they say that a hero could save us

[defenestration]

Who: Adrian Veidt, Lex Luthor
What: A secret identity is revealed
Where: Luthor-Veidt Building
When: at some poing during the monster invasion
Notes: all the backdating up in here
Warnings: None

It's taken a few days, but Adrian has had it with keeping his head down and pretending he doesn't care about what's going on outside. Pretending there's nothing he can do to help. His costume was brought along with him for a reason.

He breaks down finally, pulls it out of the box he hid it away in, unwraps the pieces from a set of inexpensive sheets (what an ignominious fate for something with such value) and lays them out. Expecting Lex to remain busy with whatever restoration project he's dealing with at the moment -- certainly long enough to suit up and slip out -- Adrian strips down and begins his transformation from scientist and businessman to masked hero.

Comments

[patricide]

Lex is a little surprised at the request. He's expected Adrian to not want him to go out again until after acquiring stitches and body armor. Instead of fighting it he keeps his mouth shut in that regard.

"I think it would definitely be useful. When were you planning on heading out?" He reaches for the crossbow to indicate that while he isn't fully dressed and ready to go, he can be quickly.

[defenestration]

There's probably no point in even trying to get quick service from a doctor at the moment -- the hospitals and clinics must be filled with people seeking aid. So against his better judgment, Adrian leaves the matter of Lex's health to Lex.

"When you feel that you've done what you can to protect your injuries from further exacerbation," he answers. "There hardly seems to be any rush, I don't think the things are going anywhere."

[patricide]

"If you'd be kind enough to do me the courtesy of waiting, I'll be down in a few minutes." He leaves Adrian in the kitchen and heads toward his bedroom where he quickly changes clothes. Lex is feeling a renewed surge of energy and it would be a shame to waste it while the creatures are still out there.

He returns to the kitchen and collects his weapons. "I don't see why we shouldn't go now."