When Worlds Collide

66) Diplomacy is Slay

A/N: this pic has really nothing to do with the chapter, but I liked it so... yeah. 

Most people stayed in their seats, probably processing what just happened, but Nico left his place in the center of the room and approached the table that held Garth and Troia.

Nico gave a small head bow to the woman. "Lady Troia, Representative Garth."

Troia gave him a bow in return, Garth copying her since he didn't seem to know what to do.

"What do we call you?" Garth asked in an unsure tone. "You never officially stated your title."

Nico gave him a small smile. "You may call me Demo, it is what my friends call me after all. You two were the only ones to never fully question my place, so I hope that we can be allies. Atlantis and Themyscira are the two most recent additions to the UN, yet both have existed longer than every country present today. My people are similar to yours."

Garth offered a hand to him. "It would be a pleasure. If you would ever like to come to visit, we have ways to allow earth dwellers below the sea and I am sure my king would be honored to have you."

Nico accepted the handshake. "I appreciate the offer, however I do not particularly enjoy being underwater. Perhaps my cousin, Riptide, may go in my stead?"

His eyes widened slightly, realization dawning on him suddenly before he bowed once again. "It would be our greatest honor."

Nico offered to shake Troia's hand as well.

The woman shook it with a strong grip. "Themyscira does not allow men, but I am sure my mother would consider making an acceptation."

Nico shook his head. "That is not necessary. However, if you wish to host someone from my team, I am sure any of the women on it would happily volunteer. Perhaps even my cousin who is not on the team may wish to visit. She is the Lieutenant of the Hunt, if you understand."

Troia's eyes widened slightly before nodding and bowing once more. "It would be a great honor."

Nico shook his head with a smile. "There is no need to bow, for either of you. I see us all as equals."

Garth subtly glanced at the members watching them. "Though you may feel that way personally, it may be useful for others to witness. You have pulled rank, so they should see what that truly means to those of us who understand."

Nico let out a small sigh before nodding. "You make a good point, however if we meet again outside of the public eye, let us agree to forgo the formalities," he said before leaning in slightly and whispering. "I'm not a big fan of speaking formally. It's hell to not call Luthor a conniving bastard in front of everyone."

Both Garth and Troia choked on a laugh before clearing their throats and suppressing smiles. Nico bid them farewell before walking up to Luthor, who had only just then shook himself from surprise and stood from his chair. Nico glanced at the cameras in the room, making sure the red light was off, before looking back to Luthor.

"I trust that I will not see you on Television later tonight, calling me a stupid child," he said with a small glare.

Lex looked at him with distain before clenching his jaw and giving a small bow. "Of course not. I apologize for-"

Nico cut him off by raising a hand. "I do not wish to hear your apologies. Your position gives you power and you abused it by going on a lowly talk show to address your personal concerns about my team's actions. You should count yourself lucky that my people do not have a representative in this assembly, otherwise we would be calling for your resignation."