“You have been in the business world for a long time. I would like to seek the opinion of an experienced veteran familiar with the ways of the world.” Laura states.
“May I know how you started Fedorov Enterprises, and how you made it the company it is today? Were there any challenges during the early days?”
“Ah, I started Fedorov Enterprises 40 years ago. At the start, I had no idea what to do. But thankfully, a good friend once told me. “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” Now, the greatest businessman does not share his secrets.” he smiles
“Fedorov Enterprises has been quite the hassle, but having the right temperament gave me the confidence to knock out the competitors. My advice for you is this: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently” Live with that in mind, and you’ll go far, dear.”
“Business is an otherworldly business. Truly! Fate swirls where humans are involved, and economy is one of the two greatest whirlpool of fate in current society,” Francis says with a sigh.
“Pity the other one is politic.”
Francis stares at Laura, as if it is the first time he has seen her.
"Tell me, what manner of business are you running? "
Gavan walks toward the balcony. Unfortunately, he sees the hooded cultist there
“Shit. Better be careful around him.”
“I run Lephis, an online store.” She says.
“We gather products and sell them throughout the world. Concurrently we have service to 15 countries. I’m in negotiations for more countries to join in.”
Her phone beeps. She ignores the beep.
Gavan cautioualy walks toward the cultist and stops at a respectable distance
“So… which Legend do you follow” he says neutrally.
Gavan memorizes the cultist’s face
Francis nods.
"Market is difficult. Money is difficult. But in this world of money, money is king! Money is right! My inventions needs to be mass produced to influence the world, but cursed bureaucracy stop me! "
Rito changes back to his human form
“I follow the god of great impact, you may know him as Cthulhu.”
this isn’t a normal reporter. I’ll ask Laura to see if she can find out who he is
“Cthulu? The giant evil tentacle monster?” Crazy Cultist
Gavan is slightly repulsed, but does not show it
“Well, I follow the goddess Hecate. Well, while we are here,I was wondering if you could show me other powers you may have?”
The reporter walks into the group once more. His eyes stare into Gavan’s, before flickering wildly around the room, and looking back at the group he’s standing in.
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“Ha… ah… ahaha…”
The man smirks, and begins to chuckle – yet tears come to his eyes. He reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a handgun.
(@MaximusPrime; You react first.)
I decide to play it safe
I conjure an illusion to confuse the man before rushing it and disabling his arm and taking the gun
(Your turn to react Whammerist)
“With enough effort. And manipulation… even the toughest of forces can be bent. Now excuse me… I must take my lea-”
She turns, and notices the situation.
And promptly freezes.
