Written by Spyt4n

Scene: Inside the Watchtower, a training area where Wonder Woman is practicing combat techniques.

Deadman, possessing Zatanna, walks in with Zatanna's body, acting with a level of ease that doesn’t seem quite right. Wonder Woman, noticing the strange behavior, stops mid-motion and turns toward her. Wonder Woman: raising an eyebrow "Zatanna? You don’t sound like yourself." Zatanna’s eyes are slightly glazed over, betraying the fact that Deadman is in control, but she’s very much aware of it. Zatanna (in Deadman’s voice, speaking with a Boston accent): with a casual smirk "Ah, you caught me, Diana. Looks like I’m not quite myself at the moment, huh? But no worries—this is just a little… detour." Wonder Woman: tilting her head, confused and cautious "What do you mean, a detour? Zatanna, are you okay?" Deadman (as Zatanna): grinning mischievously "Oh, I’m fine, Princess. Just a little... borrowing. You know, Deadman at your service." He stretches, adjusting Zatanna’s body with a dramatic flair. Zatanna, aware of the situation, rolls her eyes internally but does nothing to stop it. She’s still in control but is choosing to let Deadman have his fun for now, knowing she can end it at any time. Wonder Woman: narrowing her eyes, clearly not fooled "Deadman. I should’ve known. What’s going on here?" Deadman (as Zatanna): laughing lightly "You always catch on so fast, Diana. You’re no fun." He twirls Zatanna’s hair, completely at ease. "I’m just here for a little chat, y’know. It’s not every day I get to enjoy someone else’s body. Zatanna’s a real stiff sometimes, so I figured I'd give it a go. Let loose a little." Wonder Woman: firmly "I don’t like this, Deadman. You can’t just take over someone’s body like this." Zatanna, still fully aware, mentally chimes in: Zatanna (internally): sighing "He’s harmless, Diana. He’s not doing any harm—just making his way through the Watchtower, causing trouble. I’ve learned to live with it." Deadman (as Zatanna): smiling widely at Wonder Woman "Aw, c'mon, Princess, you’re always so serious. Lighten up. You could have a little fun too. Ever wonder what it’d be like to switch bodies for a bit? I gotta admit, Zatanna’s got a lot of... flair." Wonder Woman: crossing her arms "No, I’ll pass on that. Now, what’s your plan, Deadman?" Deadman (as Zatanna): shrugging casually, then lowering his voice to something closer to a whisper "Well, I was thinking we could have a little chat. But, y'know, you're not exactly fun to talk to when you’re not in the mood for it." He winks at her in Zatanna’s body. Zatanna internally rolls her eyes, realizing she could stop him at any moment, but allows him to continue, knowing Wonder Woman can handle herself. Wonder Woman: smiling wryly "You’re impossible." Deadman (as Zatanna): laughing "Ah, you like it, Diana. Just admit it." He winks again, enjoying the body’s movements. "Alright, I’ll let you off the hook this time. But hey, when you’re ready to have a little fun, I’ll be around." At that, he gestures as if to leave but then pauses, turning back to Wonder Woman. "Catch ya later, Princess." He then floats off of Zatanna’s body, and she immediately regains control, giving Deadman a pointed glare. Zatanna: slightly annoyed "Honestly, sometimes I wonder why I let him get away with it." Wonder Woman: smiling slightly, knowing full well what Deadman’s antics are like "I’m just glad you’re back to normal.