Doe had practically pleaded for him to join her. It was her first time at this Hero/Vigilante club and she was certain that she was going to waste her time if she showed up alone. She would end up standing awkwardly in a corner without socializing at all. That was the only reason she was going to this place, to be honest. Or at least that was what she told herself and everyone else. She needed to work on her socialization skills. She knew that lack of socialization led to depression and depression led o further anxiety, which just wasn't fit for a Hero.

In an odd way, Doe really wanted to go to this club. She felt like it could be an opportunity to gain self esteem since she had little to none. She felt like perhaps she could come out of her shell and find a reason to jump out of the ocean of self doubt that she seemed to be living in. She had never had much confidence in herself until Shadow had come into her life. He had challenged her and he treated her like an equal. He had trusted her to make the healing formula. She hadn't felt so good about herself before then. She wanted to be closer to him. So, it only made sense that he would be the person to ask.

Dear Shadow,

Please note that when I say 'dear' I don't mean 'dear' it isn't meant to be taken as affection in the slightest. It's simply a good start to any letter. I was going to say 'TO Shadow' or just 'Shadow', but both lacked the effect I was going for. Not that I was trying to go for any effect like in a weird way. I don't know what I'm saying. Just shoot me, okay? Wait. That was morbid. I'm not a morbid person at all, I promise. I'm actually too innocent. Not like a child, though. I'm a strong, independent woman.

So, this letter is being written so that I can formally invite you to this new club for Hero's and Vigilantes. It's not like a night club with dancing or anything. That would be awful. I would throw myself off a cliff before I went to one of those. It's more like a hang out. So, uh. Yeah. I was wondering if you wanted to go, because I don't want to go by myself and Mii and Rae refuse. I'm kind of a loner otherwise. You don't have time for many friends in this field.

It's alright if you don't want to. It's probably going to be silly anyway. Or maybe not. Who knows? I guess we'd just have to see? I mean, it's a risk, but if we hate it then we can leave. I definitely understand if it's too stupid, though. Or if you're busy. I mean, I won't get mad. We'll still be friends.

If you did go, I'd appreciate it so much. I mean, we don't have to, but we only live one life and sometimes trying new things are important. Sometimes when we're in our rocking chairs, unable to move from arthritis, we look back and think about how we should have gone to that party or went skiing or to the hero/vigilante club. It's just one of those opportunities that might not be something we'd want to miss and we can always leave if it's bad! I promise.

Just let me know. I totally don't care that much about it. I mean, maybe it'd be sort of fun.

-Doe

Doe stuffed the note into his hand the last time she'd seen him and refused to let him read it until he was alone. It was mortifying. She hated asking people for things. Especially him for some reason. She was extremely fond of him and was in a constant state of worry that she was going to destroy her shot at a lasting friendship with him. She hoped more than anything that she could pull this off and he wouldn't hate her letter. It was the best one out of the many she had written.

Shadow felt extremely nervous going to a hero club. He didn't know if it would have a strict dress code like the criminal bar and would require him to take off his ski mask unless he wanted to cause attention. So, Shadow had mad a stop in the black market prior to going and gotten a new disguise. He didn't know why he hadn't done this before, but it made him feel a lot safer.

The mask it's still was a full head mask. It was ones they used in Hollywood. It changed how his face looked, but fit so perfectly on that it would move the right way and feel real enough if someone got too close. His hair of course would still be the same and his eye color couldn't be changed unless he wanted Doe to start asking about it. But at least with a different face plastered on under the mask, he felt safer if anyone here demanded his mask off or took it forcibly.

Shadow again kicked himself for not doing something like this in the first place. It would've saved him a lot of trouble. Yet, he didn't much regret getting officer Darren on his side. He'd grown to look up to the officer and so maybe it had been a good thing he hadn't thought about it until now. But still, now at least he could show himself to the three sisters if a time ever came where he was cornered into revealing himself.

Feeling a lot safer, Shadow met up with Doe in front of the skyscraper that supposedly had the club at the top of it. He'd never heard of this club, but supposed it was a good things. Criminals had places they met up to discuss crimes, heroes should have places they could meet up to discuss plans to stop it. Shadow wondered what it all would look like. Usually the criminal bar he went to was always a bit grimy and dark looking. But he wondered how different the atmosphere would be here. The criminal bar always held an air of distrust in it, where he imagined the hero club would be more open and accepting.

"Hello, Doe." Shadow greeted Doe when he approached her. He headed confidently towards the entrance of the club, but felt a little scared truly. He'd still be surrounded by heroes and if something went wrong, he wasn't sure he'd be able to get out of it. "So, how did you find out about this?" He asked.