Open Message to the Justice League

[azure-avenger.livejournal.com]

Ted speaks into his Justice League communicator, on a non-emergency channel, knowing the Watchtower's systems will record the message for the membership to listen to at their convenience.

"Blue Beetle, here. As you are all aware, I have been largely inactive in the League recently, due to an unfortunate physical condition that limited my ability to contribute - and as helpful as monitor duty is, I think I can do more."

Ted pauses as he thinks of how best to phrase what comes next.

"I've developed a .. tool that will allow me to ignore the physical condition. I feel I'm once again fit for more active duty in the League. I'm sure some of you will have questions about my solution.." Bruce. "..and I'm more than happy to answer those questions."

His tone lightens as the nervousness passes. "So give me a call here in the studio, we're taking requests on our All-Rock weekend here at WBTL. Beetle out."

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_black_canary_/]

Almost instantly there's a beep. "Beeb? Wanna define 'tool' for those of us who aren't Spooky Ears?"

[connor-hawke.livejournal.com]

"Ted, we could always use the assistance. The League..." Connor pauses, attempting to figure out correct words. "Hasn't been the same since the Tribunal and the Plague. I'm concerned about a 'tool' though. Elaborate, please."

[fleet-feet.livejournal.com]

"Eine minuten bitte, Bluebie. Did I hear that right? You built a ROBOT VERSION of YOURSELF to take your place in the League? Have we learned nothing from that Cyborg Superman thing?"

Incoming E-Mail

[reducing-ray.livejournal.com]

To: BBeetle@jla.com
From: Atom@jla.com

Ted, I'm sending you this e-mail from the JLA full-power training facility on Titan, where I'm updating the security sytem. Won't be back for a few days, but when I do, would you terribly mind if I took a look at your new "tool." Not that I doubt you, but I wouldn't mind giving it a once over before you put it into action.

Ray

P.S. Don't make a joke about the word "tool."

[http://users.livejournal.com/_darkknight_/]

The text message answer from Batman is unsurprisingly stark: We need to talk.

Doesn't even have his signature.

[lanternslight.livejournal.com]

To: BBeetle@jla.com
From: GreenLight1@jla.com

Ted,

It'll be good to have you around again. We should definitely grab a couple beers sometime.

Hal

[martian-manhunt.livejournal.com]

"My only concern, Ted, is if one of our foes manages to cut into the feed. However, we have faced mind-controllers in the past, and diversity in the field is one of our strengths. I look forward to seeing the suit in action."

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

To: BBeetle@jla.com
From: GreenBling@jla.com

Kick Ass!!

[mrs-dibny.livejournal.com]

"Kaatu Barata Nico."