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Post by Dome on Sept 22, 2010 19:08:34 GMT -5
After reading the woman's thoughts he turns back to Tiger, 'then we walk away. The woman is already picturing me or Kris in a tux with her at the alter. In her mind it's not negotiable.'
His face stoic he adds, 'unless...maybe we can convince her that while we will not agree to marry her, her chances at finding a suitable mate will increase exponentially should she join us.'
He then sends to Bel, 'I think we may just need to give up on this one.'
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Post by albatross on Sept 23, 2010 6:33:34 GMT -5
One of the old man shakes his head at Kris, "Thank you for your generous offer, yet we must insist on full fatherhood. Genes are only part of what makes a person after all. Training and experience are of vast import."
Tiger tries Dante's tactic, "Why make a decision now? At the North America Trials she can meet the best metas on Earth. Send her with us and we'll give her a stage where you can select whomever you want. Even if she doesn't win at the trials, she can still find a mate among the other entrants. And know this, I do not intend to lose at the trials. Our team pioneered the portable tester, and the two who have joined our team already: Dancer and Peacemaker are going to succeed."
"We are already scheduling meetings with everyone who is going to the trials. If we don't get a contract now, and she wins the trials, you would stall us until the mission was over. You say there is opportunity for glory, but there is also risk. If she causes an accident or fails in some way, perhaps no one on Earth will wish to marry her." The old man counters.
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Post by Dome on Sept 23, 2010 6:43:19 GMT -5
Dante can't contain himself any longer, "and whats to say anyone wants to marry her now? I know I don't, and I'm pretty sure I can say Khris isn't interested either. If she goes to the trials she will have a chance to prove to someone that she is worthy to be married. Worthy to have children with."
Dante looks at the girl and then at the men. It is apparent that his anger level is starting to rise, "not sure how to break it to you all, but a prize stallion isn't judged by looks alone. You say she is a prize, but she needs to prove that. All I see is colorful wrapping. I can take a dump in a box and wrap it with pretty paper and tell you its a prize, doesn't make it true. We can give her a chance to prove she is more than a pretty face."
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Post by dakota on Sept 23, 2010 7:39:02 GMT -5
" Calm down, Dante." Khris said in the same measured tone he had used before. He turned to the older man. " What my partner is leaving out is that both he and I are already involved in relationships and are not available for the marriage you seek for the young lady. Not to mention, she should have some say in what her future holds."
He hoped Dante was still reading his mind as he added cut it out before you get us in a bloody fight with these people
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Post by Dome on Sept 23, 2010 11:31:16 GMT -5
Dante who had last focused on Tiger's mind sat fuming. He is oblivious to Khris' thoughts but was not pleased to have Khris try and sugarcoat what he said. After all, he had said what he meant.
He takes a moment and looks into the minds of the men and the young lady now that he has probably offended them. He isn't worried about a surprise attack as his sixth sense would warn him before any attack could be launched, but a fight would still be a fight, so best to know what they thought as they thought it.
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Post by sasqaricious on Sept 23, 2010 12:32:55 GMT -5
(Sorry forgot to post Akane's thoughts)
Dante gets from Akane...well nothing really, having nothing really on her mind to think about at all. Although one thing you do pick up is the hint of amusement she is taking from all of this.
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Post by albatross on Sept 23, 2010 18:27:08 GMT -5
"He has a point, short on tact as it is," Tiger says nodding to Dante. "Shroud says she is worthwhile... and your contract specifies a meta so I'm guessing some people aren't affected by her powers."
"Right Veil?" Tiger inquires somewhat rhetorically. But the girl nods.
"That being the case, you probably want a particular kind of meta. I mean one who works alone probably isn't a good fit. You probably want one who has externalized powers and functions in a team."
Tiger looks at the old men and stands up. "We came three-quarters of the way around the world. I bet you've met with half-a-dozen of my competitors by now and you still don't have a contract. Most of them find your proposal unsavory to say the least, and the few who didn't also didn't happen to know any powerful metas desperate for a bride."
"If it was for any other mission I'd tell you to go to hell, but given the circumstances instead I'll tell you that I will work my contacts and play matchmaker."
"However, there are little more than two months before the trials. Anyone who promises you more than what I'm about to promise is lying. Whoever they find on that short of notice is going to be a terrible husband."
"Veil. If you sign with me, I swear I will find you a husband within a year. One that will be pleasing to this organization and to you. I'll make it a damn mission."
Tiger stands looking triumphant, but Dante knows better from her thoughts. Well, what are this girl and these despicable old men thinking? Did I do it?
The two old men and Veil look thoughtful, but they seem unmoved.
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Post by Dome on Sept 23, 2010 19:17:22 GMT -5
Dante nods at Tiger and turns his concentration on the three standing there. He lets his focus to rest briefly on each one before jumping to the next.
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Post by albatross on Sept 23, 2010 19:52:26 GMT -5
The old man on the left finds Tiger's logic compelling, but he is a cautious man and he won't commit to such a plan before he has meet with the representatives of other teams.
The old man on the right like Tiger's plan, but he believes she will be a poor matchmaker and he'd much rather make a similar deal with one of their better funded competitors. He is already trying to decide who to contact first... the Gates Foundation Team or SCRET.
Veil herself is undecided, but she notices that Tiger's team is led by a woman, and consists of five women and two men at the moment. Neither man really strikes her fancy, though she can picture herself with Dante she is also disappointed he doesn't respond well to her powers. She really does want to participate in the trials, but she doubts Tiger will hold to her vow. After all, why would Tiger spend energy finding her a husband when she is already training a team to fight the Three Demons?
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Post by Dome on Sept 23, 2010 20:04:47 GMT -5
Dante relay's all of this to Tiger except the part about her seeing herself with Dante. Before she has a chance to respond he looks up at the men and says, "have you asked her what she wanted? Maybe that should weigh in before you decide."
He looks at the girl and says, "what you don't realize is that Tiger's vow to find you a mate is not just a vow, Its a solemn promise, a mission. I haven't known her to fail on any mission she has undertaken. Also, she will not be alone in that mission. We will all help. If you join us, you will not just be a team member, you will become our friend. We all want whats best for our friends. And we have the resources and abilities to see they get it," he says while pointedly looking at the man that was considering other organizations.
He adds with a smirk, "and SCRET couldn't hold a candle to us, I bet Peacemaker could best a whole team of them," while motioning over his shoulder with his thumb towards the young girl. The others would know what he is referring to. Dante knows he may have let out a glimpse of his talents, but he thinks he can use that to his advantage.
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Post by albatross on Sept 25, 2010 10:08:30 GMT -5
Veil speaks up again while the two old men stew on Dante's speech, "I believe you are sincere, sir. Yet, I can't help but notice that no one on your team is a potential fiance."
"We will consider what you have said, and I will be at the trials, but we will keep our own council as to which team is best to join. More meetings await us, and I am certain they will match your offer."
Tiger shrugs and looks around at everyone, clearly she would like to leave.
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Post by dakota on Sept 25, 2010 21:16:07 GMT -5
" So in other words, we just got played." Khris said, standing up. He looked at Veil," My condolenses. I hope you get the chance to fine someone before the demons strike, but it's clear these two don't care what you want, only what they can get in trade for you." He waited for the others to leave.
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Post by Dome on Sept 26, 2010 9:37:12 GMT -5
Dante stands and looks at the girl, "you should be weary of anyone willing to just come in and give you what you want. How long can a marriage that is decided on a negotiation table last? I hope you find what these men tell you your looking for. I hope they've done more to train you for the trials than tell you how to find a husband. At the trials you'll stand alone, and this foolish belief that you should be given whatever you want will be your downfall," he says waving his hand dismissively.
He turns his back to the girl and her handlers. He approaches Bel and puts his hand out to take hers. He says, "shall we? I think we've wasted enough time here."
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Post by albatross on Sept 26, 2010 10:05:34 GMT -5
Tiger, Bel and Peacemaker follow Dante out.
And after a short walk though the compound, they are back in the van driving back to the airport.
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Post by Dome on Sept 26, 2010 18:15:47 GMT -5
As they get in Dante shakes his head, "well that felt like a waste of time. Its a shame, hey are teaching that girl all the wrong values. Her services for a mate? They're practically pimping her out."
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