Julian Gallio (hellfireprince) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-05-02 20:36:00

Current location:	X-Factor Plaza, New York
Entry tags:	inactive - julian gallo, inactive - lisa graves, team - x-factor

The Getaway
As much as Julian wanted to settle the issue with X-Factor's secret admirer (or detractor), life had to go on. Business was booming, and the Outcast was still making a killing on the club circuit, as the rich and famous were now patronizing the place. X-Factor, along with N.I.C.H Machinegun, made the Popular Outcast the place to be, and Julian had finally traded the loft above the club or his own penthouse apartment inside X-Factor Plaza.

He packed his suitcase, and readied his garment bag with three days worth of suits, wanting to make an impression on the new partners in Atlantic City. Next, he'd be off to New Orleans to make an offer to another partner, and then California. If he could get all of the clubs open by the end of the year, he'd consider most of the work done. For now, though, he thought it prudent to focus on Atlantic City and put the rest of out of his mind. One goal at a time.

Anyone asking after him would hear that he was preparing for a trip, and couldn't be disturbed unless it was important.

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	your_talents 2010-05-03 02:31 am UTC (link)
	"Running off without telling us, boss-man?" Lisa calls from his desk chair. Intangibility was a new trick, but she'd gotten the hang of it a little easier than some other powers. It was useful enough she'd actually been on a third lunch date with the girl she picked it up from. Made it much easier to bypass the secretary she tended to ignore anyway. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-03 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"Our secretary would have given you that information. But I'll just be gone a couple of days. Try not to miss me too much, hmm?" he smirks. "How do you like our new accommodations?" he asks, indicating X-Factor Plaza. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

your_talents
2010-05-03 02:44 am UTC (link)

"A hell of a lot comfier than my studio, that's for damn sure." She walks across the room, through the desk.

"And you know I don't bother talking to the help anymore." Lisa snickers, drawing a breath as she stands in front of him and puts an arm through his head, holding it there.

"Now I wonder what I'm supposed to do all on my lonesome while you're gone. Where are you off to that I might insist you take me with you?"

NYC may be the growing mutant capital, but it's always good to get out and try some new dishes.

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hellfireprince
2010-05-03 02:49 am UTC (link)

Julian groans a little at the feeling of her arm going through his head. The feeling of such is disconcerting, so he takes a step back from her.

"That was weird. Now, as for your next question...I'm going to Atlantic City to supervise a new club opening and talk to the partners. Then I'm headed to New Orleans, followed by California to talk to partners about opening clubs there as well.

It could be boring business talk for a few hours, and a meeting or two. But if you were interested in coming, I could probably find a distraction or two for you." he offers.

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your_talents
2010-05-03 02:58 am UTC (link)

"Hey, just because I'm playing my own game doesn't mean I'm not interested in yours, especially when it concerns the company."

She made him back away. She hadn't done that before. A smile tugs at her lips.

"Sounds like quite the little trek you've got lined up." She slips through the floor, then comes up behind him a moment later. "And you do seem to have a good track record so far for distractions.

She phases her arms through his body, then positions herself so she's solid as her arms tighten around him. The position is a hug, but the emotional surrounding it doesn't really jive with that word.

"Every good initiative needs a public power couple, after all."

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hellfireprince
2010-05-03 03:11 am UTC (link)

"You like playing with me, Lisa. I've noticed that, among other things." Julian says, watching as she slips through the floor.

The phasing of her arms through his body is less odd than through his head, so he doesn't move. The feeling of her arms around him is pleasant, more so than he was expecting.

"You're picking up the business side of things pretty well, Lisa. And you'd consider being seen with me? I mean, we'd be fodder for the tabloids and paparazzi. People will think things, and make up their own stories to go with it.

Are you prepared to accept that?" he asks.

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	your_talents 2010-05-03 03:14 am UTC (link)
	"Thought that was the point?" She smirks and walks through him, turning around with a wry smirk. "I can't crunch numbers and fine print like you do, but I pick things up, yeah. As for the playing... you're an interesting opponent." She shrugs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2010-05-03 03:32 am UTC (link)

"The thing about being opponents is that only one of us can win if we keep this up. But if we work together, we'll both get more than we bargained for." Julian says, giving her the once-over as she walks through him, then turns around. He likes the way she looks; that's apparent, and has been for sometime.

This time, he walks over and pulls her to her, holding her close for a moment.

"Eventually, though, I'm going to catch you, Lisa. Even if it's just a moment." he says, leaning in as though he's going to kiss her, before letting her go, and turns back to get his suitcase.

"Wheels go up in one hour, car leaves in fifteen minutes. Bring that outfit I like, if you're coming." he says, heading out the door.

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your_talents
2010-05-03 03:39 am UTC (link)

She's not flustered by the advance, but she had an eyebrow raised when he nearly went for the kiss. Things may have been about to become very unpleasant for the boss, if he hadn't pulled back.

She smirks and figures 'why the hell not?', as she starts heading through a wall.

"I'll grab that and a bikini. Along with my travel bag, I'm afraid you're going to have to buy me anything else I need to wear while we're away." She licks her lips before vanishing from view.

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hellfireprince
2010-05-03 03:44 am UTC (link)

"No problem. We'll work on your wardrobe as soon as we're in the air." he says.

"I should have my head checked, I really should." Julian says after she vanishes.

But where's the fun in playing with fire if you're not going to get burned? He heads downstairs to the car, then instructs the driver to wait as he'll have company.

"Yeah, definitely should have my head checked." he mumbles, smiling to himself.

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	your_talents 2010-05-03 03:07 pm UTC (link)
	Lisa joins him a scant few minutes later, a garment bag slung over one shoulder, and a small bag over the other. She phases into the limo, then finally lets the power go, sighing wistfully as she settles into the seat opposite him, crossing her legs. "Let's go misbehave." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-03 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	Julian grins. "Sounds good to me." he says. Thirty minutes later, the pair is on the airfield, getting out of the limo to get onto the private jet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-04 12:24 am UTC (link)
	Lisa grins at the opulence, giving him an approving nod. "Well, you travel in style. I'll give you that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-04 12:37 am UTC (link)
	"Image goes a long way in this business, but there's got to be more to it." he says, sitting down. "Are you hungry? Steak and lobster is being prepared right now, and I was hoping we could have dinner together. I like it when you're around, Lisa." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-04 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"Nothing with a face, remember? Just the steak for me. Rare." She smirks at him slightly. "You're not bad company yourself. But you're only saying that because I'm the only one who knows you've got a game of your own running." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-05 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"I know you're not big on faces, so it's really only lobster tails. But I'm curious as to why you haven't made any unreasonable demands, or tried to find out more about what I want, Lisa." he says. "Unless this trip is the chance you've been looking for...?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-05 02:58 am UTC (link)
	"Sure, I can go for that. As long as the red meat's still bleeding." She rests her head against a hand. "It's no fun if I just ask you... and as for demands, I haven't come up with any yet. I've been getting modeling gigs, enough C or D-list cred to keep my dance card full of metahumans and mutants. It's going good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-05 03:40 am UTC (link)
	"I'm well aware of your steak preference. The cook is going to take care of you." he says. "And you deserve the best, Lisa. I'm sure you'd be on your way to the big time even if I hadn't come along." he tells her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-05 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"My only big goal is to get close enough to the Hulk one day to do my thing." She gets a far off look. "That much power..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-05 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"The Hulk, from everything I've heard, is an raging engine of death and destruction. Power like that is likely to consume a person long before they gain any control of it." he says. He watches her expression as she considers, and wonders if she'd really try to siphon off a creature like the Hulk. "What would you do with that much power, anyway, Lisa?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-15 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Does it matter? I'd have it. That's all I'm concerned with." She shrugs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-15 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	"You realize that's...dangerously short-sighted, as far as 'what ifs' go, don't you?" Julian asks. "If you could take that kind of power, even a portion of it, it would still be immense. Having a plan for the aftermath is a good idea, especially since there will be those who want to take it from you." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-15 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	Lisa sits up, looking at him. "Sorry if I wasn't being clear, but once I've got that? That's it. I don't need anything else. If I self-destruct in the process, it's actually simpler." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-15 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah. I guess I understand now. But do you really think you'd be satisfied with just that one ability for as long as you could hold it?" he asks. "You don't strike me as the type to settle." he comments. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

your_talents
2010-05-15 09:26 pm UTC (link)

She smirks. "Haven't you heard the sound bytes? It's the 'strongest there is'.

Being after the Hulk's power is hardly what I'd call settling."

There's a very strange but composed mixture of indifference and lust surrounding how she talks about obtaining the Hulk's power.

"If I can have the biggest rush of all, even for once, that's all I need. I can't really think of anything I'd want after that. I'd be done."

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hellfireprince
2010-05-15 09:31 pm UTC (link)

"You also don't strike me as the type to be done. Ever. You just go and go....and go, for as long as you can. But even when you've stopped, you aren't done." Julian offers, looking away from her to watch the world pass by from the window.

"Besides, what's the fun in quitting? There's always another big high out there. Something like the Hulk might be fun, but what if there's better out there?" he asks.

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	your_talents 2010-05-15 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Hm. Maybe. I'm not ready to find him yet though. Even if using his power kills me, I don't trust my powers to hold onto it long enough for me to enjoy it, yet. Need to work my way there." She looks out the window lazily, turning to stretch her legs across Julian's lap. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-15 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	Julian looks down at Lisa's legs and raises an eyebrow, but smiles all the same. He'll absently rub at her ankles and calf after a moment, unless Lisa objects. "Good. I don't want to see you go away just yet. You're important." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-15 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	She's surprised when he starts rubbing, but certainly doesn't object. She'd just wanted the support under her legs while she stretched. "That's almost sweet, if I weren't smart enough to take most of what you say with a grain of salt." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-15 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	He smiles at the comment. "Let me guess: you were told in your youth never to trust anyone, no matter what, because people will always disappoint you somehow." he says. "If I say I find you attractive, will you take that with a grain of salt as well?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-05-15 10:41 pm UTC (link)
	"No-one told me. I just figured that one out on my own." She reaches for the mini bar to grab herself a bottle of citron. Lisa rolls her eyes at the compliment. "Try to convince me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2010-05-15 11:00 pm UTC (link)

Julian looks Lisa square in the eyes, contemplating his next words very carefully.

"I know what something like us can do a business relationship, but...I'm attracted to you. You intrigue me, and you make laugh at myself a little. You understand, in a way, why I am the way I am.

I didn't tell you not to come along on this trip because I enjoy it when you're in the room, even if you purposely sit as far away from me as you can to mess with my mind.

I like being near you and I want to keep being near you, until you say otherwise." Julian says.

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	your_talents 2010-05-15 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	Lisa considers this for a few quiet minutes, sipping away at her drink and then sucking slowly on one of the ice cubes she'd grabbed. "Yeah, I think I can deal with that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-05-15 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	Julian nods. "All right. Then perhaps we can have some fun on this trip after all." he smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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