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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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[butwedonot]

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

May I inquire as to what sort of business arrangement?

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[verylittlesugar]

it is personal business. do you know of him?

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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?

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[wiretap]

yes.

we also have business.
and an understanding.

associates.

[the_vishual]

...Lawyer? Why?

[ A beat. ]

Magneto is murky.

not here.

[swagneto]

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

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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]

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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[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.

[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?

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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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[wiretap]

exceedingly capable and ambitious.
as well as adherent to a strict internal code.
note: this internal code should not be misconstrued as morality as defined by overarching societal standards.

his autonomy as an individual is paramount.
act in any way that can be perceived as a threat to that autonomy,
and your business is over.
provide advantage, benefit and/or mutual understanding,
and your business should proceed without issue.

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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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[doomhoops]

About Erik. [ A deadpan sort of look. ]

A mutant. That's what he is.

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[verylittlesugar]

i am willing to overlook morality in favor of someone willing to get the job done.

so long as he does not try to cheat or exclude me from our arrangement then i do not foresee any difficulties.

does he drink or gamble?

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[wiretap]

does your arrangement involve the human/non-human dynamics aboard the tranquility?

the later seems unlikely.
the former, not in any apparent excess.

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[verylittlesugar]

You said he wouldn't work for me, and as that is obviously untrue, you cannot be the expert you think you are.

[Mattie.]

I do not know what that is.

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[verylittlesugar]

it involves helping me find a person i am looking for. i do not rightly understand what else you are asking.

good.

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[wiretap]

is the person human?

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[verylittlesugar]

of course.

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[wiretap]

are you human?

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[verylittlesugar]

that is a strange question. what else would i be?