StrongBox (strongbox) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-04-14 18:03:00

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Back in the saddle again
The date was a little awkward, what with both girls getting married soon, and him not being all that familiar with any of the people involved first hand before-hand, but it was still pleasant... and had some promise. Worst case scenario, if she's more truly married than she indicated, he can always call this a business meeting and take the write-off, since there is some business to discuss.

First things first, arranging the date. He makes reservations - in Canada, so getting some wine with dinner shouldn't be an issue, rents a limousine, makes arrangements for her flight, and sets up possible options for movies or dancing after dinner if she likes.

Its been way too long since he's been on a real date.

"Yes, hello. Is Vernique there?"

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strongbox
2011-04-16 12:08 am UTC (link)

"I maintain controlling interest. It was easy, since the company was all but bankrupt when I got it. Roger Bochs died holding almost sole ownership and it kind of ended up in limbo. They couldn't sell it off because some of his patents were government secrets, it wasn't profitable enough without him for anyone to make grand plays with if they couldn't use the Box and Headquarters patents, and he was a jealous control-freak... I just needed to make it profitable again."

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 12:29 am UTC (link)
	"It sounds like you've done well with it. You can trust whom you've got in charge of day-to-day operations now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 12:34 am UTC (link)
	"Trust, but double check, yes. I've done alright. I like to tinker, and I have no aims of being a Stark or Hammer or anything. Long as I can afford some reasonable luxuries. How is Nevell doing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 01:16 am UTC (link)
	"It's going well. Mom's always on top of things but knows how to delegate, and I've gotten to help out here and there. I'm hoping to let the fashion house branch out a little more, put some of our development peole t owork on something new besides textiles and stuff. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 01:18 am UTC (link)
	"So what does 'stuff' and 'something else' entail? I thought you were primarily in the textiles business. Looking at expanding?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 01:31 am UTC (link)
	"Nothing groundbreaking, conducive to national security, or useful in environmental cleanup -- though I hope it will be more environmentally safe than many of its type. I'd like us to really get going in scents." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 01:34 am UTC (link)
	"Nothing wrong with that. I'll have to look into the line. Just perfumes, or are you looking into colognes or aftershaves too?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"We're going to slowly expand, so aftershaves will be coming along, but I don't want to rush anything until I'm sure of it. We've never done shoddy work before, and we're definitely not going to start on my watch. But it's fascinating finding out about all the different notes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Hmm, I bet it is. I've done a little chemical work, but mostly industrial, nothing like that. Would be fascinating. How much of a hand are you taking in the product development itself?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"I'm no chemist, and I don't even want to try to pretend, but I want to stay pretty involved in the aesthetic side of it, even if that means they have to walk me through the technical." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"That makes sense. Any breakthroughs yet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:17 am UTC (link)
	"The first product's coming along nicely. Ambered class, ginger top note. I really like it. Unfortunately, I only got enough to try on a few hours ago, so it's mostly faded but..." She leaned in and canted her head to give a better angle towards her neck. "What do you think?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:30 am UTC (link)
	He leans in close, closing his eyes and taking a deep draw of the scent up close. "Mmm, enchanting. The perfume isn't bad either. I really like the ginger on you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:34 am UTC (link)
	Vernique preens. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"But of course. You have exquisite taste." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"Flattery, M. Bochs, will get you... well, plenty of places, really. We'll have to work out the details of the itinerary later." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 05:12 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I will admit making sure we had some options, in case dinner went well. Movies, theater... I have playoff tickets, luxury box... should you happen to find a place here to spend the night." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I can't resist luxury boxes. When are the playoffs?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Game 2 was last night. Game 3, here, is tomorrow night. The luxury box is fully catered." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hard to say no to that. I can find a place to stay tonight." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:12 pm UTC (link)
	"We can put you up, or if you prefer to avoid anything too headquarters like while you're on vacation, there's some very nice, reasonably luxurious hotels in town here. I'll let them know I'll be at the game tomorrow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:33 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not that bothered by headquarters, but you've got a little brother on the team, right?" Pause. "I'd rather be a little more discreet than that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I didn't want to assume we were spending the night together without invitation." he replies with a smile. "Yeah, Mason is on the team. And certainly, a hotel room would be a lot more comfortable than my room at base. Full of computer equipment, and, currently, work projects." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Very right of you not to assume, but you can consider yourself informed of the invitation now. And yes, your room doesn't sound terribly comfortable." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	He nods graciously. "I'll make reservations for us then. And... my room is reasonably comfortable, but not well situated for receiving guests right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)