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JOHN SMITH
⭐️ THE ALTER EGO ⭐️
- Billionaire philanthropist by day, and the superhero known as "Homelander" by night.
Anyone who's anyone knows who John Smith is — he's one of the richest men on Earth, and a regular fixture of the rumor mill, vaulted there by his wealth, the revolving door of his relationships, and the aura of tragedy and mystery around him thanks to the death (murder, some say) of his wife some years ago.
BACKSTORY:
John Smith wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but you could say he received it shortly thereafter. Born to a single mother who died in childbirth, he was adopted into the ultra-wealthy Smith family before he even turned one, to be raised in the most loving home a boy could hope for.
His life has been pretty unremarkable since, filled with the typical trappings of privilege, from an Ivy League education to positions on the boards of museums and charities. He's a model citizen. Pay no mind to the fact that the vigilante hero known as "Homelander" started picking up heat not too long after his wife's death about a decade ago.
His life has been pretty unremarkable since, filled with the typical trappings of privilege, from an Ivy League education to positions on the boards of museums and charities. He's a model citizen. Pay no mind to the fact that the vigilante hero known as "Homelander" started picking up heat not too long after his wife's death about a decade ago.
RUMORS:
⭐️ Nobody knows exactly how his wife died. All anyone knows is that he completely changed the direction of his company afterward, pivoting from commerce to philanthropy and public service, and that he's never been the same, since.
⭐️ He's never ended a relationship on bad terms, per se, but he seems incapable of maintaining a romantic relationship. Who knows, maybe you'll be the one to change all that!
⭐️ While he and Anora were dating, he produced once of her movies. Mind you, not helped to produce. He funded the whole fucking thing.
⭐️ People expected an engagement when he rented the entire Aman Tokyo for a two-week stay. She left with a new ring on every finger but her ring finger.
⭐️ A Washington Post journalist claimed to have seem him stop a four-man robbery on his own, and that he caught a bullet in his bare hand.
⭐️ He disappeared for thirty minutes during a Golden Globes telecast. When he reappeared, there was a red stain on his collar. No one could agree whether it was lipstick or blood.
⭐️ His single, five-second appearance on Keeping Up With the Atreides generated a media storm that lasted for weeks. He was there ostensibly to help celebrate Alia's birthday. People say he looked at Jessica more, instead.
⭐️ He doesn't really "do" social media. They say that Alia Atreides' feed is the only one he appears on for free.
⭐️ He's been seen getting dinner with Greer Galloway at least once every few months. There's a rumor in Washington that their parents wanted to set them up. For how close they seem, no one can really account for why it never happened. Asked once in a Vogue interview, all John said that it was just a matter of timing.
⭐️ The foundation he runs with Hawkins Fuller is the first venture he came in on at the ground floor. He calls Hawk his good luck charm. Someone once asked if he'd ever keep any secrets from his friend. He smiled and laughed it off.
⭐️ Rumor has it that John is the one who connected Shanks with the producers of his new documentary — as well as the event planners running wild over a certain ceremony occurring later in the month.
⭐️ His son Travis goes everywhere he goes. He claims it's a habit he picked up from his parents, to help ensure a family stays close.
⭐️ He shows up to every single one of Travis' games. He hasn't missed a single one.
⭐️ The Smith Corporation has offices all over the world. Weirdly, some of them seem to sit empty, but he visits them anyway.
⭐️ When he first took Nami under his wing, he took her to Van Cleef and Arpels, and bought her every piece in the shop with even the faintest hint of orange in it.
⭐️ He once showed up to a vote of no confidence with a black eye and visible bruises. When he left the office, he was still CEO, and the board had been entirely replaced.
⭐️ He's never ended a relationship on bad terms, per se, but he seems incapable of maintaining a romantic relationship. Who knows, maybe you'll be the one to change all that!
⭐️ While he and Anora were dating, he produced once of her movies. Mind you, not helped to produce. He funded the whole fucking thing.
⭐️ People expected an engagement when he rented the entire Aman Tokyo for a two-week stay. She left with a new ring on every finger but her ring finger.
⭐️ A Washington Post journalist claimed to have seem him stop a four-man robbery on his own, and that he caught a bullet in his bare hand.
⭐️ He disappeared for thirty minutes during a Golden Globes telecast. When he reappeared, there was a red stain on his collar. No one could agree whether it was lipstick or blood.
⭐️ His single, five-second appearance on Keeping Up With the Atreides generated a media storm that lasted for weeks. He was there ostensibly to help celebrate Alia's birthday. People say he looked at Jessica more, instead.
⭐️ He doesn't really "do" social media. They say that Alia Atreides' feed is the only one he appears on for free.
⭐️ He's been seen getting dinner with Greer Galloway at least once every few months. There's a rumor in Washington that their parents wanted to set them up. For how close they seem, no one can really account for why it never happened. Asked once in a Vogue interview, all John said that it was just a matter of timing.
⭐️ The foundation he runs with Hawkins Fuller is the first venture he came in on at the ground floor. He calls Hawk his good luck charm. Someone once asked if he'd ever keep any secrets from his friend. He smiled and laughed it off.
⭐️ Rumor has it that John is the one who connected Shanks with the producers of his new documentary — as well as the event planners running wild over a certain ceremony occurring later in the month.
⭐️ His son Travis goes everywhere he goes. He claims it's a habit he picked up from his parents, to help ensure a family stays close.
⭐️ He shows up to every single one of Travis' games. He hasn't missed a single one.
⭐️ The Smith Corporation has offices all over the world. Weirdly, some of them seem to sit empty, but he visits them anyway.
⭐️ When he first took Nami under his wing, he took her to Van Cleef and Arpels, and bought her every piece in the shop with even the faintest hint of orange in it.
⭐️ He once showed up to a vote of no confidence with a black eye and visible bruises. When he left the office, he was still CEO, and the board had been entirely replaced.
IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS:
TRAVIS MARTINEZ: His son, his pride and joy, and the only one who knows his secret identity.
ANORA MIKHEEVA: His ex from a Hollywood PR relationship. The paparazzi loved them.
ALIA ATREIDES: The side piece.
NAMI SWAN: The sugar baby. Mean, and he likes that.
MIA CORVERE: Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it ...
GREER GALLOWAY: A family friend. Everyone thought they'd end up dating. Somehow, they didn;'t.
SET: His tennis partner.
SHANKS: A friend; a member of the same social club.
HAWKINS FULLER: His college best friend, co-president of a charitable foundation.
JAKE SERESIN: Host of his poker game. Owes him (he says) $1000.
ANORA MIKHEEVA: His ex from a Hollywood PR relationship. The paparazzi loved them.
ALIA ATREIDES: The side piece.
NAMI SWAN: The sugar baby. Mean, and he likes that.
MIA CORVERE: Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it ...
GREER GALLOWAY: A family friend. Everyone thought they'd end up dating. Somehow, they didn;'t.
SET: His tennis partner.
SHANKS: A friend; a member of the same social club.
HAWKINS FULLER: His college best friend, co-president of a charitable foundation.
JAKE SERESIN: Host of his poker game. Owes him (he says) $1000.
OTHER NOTES:
⭐️ Exceptionally good at poker.
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I need you to give it to me straight: how soon is too soon to ask for a father's blessing? This is a roundabout way of saying by the way - I met someone.
I tried calling last night, but it went straight to voicemail. You alright?
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sorry i missed your call. took the red eye in, you know how it is.
but more importantly: might depend on the dad. he the conservative type?
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Ah yeah. I'm not missing those days. Where'd you come in from? [a perfectly innocent question 2 ask ur bestie who definitely isn't a superhero.]
They're a big deal. Italian. Winery owners - big name dynasty, that kind of thing. I'm just a guy with a racket, and he's - he's sweet, but he's young.
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wine guys, huh? look, racket or no racket, you're the best fucking guy i know. they'd be fools not to recognize that.
picked the kid up from school and came straight here. he's gotten taller since you last saw him. looks more like his mom, too, thank god.
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Well - it takes one to know one, Johnny. And speaking of which, you've gotta be in the running for dad of the year. I mean, bringing him on a summer vacation here? He's gotta love it. I'll see him at breakfast, and if you've got anyone to meet with I can keep an eye on him. Maybe take him hunting?
But yeah - wine guys. He and his dad aren't close, so I've got my work cut out for me.
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you know, he might like that. he's been doing competitive sharpshooting on the side, and he's pretty fucking good.
what happened there? not the kind of thing that'll work in your favor, i gather.
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He had some trouble back in his university days, I guess. He was trying to protect people from getting hurt, and his parents bailed him out but - sounds like there's a pretty nasty divorce ongoing. I don't think either of them are going to win any parenting awards anytime soon.
Speaking of awards - you signing up for the date auction?
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promised the kid we're only here for fun, not for work, you know how it is.
maybe tomorrow morning? i'm sure he'd love to hear from you either way.
look, you're a stand up guy. if they care about him at all, they'll be glad he's found someone nice and stable.
but if you feel like being cautious, maybe start with telling them you're dating, see how they take it, and bring up marriage after that.
and yeah, i'll be up for auction. not my usual bag — or yours, i'd say — but charity's charity.
you putting yourself up?
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