Mercy sat in her office at the LexCorp building. She was watching recent news footage of one of the new members of the justice league. One remarkably like Lex's nemesis, Superman. One by the name of Captain Marvel.
At first Lex thought that Marvel was another Kryptonian. Just what he wanted, another powerful alien who would so magnanimously protect earth rather than rule over it.
"Maybe he is an alien but he's not Kryptonian" Mercy thought. While he seems to have similar powers to Superman, he's not quite the same. Some Kryptonian powers that he never uses even when that would be an easy way to deal with a problem. Not to mention what she'd heard of that giggling lunatic, Joker, trying to use a piece of kryptonite against him. She supposed it would only be a matter of time before the self-proclaimed clown prince of crime found a way out of Arkham again. Mercy found herself wishing Marvel had just turned that pain in the ass into a sticky red spot on the floor. But Big Red, as some were calling him, did seem to have values similar to Superman.
She liked Marvel a lot better though. Maybe just because Lex didn't hold such animosity for him. Also, he was so polite and respectful the one time she'd spoken to him. A girl could get attached...IF she let herself. Of course, Mercy wouldn't. She'd resisted Luthor's charms in order to maintain a professional relationship. She'd do the same with this one. If only because she knew that he'd likely side with Superman in his frequent contest with Lex.
Mercy found herself wondering about the dynamic in the JLA. They do a great job of presenting a united front in public, but they can't be just one big happy family all the time. Could the similarities between Marvel and Superman manifest as a rivalry at times? They are the powerhouses in the league. Lex was always looking for ways to drive a wedge between the leagues members. He watched for indications of members that might not get along or who's interest might conflict. Marvel was kind of immature at times. That might get on the nerves of JLA members. He seemed close to Robin and Supergirl. Could he be younger than he looks? He can't be that much younger. Those other two are teenagers. He also seemed close to Zatanna, but that doesn't really tell her much.
But she found herself not really wanting to find too much to use against him. He was just so darn nice. And hadn't he come to her rescue when the damned clown almost killed her in one of his sick jokes.
It would be nice if he came over to their side. He was the only member of the league that she actually liked.
She watched as the reporter spoke to Marvel. "Just glad I could help," he said, then flashed that big, goofy smile of his.
Captain, she thought, you could almost make me reconsider my personal attachment rule...Almost.