I had to read this after you earwormed me (Alabama doesn't usually get stuck in there). Very interesting beginning. I kept wondering who the third person was, but now we know he's just a guy. Can't wait to see where this goes.

"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited