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[menarebrave]

[ Because, Bruce does nothing more than text on the network. It's easier and more discrete. Especially when you work in for a million dollar corporation that isn't really your own. So, once again, Bruce is addressing the network. ]

Citizens of Driftcrest have started to disappear at an alarming rate. You can't even get into the Ice Statue Garden without a fear of being trampled. The situation is going to escalate into a panic that we'll need to deal with... even if we aren't native to the reality.

Time to pool together what we've learned. Post what you've found about the Unseen or history of Driftcrest. I think it's time we start moving forward with a plan.

Especially our caped hero types. We all know you're here. Share what you've got.

There's also new faces on the network. Feel free to introduce yourselves here.

I'm Bruce Wayne. I ran a billion dollar multi-corporation in my home reality, and now sit on the board of Wechester Enterprises. Mr. Wechester is always keeping an eye on what we do--as it's obvious we're not native to any of these realities. Don't be surprised if I bring up questions or concerns he ever has. Never thought I'd be a liaison.

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[ex_solarize985]

That's true.

No, I haven't. Which is, I suppose, a good sign? Someone with your social prestige would be harder to conceal than, say, some nameless guy in a crowd.

[ Which Clark was, up until quite recently. It's still sobering to consider how much his life has changed in what feels like a short span of time. ]

The universe seems to have always had those. Perhaps you're more sensitive to them now.

[menarebrave]

I've learned that at least one person cares about the people in the crowd that go missing. Even if the media chooses not to focus on them.

[ He can keep up the idea that nothing is wrong. He's been doing it his whole life -- this is just harder. Thank God it's in text messages, because he would imagines it is far beyond obvious that something is wrong.

It takes a moment more to respond as he messages Diana. ]

Or maybe something happened that opened my eyes to the fact we're not alone in the universe.

[ex_solarize985]

Outside of their loved ones, you mean?

[ obvious comment is obvious, but he just wants to make sure the two of them are on the same page. or near it.

and then Clark has to stare at the last bit for a few minutes, because it hits just a little too close to home. ]

Shakespeare once wrote 'There are more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in your philosophy'. I like to think he was anticipating a more advanced understanding in the centuries to come. The universe is a living, breathing force.

Sooner or later, I'm sure humanity will find friends in the cosmos.

[menarebrave]

Aren't the loved ones all that matter?

[ As close to being on the same page as possible. Bruce tends to make sure to stand a distance from Clark. The man obviously doesn't know what is about to happen, otherwise, the conversation would be much different. ]

Or it was just some flower-y language to help sell a play. The man was a genius, but, knew what he had to do in order to keep himself employed as an artist.

You sound confident that the ones out in the cosmos are more friend than enemy.

[ex_solarize985]

Everyone should matter.

[ True, heartfelt, and not exactly what they're talking about but Clark can't help himself. It's how he feels. Even in certain cases that didn't turn out well. ]

Oh, I'm just banking on statistics. The whole universe can't be a hostile place. Somewhere out there, there's goodness and friendship trying to find others like them too.

[menarebrave]

They should. Still, the human experience prioritizes certain things over others.

[ This is why he's the Superman. He can do things that the rest of them can't. Though, that's information best kept to himself... and Diana. Who he is texting on the other line to set certain things up. ]

Maybe.

[ex_solarize985]

Humanity is funny that way.

[ Endearingly for the most part. Except when fear and rage makes people do terrible things. ]

Maybe is better than nothing. I'll take it.