[Once Again, this time written in blue marker]

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

If there are any people here who were costume heroes or vigilantes before coming here, please get in contact with me. I have blue stars drawn on the shoulders of my shirt.

I understand that many of you value your secrecy, but we will benefit much more from working together.

-Marcus Cole, Statesman

Comments

[see-my-back.livejournal.com]

And here I thought it might be a joke when he told me there was a team of people who were professional heroes. I didn't know you all wore costumes too. Doesn't that make it too easy for your enemies to spot you?

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

It's not a joke.

Some people wear costumes that make them harder to see, others wear costumes that make them stand out more. And there are people that can turn themselves and others invisible, so at that point what people are wearing doesn't matter as much.

[see-my-back.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I guessed that much when I saw your bulletin message. I'm just kind of curious, that's all.

Like the secrecy too, do you all have two names like that? Why is it a secret?

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

The main reason is for safety. Our safety, and the safety of people we care about. Heroes make a lot of enemies among the people that they stop, people that would almost always rather strike at us when we're vulnerable, or take someone we care about hostage.

I personally prefer a more open, honest approach, but I know someone who had their family killed because of a compromised identity. That's why it usually has to be a secret. However, I've been 'out' for a few decades now.

[see-my-back.livejournal.com]

I think I get it. It still seems kind of dangerous here too though. I mean, it's just as likely that some of your enemies are here as well as your allies.

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

All my enemies know who I am already. It's complicated, but that's why I'm putting this up. I can afford to be visible.

[anon]

[scarletspeedstr.livejournal.com]

Some of us can't afford to be noticed any more, even here. Sorry, but while there's most likely no one who'd recognise me, I can't endanger my friends.

Re: [anon]

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

I understand

[Anonymous]

[no-ones-son.livejournal.com]

I know you dress-ups aren't big on subtlety but this is a bit much. Tell me, how many of you wanna-be heroes are there here?

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

At the last count there were seven of us confirmed.

[Still anon]

[no-ones-son.livejournal.com]

Do all seven have powers? And does that include your opposite numbers?

Re: [Still anon]

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

Very pointed questions. As to the 'no powers' I'll say to you what I said to the last person who asked. Just because someone doesn't have powers doesn't mean they can't be a hero.

At to my opposite numbers. Do you mean costumed villains?

[Still anon]

[no-ones-son.livejournal.com]

God are you always this full of crap? No, you don't need powers to fight but I think I know that better than you.

Yeah, I meant the criminals who like to prance around in tights too.

You plan on answering my question?

[Still anon]

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

Really? You seem to be assuming quite a lot. I could also be someone that doesn't have powers.

To answer your question, at least two. That's all the information I'm going to give to someone I don't know.

[kanpekinasenshi.livejournal.com]

I asked before when I could get in touch with you, but you never responded; it's kind of hard to find people just by chance in this place, especially by checking shoulders. Or did you not respond because you're only interested in making a boy's club out of this?

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

I thought I had gotten to most of the people who had responded, but I'm free for lunch if you'd like to meet then.

[kanpekinasenshi.livejournal.com]

All right, I'll look for you at lunch, then.

I'm glad you just missed me. I'm not used to being ignored.

Anonymous

[tightsofmight]

Statesman? Never heard of you before. Are you from Canada?

Who else is in the group?

Re: Anonymous

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

If you've never heard of me, you're from a different dimension than I am.

Re: Anonymous

[tightsofmight]

...Are you serious? Or are you just mocking me?

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

I'm serious.

[tightsofmight]

Okay then. Guess this really is mental institution.

[i-dont-paint.livejournal.com]

Depending on your definition of costume...

I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say.

[zeus-incarnate.livejournal.com]

Will after breakfast work for you?

[i-dont-paint.livejournal.com]

That suits me just fine. Doesn't sound like you'll be too hard to pick out.

[rocksthecourt]

Ah. Marcus. It's good to see you are safe after last night's incident.