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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 8:15:09 GMT -5
Jace walked into one of his least favorite resturants in town. If it were up to him he wouldn't have picked this particular resturaunt but he would still end up being here anyway. It was just something that he did. He never complained when it came to Richard's choice of meeting place.
Jace found the table easily. Afterall it was always the same table at the same window at the same resturaunt, and as always Richard had been particurarly early.
"So what do I owe this pleasurable meeting?" Jace asked as always.
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 8:51:44 GMT -5
Leaning back into the cheap seats Richard took another sip of his brandy, savoring the taste before swallowing. Sure it was still early evening, but the taste and burn the brandy gave him, was too good to leave till after six. He had already bought another drink, leaving it on the other side of the table for Jace, knowing he would be here soon as he was allways early, another quality Richard liked.
Hearing the familiar voice Richard smiled "Oh the usual Jace, but I'm sure you already knew that" Taking another sip of his brandy, he guestured at the other drink. Showing Jace it was his. "I just want to see what the repulsive other side are getting up too, really I don't know how you stay there." Frowning as he imagined how bad it would be living there he then smiled at Jace again "I really should give you a pay rise" .He was impatient to get to the main conversation, his group of 'followers' was increasing, making him feel more and more ready for the big plan.
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 8:59:33 GMT -5
"I don't know if I will be able to stay there much longer," Jace said thinking of Headquarters recent revival of a certain auburn haired girl. "They're catching on and they're catching on rather quick. They're scared that our plots are getting more calculated and that they're becoming more . . . precise. They're spooked. They're not used to handlin something like this."
Jace took a sip of the drink was bought for him. Brandy as always not one of his favorites but he never turned down a free drink.
"Oh you'll never guess who's back in town from her little escapade," Jace said putting down his drink and leaning back in his chair. He folded his hands and his elbows relaxed easily on the arms of the chair. "Everybody's favorite vigilante. No doubt her presence and powers will make my charade a little more . . . difficult to say the least."
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 9:18:22 GMT -5
"they are catching on?" Frowning Richard sighed, this wasn't great news "I figured they thought we were too selfish to actually strike up deals with each other. What made them think this?" who had been spreading rumors, what idiot had been making life more difficult. Thinking Richard rested his elbows onto the table, clasping his hands together. "Ok this isn't too bad for us... What I want you to do however is try and stop this stupid rumor before it gets further out of hand, I don't care how, kill the bugger that started it if you have too" nearly downing the rest of the brandy Richard sighed again, hatred for the meddling goodies growing.
"Who" Richard asked half interested, still thinking about what Jace had said before hand. Hearing his further description however he perked up "That Rae girl?, I though you managed to persuade her to leave?" Not knowing whether or not be furious that she was back, or laugh at the humor in it. He leaned back in the chair. "I guess all you can do is avoid her, If anything gets deep though I want you out" fully serious, Richard made sure he was proving a point "Im not having you hurt over this"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 9:24:55 GMT -5
"I don't think that they know about the entire plan," Jace said. "It's mainly just that they are catching on to the fact that they see that some of us are having better calculated plans then we did before. It shouldn't be to hard to discredit it as nothing more then just learning from past mistakes." Jace listened as Richard spoke of Rae.
"Yes I did convince her to leave and I don't feel all that great about how I did it, but she was gone but she's back now. Though this could work to our advantage. You are aware of a certain Schatten Verloren's rather unique and useful powers are you not? Well if we want him then all we have to do to get to him is to get to his little girlfriend." Jace knew fully well that they weren't actually together, but with how close they were then it was rather obvious that they could be one day or that they were both in denial. Either way to get one all they had to do was get the other.
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 10:24:17 GMT -5
Richard tapped his chin in thought, wondering how bad the situation was "I suppose they where always going to become suspicious, nothing we can do about that. Just try and act as the other side of the argument, if you get what I mean" smiling he felt a weight lift off his shoulders, realizing it wasn't as bad as he thought.
He took some more sips of his brandy as he listened to what Jace had to say, looking at him for a while before grinning widely "Genius" he said, fully impressed "I am going to have to watch out or soon you will be the one planning everything. Is he worth the effort though? I know his powers could be of great use but you need a brain too"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 11:17:26 GMT -5
"Who needs a brain when you have extortion?" Jace asked. "Or you know it works the other way around with Rae if you would rather have her. True Jace can become invisable, but Rae can also do a bit more . . . . damage." They had a lot of options here. This could either work or it could end up blowing up in their faces. He was really hoping it wouldn't come to that though.
"Don't worry I'll handle the heros. It's not like they're all the bright anyway. It'll be fine with the rumors. After all, rumors are only rumors right? So any news on your end?"
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Post by Sam Brooks on Jul 29, 2008 12:54:54 GMT -5
"Ahh I disagree, see a decent brain is the pinnacle of a decent person. Whats the point in loads of power if you have no brain to know when to use it? For example my gang of thugs, totally reliant on me to tell them how to use their force, they probably couldn't even eat without me" smirking he finished the last drop from his drink "Thats all good for the little pawns but for the, lets say more important people I like a bit of intelligence" Richard said before shrugging at Jace's next question "I trust you, so how about you decide for me? After all you know more about the situation than I do"
Laughing slightly at Jace's bright remark he then shook his head "Not especially, but things are definatly gaining momentum. More 'Villains' coming to meet me everyday to join the team. Im planning on blowing up a few tower blocks soon, nothing special but I feel like causing a stir" Grinning he pushed his empty glass away "After all we need some entertainment around here huh?"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 13:12:16 GMT -5
"right," Jace said in reference to the mass destruction. He finished up his drink. "Any interesting villians?" Jace asked. He was surprised that so many villians knew how to find him. Maybe he was the one who found them. He wasn't sure. He wanted to know what he was going to have to come up against.
But he was going to have to choose between Schatten in Rae. Well it would be easier to capture Schatten then it was Rae because he wasn't a telepath but then again he had some serious muscle on him. This would be interesting.
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 14:17:59 GMT -5
"Want another one?"Richard asked as he noticed Jace had finish his drink, liking to treat the people that worked for him with anything he could. "There have been a few, a Quinn and a Ebony especially. Not sure how they find me, but they always do somehow. Guess Im like a magnet to the criminally inclined" Smirking he lifted a hand to signal the waiter over. "How about some food too, on me obviously" usually they never ate on there little visits, but routine could always be broken.
"So who do you think you will go for?" he asked almost seeing the cogs whirring in the others mind. "Also, do you need anything to help you? planned distractions and the like?"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 14:37:31 GMT -5
"I don't know," Jace said. Who would he choose, Rae or Schatten. "We'd have to break in Rae . . . roughly," he said remembering her stuborness. "She won't go easily either. Her and that d**n telepathy. I swear I wish that telepathy didn't exist. It's too much of hassle. Schatten on the other hand will be easier to deal with in my opinion though he won't be happy to deal with. Looks like our advantage comes in a Catch 22 package."
He was beginning to like this a little less, but then food was mentioned. "You offering to buy my food?" Jace asked. "Now there's a plesant surprise, but I must say I have to decline. I have plans for when we are done here. I'll have to take you up on it next time."
"Quinn though. That sounds like a name that I've heard before," He said thinking far away. "Perhaps I've run into her before with the heros. What can you tell me about this Quinn?"
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 15:04:53 GMT -5
"Well as I said, don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. If Schatten is the easiest one to break, take him. You never know you might be able to kill two birds with one stone. Especially if they are as close as you say" Richard said, leaning back over onto the table.
"Plans eh? Fine decline free food" Richard smirked "I might not be in such a good mood next time" When the waiter came over he shooed him away, pleased by the angry glare that caused. "Ahh Quinn" Richard laughed "I think if you ran into her you would know about it. She is crazy and completely spontaneous, but she seems to be useful. She is staying at the hideout, im appointing her as a sort of bodyguard I guess, as she seems completely ruthless. You would probably get along pretty well"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 29, 2008 15:12:47 GMT -5
Jace laughed softly to himself as Richard went on about Quinn. "I do believe I have met her and I was fortunate enough to meet her in a rather . . . how can I put this without sounding like a pig? . . . figure flattering outfit. I might have to go on vacation and accidently run into her at the hide out. Give me a chance to take a break from those stuck up heros and I can find a way to avoid Rae without it being obvious and I can figure out what I want to do."
Of course if Jace could help it he would be spending more of his time with Quinn they he did with his plans. Then again what man woulnd't want to do that.
"And what about the other girl you mentioned," Jace said trying to figure out who was now in there little arsenal of supervillans. It was good for him to know about everything that was going on so he could formulate the best plan that he could. "What's she like?"
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Post by Richard Matthews on Jul 29, 2008 17:18:24 GMT -5
Richard laughed shaking his head slightly at Jace "You should be thinking with your brain, not something else. I don't blame you mind, but I would watch that one" knowing it was none of his business Richard didn't probe, who was he to give personal advice after all. "Im all for you taking a break anytime you want, I empathize completely" he didn't mind people taking breaks from working, after all what was the point in being a villain if you couldn't do what you wanted. It was only his thugs that he bossed around, seeing all the other genetically changed as equals.
"The other girl I dont really know yet" Richard shrugged "Bit she shows promise, I think she will be a great addition to our little 'team'"
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Post by Jace Winters on Jul 30, 2008 6:54:52 GMT -5
"I think that you have a bit of a skew when it comes to the word that is little," Jace said. From what he could gather they were much more then just a little group of villians. "Don't worry, I"ll be fine when it comes to Quinn, don't worry bout that. Anything else you need me to do other then try and calm the heros and kidnap a hero or two to bring to the dark side?"
This had been their most intersting meetnig in a long time or so at least Jace thought. Thigns were going to start getting heated soon and he was hoping that he would end up getting out wihtout being burned.
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