nextgen_citizen (nextgen_citizen) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-07-26 19:10:00

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The phone rings in Julian Howard's office.

When anyone answers it, the response will be immediate.

"I understand Mister Howard needs an in-house geneticist."

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	hellfireprince 2011-08-02 01:03 am UTC (link)
	One of Julian's aides informs him that someone is on the phone, asking if he needs a geneticist. Julian just blinks and wonders who would call with such a question. He picks up Line One. "This is Julian Howard. Whom am I speaking with?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2011-08-02 11:15 am UTC (link)
	"This is Professor Millia Graft. It was, at my personal expense, brought to my attention recently that you brought in Dr James Bradley for his services. Either you have a Nazi problem or some mutant on your payroll is undergoing some significant amount of trouble. I'm a problem-solver." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-08-02 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"I think you have us confused with someone else, Professor Graft. I can't say I know anything of what you're talking about." Julian says calmly. Someone would pay for this information leak. "I'm sorry to have wasted your time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_citizen
2011-08-03 12:22 am UTC (link)

"Mister Howard, it would be better for you if you didn't dismiss me.

I'll admit that I'm no Alyssa Moy or Monica Rappaccini, but I can certainly keep pace with the MacTaggarts of the world, and I don't have the unfortunate 'idealism' of the Vipers. I am one of the world's leading geneticists, and I'm one of the few you'll find who don't buy into the wide-eyed idealism of the Starks and Richards of the world, who try to convince the masses that 'anyone can make the future'.

Mutant tracking devices have been around for better than a decade now. What I'm offering, with your help, is a way to find them before their x-genes even trigger, with luck, even to predict their mutations themselves. Plus the added benefit of a concierge doctor well equipped to act with discretion and specialization in your particular work-force's unique traits."

A beat, to see if she's still got his attention.

"I'm offering you the future, Mister Howard."

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	hellfireprince 2011-08-03 01:23 am UTC (link)
	Julian says nothing while she speaks, listening to the woman. She seems to have her ducks in a row. He doesn't know how she got her information, but if this is a set-up, he wants to know who's behind it. Could Aaron Zothelle be trying to get someone in his organization? "And what kind of benefits are you seeking?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_citizen
2011-08-03 01:50 am UTC (link)

"Seventy-five percent financial investment, with marketing rights for any applications of my research to you, and retention of intellectual rights for applications to other projects.

I'm currently under a non-exclusive contract to the Leap Foundation, but they're exhausting my patience, thus, I'm seeking alternate facilities for an additional project." She gets right down to brass tacks.

"Naturally, I'll sign on for whatever confidentiality agreements you have drafted, which I expect will be by better lawyers than LF hired." And there's some added bait.

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hellfireprince
2011-08-04 12:01 am UTC (link)

Julian listens to what the good doctor is asking for. While it doesn't seem like much, she does seem to want more than most. On the other hand, she's much more agreeable to his manner than Dr. Bradley is. The man was like a walking snark factory, and Julian did not care for snark.

"Perhaps we should meet to discuss these terms more fully. When is a good time for you?" he asks.

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nextgen_citizen
2011-08-04 12:14 am UTC (link)

"My schedule is flexible to your convenience, Mister Howard. Making my own hours is one of the few factors that I tolerate the moderate unprofessional behavior of my current station."

She allows herself a small smile. Her pre-emptive detection system will be a coup enough by itself, but the potential to bring the subject back in, without the corporate stooges at Leap continuing to make poor decisions, is even more appealing. She needs to feel Howard out more first, before showing that hand.

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	hellfireprince 2011-08-05 12:25 am UTC (link)
	"Come to the Popular Outcast nightclub one week from today, at 7 pm. We'll discuss things further and see if we can't work out a deal of some kind, Doctor Graft." Julian says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2011-08-05 12:31 am UTC (link)
	There's a heartbeat of hesitation, as she keeps herself from correcting him to 'Professor', but she replies cordially. "I'll look forward to it, and have some preliminary paperwork to show you. Is there anything else I can provide to make our formal introductions go smoother, Mister Howard?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-08-05 01:55 am UTC (link)
	"Some descriptions and explanations of your work will be very helpful in my decision." he suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2011-08-05 08:35 am UTC (link)
	"I'll come equipped to impress, Mister Howard. Good day." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	hellfireprince 2011-08-24 10:24 pm UTC (link)
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