[center][color=1a7b30][b]"I want to start by welcoming you [i]all[/i] to LexCorp,"[/b][/color] Luthor's first words were this - before he addressed anyone else. His eyes seemed to flicker between everyone in the room for a moment, and yet despite that, his posture remained totally absolute. [color=1a7b30][b]"And... apologies for the rough transition. It was only a precautionary measure, I assure you."[/b][/color] Luthor then turned, though, his gaze fully settling on Ultron. [color=1a7b30][b]"And that includes shutting you out of our network. You should have full access now, should you wish to learn anything else."[/b][/color]

He turned, then, as Kira spoke up. [color=1a7b30][b]"Indeed."[/b][/color] Lex nodded curtly in response. Shantae's approach of asking the same question but in a more "outward" manner caused the businessman to simply close his eyes, and then raise a hand in response. Once she'd quieted down, he sighed through his nose, and then opened his eyes again, [color=1a7b30][b]"Simply put, I require your aid. My unorthodox methods aside, I-"[/b][/color]

And then, the giant rat began to not-so-subtly steal all the fruit from his desk. Luthor fell silent as he watched the rude display, and all the while, his brows furrowed in obvious annoyance. He waited until Dris finished their little session, at which point he shook his head with a sigh, before returning his attention to the group. He listened, then, as Doomguy's assistant spoke up. This was not met with annoyance, unlike the actions of the rat. Just... stoicism.

[color=1a7b30][b]"Unfortunately, I won't be able to do that. [i]Yet."[/i][/b][/color] Luthor paused as he reclined back in his seat a bit, relaxing. [color=1a7b30][b]"You see- there is an ongoing issue of which I require aid. It's rather dire - which is why I've listed the outside help."[/b][/color] He then paused, and allowed The Hunter to ask her set of questions. He waited until she was finished to speak again, [color=1a7b30][b]"You were all selected based off of your individual abilities and skills. Not [i]just[/i] your combat experience."[/b][/color]

In response to Spike, though, Lex seemed to finally crack the faintest hint of a smile. 

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[color=1a7b30][b]"It's... [i]something[/i] akin to a bounty, yes,"[/b][/color] he raised a hand again, though this one not to signify silence. [b][color=1a7b30]"And I can assure you - this will very much be worth your time."[/color][/b] he then glanced in Fret's direction. The raised hand balled into a fit - save for the single finger that was pointed at him. [color=1a7b30][b]"Break anything, and you pay for it."[/b][/color]

His smile was gone in an instant, though, when Sanford decided to speak up. He didn't say anything, but the look he gave him said it all.

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