iamthebatman (iamthebatman) wrote in modernage, @ 2010-10-07 23:26:00 |
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Entry tags: | bruce wayne | batman, clark kent | superman, lois lane, ∴ scenes: backdated, ∴ scenes: news |
Who: Bruce Wayne, assorted members of the press
Where: Metropolis
When: May 27th, 2010 (Backdated)
Summary: Bruce Wayne holds a press conference
Bruce stood at the podium set up for his brief speech. He tapped the note cards, organizing them, looking out at the sea of cameras and tape recorders. He let the self satisfied grin slide across his face, and then cleared his throat.
"Ahem, thank you for coming, ladies and gentlemen. As many of you are aware, when I was very young, my parents were taken from me, by someone who was desperate. Someone who was greedy. Someone who believed an act of violence would make their life better, and that was some how, okay. I... managed to live through that experience, because there were people there for me, and there were resources in place to make sure I am the wonderful, handsome and available man you see before you today." He paused, each quiver of his voice, each smile designed to give the impression of someone who was confident, but also sad at reliving these memories.
"Right now, the people of Qurac face a tragedy one thousand times the magnitude of what happened to me. There are people sick and dying, there are families without homes, and children without families, and as one of the wealthiest men in the world, I can not sit idle while these people are suffering." Bruce frowned, and tilted the card in his hand slightly, before looking out to the crowd. "...at least, that's what the PR guy who wrote my speech seems to think." He left time for a small nervous chuckle to spread through the crowd. It wasn't something designed to be laughed at, but he couldn't let them forget that Bruce Wayne at his core, was a self centered socialite.
"And so, I am happy to announce, that the Wayne Foundation will be hosting a charity ball to benefit the people of Qurac. I would like to personally extend an invitation to such foreign dignitaries as Princess Diana of Them-is... uh... Themyscira. And the King and Queen of Khandaq.
And, if he chooses to show up, our guest of honor will be, the man himself, Metropolis' own protector... Superman! Superman, I unfortunately do not have your address, but I think this message will get to you one way or another.
So the event will play host to the brave men and women who have been to Qurac and seen its condition first hand. Now for my wealthy and social elite friends, you'll have to buy tickets, the price will be high, but every single penny will go toward helping Qurac. In addition you'll get to rub elbows with genuine super heroes, and hear first hand accounts of the people you will be helping. And of course the dedicated men and women from the press will be invited, because I like seeing my face on the cover of things, and I know you all do too." Bruce looked right at a camera and flashed his cockiest grin.
"The event will be held at the end of this month, May 31st, right here in Metropolis. Because charity does not start at home, no it does not. Charity starts where ever there are people who have, and there are people who need.
Now if you have any questions..."