ferris_ceo (ferris_ceo) wrote in dc_heroes,
@ 2010-07-23 11:24:00

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Another charity fundraiser (open)
It was always good business to be seen in public supporting a good cause.

Carol told herself this as she smiled yet again at another tuxedo-clad man regaling her with his list of good deeds to impress her. President and CEO of Ferris Air sounded good, and it looked lovely when written in a calligraphy hand on an invitation. The fact that she was currently drowning in paperwork back at the office and should be attending to it put a bit of a damper on the evening.

She tacked her smile in place and listened to...what was his name again?...with feigned interest, hoping for a rescue or at least a distraction. A waiter with more champagne would do nicely.

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thedarkknight
2010-07-25 04:36 am UTC (link)

Bruce Wayne is bored. He certainly looks engaged in the conversation he's in, and he's smiling like an idiot on his fourth drink, but he's bored. First, he's not drunk; he never is. Secondly, the person he's speaking with is nattering on about nothing, which is the norm.

Thirdly, he wishes he could be out on the streets this evening, putting just one more mugger or rapist behind bars.

Should have had Lucius come to this thing. Nothing of interest here tonight. Bruce thinks.

He almost wishes for a robbery to take place.

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ferris_ceo
2010-07-25 06:46 am UTC (link)

Instead of yawning, Carol glanced around the room and wondered why the smiling idiot was smiling, and thought he looked familiar. Nearly everyone in here looked familiar. If she needed a name, she only had to nudge the still talkative man wearing on her patience to look in that direction and she was sure she'd get a name and a media history.

When caught looking, she raised her still full glass slightly and returned to making her mental list of things to be done later tonight and tomorrow, and smiling in general.

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-25 08:07 pm UTC (link)
	Agree, compliment, and ask for something. In this case, a dance. All done so smoothly that refusal would not only be churlish, but leave her with the nattering charity minions plying her with champagne. All in all, an easy choice. She put her glass on a passing tray. "That's very kind of you, Mr. Wayne, and I'd love to dance." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-25 08:47 pm UTC (link)
	"The invitation was delivered by a bodybuilder in a black loin cloth," she answered with a hint of a smile. He was very easy to follow on the dance floor. She had no problems matching his steps. "My secretary experienced instant lust and put the event on my calendar." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-25 08:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Have you decided whether you're keeping her or letting her go yet?" Bruce chuckles. "The open bar was a big draw, but I was also told I'd get to meet Carol Ferris, and maybe even dance with her. My pilot couldn't understand why I needed to get to Coast City, ASAP." Bruce says, returning the smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-25 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	"It's hard to find a good accomplice these days and she helps me bury the bodies of my competitors. I think I'll keep her." She let that bit of outrageous flattery hold for a moment while she nodded at another couple dancing nearby. "If I believed that, Mr. Wayne, I would be unable to say no to any proposal they put in front of me tonight." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-25 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	"You know what they say: true friends help you move the bodies." Bruce quips. "Then be careful. They might be asking you to let go of your best pilot or something soon." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-25 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	Her smile thinned the tiniest bit as she clamped down on irritation at her best pilot. "If they were to make my best pilot a better offer, I'm sure I couldn't stand in his way. Like all top aces, he's a bit of a prima donna and adolescent all rolled into one. Careful handling is required to get his best effort behind the stick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-25 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Lunch usually isn't a good time for me, Miss Ferris, so I have a counter-offer. How about dinner next week? I'm going to be overseeing the start-up of a new office here in Coast City, so I'd be available if you are." Bruce says. "And it can be as fancy or as casual as you like. And please, call me Bruce." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-25 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, trust me. Alfred's not going to show up in a loincloth. Not his thing, really. Or at least, it hasn't been since his college days." Bruce jokes. However, he does mentally remind himself to tell Alfred not to show up in a loincloth. Carol might "forget" to call him after that. "Next week it is, Miss Ferris." Bruce smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-25 11:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Please call me Carol. Miss Ferris makes me sound like someone's maiden aunt. I only want to sound like a maiden aunt when I'm dealing with my backers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-25 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Fair enough, Carol, though I couldn't see you as anyone's maiden aunt." he grins. "Would you like a drink, or should we dance a bit more?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-26 01:09 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, I hear there are housewives out there that will work for a reasonable fee." Bruce says. "Alfred is well-compensated for his time and attention to detail, Carol. But I recommend English butlers. They're amazing people and have a strong work ethic." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-27 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Carol liked the elderly man immediately. There was something about an English accent that was attractive, especially when the speaker was being charming. She paused before getting into the car and leaned toward Alfred with a mock conspiratory air. "If what I require this evening is a rescuel I may depend on you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-26 12:05 am UTC (link)
	Oh no, no drinks while in the presence of Gotham's favorite playboy. "Thank you for the compliment, Bruce. I'd love another dance if you have space on your dance card." Her smile left the decision up to him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-26 12:10 am UTC (link)
	Bruce looks at Carol, then the small group of women who seemed to be discussing the two of them near the bar. "My dance card is very open this evening. In fact, you're on it until further notice." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-26 12:28 am UTC (link)
	Bruce chuckles. "Actually, Alfred is my butler. He's also been my caretaker since I was eight years old. Furthermore, he handles my appointments, drives me around and makes sure I don't forget my head when I leave the house in the morning." Bruce says. "He also makes a mean Eggs Benedict." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-26 12:56 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds like a treasure and you should take very good care of him," Carol said, chuckling over the list of duties. "I'm actually rather envious. I've always said what I needed was not another ace pilot to muck around in my hangar, but a housewife to keep me on track." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-26 02:37 am UTC (link)
	"I may have to resort to an English butler. The kind of hours I keep and the craziness that seems to find me when I'm least expecting it would require me to actually marry a housewife to keep one around longer than a week, and I don't see that happening." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-26 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"English butlers can certainly deal with strange proclivities and odd schedules." Bruce says with a knowing grin. "What about a house-husband? I mean, you certainly aren't starved for admirers, if all the men in this room are any indication." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-26 03:17 am UTC (link)
	How in the world had they gotten onto this topic? "Admirers all well and good, but they're a lot like flirting, all attention without intention. At the very least, without my interests at heart, and that's a requirement for someone I'll trust to order me about and keep me on track." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-26 04:33 am UTC (link)
	"Then dinner it is." he says, offering her his hand. He's pretty sure she's not in on the embezzling from the charity by now, but it doesn't hurt to be sure. Once he has her alone, he can figure her out for sure. "Hope you don't mind being out late, but I'll make sure I have you back before it gets too late." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-27 01:47 am UTC (link)
	Alfred smiles. "I have my baseball bat in the trunk if necessary, Miss Ferris." Bruce rolls his eyes as she gets in. "I always knew a beautiful woman would win him over faster than an obscene paycheck." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-27 02:35 am UTC (link)
	Carol settled into the butter soft leather seat. "Alfred is in a unique position," she said when Bruce was inside, humor clear in her voice. "All I know is your reputation. He knows you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-27 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"It's a basic advantage of having raised me. There aren't many people who can say they've known me that long. In case you haven't heard, I don't get close to people often. Emotionally close, I mean." he says. "You planning to expose me as a kind-hearted gentlemen to the world? My company's stock would plummet if people thought I was...deep." Bruce chuckles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-27 02:52 am UTC (link)
	"I would not presume to comment on your depths or shallows on such a short acquaintance," Carol didn't laugh, but it was bubbling beneath the surface. "Alfred and his baseball bat have more than vouched for you...for now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thedarkknight 2010-07-27 02:57 am UTC (link)
	"He told you it was a baseball bat? He's not being honest with you. It's a crowbar." Bruce says. Well, a crowbar and a shotgun, but really, why explain the bit about the shotgun? He doesn't like it as is, but Alfred says it comes in handy. "Carol, I think you're watching your words with me. Be blunt. Be frank. Be honest. I can take it." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ferris_ceo 2010-07-27 01:41 pm UTC (link)
	She grinned back. "Then I owe you a thanks on behalf of Ferris Air. Your timely intervention is doubly appreciated. Now I won't be bored into a stupor and I get to have a Philly cheese steak. It's a win-win for me." (Reply to this)(Parent)