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<squints to check out little bit marks on his arms to try to get a better sense of what attacked him, but Cobalt's healing powers begin to make them fade so the opportunity is quickly lost>
Okay, let's go Ex. Off to the casino.
<notices fat wad of cash in Ex's pocket but doesn't say anything>
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Question Kid notices the building is dark. That doesn't discourage him, as he quickly uses the security guards' memories to remove the locks. He ignores the stashes of tobacco and heads right towards the place's financial records, looking for anything out of the ordinary.
"Oww!" He shouted as something attempted to bit him. It was on his right hand, and Sebastian shook it off, which only made it angry. Tons of them began to swarm around him, forcing him to flee.
"Well, at least this provides me with the perfect excuse," The young man smiled. Shortly later, customers were greeted with the sign:
Notice of Hearing for the Owners Due to serious pest control violations, please appear at the Security Office... if you wish to contest this hearing please visit SOMA offices.
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Sebastian saw that his notice had been torn down and business as usual was in operation. He felt really bad at what he did at the moment. I was the worst of hypocrites wasn't I?I have been such a tool.
"At midnight all the agents , and the superhuman crew, go out and round up everyone who knows more than they do." Sebastian whispered.
"What's that, Sebastion?" Emily asked.
"Part of a song by someone named Bob Dylan. That sort of music is really popular where we come from. On Salvador, lots of young men sell themselves to politicians or drug lords. If you have superpowers, you basically either go in the Tournaments or become part of a death squad," Sebastian explained.
"I'm glad you never joined a death squad," Emily said.
Sebastian saw that Emily didn't understand why he made the reference. She was still loyal to Legionworld, even if family ties and the pursuit of science were pulling her in other directions. "Nevermind. Let's knock on the door." He knocked three times.
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<Ex hobbled to the door, only recently released from Medicus Two after his encounter with the Red Bee>.
Who is banging at this hour?
<opens the door and sees Sebastian and Emily>
Ah... you two... I was expecting you sooner or later...
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Emily and Sebastian looked at eachother and then back at Exxnihil. Each one was trying to think of the right thing to say. Sebastian didn't want to sound like an idiot in front of pre-cognitive, while Emily didn't want her actions to come into question again.
"I have a serious financial offer to propose," Sebastian said. "May we come in?
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<Ex's mind spun back to the promise that he had made to Cobie... greed was one thing, but had had sworn that the good of Legion World had to come first. Still... that nagging dollar sign kept popping into Ex's head. What could it hurt just to hear the pair out?>
Maybe you two better come inside.
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"Thank you.I am getting frustrated with the public sector. The government here is very ineffective," He says. "I feel like the private sector is where more good can be done. I've pretty much been doing any job that makes money. I was intelligent enough to purchase some mines after winning a Tournament, but I never did much with them."
He shakes his head, "I have been a fool. But after my encounter with the Red Bee, I have been seeing things from a new perspective. I have decided to make Sage Minerals public. I have made donations and invested in companies, and feel like I am doing the right thing. At the very least people will have jobs. I am going to set up a foundation...Anyways, my proposal is this. I will give you ten shares of stock in Sage Minerals and a CEO position."
Red Arrow said, "I will match it with shares from Sivana Technology and Knight Industries. Sivana Technology is going to have dividends next quarter and Knight Industries is developing treatments for radiation poisoning."
"Basically, what we ask for in return is your help. The civil war was bad for us all, but I think us young officers are going to suffer the most unless we act quickly. They are offering better deals to their enemies than their friends, they are actively sacrificing justice for peace. I would prefer to have both, but would settle for silence so that Celest---I mean Emily does not suffer," He said. "I am asking you to help me build a better, stronger world. Will you accept?
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<Ex looked at the pair with a poker face. After a time, he walked across to his desk, and pulled out his private stock of Khundian Cohibas. Pausing to inhale the fine aroma, he then clipped the end and placed it in his mouth still unlit.>
<What game were the two playing? Everyone could see that the current administration was on the wane. Their inaction during the past weeks events spoke louder than words. But the private sector? Now that was something Ex knew something about.>
<Perhaps they had a point... however naively they were going about it. Perhaps when the government fails to protects its citizens, it was time for businessmen to take a more active interest in the publics affairs. And CEO? Not a bad addition to the old resume. Still... a bit of bad blood between me and Emily. She did try to kill me on the rooftop, had it not been for Dev. That might be worth a bit more than 10%.>
How about we say 20%, my dear Miss Sivana. We could call it... "reparations"?
<Ex grinned and lit his cigar>
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Emily asked Sebastian, "What about Hal Ferris?"
"Don't worry about our investors, especially Hal. He's in a bit of trouble with the church and is in no position to complain about anything. That's what you get for not giving your workers days off," Sebastian explained.
Emily said, "And our bank? Do you really think Aligheri will..."
Sebastian said, "Our associate is a perfect angel. You are just being paranoid."
Emily blinked. This is coming from the guy who's been attempting to get his hands on radion. "I agree to 20% as reparations," She says. Sebastian opened the brief case began to distribute the paperwork.
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<As the briefcase popped open and Ex's mind started to go into negotiation mode, the slightest pang of guilt began to crop up. What are you doing, Ex? This is always how it starts. Getting involved in yet another venture with suspect bedfellows. But he quickly pushed it down.>
<No! Regardless of what these two are planning, this time I'm in it for the good of Legion World. A 20% interest in this fledgling company could mean a great deal of good could be done to help with the damage that had been inflicted over the past month>
<And... he thought ever so briefly... if I come away with a small profit for myself... what's the harm?>
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Sebastian said, "I've set us up in the suburb of Charltonburg. Our building is no Fountainhead, but it will suit our purposes," He signed and initialed one contract and passed it onto Emily, who examined it.
She whispered to Exxnihil, "He's really intelligent despite all the Rand he has read." Emily and Sebastian kept pouring over the papers and various notes they brought with them, making sure every T was crossed and every i was dotted.
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"Everything looks in order to me. What do you think Emily?" Sebastian said. This is a pivotal moment in my life. This is like when the prophet Nathan met Solomon.
"Everything is in order," She said. "Wait until you get the invites to my familie's conferences and parties. We're always fascinated by new money..." Emily then realized she said the wrong thing and covered her mouth. Her face blushed crimson out of shame. "I am so sorry. But everything does look excellant."
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