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The Major ([personal profile] liebe_krieg) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2011-12-06 06:28 pm

Today we all steal, animals we are

WHO: Bad guys. And some good guys.
WHERE: The Major’s old mansion lair, temporarily back in business.
WHEN: Evening of Tuesday the 6th
WARNINGS: Violence, language, evil
SUMMARY: VillainCon! Back in the public eye, the Major has arranged a summit of wickedness for all the City’s evildoers, along with a few less nefarious unwanted or unwilling guests.
FORMAT: Paragraph to start, whatever you please afterward.

What a whirlwind it had been! Getting himself back to the City, arranging for his troops to slip into the country in their boxes, re-entering his old mansion with all its fond memories, with but a week to renovate and refurbish it back to a state suitable for this grand event.

It would be grand, too. It would have to be. The Major had taken stock of how things had gone since his ‘death,’ and passed his judgement. The old Coalition was gone, and so were its leaders. Native criminals were pathetic and weak. The prospect of a great alliance was out of the question- the Major knew that his peers were too fractious, too diverse, too ambitious and temperamental to ever be welded into a unified force.

No, the goal here was complexity and discord. By bringing as many of his ‘colleagues’ together as possible, he would create a fertile field where might grow contacts, networks, small teams, and at the same time: new enemies, new hatreds, new divisions and rivalries. Above all, he desired new conflict, either between them and the heroes or internal ones inside their little community. This evening would collect fuel for the fires that would burn in the New Year.

How fortunate that no one had wanted to purchase the ‘Nazi House’ since he abandoned it last year! Now, after frenzied labours by his undead minions, the mansion was once again clean and bright and beautifully decorated, as befitting the egos of his guests. Dinner and entertainments for the social parts of the evening had been arranged, every bit as carefully as the discreet meeting rooms and iron-fisted security that would serve the purposes of business. At the center of it all, the Major waited and beamed like the proud host he was.

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
After taking a quick look around the room Boyd noticed the shadowy figure at the side table. He might have dismissed her presence, but he took note of the fact she was watching the room, and quite carefully from what he could observe. Something he himself intended to do. Walking up he smiled softly and indicated the seat next to her, not saying a word. He wanted to give her the option of starting the conversation. Even if she didn't, how she did respond would at least tell him something about her and if he had to sit there quietly, well at least he would be able to observe the room without standing out quite so much.
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[personal profile] daughterofthedemon 2011-12-07 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Talia had observed no small amount of the network activity since her arrival, and could safely say she had not noted the man standing before her as any sort of open player in the games they orchestrated for the world to see. Which suited her perfectly. The demon operated best from the shadows when it came to this form of play, she had little interest in the obvious. She nodded slightly in recognition of his approach.

"Good evening."

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Good evening," he replied as he sat down. It was maybe a bit forward, but at this sort of event he was sure if someone didn't want company they would make it abundantly clear. "Mind if I ask what you are drinking?"
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[personal profile] daughterofthedemon 2011-12-08 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
"You're free to discover for yourself."

She gave a small gesture with one hand towards one of the empty glasses, sure to man could navigate the task of pouring his own glass. Assuming he trusted a shadowed stranger enough to partake of it- or at least trusted she would obey the unspoken truce such a gathering demanded. Poisoning strangers really would be horrifically discourteous to their host, after all.

"Though I don't believe we've had the pleasure."

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
"We haven't," Boyd said as he poured his glass, had a taste and then extended his hand. "Boyd Langton."

It seemed a bit crazy to use his actual name, but he had an alibi. After all his other body was at the office right now busying himself with work and being sure to be seen by everyone he could. Even if anyone suspected he'd used the tech there was no way to prove it.
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[personal profile] daughterofthedemon 2011-12-08 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Mr. Langton."

There was a slight question to that name even as she took his hand. That name she recognized, how could she not? Business man and philanthropist, as well as involved with certain interesting technologies, if she recalled. This was not the face she associated with it, however. Yet even to her it sounded honest enough. An agent sent on his behalf? A shapeshifter? Or a fine enough liar to earn her interest regardless? Well, time would tell.

"Khayal. I must confess some surprise."

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"I know it's not really my normal sort of gathering, but I have my reasons for being here." He paused to take another sip of the wine. Not what he would usually drink, but still delicious. "Can't say I appreciate the host though."
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[personal profile] daughterofthedemon 2011-12-08 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Your reasons must be strong indeed, than." She leaned back slightly once he'd released her, becoming more comfortable as she studied him. "Perhaps I may assist you in them."

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-08 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Now that was unexpected. Seems tonight was going to more interesting than he'd expected. "That's very kind of you, but why would you assist me? I'm grateful and I'm not saying no. I'm just curious."
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[personal profile] daughterofthedemon 2011-12-08 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is the point of the evening, is it not?" She gestured to the gathered crowd. "We are hardly a society of mutual admiration, whatever claims to the contrary may be made by certain individuals. However, we all have our talents."

so sorry for the delay, RL was awful to me

[identity profile] boydsdoll.livejournal.com 2011-12-12 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
"It is and you're right. Of course talents do little good unless they're applied properly, in the right place and the right time." In his opinion that was something he was rather gifted at. Find the right person for the right task and things often fell in place with little interference.