Bentley Wittman the 23rd (wiz_kid) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-08-20 16:38:00

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Opportunity Knocking (Open to X'ers)
Bypassing the main security (challenging enough to be fun), successful, so now Bentley is at the actual front door, instead of just the front gate. They kept the place classy-looking, he had to admit. Not that Reed hadn't always tried to preserve the historical architecture of the Baxter Building, but it didn't have that old money feel that the Xavier mansion did. Anyway, hopefully hacking, overriding, and just plain mission-impossibling (yes that's a verb) his way past the outer rings of security would give him some credibility.

And he'd totally pay for the landscaping repairs. Honestly, if automated systems couldn't get him in one shot, why waste the ammo or energy on bunches of them?

He knocked at the door.

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aceofhearts
2013-08-20 06:35 pm UTC (link)

Etoile had a busy day rebuilding and repairing her bots. Ace did not need as much attention as the others did. Since he was an AI (thanks to her brother), he also developed a new emotions. Today would be envy. "Look Ace...I love you to pieces, but these guys came out of a rough mission. Therefore, they need my attention more than you do. Alright?" Etoile eyed Ace for a moment before moving down the hallway.

Both moved along arguing in French when she heard a knock at the door. Etoile's brow raises up, she glanced around to see if anyone else would get the door.

Sighing heavily...she adjusts the parts in her arms, making her way to the front door. She opens the door quickly to have none other then a stranger standing before her.

She stood there blinking, holding different mechanical parts...oil/grease from head-to-toe can be seen clearly. "Bonjour! How am I help you?" Etoile asked with a smile.

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	wiz_kid 2013-08-20 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	Well, hello. "Good afternoon, miss. My name is Bentley. How are you today?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-08-20 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	Etoile kept smiling at him. "Nice to meet you Bentley. I'm go--" Etoile is silenced. Ace steps in front of her to protect her. Etoile clears her throat. "Excuse him, he gets like this with every male that I encounter." she says peeking from behind Ace. "What can I do for you today, Bentley?" She asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-08-20 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	Bentley stares at the construct, then returns his attention to the young lady. "Are you in charge of weapons purchases for your household? Are all your death ray and explosives needs currently being met?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-08-20 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Uhh, no." She responded quickly. Etoile was about to speak up, but he cuts her off with the rest of his sales pitch. All she could do is look at him dumbfounded and blink. "Ummm...kind of? I make most of mine or alter some of them to my fancy." She says quietly. "Do you actually get away with selling that kind of stuff?" Etoile asks curiously. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

wiz_kid
2013-08-20 09:18 pm UTC (link)

"Of course I get away with it!" He laughs cheerfully. "I couldn't be standing here otherwise.

But anyway," he pulls out a small catalog from his briefcase. "BentleyCo has a variety of affordable and thoroughly tested security and training aids, perfect for any modern superhero team. Is whoever maintains the Danger Room and/or your security systems--" He nods at the wreckage over his shoulder. "--available to speak with?"

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	aceofhearts 2013-08-20 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	"...Good point." Etoile says with a nod. She gives Ace the rest of the materials and instructs him to head back to the others and start working on the minor stuff. "I'm available...he can handle the smaller things." She says with a soft smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-08-20 09:53 pm UTC (link)
	"I bet you are." Bentley smiles back, his lips stretching into a grin. "May I come in?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-08-22 12:24 pm UTC (link)
	Etoile's brow rose up for a moment. "Um, I suppose you can." She steps to the side, motioning for him to enter. "But no funny business! Or else.." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-08-22 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	"That might be difficult. I'm in the business of selling explosions, and they're always funny." He smiles, taking his hat off as he steps inside. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-08-26 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	Etoile tilts her head to the side. Explosions are funny? Shrugs it off, closing the door once he enters the mansion. "I'm not sure if this school is open to buying new products, but I might! I love new gadgets." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

wiz_kid
2013-08-26 07:50 pm UTC (link)

"Well, as you might have guessed from the front lawn, I always have tried to live by the creed of 'Don't talk about the bomb, talk with the bomb."

He reaches into his briefcase, and pulls out... a bomb that should be much too large for so thin a briefcase. Not freaky big, just like you don't pull a basketball out of a binder.

"Where should we set this bad boy off?"

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	aceofhearts 2013-08-29 12:00 pm UTC (link)
	Etoile rubs the back of her neck, giving a nod or two. "Uh, yeah, I guess so." "Whoa Nelly...you want to set off a bomb? I don't think that's a good idea." Etoile explains. The mansion defence system will only go off and cause more issues. "How about you just explain to me the awesomeness of that bomb. Demonstration is not needed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

wiz_kid
2013-08-29 06:12 pm UTC (link)

"I think I might have overloaded them by making so many triggers at once... sorry again about the lawn. I'll comp that in merchandise, of course.

Anyway, this little beauty right here--" Bentley looks at the bomb, about the size of a soccer ball, but made of black metal with various indentations and markings. He all but nuzzles his cheek against it. "--is one of our particle excitement models. Lots of options, all depending on the occasion. You pay a little more up front, and it's a bit bulkier than some of our other models with similar yield, but you make up for it with versatility.

You trace a symbol with your finger, or put in a particular numerical sequence--" he indicates various points on the surface "--to set the calibration. Remove heat from an area to create a freeze bomb, or draw it in to create your typical thermal detonation. Bursts of light or sound are also avaiable to stun opponents, and the deluxe model also include electrical or electromagnetic pulses."

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aceofhearts
2013-09-03 11:37 am UTC (link)

Was he serious? Etoile suddenly felt nervous and worrisome around this guy. She going to have a lot to explain about the lawn.

Etoile's brow raises up once he nuzzles the bomb against his cheek. Talk about deep love.

She continued to listen to him explaining the device, watching him go about with the demonstration. Somehow she was buying into the bomb, she loved anything with a particular unique way of handling it. "Really? That's pretty damn cool!" she said.

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	wiz_kid 2013-09-04 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Well of course. I'm an evil genius." He puffs up his chest. "So, how many do you think the Institute would be interested in purchasing? We also have a full line of death rays!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-09-05 05:04 pm UTC (link)
	Etoile places down her tools, cleaning off any grease/oil from her hands. "Evil genius?" She pursed her lips together for a moment. "Let me get this straight. Evil genius salesmen going door to door? Selling very highly developed devices?" "Uhhhhhhhh. I don't think the Institute would be interested. Well, maybe someone would...I can't fully guarantee it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-09-05 06:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Well... not all evil geniuses. I'm ahead of my time." Bentley smiles, cocking his head to one side. "Which someone? Am I talking to her?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-09-08 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	She wasn't sure what she would have done if he decided to go all evil on her. Etoile smiles back. "Possibly..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-09-10 07:55 pm UTC (link)
	He cracks a grin. "Awesome. Now, I don't want to pressure you into a purchase on the spot. How about a free sampler pack? Some trial-size items, just to help you get a feel for the product line." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-09-13 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Really a free sampler pack? What's the catch?" She said with narrowed suspicious eyes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	wiz_kid 2013-09-16 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, just the usual paperwork. Liability wavers, mostly. Absolving BentleyCo from blame in the event of personal loss of property, body components, or mental stability, along with stating we don't explicitly approve of any criminal behavior. Pretty standard, really." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-09-17 12:09 pm UTC (link)
	Listened carefully. Everything blew over her in a flash, she got lost at body components."Pretty standard huh? Um, I guess...can't really refuse free samples." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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