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[When the video opens on Bruce, much of his 'friendly neighborhood playboy' demeanour is muted. He looks a little more serious than normal, though his tone and expression remain congenial enough.]

As some of you may have noticed, passports have been delivered to our suites. It's very likely that these herald another landfall, and given the fact that our population is significantly increased from what it was in November, I'd like to warn people about what we might encounter.

[Attached is a file, landfall.doc. It contains things like details on the llothi, the mausoleum, the ruins, the temperature, sorts of plants found, soil samples, etc.]

You have Miranda Lawson to thank for those. Sadly, she's no longer among us, but I doubt she'd want her research to go to waste.

[A slight pause, barely notable before he continues.]

And that brings me to my second point of business. At one time, a foreigner was keeping a list of people we might be looking for in the event that they arrive. However, I think it's past due we started a compilation of the names of those that have left us. Since disappearing from this place seems an almost instantaneous process, it could be weeks or even months before we become aware of some people's departure, and I believe that process is best expedited for everyone's sake. Most recently, at least to my knowledge, we've lost Miranda Lawson, Favrielle nό Eglantine and Lina Inverse.

[Not mentioning Jason Todd? Not mentioning Jason Todd.]

I'd appreciate any other names you might have.

Additionally, given the current state of Keeliai, I think it's an opportune time to rekindle the idea for a Foreigner-lead council. Councilman Tarrlok, a word to that effect? I think an elected representative from each Sector would be a good place to start.

And if there is anyone well-suited to the role, I'm happy to hold nominations.

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Seriously? Who the hell is on this turtle that you have to ask someone if their girlfriend is a spy?

And no, thanks. Well, yeah, I guess if you can, thanks. I'm just glad she didn't have to deal with this. [You know, when she briefly died and all. Also, he hopes his ~~pregnant~~ girlfriend doesn't show up. He loves her, but he'd rather her not get stuck here.]

Have you met some of the so-called 'superheroes' here? It's all very charming and a little surreal. I think ninja are next on the menu, personally.

[He rubs his index finger along his browbone.]

That's altruistic of you. She might argue it's not up to you to make that decision, though.

I can't say I have. We have superheroes back home too, but I wouldn't think any of them were that...surreal. I dunno, I've been around it so long I don't even notice anymore. [Growing up with one as your dad will do that to you.]

Never seen ninja, though. And yes, I'm aware of how easy of a joke I just set up, don't go there.

[At that Mark bites his lip. He had just meant he was glad she hadn't come here when she...] She might argue a lot of things. She's a smart girl who is more than capable of taking care of herself. Heck, she'd be handling this much better than I am right now. But I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, and that's all I meant by that.

I've met a few back home, but it never gets any less 'surreal' - that's a good word for it.

[Pretending to be starstruck by Superman? You bet.]

I understand. Frankly, neither would I.

[Mostly because it would mean having nearly sixty thousand people trapped alone on an island with the Joker, unchecked. No thank you.]

[At least his arch enemy only hates him. Mark was moderately certain that if Angstrom Levy got stranded here, the only thing he would do was try to come up with some evil plan to use the turtle to make Mark's life miserable.]

What about you, Mr. Wayne? Is there anyone you'd like me to keep an eye out for? Fair's fair.

[The offer honestly surprises him, and it's evident on the briefly unguarded look on his face. This boy has more in common with Dick than just a surname.]

I--

[Jason Todd. Selina Kyle. Diana of Themyscira. Even Talia. A muscle jumps in his jaw.]

Honestly, as strange as it sounds the majority of people I'm close to are already here. But thank you.

[What the...? Mark could tell something about the other man changed, but for the life of him couldn't figure out what.]

I'm sorry. [A beat.] That you're all stranded here, I mean.

[He makes a careless gesture with one hand.]

You're here now too, don't forget.

Heh, yeah... Right.

[He smiles a little.]

Feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future, Mark.

Thanks Mr. Wayne. You too.

Good luck with your government committee.

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