Man: Stop , or you’ll have to be taken out of the building.
The man turns to Mary.
Man: I’d request that you also do not use your powers too.
Alexander walks up to Francis
“Comrade, I understand your anger. Come, have a drink and we can talk about it. No point in ruining this meeting, the outcome could prove useful for you yet.”
Francis raises an eyebrow, then he leans it and says in a hushed tone,
“Tell me, are you rich?”
Alexander laughs a bit
“Da, I am.”
“Marvelous! I will come with you, then.”
Completely subsided, Francis follows Alexander.
Alexander pats Francis’ shoulder and walks up to the bartender
“A single malt scotch for me aaand…”
Looks at Francis
The Bartender hands Alexander a single malt scotch and then says to Francis
“Sorry, we only have tomato juice. I can do the water, though.”
“Then water it is,” he says, a bit disappointed.
He loves strawberry. Sweet, but not overly so like chocolate. Rich in vitamins! Ah, he wants strawberry…
“I have a question. When commonfolk gain powers such as these, what will happen? People can be manipulative, eccentric, even corrupted. Powers are dangerous, in the hands of the unwanted. How will we safeguard our current facilities from such radicalism? What do we do with radicalism?”
Laura asks from her seat. Her voice passing through the crowd.
The chatter quietens.
P: We are taking steps to ensure that this will not happen. Research is being done, and we will very likely install a system to use powers immediately upon gaining them. We will also likely ban power usage in
very populated areas. If not, in hand-picked zone, or, in all places, if need be.
Laura gets up, approaching the two with the drinks. Clearly she had no intention to ask any more questions.
She turns to Alexander. Looking into his eyes.
“Good afternoon, Mr Alexander.”
Alexander is a prominent figure in the business world after all. She was just a pioneer in the online shopping world, who had much to learn.
no one has noticed Gavan
“Why must he always continue to attract attention to himself? And I don’t particularly like the look of the old man. Better follow him just in case.”
uses illusions to sneak behind them
whispering from behind Francis
“Francis. Stop already. The President is a fool to believe that those who have already acquired the powers will stop using them. Look around, people are already rebelling. The President is merely appealing to the crowd. This won’t change much. Meet me on the balcony later, I want to discuss things with you.”
After a sip of his drink, Alexander looks at Laura.
“Greetings, miss. Pleasure of seeing you here.”
He smiles and takes a sip of scotch