#bc he cant exactly see how everything will turn out. esp with marvel

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How would Dr. Fate interact with Billy?

I sorta answered this here, with how Marvel views other heroes who challenge his morals. But here's some more info!

Doctor Fate reminds Marvel far too much of the Wizard Shazam, and thus from Marvel’s side, it's very tense bordering on antagonistic sometimes.

From Nabu himself, he's known Marvel had a new young host this entire time (not that he knew how young or who exactly), but never voiced this knowledge until he had to, bc... well, he didn't see the point. He recognizes that much like himself, Billy must sacrifice himself to be Marvel. The fact that he's a child is irrelevant. The needs of many vs the needs of few, and all that. He views the League's moral quandary about having Marvel stay as useless. Whether or not they keep Marvel on does not stop him from being the Champion of Magic. Working with the League just makes some tasks easier.

After everything is said and done, Nabu is a bit mildly surprised by Marvel's dislike of him. Nearly every time they have to discuss a plan or end goals or something, Marvel always disagrees and they end up butting heads. Marvel is too emotional, sentimental, focuses too much on individuals rather than the bigger picture, can be a bit naive, etc. Nabu realizes pretty quickly just how much Billy is a part of Marvel, how much he contributes to the Champion - the exact opposite of Doctor Fate, where his host's being and personality were totally subsumed.

It's a bit surprising to him as well how much he reacts to Marvel's antagonizing. Since very few tend to be able to lure him in. And he does not hold back when poking at Marvel's weak points - that he's a child, inexperienced, has to uphold a grand duty more important than himself, than his childish ideals and morals, etc.

It's actually kinda terrifying being in the same room as them when they get into arguments.

Aside from their contention, Doctor Fate does respect Marvel. He acknowledges how vital a role Marvel plays in the world and how powerful and knowledgeable he is. He also holds a certain level of respect for Billy himself. Nabu knows first hand what it takes to sacrifice oneself for the greater good and balance, he knows what one loses when they become a literal host to something bigger and grander than themself. And sometimes, when it comes to it, Doctor Fate steps in to support Marvel and Billy when the League oversteps their control.

(A very quiet part of Doctor Fate, very deep inside that takes the shape of Zatarra, recognizes how fond of Billy that Zatanna is. He sees how she easily takes on a mentor role for the child when he works on his own magic, and it causes Nabu to pause and just... watch.)

#answers #Billy batson #captain Marvel #shazam #doctor fate #dc #when nabu finds out about Teth being spared. he doesnt know how to feel #bc he cant exactly see how everything will turn out. esp with marvel #and there being two champions is something BIG. and all he can do is watch how theyll influence the world #anyway. Diana has had to literally drag Marvel away from throwing a punch at fate. #as much as she would love to see it happen #fate is just one of those people that easily riles Marvel up. and he hates it bc fate isnt necessarily wrong. except when hes wrong