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Owl or Louis is a loaf of bread (Semi-hiatus) wrote: "thats true- but i maybe want to start with the history of them being a kid but idk"

((You're implying that this character's childhood has no relation with why they are taking on a new identity, so why include it unless it's super relevant?))

((Visitor Sign-In is exactly that, whereas the Records Office is for approved characters.))

Bruce noticed Eve tense up. He couldn't be sure what had caused the reaction, but Lucius' name was the only thing that would really make sense. He made a note to look into any possible connection between the two. "Indeed. As the former head of the Applied Sciences Division and our current CEO, Mr. Fox screens all potential projects Wayne Enterprises puts forward. But I suppose I should let him speak for himself." He led her toward the elevator.

((Oh, these are all Warriorcats OCs, judging by the naming conventions? I was part of that fandom once. Definitely wasn't usually this... mature... back then.

Anyway, I had assumed you meant for this group.))

((Me playing both sides of a relationship might be weirder. We don't have to do a relationship at all if you don't want to. Definitely not my strong suit either.

For a handshake to seal the deal.))

((Sure. Perhaps I can help you flesh them out, if that's something you need.))

((Nope. You called first dibs, so all you.))

((Both the inclusions of Fox and Bennett would play into the theme of Eve trying to let go of her past. I imagine Bruce might know something about Eve's past and is intentionally putting her in a spot where there's a lot of opportunity to find out quite a bit and is testing her. It's a dangerous game, but definitely a game he'd play.))

"Very good!" Bruce nodded and held out a hand to Eve. "I guess it's time for a tour, then. I have a few people I'm excited for you to meet. I'm sure you'll find yourself working alongside Mr. Fox quite a bit. "

((Was hoping to play Nightwing, but you called him first, so fair game. I'll take Barbara and Tim.))

((Would be cool to introduce her to Lucius Fox. Oh! Can we have Ethan Bennett as the head security guard? He was a cop and Bruce's best friend who Joker turned into Clayface in the 2004 The Batman cartoon and had to learn to control himself. Even after being cured, he had to prove himself and Bruce eventually gave him the position because he couldn't find a job elsewhere.))

((I'm sorry. I am in a weird funk. I have been staring at this for an hour and not sure how to reply. Was going to just have Bruce say "Are you ready for the tour?" And then what? That's just one single line and I feel like anything else would be unnecessary padding.))

((Gonna reply tomorrow! Didn't mean to leave you hanging this long, but work's been busy.))

She seems skeptical and spends a lot of time in her head. Bruce thought to himself. She over-analyzes every statement and gives answers that, as Melissa noted, are delivered with conviction. but have a certain sterility about them, as if she's afraid to show people anything beyond a curated view of herself. I can't blame her. She's very good at it. She read Melissa like a book. What I told her was true, but only partially so. Eve seems somewhat dissatisfied with the answer, knowing, perhaps only on a level just above the subconscious, that she's right, but is willing to accept my answer as a matter of pretense.

He smiled and stood, buttoning his midnight blue suit jacket and straightening his tie. "Well, I suppose the only question I have at present is in regards to your salary. How does $170 an hour sound?"

((I looked up hourly paid intern salaries for high end tech companies and this is just a bit higher than the highest they had listed.))

"She's afraid of heights."Bruce said simply. "Hence why she stopped at the doorway."

He gestured vaguely to all the windows. "It's not debilitating, obviously, and she's made great strides toward overcoming it. She mentioned that you made a joke that indicated you had noticed and it put her at ease. I'll count that as a pass. As for the comment about your friends, she was likely caught off guard and unsure how to segue back to the matter at hand without seeming insincere. Her question was indeed meant to put you on your toes a bit, but there was an odd juxtaposition between business and emotion that you both ran up against. And yes, of course there was a bit of showmanship involved. You'll have to forgive me, I find formal interviews so tedious. They're just so rehearsed. I read your online application beforehand. I ran the proper background checks. We collected your resume for our records. I wanted to conduct the interview without you knowing it was an interview, if that makes sense."

((Trying things with the formatting. Do you like the blockquotes?))

Bruce turned and gave Eve his signature smirk.

"Good morning, Ms. Spellman. Please make yourself comfortable."

He glanced at one of the monitors as he spoke, but didn't turn his head and he returned to meet Eve's eyes again.

"Melissa just sent her assessment of your interview. She says you have a high regard for my family's company and our beautiful city. She got the impression you had a good memory and a high insight. So, tell me: what can you tell me about her. Melissa, I mean?"

The secretary laughed out loud, a genuine guffaw like a cork released from a champagne bottle. A weight seemed to have been lifted from her shoulders, though the tension hadn't fully been relieved. "Yes! Faster elevators would certainly be a godsend!" She agreed.

"We're looking into electric transportation, but as of yet, the cost of converting our manufacturing plants is astronomically high, and mandating the limitation of their output to a relatively new technology fairly impractical. Not to mention the environmental and financial logistics surrounding the proper disposal of Lithium-ion batteries once they have served their purpose." She answered. "We've decided to look into more sustainable, clean energy projects."

Over the course of the rest of the elevator ride, the secretary posed two or three more such questions before the door opened. "Right, well, I'll be sure to let Mr. Wayne know you're ready to negotiate wages and then he'll have the honors of giving you the grand tour!" She said as she stepped off without hesitation. "I'll get someone to etch a nameplate for you and you can pick it up at the reception desk when you leave today. Oh, and by the way, feel free to wear flats if you'd be more comfortable." The secretary used the tip of her pen to point at Eve's heels before turning to walk away toward an intercom unit in the wall. Pressing the button, she said, "Mr. Wayne, a Ms. Eve Spellman is here to see you."

Without waiting for a reply, she opened a door into a huge office that took up three quarters of the floor's available space. Tinted floor to ceiling windows looked out over Gotham on three sides with roll down shades in case of strong sunlight. In the center of the room was a large curved desk with a Newton's cradle, a few neat stacks of paper, a classic green banker's lamp, a pair of computer monitors with a keyboard and mouse, and a landline telephone. There was a round rug underneath and a pair of armchairs in front. Sitting in what appeared to be swiveling leather arm chair behind the desk, back to the door and staring out the window, was a man with wide shoulders and black hair.

"Oh, yes! We have plans to expand our research to McGregor's disease once we feel as though we've made a proper headway with our cancer project. Very exciting stuff." The secretary glanced at the buttons. Just over halfway up.

"I'm sorry to hear about your friends, by the way." She added somewhat awkwardly.

"If there were any projects you could suggest Wayne Enterprises look into, what would they be?"

Hello!

"Mmhmm." The woman looked pleased with the answer. "You sound just like Bruce. You've clearly rehearsed your lines, but you still manage to speak with conviction." She adjusted a pair of glasses on her face and adjusted her blouse, betraying a nervousness she hasn't shown before stepping on the elevator.
"Of the many technological advancement and research projects currently under development at Wayne Enterprises, which are you most interested or excited about?"

I just needed somwhere to put this nonsense In working on:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g...

Feeling a little lacking creatively and this is scratching an itch and getting the juices flowing as it were, despite being an obvious waste of time. I'm open to feedback, constructive criticism, and ideas.