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Post by "Bill" on Aug 30, 2018 17:13:56 GMT -8
*Embera tapped her foot to and fro as Lex spoke. Her mind was elsewhere, but was still picking up what he was saying. Taking her feet off the table and readjusting her posture.
Embera: I can't really offer much besides muscle and moxie. I come from nothing, and aside from a few grudges, there's not much out there for me. I'd like to hear it from you best, Lex. What can the man with everything offer a woman. You talk power and riches, but I get by and I'm pretty strong. What else is on the table?
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Post by Raven8 on Aug 30, 2018 17:49:07 GMT -8
Aah, the best kind of friend; the kind that's cheap to keep around. Lex smiles a little wider, graciously turning his hand toward Embera as he continues.
Lex: Much more than you may expect, my dear. I make no qualms about about one fact; when you meet me at the table, I am as ruthless as they come. I will cut your legs out from under you, and then take even more beyond that. But if you meet me at my desk, I'll offer you the world... and despite what you may be thinking, my dear, I always deliver on my promises. Just ask any of my associates.
Now that the situation was re-framed a bit, Lex lowers his hand and turns to the side again, clearing his throat before he continues.
Lex: I may not know everything, but I do know a bit of you, my dear. In my line of work it's always good to know the big players on any given field. Navis such as yourself, Genesis, Zane... luck favors the prepared....
Lex's smile almost beams with pride as he pauses for a moment.
Lex: ....and in that sense, I pride myself on being terribly lucky
Lex turns back to Embera, his hands folded over his rotund gut as he looks on with a continued smile.
Lex: If I were to hazard a guess, I would call it likely that you're here today to secure safety for the Navis that call the Heap home. For one so detached, you truly have taken a shine to them, haven't you my dear? While it's true that there is little that I can offer you directly, what of peace of mind? I can come to the aid of those that you worry about, giving you the chance to relax and do as you please. Imagine it, my dear; you can remain their hero, yet not worry about them when other matters press. Would this sound like something to take your... interest? Hmmm?
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Post by "Bill" on Aug 30, 2018 18:38:32 GMT -8
*Embera grinned a cheshire grin. He really went straight for The Heap. He did his homework after all. Embera shrugged her shoulders, wise to the ploy.*
Embera: You are like some ancient gangster. Next I find out if I don't perform satisfactory, The Heap is punished, because it's put under your thumb, not your care. Good guess, but no. What I want is to not have Zane and Genesis come to blows with each other, kill MagicMan, and just keep busy. You can sink The Heap for all I care, I'm just going to bill you for any lost wages for Electopia Geothermal. So now I told you what I want, how exactly do you propose making that happen?
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Post by Raven8 on Aug 30, 2018 18:55:28 GMT -8
Loath unfolds his hands, his smile souring slightly at Embera's gangster comment.
Lex: Now now, little missie. I can tell you one thing; a man does not reach my position by standing on those that are willing to work with him. If you don't betray me, I'll not betray you; that's just good business.
Lex's smile returns as Lex visibly calms down, returning to Embera's latest questions.
Lex: While I won't argue that I can make this all happen right now, my dear. I will remind you of what I've already told you; luck favors the prepared, and I am a man of exceptional luck in that regard. Your desires may be far away, but perhaps we can make them come a little closer, hmmm?
...there was something that Embera was still holding back, and Lex knew it. The nature of her visit wasn't adding up. However, Lex knew that she had earned a reputation for being fickle, and that she could walk away at a moment's notice. Right now his curiosity was his driving force; Emebera knew something, otherwise she wouldn't stoop to this level. But the question remains; what does she know?
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Post by "Bill" on Aug 30, 2018 19:07:24 GMT -8
*Embera raised her eyebrow with skepticism. This is the first time Lex admitted to being unable to help. It seems she was at the end of a rope. Still, he may cure boredom, so it was time to end this little conversation and get to business.*
Embera: Since you cannot help me in my goals, I have no problem indebting a favor or two of yours to me. What is it that seem to require me to do for you? You've been almost itching to get me to work for you, so let me hear what gears are turning in that mind of yours.
*Embera folded her hands and crossed her legs pensively. She was done talking about herself to this man, and it was time to produce results.*
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Post by Raven8 on Aug 30, 2018 19:13:25 GMT -8
Lex leans back in his chair once again and laughs, placing his huge, gauntlet-wrapped hand on his head as he does so.
Lex: Very perceptive, my dear. But you're looking just a bit too far into the situation. You see, even though I have quite a bit of talent behind me, when I see a jewel such as yourself, I can't help but think how much richer I would be if such a jewel were a part of my collection. I have nothing in particular that I want you for at the time, but I can see your potential value as an asset. This is why I would like to make a deal with you today; perhaps a day will come when I need your talents, but the day may also come when you have need of what I can offer, hmm?
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Post by "Bill" on Aug 30, 2018 19:23:37 GMT -8
*Embera's face turned to one of slight disgust, much like Lex had shown to her gangster comment.*
Embera: I would be a service provider, I would not be one of your assets, do not get that confused in the future. I am still an account holder at your bank, so feel free to get a hold of me using the contact information listed in the file. It was a memorable experience exchanging dialogue with you, Lex.
*As she exchanged her goodbyes, Embera made her way out the office door into the distorted hallway.*
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Post by Raven8 on Aug 31, 2018 8:10:16 GMT -8
Lex leans forward and waves his hand graciously again, allowing the doors to open before Embera.
Lex: Simply figurative, my dear. I assure you of that. And in turn; you know how to reach me as well.
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