"Wow," whispered Kara, "This place looks incredible."
"What did you expect?" smiled Jimmy, "The Luthors are insane, but they always go all out."
Kara Danvers and Jimmy Olsen had made their way to the enormous atrium on the top floor of LexCorp HQ, where a lavish gala was being thrown. Every big name from the world of tech and business were there. Representatives from Queen Enterprises, Kord Omniversal, and Global Communications were all present, accounted for, and dressed in their absolute finest.
Following Luthor's conviction for his crimes, control over LexCorp went to his younger sister Lena Luthor. Under Lena's leadership, LexCorp had managed to avoid going under and had even made something of a reformed reputation for itself. Lena was by all accounts a more ethical CEO than her brother, if only because she wasn't actively seeking to sink the entire western seaboard.
Kara and Jimmy were attending the event, a charity fundraiser for one of Lena's philanthropic endeavors, on behalf of the Daily Planet. Kara had recently managed to land a position as a journalist, a serious upgrade from her time as Lois Lane's personal assistant. Jimmy had long been a photographic journalist for the Planet. Both had been assigned to the event, one of many that Lena held annually, for the obligatory press coverage the Planet provided on such events.
Kara was having a blast. She was wearing a knee-length blue dress cinched with a belt with matching blue heels, black glasses with blue trim and black tights. She had spent more time on her hair and makeup than any other time in memory, making sure her bangs were charmingly hung over her forehead while ringlets rested on her shoulders. Jimmy was dressed up himself, adorned in a slim fit charcoal grey suit with a red pocket square and tie. Each held a drink in their hand as they leaned on one of the many standing tables that dotted the atrium.
"Well if it isn't the famous Jimmy Olsen," smiled a dark haired woman as she approached the table, "The Planet flatters me."
"Ms. Luthor," nodded Jimmy politely, shifting uncomfortably and offering his hand, "Nice to meet you."
Lena wore a sharp black pantsuit with dark purple highlights. Even her high heels were a sharp black with dark purple colored soles. She had a welcoming smile and a confident stance. As she shook Jimmy's hand, her attention shifted to Kara.
"Would you introduce me to your friend?" prompted Lena.
"Of course," smiled Jimmy nervously, "This is Kara Danvers."
"Oh I do believe I recognize that name," said Lena, shaking Kara's hand as well, "You're one of the Planet's newer writers, am I right?"
"I am," said Kara, "You must pay pretty close attention to the Planet's staffing."
"The Planet, the Gazette, Global Communications," listed Lena, "I pay attention to the top journalists at every communication outlet."
"Top journalists?" smiled Kara, "You flatter me, Ms. Luthor."
"Please," smiled the woman back, "Call me Lena."
"Oh," blushed Kara, "Sure."
Jimmy coughed uncomfortably.
"I'm sure you have questions," prompted Lena politely.
"Well Lena, since I have you here," said Kara suddenly, patting herself down before pulling out a small recording device, "Did you want to talk a little bit about the event?"
"Very well," nodded Lena, "What would you like to know?"
"This is the third charity drive you've had pertaining to the city of Gotham specifically," began Kara, "First for the preservation of 19th century architecture last fall, the second for arts centers this past spring, and now a nature preservation. What is it about Gotham that attracts you so much?"

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DC: The Brave and the Bawdy
FanfictionPow! Smack! Snap! Rip! DC: The Brave and the Bawdy is a self-contained series of humiliation stories featuring characters from DC comics. The stories each stand on their own, but they share overarching plots and character arcs.