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[verylittlesugar]

I am making inquiry as to the character and skills of a man called Magneto. Any information would be appreciated, as I intend to enter into a business arrangement and feel it is advisable to know more about the man first.

Also I may have need of a good lawyer, if there is one hereabouts.


[ooc: Come at her with any information you'd like to share, good or bad. Or pretend you're a lawyer, that works too. ;) ]

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[wiretap]

'business arrangement'.
what kind?

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[verylittlesugar]

it is personal business. do you know of him?

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[wiretap]

yes.

we also have business.
and an understanding.

associates.

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[verylittlesugar]

is he capable? trustworthy? i do not care about his personal habits but about his ability to carry out the tasks for which he is engaged.

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[butwedonot]

[ Charles is frowning, that much is very apparent. ]

May I inquire as to what sort of business arrangement?

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[verylittlesugar]

The particulars of our arrangement are private. I think it should suffice to say that I aim to hire him to assist me in finding something.

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[butwedonot]

I'm sure it is. [ A bit of a grimace crosses his lips, and while it could be something of an entirely benign nature; he's getting the feeling it's probably not. ] I suppose that is to be expected.

What is it exactly you want to know about him, then?

not here.

[swagneto]

[ Quietly watching this like a creeper. Don't hurt Erik's feelings Charles ): ]

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[verylittlesugar]

It is difficult to take the measure of a man you cannot speak to in person. He claims to have skills in tracking people, and I would like to know if this is true.

I also wish to know about his disposition.

[the_vishual]

...Lawyer? Why?

[ A beat. ]

Magneto is murky.

[verylittlesugar]

I have often found it useful to have a good lawyer, when one is entering into a business contract.

[Murky isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it would be good to know more.]

Why do you say so?

[the_vishual]

I can't... I can't tell if he's alright.

[verylittlesugar]

I do not mind if he is not the most moral of men, so long as he upholds our agreement. And if he is brave, I cannot abide a coward.

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[doomhoops]

[ There's a derisive snort here, because his opinion of Erik at the moment is a far bit less than good. Excuse him while he bitches about him. ]

Erik works for himself only. And if you're human, don't bother.

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[verylittlesugar]

You are misinformed. He has already agreed to work for me, it is only the particulars of our agreement that have yet to be decided.

Of course I am human.

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[doomhoops]

I'm better informed than pretty much anyone here. Whatever, your funeral.

Then you're already expendable to him.

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[verylittlesugar]

You are obviously not informed about everything.

That is ridiculous, what else would I be and what would it have to do with conducting business anyway?

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[doggedly]

[It's taken some time to work out writing on these little thingers but he's worked it out just in time to be a fake lawyer.]

greetings
a lawyer here

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[verylittlesugar]

how long have you been in practice? what is your specialty?

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[doggedly]

1. 6 yrs
2. criminal law


why do you ask

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[verylittlesugar]

i may require the services of someone versed in contract law. recent experience has shown that entering into agreements without the force of law on your side is inadvisable.

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...What kind of business?

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[verylittlesugar]

It is a private agreement. I am considering employing him to assist me in finding someone. Do you know him?

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[unparental]

He's a friend.

[ DON'T ARGUE, ERIK. ]

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[verylittlesugar]

[Well that's a nice change from the guy trying to convince her he's not even human.]

Do you find him to be brave and honest enough to keep his word when it is given?