2012-09-13 - Cutscene: New World Order - Humans First

In this day and age, it can be incredibly difficult for both a presidential candidate and the head of a major corporation to drop off the face of the Earth for a time. With paparazzi, technology from beyond the stars, and a paranoid observational nature that many of those in this world of Midgard have, it can be nearly impossible for two people to meet without some form of notice.

But in the case of this duo, both have the same assets at their disposal, and that is what made this forum possible. Mercy Graves, CEO of LexCorp, and Robert Kelly, Presidential Candidate.

"Thank you for your time, Senator Kelly." Mercy had her hands on her lap, "Time is among the most valuable commodities we both have, so I won't waste it."

Senator Kelly nodded back, "Yes, we both can cut straight to the point, Ms. Graves."

Mercy smiled, "Excellent. I would like to say that myself, and LexCorp are both in full approval of your positions on numerous affairs. And we would like to suggest you extend them further."

Senator Kelly, backed by the man called Bastion and Henry Peter Gyrich, listened, "Extend them? Do go on."

Mercy smiled, "Why limit to just mutants and metahumans? Aliens are an increasing problem as well from your Earth's Captain Marvel to my Earth's Superman. Why should these Green Lanterns that come from space have rights to arrest people without American due process and claim intergalactic sovereignty? Why should organizations like the Justice League with unchecked measures have full operating rights in the U.S., just because they rubbed a few elbows in the U.N.? Their space station is a dangerous weapon of all things. If we are humanity first, we must remind /all/ outsiders that this is not merely our nation, but our world. Out world first, our species."

Kelly nodded, "Of course. And what are you willing.."

Mercy smiled. The man cut right to the chase. "In return for such incorporations upon your platform of 'humans first' to extend to metahumans, aliens, and groups like the Justice League and Superman, LexCorp will extend all aid that it can muster.. Unofficially, of course."

Kelly deduced, "Since President Ross was the Vice President of your.. Former CEO, it would look bad for the both of us for such support to be.. Official."

Mercy smiled, "You are quite astute, Senator Kelly. Plausible deniability and everything. Everything will be off the books, but we're both quite adept at reading between the lines."