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weighed_down ([info]weighed_down) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-11 13:15:00


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Current location:Georgia
Entry tags:inactive - edmund leland, inactive - julian gallo, inactive - minnie

The Hit
Edmund was on the outskirts of Jerome Howard's home, scanning the area. He had a few guards, but nothing that couldn't be handled. For such a big man, Edmund could be deceptively quick and quiet when he needed to be. From the cover of a nearby bush, he waits for the first guard to get close. When he got close enough, Edmund grabbed him, quickly snapping his neck. He hid the body, quickly filing away where he put it, before moving in closer. He slinks along the back of the house, making his way toward the front door. He sees another guard by the entrance. Using his power, he forces a piece of wall tile to fall lightly, but audibly, near the guard. The man turned at the noise and went in the direction it came from. Perfect position. Edmund sends another tile down, but with much more significant force as it cracks the man's skull on the way down. With the front cleared, Edmund snuck inside. Someone must have heard the second tile come down as another guard raced around the corner. Edmund didn't hesitate. He flung a right cross at the man head, and just before his fist connected he increased it's mass. The man's face caved in from the impact, instantly killing him.

"What the hell's going on out there!?" Edmund sees the man, Jerome if Minnie's description was accurate, who raises his gun upon seeing him. Edmund extends his hands, forcing the gun down on the man's feet like a stone. "Fuck! You mutie freak!" the man writhed on the floor, the bones in his feet crushed. "You're with him, aren't you!? That freak wants to take what's mine!"

Edmund raised an eyebrow at that, the only indication that he put the pieces together. Looks like he'd have something to talk about when he got back to New York. He looked back down at the man. "Yeah, he did.  He says to see you in Hell." And then he brought his foot down, finishing the job.

-15 minutes later-
He had gathered up all the bodies, cleaned up any remains, and loaded them into his car. He loaded some of the late Jerome's furntiure into the back on top of the bodies, making it look as if he were either moving or delivering orders to someone. He then took a series of alternate routes to avoid as many potential law enforcement and checkpoints as possible. Those few he did he maintained his calm and went by with no fuss. He reached the Atlantic Ocean, having had a boat prepared ahead of time. After some more lifting, he put the bodies on board and sailed out a ways. He dumped the bodies overboard, using his power to force them to sink to the very deepest depths. As the last one sank, he though again to what Jerome had said. Edmund had an idea of who the "freak" was, but he would see for himself. Time to go home.



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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-11 04:26 pm UTC (link)
Minnie met him at the rendezvous point. "All good?"

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-11 04:43 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah, it's done. They're in the deepest depths of the Atlantic." Edmund glanes around, paranoa hyped after what Jerome said.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-11 05:02 pm UTC (link)
"Great. It's wonderful to work with a professional. We'll have the next payment transferred immediately. If you don't mind, can you come with me to one of our offices to talk about things?"

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-11 05:34 pm UTC (link)
"Sounds good." Edmund follows Minnie. He immediately started thinking how many times somehow tried to kill him rather than pay up. Or worse, what if Minne's employer was Shaw, as he suspected after hearing what Jerome said. Stealing from the Howards sounded exactly like him.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-11 05:53 pm UTC (link)
And Minnie talks him to the Outcast, where to her knowledge he's certainly never been before. She has to admit it's a cute little place, and Julian's fond of it. It probably just looks like some trendy little club to Edmund, with no one about in it right now.

She walks him back toward Julian offices. "Sorry for all the discretion, but now that the first job is done, it's time I introduced my King."

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-11 06:01 pm UTC (link)
King! Oh hell, she does works for Shaw! Son of a fucking bitch! Wait this could be an opportunity! Maybe I can finally kill the bastard. No, Shaw's too smart. He'd have figured out who Edmund was by now. Dozens of scenarios and tactics went through his mind as Minnie went to open the door. Pity, he was starting to like her.

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 01:59 am UTC (link)
Julian sits behind his desk, going over the monthly reports from Shaw Industries. Between himself, Emma and Roberto, the company was still in the black and making more and more money every day. That would help with the various projects her was working upon.

When Minnie enters with Edmund, he looks up and smiles, standing to meet his visitors.

"It's good to see you again, Mr. Leland. I don't know if you remember me, but we knew each other not long ago." Julian says, straightening the lapels on his gray suit.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-12 02:01 am UTC (link)
Minnie smiles. "The job seems to have been done in good order, Sir. None of our sources are reporting anything unfortunate."

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 02:06 am UTC (link)
Edmund has a hand out, ready to sink them all to the depths of the planet, but stops and blinks once..twice.

"Son of a bitch.." Edmund said in surprise. "Julian frikkin' Howard, is that you!?"

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 02:30 am UTC (link)
"Yes, it's me, Edmund." Julian says, extending a hand for Edmund to shake.

"When Minnie mentioned your first name, I told her that I didn't know many Edmunds and that you were at the top of the list. I'm glad you're the one she met up with, because I didn't much like the other one I knew of." he grins.

"I'd like to thank you for completing the task we set for you. Come in and sit down. Can I get you a drink?" he asks.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-12 02:38 am UTC (link)
Minnie just assumes her position a little behind and to the left of Julian's chair. She'll do any fetching necessary or anything else Julian needs, but until something comes up, she'll just be there

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 02:42 am UTC (link)
Edmund extends his own hands and shakes Julian's.

"Yeah, things were pretty vague. One moment I think Minnie wants me to off you, next I'm thinking she works for Old Man Shaw. I don't mind telling you Julian, I nearly wrecked this place." While it was true, Edmund allowed himself a laugh. He takes a seat before continuing. "No need to thank me, man. You paid, I delivered. That's what I do. I don't suppose you keep any soda in stock?"

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 03:00 am UTC (link)
"Soda is one thing I don't run out of. Enough of the staff drinks it that we've got a pretty good deal with a few vendors in town." Julian grins, going to the mini-refrigerator.

"We've got Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mr. Pibb and Sprite, and water for those who enjoy such." Julian says. He passes Edmund his choice, then looks to Minnie for her own.

"Sebastian Shaw isn't an issue in these parts anymore, Edmund. That's one thing I can assure you of." Julian tells him.

"Minnie's probably informed you that I'm looking for a man with your talents to fill a space on my staff." Julian says.

"Your work today shows that you can follow directions and get a job done. I'd like to keep you on retainer and I've got no shortage of jobs. If you accept, your free time is your own.

In return, you'll be paid well and you'll get opportunities for advancement. What do you think so far?" Julian asks.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-12 03:12 am UTC (link)
"I'm sorry for the confusion, Ed. I guess I gave into pride a little there. Sprite, please, Sir."

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 03:22 am UTC (link)
Edmund takes a Pepsi before replying.

"Shaw's gone?" Edmund had mixed feelings about that. On one hand he could finally stop worrying about him. On the other hand, it meant he wouldn't have the pleasure of killing the old bastard himself. "Wait a minute? You run the Club now?" The implications were heavy. He could work his way up, get the spot his dad had intended for him to have.

He smiles and winks at Minnie. "No permanent harm done.

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 03:53 am UTC (link)
"I'm the Grey King, yes, as I am both the Black and White Kings, Edmund. Shaw was removed from power some time ago, and the Hellfire Club is running smoothly." Julian says simply.

"I know that your father was a member at one time, and membership in the Hellfire Club is hereditary, so you would be allowed to attend parties and various functions. You can also speak to those other people on the small list of members." Julian says.

He makes a point not to mention the Inner Circle, as he doesn't want Edmund thinking that he's being granted a free ride. He's still got to earn his way in.

"I'm sure you'd like to do more than just the heavy lifting someday." Julian says.

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 04:02 am UTC (link)
Edmund sits back, taking a deep breath and letting it out. All those years of being denied his inheritance. And now...

"Hell yes I wanna do more with my life. However I don't expect to just be handed my dad's old spot. You know me, Julian, I've never done things the easy way in my whole damn life."

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-12 04:21 am UTC (link)
Minnie keeps silent, but, to be frank, finds Edmund, as she often has throughout these dealings, absolutely adorable.

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 04:29 am UTC (link)
"You've got ambition, Edmund. Nothing wrong with that and I like it a lot." Julian says.

"Like I said, I've got paying work you can do in the meantime, but we'll need to set up some ground rules. After today, we'll be making contact through Minnie to set up any face-to-face meetings. You'll be provided with information on events and gatherings, but for the big job I have planned, we can't be seen to have any connection, you and I.

Same with you and I, Minnie. The two of you are going to work closely, but we will get together and strategize in person.

It'll just have to be much more discreet. Edmund, I'm going ask you to handle a very dangerous and powerful individual, and you'll need to bring your A-Game to deal with him. Any opening of any kind and this one could slip through our fingers.

I can't have that." Julian says.

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 04:42 am UTC (link)
"I can do discreet, Julian." Edmund was admittingly intrigued. "Is this someone I should know about now, or would it be best to tell me later?"

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 05:06 am UTC (link)
"I'm glad you asked. You should know up front who I want you to deal with, just in case you don't want to get involved." Julian says, reaching into a draw to pull up a manila folder.

He pushes it in Edmund's direction.

Inside, Edmund will find a picture of Charles Xavier, an activist for mutant causes and the Headmaster of the Xavier School for the Gifted, a private school in upstate New York.

"This is your target." Julian says, looking to see if Edmund has any reaction. It's not know that Xavier is a mutant to the public at large, but the information exists in the file nonetheless.

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[info]yourtruecolors
2011-06-12 05:57 am UTC (link)
"There's plenty of time to prepare," Minnie reassures. "We're looking at the end of November as likely the best time."

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[info]weighed_down
2011-06-12 06:06 am UTC (link)
Edmund takes a look through the file. He knows the man of course, and he knew what the man could do and who he led.

"This is heavy, Julian. You're talking about taking out one of the most influential figures in the whole human-mutant agenda. Not to mention the fact the guy's the most powerful psi on the planet. AND the leader of the X-Men, not to mention a heavy influence on the other X-groups." Edmund eyes the info again before looking ahead. "I hope you've got more people in mind besides me. I'm good, but this is big, even for me."

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[info]hellfireprince
2011-06-12 06:20 am UTC (link)
"Edmund, I don't plan to send you into the lion's den alone. Even now, I'm working to add another associate or two to this little gathering." Julian says.

"Were he any other man, I would consider Charles Xavier neutralized by simply rendering him comatose for the rest of his life. But Xavier has wronged my family countless times over the years, Edmund.

He and his will continue to do so unless he's stopped." Julian says.

"Which, speaking of, Minnie...did you manage to obtain that background check on Mr. Zothelle?" Julian asks, switching gears for a moment.

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2011-06-14 10:49 pm UTC (link)
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