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mrcrankypants ([info]mrcrankypants) wrote in [info]dc_heroes,
@ 2010-11-26 20:25:00


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Entry tags:aquaman, bruce wayne

A Business Proposition
Arthur had spent some time in Sub Diego making sure things were running smoothly. They had elections for mayor coming up and Arthur wanted to make sure they smoothly. They need to reestablish a system of government and get things running as close to normal as possible.

One thing had been weighing on Arthur's mind after talking to some of the citizens. They wanted a means to contact their friends and family on the surface. Electronics and water didn't mix well. Atlantis had the technology, but it was alien and he wasn't sure how it would be welcomed.

If there was a way to integrate surface tech with Atlantean tech, maybe a solution to Sub Diego's communication issues could be solved. There was also the issue of televisions and whatnot that humans were used to having.

Arthur pondered the problem for a bit before an idea sprang to mind.

He called a friend and arranged a meeting.

Arthur arrived early and grabbed a table. They may as well eat while they discussed the problem.



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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-27 04:06 am UTC (link)
"No mayor yet. There will be election soon. Lorena keeps trying to convince me to run. I fear that if I do, the government will see it as Atlantis trying to take over. I worry about that when I see my, when I see Mera. I would like to avoid that as much as possible."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-27 04:43 am UTC (link)
"I understand your concern." Bruce nods. "We'll do what we can to make this as easy for everyone as we can."

Bruce says nothing for a bit, before he speaks to Arthur again.

"Is it fair to allow someone into your life to a certain point?" Bruce asks.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-27 04:50 am UTC (link)
Arthur thought about that question. "I don't know. I guess it could be as long as you were up front from the beginning to where that point is. Keep them from expecting more than what you're willing to give or how far you're willing to go."

Arthur shrugged.

"I'm not a good one to be asking relationship advice from. I'm madly in love with Mera and half the time we can barely stand being near each other."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-27 04:57 am UTC (link)
"But you're honest with yourself and others, Arthur, so I'd rather hear it from you than someone who'd only tell me what they think I want to hear." Bruce says.

A bit silence.

"Diana and I are seeing each other. She's not like any other woman I've ever encountered. For one thing, she hasn't tried to kill me on purpose." Bruce chuckles.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-27 05:34 am UTC (link)
Arthur blinked. "Diana?"

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-27 05:42 am UTC (link)
"We're sort-of seeing each other. She asked for a consult on a case, and we've had dinner a couple of times." Bruce clarifies.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-27 05:46 am UTC (link)
"No offense, Bruce, but the two of you don't seem like relationship material. Especially with each other."

Arthur shrugged. "I guess if it works for you."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-27 05:52 am UTC (link)
"It's not the first time that thought has occurred to me, Arthur." Bruce says.

"We're both different people with very different paths in life. I don't know if she'll ever truly understand who I am and why I am who I am." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-27 05:58 am UTC (link)
"That could be said of anyone, Bruce," Arthur said. "It's not an easy life the life that we choose, but sometimes we just have to take what we can when we can."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-29 03:30 am UTC (link)
"You're right about that, Arthur. I just don't want to hurt her in the end." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-29 04:03 am UTC (link)
"We never /want/ to hurt the ones we care about, but it happens," Arthur said speaking from experience.

"I don't want to see either of you get hurt. You're both my friends."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-11-29 04:06 am UTC (link)
Bruce decided that he had some thinking to do about things with him and Diana.

"I can get the paperwork drawn up for this deal ASAP, Arthur, but I do need to ask you something, since it's all going to be public record: Do you want your name attached to this, or should we develop a shell company to protect you, Atlantis and Sub-Diego?" Bruce asks.

"There are benefits to both, but if your name is attached to this at all, it might raise questions about how I'd be on speaking terms with the former king of Atlantis." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-29 04:44 am UTC (link)
"No matter what I do my involvement will be discovered, but a shell company may be a good idea. It may delay discovery for awhile."

Arthur chuckled. "Aqua Tech," he said.

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-01 03:57 am UTC (link)
"Aqua Tech is what we'll call you, then, and we'll get the trust set up for Sub Diego. I'll get the paperwork drawn up as soon as possible so that you can get a good look at it." Bruce says.

"Once you decide everything is good, we'll take a look at the tech and I'll start the work on adapting it." he says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-01 04:13 am UTC (link)
Arthur nodded. "I'll work on getting the necessary tech." A smile touched his lips. "This could require some delicate negotiations."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-02 04:51 am UTC (link)
"Hey, you're the man with the Atlantis connections. I'll leave all of that to you." Bruce chuckles.

"Do you think Mera will oppose the idea in any way?" Bruce asks.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-02 04:54 am UTC (link)
"I don't think she will, but there will be others in Atlantis who will. We're not the most open and friendly people and there's still a lot of lack of trust of surface dwellers."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-02 05:08 am UTC (link)
"Do you think the malcontents will cause problems or can they be swayed if they see Sub-Diego reaping benefits from all of this?" he asks.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-02 05:22 am UTC (link)
"I don't think they'll cause problems," Arthur said. "They'll complain and moan about it, but they do that for everything. Council meetings used to give me headaches."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-02 05:29 am UTC (link)
"I think I understand. Most board meetings I go to leave me the same way." Bruce says.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Arthur?" he asks.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-02 05:41 am UTC (link)
Arthur shook his head. "Not really. I just need to talk to Mera." He smiled a bit.

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-03 02:52 am UTC (link)
"All right, I'll leave you to that, then. I'll have the papers delivered to headquarters and you can pick them up there at your leisure. You can contact Lucius Fox with any questions or concerns you have if I'm not available."

I'll brief him and let him to know expect and work with you." he says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-03 05:31 am UTC (link)
Arthur nodded. "Thanks Bruce. The people of Sub Diego will appreciate this a lot. As do I."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-08 01:32 am UTC (link)
"Anytime, Arthur. I hope that my issues with the League don't affect our friendship. I'd rather that didn't happen." Bruce says.

"I've lost too many friends already."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-08 09:00 am UTC (link)
"Bruce, we all have issues with the League at one point or another. Except for maybe Supes," Arthur said. "But I'm not going to stop being your friend over it."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-10 01:01 am UTC (link)
"I appreciate that. Thank you." Bruce says.

"I saw Clark not long ago. Our talk wasn't nearly this civil." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-10 05:41 am UTC (link)
"That's surprising," he said. "Clark's usually Mr. Polite and manners."

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-17 01:10 am UTC (link)
"I might have tried to antagonize him a little." Bruce says.

"He accused me of being too harsh on Zatanna and Hal and I really didn't want to hear it at the time." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-24 07:27 am UTC (link)
"You? You never do that."

Arthur shrugged. "It was a difficult situation. Do you think you were?"

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[info]thedarkknight
2010-12-31 01:14 am UTC (link)
"I think my reaction was appropriate. The League has to be /better/ than those we fight, or we stand for nothing." Bruce says.

He pauses.

"I miss being friends with Zatanna, Arthur. I think she's in trouble, but I doubt she'll listen to anyone if she's told." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-12-31 02:04 am UTC (link)
"Is this your way of asking me to check on her?"

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[info]thedarkknight
2011-01-14 01:14 am UTC (link)
"You care about her well-being, don't you? She'd appreciate your concern where she'd take mine differently." Bruce says.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2011-01-14 02:45 am UTC (link)
"I will check on her," Arthur told him.

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