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Stella and Marcus Lamont meet to discuss the solution to a particular problem Stella has. 11/06/16 02:36) . Stella | Haden . Candidate for Mayor Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to ALL: -Where there is a problem there is almost always a solution, and for her particular problem Stella had the solution. However, she was in a unique situation that saw her put under a microscope. Her entire life upon entering the election race was now a matter of public record and while she was confident she could ride out the invasive curiousity that came with public service Stella did worry that some aspects of her dealings in Mega-City One might come to light. Enter the solution. A man of flesh and blood, muscle and bone, but so much more…a sureness and ruthlessness that saw him serving the ideals of Democracy not in shining armour, but with hard resolve to do what others in Stella’s position could not afford to be caught doing.- -The summons was short and matter of fact, neutral in its tone conveying only that a meeting with Ms. Haden was being requested. Of course, this summons came through her campaign manager to ensure secrecy and to keep others out of the loop which is why the meeting place was her private apartment in the White Tower and not the campaign headquarters. Seated on a long couch of pristine white synthetic leather, Stella waited with a glass of scotch in hand while staring out the blast proof windows of her dwelling. Beyond it stretched the massive city landscape bathed in the golden hues of an unrelenting afternoon which saw the temperature soaring. Everything outside the cool confines of dwellings like Stella’s was burning under the oppressive glare of the sun but reaching for a small remote on the side table she activated the window tinting which saw the sunlight shining through the glass subdued to her liking. Taking another sip of scotch Stella sat back on the sofa, enjoying the comfort of her privileged life and moment off the campaign trail before eventually hearing movement in the back corridors of her apartment. The solution does not simply walk in through the front door, not at a time like this… 06/16 02:49) . . . Hand of Liberty . . . · Marcus Lamont · . New Democratic Party . MC1|POD [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . Stella | Haden .Candid: ...the solution comes in through the back door, he uses an entrance reserved for the help and dresses ambiguously so that no one recognizes him. Some of the security on staff for Ms. Haden recognize him or at least know what he is if not who he is but none of them talk to him. Everything has been arranged by the Campaign Manager, anyone who sees him is loyal in the utmost and some may even have ties to the New Democratic Movement however small they might be. Regardless the backdoor leading into the White Tower apartment of Stella Haden is left open and it's not a stretch so say that I walk right in dressed in a suit, tie and all that complete with a pair of reflective sunglasses that hide my gaze and make it harder to discern anything about me. My being here is all business which is why I don't waste any time and my stride takes me directly to the room I'm directed to meet the client in... ...she's lounging on a couch of white synthetic leather, glass of scotch in hand when I see her and I wait until the ambient light is dimmed to my liking before walking into the room completely. When I move into the room I stand opposite her, away from her with hands folding ahead of me while I speak in a deep but personable voice..."Ms. Haden."...I say to her, confirming I already know who she is..."Always a pleasure to work in the interest of Democracy."...my roots with the New Democratic Movement ran deep, I bled democracy and lived to shit on the regime imposed by the Hall of Justice which is why I was all to happy answer this particular summons..."What can I do for you?"...right to business then, right to the point, I was all ears... (11/06/16 03:01) . Stella | Haden . Candidate for Mayor Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . . . Hand of Liberty .: -Stella could be all business when it suited her after all her upbringing had been less of a childhood and more a careful grooming to become her father’s predecessor, but at the moment she was relaxing in her personal space which held a slightly antiseptic atmosphere to it contrasted by personal touches, like the paintings on her walls and the glassware she drank from. There was after all a certain aesthetic that every citizen of the White Towers had to adhere to. If one was too gaudy or generous with the ‘kitsch’ of old it might give the impression of poor upbringing or common roots. There was nothing common about Stella.- -Deeply shrewd, dark eyes would lift to watch your arrival and when you paused to acknowledge her Stella’s gaze would wander up and down your frame admiring the way you wore that suit. It could be that she was also undressing you out of said suit but she’d dispel such notion when she gestured you toward the bar nearby.- “Please, help yourself, Marcus.” -Better to get you a little loose with liquor before they got started she figured.- “Obviously the matter is delicate since I have called on you but I am concerned it may be too delicate even for you, Marcus.”-Delicate was perhaps the wrong word, it was more likely it could offend your principled beliefs in the Democratic Movement, but she waited to see if you’d still be willing to hear her out at least.- . . . Hand of Liberty . . . · Marcus Lamont · . New Democratic Party . MC1|POD [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . Stella | Haden .Candid: ...true there was nothing common about Stella Haden, I'd learned this the first time we'd met and now several times later it had continued to hold true. Even her decor showed signs of her personality and the touches that seemed to permeate this environment. This was all Stella which was to say it was refined and sophisticated. Watching her from behind the sunglasses I wore I regarded her before reaching up to take the glasses off, fold them in one hand and dunk them into a pocket over the breast of the suit I wore.... ..."Don't mind if I do. Looks good."... ...was I talking about her or what was in her drink? Maybe both. I walked over to the bar, reached for a glass and the bottle of scotch and poured myself a drink then turned and made my way back to the open room. Moving back to that long white couch I took a seat far to the side of her, keeping it all professional while raising the glass to my mouth so that I could take a drink. As I lowered the glass I'd have come out and said..."The Movement believes in you Stella, otherwise I wouldn't be here. Lets hear what about your problem."...to me it wasn't a matter of the delicacy of the mission rather if it benefited the Democratic Movement or not and just like Stella's Campaign Manager was often the one to contact me with a summons it had to go through the proper channels before it got that far as well.... . Stella | Haden . Candidate for Mayor Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . . . Hand of Liberty .: “You see, that’s where I am not so sure anymore, Marcus.”-Stella replied in response to your assertion that the movement believed in her. The movement was after all not one large effort, rather, within it exist a number of competing egos and interests each wrapping itself in the colours of justice and liberty for all. Stella was just the latest to do so although she was one of the few who because of her high status could truly make an impact where it mattered.- -After taking a sip of her drink she’d turn to face you while deciding how candid and frank she wished to be with you. You spoke so earnestly of the movement and all that it represented that Stella worried she might alienate you with her demand. You were not on her level when it came to influence around here but you were not someone to simply dismiss either. Your power was different from hers unique but no less imposing which is how you managed to survive as long as you had in this game.- “The movement or rather elements within it I should say are not keeping to our original arrangement. I was made certain promises of support which have not been kept so now I am calling on you to send a message. A strong, resounding message.” -And reaching to the side table again she produced a data pad which she slid across the sofa toward you, the screen coming alive to display the picture of the young man in Speaker’s Square who had attempted to besmirch the Hexia Corp name days ago. Without speaking the implication was clear and Stella now watched you intently wondering at your reaction to what she was suggesting you do about her little problem. The man himself was inconsequential, a cog really in the machine, but the fact was his handler, the one who had made the promises to Stella, had let this little cog slip through the cracks to function independently from the machine itself.- “The movement is looking to leverage control over me and is clearly trying to send the message that they control the narrative. I wish to convey a different message. Do you understand, Marcus?”-Note she did not ask if you agreed with her proposed course of action, that was not what she was after, a woman like Stella is rarely looking for agreement merely compliance.- “I am of course willing to pay handsomely to make up for any discomfort this job may cause you.” . . . Hand of Liberty . . . · Marcus Lamont · . New Democratic Party . MC1|POD [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . Stella | Haden .Candid: ...what I took as concern when I heard Stella's initial response interested me, I remained quiet though and leaned back into the comfortable back of the couch. Sinking back into the couch while nursing the scotch in my glass I'd have played the role inherent to me expertly, listening rather than speaking until it was clear that Stella had finished. It was clear, even sitting here in the White Tower the amount of influence Stella wielded compared to myself however that never seemed to stop people like her from coming to people like me and the reality was that if Stella didn't play the game right she risked losing that influence. I only risked my life or a life sentence in the iso cubes but this seemed minor collectively... ...she spoke of a strong, resounding message and I understood immediately. I didn't say anything. When the datapad was slid across the sofa towards me I'd have taken it, raised it so that I could take a look at the image on its screen and then set it back down. Without saying as much it was clear I knew who this man was, I also knew who his handler was which I'm sure Stella may have realized. Stella was correct in her assessment that the Democratic Movement was immense, often many of its most influential figures were branded fugitives and forced to live underground which meant only trusted members of the Movement knew all of them. The problem was that even in the New Democratic Movement not everyone shared the same vision... ..."I understand."...my reply seemed monotone, rehearsed as though I were still thinking over the implications however I was well aware of the promises of support that had been made to Stella as well though I, personally had no control over them. Another drink of scotch was taken, I looked between Stella and the datapad once before I stated..."The New Democratic Movement stands behind its promises, always. I'll ensure that right message is conveyed to the appropriate people. You should be aware that the faction in the Movement that I represent is still with you Stella."...it seemed just that simple but it really wasn't... ..."Double the usual rate."...I had fixed problems for Stella before and I usually worked at a flat rate but against a member of the Movement I would need double that..."You understand other members may want an explanation after the message is sent as well?"...like I said it was never just that simple... . Stella | Haden . Candidate for Mayor Room Admin | MC-1 | PoD - [ The White Tower ] -Is currently somewhere within the White Tower located in the northern sector of Mega-City One. Home to the rich and famous.- says to . . . Hand of Liberty .: -If she was relieved that you did not balk at her suggestion it did not register on her features as Stella simply smiled that same, serene smile which seemed only to confuse and arouse a sense of vagueness about what she was thinking and feeling in that moment. There was also a small essence of condescension in her expression almost as though she knew something the rest simply did not.- “You not just a Democrat but a Capitalist as well, Marcus. Double it is. You are of worth it.” -The financial aspect of these transactions were handled of course by other functionaries within her organization which meant Stella herself would never sully her own hands with such matters. Downing the rest of her scotch afterward she would then smoothly rise to set her glass down upon a nearby table. Turning toward you she’d wave a dark hand in an elegant yet dismissive gesture.- “The other members will either take the lesson from my message, or draw inspiration from my next act. But that is a discussion for another day. Show me you are worth the credits I pay you Marcus in this matter and we will speak again very soon.” -With her hand outstretching to you Stella waited to shake on the deal and thus conclude their business for the moment as the campaign was always calling, requiring her attention. Later on after their meeting concluded she’d be isolated in an office to call on supporters to personally donate to her campaign. It was a different form of begging which Stella simply detested but her campaign manager insisted it was vital to keeping the campaign independent from her father’s funds. Certainly some of his money found its way into her coffers but independence was vital and Stella was determined to do this on her own. Mostly.- . . . Hand of Liberty . . . · Marcus Lamont · . New Democratic Party . MC1|POD [ The White Tower : Stella Haden's Apartment ] -Currently somewhere within Stella Haden's luxury apartment located in the upper levels of the ultra exclusive White Tower.- says to . Stella | Haden .Candid: ...payment was prime not only now but in every age. I wouldn't consider myself a capitalist just yet but Stella's remark drew a thin expression of amusement from the corners of my mouth. Moments later I was on my feet, finishing my glass of scotch and setting it aside on the side table while replying directly to Stella... ..."I'm sure the other members will see things your way. After all you are the greatest hope for the return to Democracy Mega City-1 has ever seen."... ...I wasn't embellishing either, many other prominent members of the Democratic Movement also knew this which is why they would likely fall into line with Stella once I had sent the message she had paid for..."Always a pleasure Stella."...I said, taking her hand to shake and seal the deal..."I'll look forward to seeing you in the future."...I knew the way out, it was the same way I came in and once our business had concluded I saw myself to the exit without complaint.... |
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