"Drop him in a Lazarus Pit!!"

[monstersociety]

"What would Kobra do to a pretender to the throne of his worldwide terrorist organisation?" Dr. Light curls his right hand in a fist, and brings it down to celebrate getting the right question/answer. "Jeopardy

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Martian Calling

[martian_hunter]

It is moments later that J'onn is in front of a console contacting the JSA Brownstone, "This is Martian Manhunter with the Justice League. I need to speak with Sentinel."

[lanterns_light]

"This is Sentinel," replies Alan a moment later. "How are you? It's been a long time."

[martian_hunter]

"Yes. It has been too long." The pleasentries are quickly set aside, "I received a message regarding a certain prisoner being held by you and I understood you are in need of my assistance."

[lanterns_light]

Pinching the bridge of his nose, Sentinel answers, "Nothing I would think you'll want to do, but yes, we have Dr. Light in custody. He claims he was thrown into one of Kobra's Lazarus Pit, which of course has rattled his mind. We need someone to verify that claim and, much as it disgusts me to ask, maybe help repair any damage."

[martian_hunter]

There is a pause on J'onn's end and he ponders Sentinel's request, "What you ask comes with no small risk. Dr. Light's mind, as you know, has been subject to more than one alteration. Because of the nature of human physiology, such changes never fully heal. Any further tampering with his consciousness could result in permanent brain damage."

[lanterns_light]

"I understand more than you might think, and I appreciate your reluctance, but if Kobra is back and in Salt Lake City as was suggested, some intrusion may be warranted for the greater good. Furthermore, I'm exceedingly wary about leaving him in his current state considering his potential for harming others. He is a danger to himself and others, even captive, and should he manage to escape in this condition..." Sentinel doesn't finish that thought; the implications are disturbing.

[martian_hunter]

J'onn listens to what Sentinel has to say, carefully and intently. The Martian Manhunter knows the soul of the man with whom he speaks and knows it to be a good and noble one. Few men could be said to be more a voice for reason and constraint, in the application of power, than Alan Scott. Knowing that, J'onn also understands that no human can truly understand the implications of what is being asked.

"I will come. It must be understood that I will first need to seek the permission of the subject before I can help him. In order to obtain his permission, however, I will first need to find that part of his mind that is still congnizant...if such a part still exisits. If it does not, nothing you've asked will be possible."

[lanterns_light]

A soft sigh follows from the man in the JSA Brownstone. "I understand, J'onn, and I deeply regret having to ask you to do something you may find distasteful. Whatever you decide, we'll stand by that decision, I promise it." Alan's promises are, after all, as good as gold. "Wildcat is with the prisoner now; I can meet you there."

[martian_hunter]

"I appreciate your understanding. I will meet you at your headquarters in a few minutes. Until then." He disconnects and makes his way to the transporter. He keys in his destination, steps on the pad, and is gone in a flash of light.