his nose---
"---The fuck?", he asks, shaking his head as if trying to get rid of an imaginary fly.
No, he's just trying to figure out whether he's truly seeing this... or if that's just his hangover speaking.
He shouldn't have drank so fucking much tequila. Probably was poisoned or some shit.
"Yeah, you tell me, shadow." Better masking that surprise - and slight tinge of uneasiness - with some good old-fashioned coolness. Yeah, will work perfectly fine, he's sure about that. "Last time I remember looking at you, you were firmly connected to my damn feet and doing the things I do. Since when did you develop a mind of your own? Just tell me which kind of demon I have to deal with here, makes things a lot easier for the both of us."
Is it really just his hangover speaking there, or... perhaps, as he's guessing silently here, some kind of interdimensional being that sounds strangely close to himself? Fuck, he's not even fully dressed yet!
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jokethur asked: ❝ that's not the worst thing i've ever heard but it's certainly up there. ❞
one might argue that the way barton huffed through his nostrils in a wry sense of disbelief at what he heard come out of the other's mouth, rather than at the terrible thing that was just said through his own lips without an ounce of shame, told you everything you needed to know about him; that he was a brutal and very unfeeling person. but honestly, even if those things were the least bit true, barton thought... he was only saying what everyone would be thinking in their heads if they knew what was really going on behind the scenes. they just wouldn't want to say it aloud for one reason or another, whether that was due to the fear of being ostracized by their peers, or frowned down upon by society as a whole. kind of like how he was currently by the man standing beside him.
barton took a long drag out of his cigarette and averted his gaze from one of the big, bright displays that decorated the skyline to meet the others eyes. the displays were showcasing what looked like the latest news: and that was what barton seemingly was making a comment on, as the death of a cop that was rather infamous for being a ' pinnacle of kindness and care to their community ' was the main headline for that day. except that man was everything but in reality. it was just so rich to be seeing him regarded as some fantastic guy, when barton knew for a fact that he was a sleazeball who he had seen hanging around his old boss, as he was secretly in their pocket and doing their dirty work. and if there was one person that barton held contempt for more than anything... it was the man who used to treat him like he was something less than human. or, less than dirt, actually.
but of course, barton would never tell the gcpd of his corruption because he knew that rainer (you have to put a face to the name for these people) would realize that it was him who'd sold him out. and besides... since when did he have faith in the gcpd, or even like the police? they were all a bunch of pigs to him. so, barton let him continue on with his little game of playing the role of the well-beloved police officer while he was helping people get killed on the side. he rolled his eyes then, ❝ well, if i had known that you were such a big fan of the police, then i likely wouldn't have said anything. but i rest my case: a lot of people do deserve to die, stranger, and he was one of them. so i don't feel sorry for him or his family at all. ❞
barton stated this all in a very matter-of-fact manner, blowing smoke out through his nose from his cigarette before he continued, ❝ i mean, where was this guy if he was so good whenever the city got flooded? i didn't see him among the people who were helping other's whenever everything went to shit. in fact, i bet he was probably sitting in some place really safe and warm whenever it happened, because i knew the real kind of person that he was. a total prick who certainly wasn't the golden boy that the news is trying to make him out to be, ❞ he flicked his cigarette down on the ground and smushed it underneath his boot, successfully putting out the fire on its other end. barton turned to face arthur completely with an unamused look in his eyes.
❝ now, are you done preaching to me about how wrong it is that i said that? you don't really know the first thing about the pig after all. but i do. though you didn't hear that from me, alright? ❞
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Explaining my no capes dc dr!!
Overview :
The ‘Justice League’ is a global aid organization bankrolled by donations and sponsorships from everyday citizens, big name corporations, and important public figures alike.
Much like the American Red Cross, the Justice League strives to provide humanitarian aid in times of crisis as its main priority.
The Justice League’s other purposes include fostering world peace, making scientific and medical advancements, exploration of the ocean and space, and more.
Based on it’s predecessor, ‘The Justice Society of America’, or the ‘JSA’ : The Justice League was founded to globalize the scope of the JSA’s original mission, focused on providing aid and criminal justice.
The Justice League, while primarily American based, is politically independent from any nation. Though the ‘JL’ does occasionally engage in political discussions and activities.
Important Members :
Bruce Wayne
A multi billionaire who is one of the primary sponsors of the JL. Using the revenue he generates from his company Wayne Enterprises and his platform as a beloved public figure, Bruce Wayne is a very important member of the JL.
Most people can only speculate the extent of his involvement in the JL, as all sponsors gain auto membership, however other members know that Wayne is a very active participant in JL activities. Preferring to do most of his humanitarian work with the JL under an alias in attempts to separate it from his less serious public persona.
Clark Kent
Clark Kent is a fairly well known American journalist. If you are in journalism circles or care a lot for the news, then you would most definitely know the names of both him and his wife, Lois Lane. Kent uses his journalistic writing to create think pieces and the occasional expose.
However where Kent really shines is with hope. In the midst of darkness, Clark Kent provides people with a positive outlook on any situation, along with actually resources they can utilize in bad situations. Kent is also very prominent during hands-on humanitarian missions, always being the first to volunteer to go into the field and make a difference.
Diana Prince
Diana Prince is a peace ambassador from the previously closed nation of the Amazons, more specifically the island of Themyscira. One of the few remaining Princesses in modern society, Prince takes a very active role in advocating for world peace.
Prince is also a big advocate when it comes to women’s rights and the intersectionality of feminism. From this Prince has become a beacon of hope for women around the world, and several help centers and shelters for women and children have been opened in her name.
Other
There are many other important and active members of the JL, each with their own areas of focus and skill set, all coming together to make the world a better place.
Additional Notes:
Because there are not superhero’s, heroism is shown through activism here
The political and like overall state of the world is much more lax so while they are activists and provide aid, there isn’t much bad stuff to provide aid about (yay!)
Most of the people in the JL are like rich and or influential people who utilize their platform
The JL is a volunteer organization, so it’s not most members day to day job
The JL has a headquarters in Washington, D.c. that used to be the headquarters for the JSA
JL members aren’t expected to come into the headquarters everyday or anything like that so they live sort of scattered
The Wayne family has a TV show
‘Villains’ are just generally people who operate extralegally, but people don’t really have superpowers or gimmicks
Even crime though is much less extreme and harmful (yay!)
Almost all the ‘sidekicks’ are massive nepo babies lol
Most of the ‘sidekicks’ just started engaging in activism when they were younger, teenage activists is not an unknown concept or anything
Due to the education mission of the JL, they opened up a school (I haven’t decided if it should be highschool or college/university) which is where most of the groups like ‘teen titans’ or ‘young justice’ could meet and operate together as like a group
^(if it’s highschool then it is likely some sort of alternative school)
Anyway that’s all for now!! thank you for readinggg <3
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