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[cowled]

[The image opens on Bruce Wayne at his finest. He's wearing (1) new suit designed by Favrielle, and he's looking pretty swank. Because Bruce Wayne. And Reasons.]

All right, Keeliai, I have a business opportunity to propose. As of right now, I'm relaunching Wayne Enterprises. For those of you who've never heard the name before, it's a multi-national business conglomerate with a focus on humanitarian aid and the like, based out of Gotham City back home.

Anyway. For the duration of my stay here, I'm looking to start in pharmaceuticals - I'm sure you've all noticed the kedan have never even heard of ibuprofen - and work our way up from there. Essentially, I'm looking to better the quality of life for everyone on Tu Vishan, foreigner and local alike.

If anyone's interested in working for me, or if you have experience in a pharmaceutical field, feel free to contact me over the network. We can arrange a meeting in person if you'd prefer. Confidentiality is guaranteed in either case. I'm paying twice the rates the kedan offer, and I've arranged it with the local authorities such that any time you work towards me counts towards your overall work 'obligation' [can you hear the finger quotes falling around that word] here in Keeliai.

Thanks for your time.




[ooc; tags will be sketchy, but I wanted to get this up and get the ball rolling on this plot before I poofed from the internet. <3]

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action FOREVER

[whatfriendsdo]

[KNOCK KNOCK, WAYNE.]

Re: action FOREVER

[cowled]

[Bruce totally answers the door with the top two buttons of his shirt undone and his hair lightly mussed. His tie is loose around his neck.]

Officer. How may I help you?

[whatfriendsdo]

[Eyebrow. She looks him over.] Either you've got company of you need a nap.

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[demon_brat]

[yeeaaah, he can tell Father is not in the best of moods - or conditions, for that matter - so he is quiet - and small, kind of. And trying to make sure he doesn't aggravate him.]

Would you rather I continue working for the kedan, or switch to the company?

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[cowled]

[Bruce, at least, is making an effort at restraint.]

Which would you prefer?

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[demon_brat]

[He is a good father like that. No irony in that - he does attempt restraint and reason, even when it's difficult - for one reason or another.]

I am going to help either way. But it will probably be more... efficient if I stayed officially outside. Keep an ear out.

[Prefer? That is not... really how Damian processes. But he can argue for a choice.]

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[virology]

[Have a Marta, Bruce.]

Have you located a suitable facility for us to work from yet?

[Not that she's tired of her waitress gig, but she'll feel a bit more steady doing something in her chosen field.]

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[cowled]

[He nods to the affirmative.]

Would you like a tour of the facility, Doctor?

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[virology]

[Her eyebrows raise and she nods.]

Yes, absolutely. When would be a good time to meet up?

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[andaway]

[It doesn't take long for a red and blue figure to land in your living room, Bruce. He was always careful to keep Bruce Wayne and Superman as away from each other as possible, but he'd been fast enough to make sure he wasn't seen. Plus the hole right on the roof of Bruce's house had made it rather easy for him to sneak in.]

You know, you should get that fixed up.

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[cowled]

Later.

[It's pretty much a growl. He can guess at why Clark is here, and he's not in the mood for a lecture.]

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[andaway]

I could do that, if you want me to. It'd take a minute.

[He takes a few steps closer. He doesn't know how to word this, so he simply goes with honesty because it's always (...or usually) the best answer.]

I heard about Tim.

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[iron_ego]

Pharmaceuticals? Wow. Just-- [He's going to blink a few times, then blow out a breath.] -- I'm floored.

[He points at the camera thoughtfully.] Could you really go any more bleeding heart than that? [Oh, but there's more.] Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad start. It'll do a lot of good. Especially if you can get, oh, half the population hopelessly addicted to your 'ibuprofen.'

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[cowled]

I'm sorry, Stark, but I believe proper medicinal care is a fundamental right. You're welcome to disagree.

[HE'S AS COLD AS ICE. HE'S WILLING TO SACRIFICE YOUR LOVE-- wait what.

sure is 80's all up in here...]

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[iron_ego]

[Agreement to disagree noted. And ignored. He's shaking his head and a hand -- slow up, Brucicle, and let that ice melt out of your ass.]

Which you are outfitted to provide how? [Up goes an eyebrow as he settles in for the CEO debate.] Let's talk about the irresponsibility of cultivating and releasing antibiotics -- which, let's be honest, is where the money'll be -- to a population unfamiliar with it and strains alien to whatever magical diseases exist here without the proper facilities in the first place. [He clears his throat and gestures towards the camera -- OVER TO YOU, BRUCE.] Which, of course, you've already considered. Same with drug resistance, quarantines, bacterial samples, and whatever passes for FDA procedures here.

[Tony's got an issue with the fact you have an issue with him over one measly ceiling. God. Get over it. Talk to Rhodey, it happens all the time.]

[ancillary]

Oh, Bruce. There you are.

[ Smiling her? Shut down fucking everything. ]

And it seemed we may have business together after all.

[cowled]

Ms. Lawson. [His tone is one of pleased surprise.] I'm glad to see you've made it through the ordeal of the past few days in one piece.

[His tone definitely implies that that 'singular piece' is a lovely one. She's hot. But then again, she's one of those women that knows it, so Bruce doesn't feel it necessary to tell her. She's a touch too utilitarian to appreciate being told something she already knows.]

Oh? What can I do for you?

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[controlledvariable]

[Hello, Bruce, this is just a somewhat contrite looking Stephanie sneaking into your apartment.

Did you know there's a hole in your roof?]

Man, and I thought my broken door was bad.

[diffusing the situation with humour is the best way to go. she hasn't even told him about Jason yet, and she's really not looking forward to that conversation]

[cowled]

Blame Stark.

[Bruce is currently changing the dressings on one of his more interesting knife-wounds. Normally he wouldn't be doing it here, but the damned stitches burst and he'd rather risk changing them in his apartment that very few people can get into without him noticing than walking down the street with a blood-soaked shirt. He glances up at her, just enough to constitute a greeting, and then goes back to his business.]

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[usavatar]

In the interests of betting the quality of life for everyone here, how much of your business will be philanthropic?

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[cowled]

I think providing the service at all in this case counts as a species of philanthropy, Captain.

[He cocks an eyebrow, leans a little on his hand, elbow propped on his desk.]

But if you're asking me whether or not I'm intending to give back to the community - I'm the CEO and founder of half a dozen charitable organizations back home. I see no reason to discontinue that trend here.

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[redjay]

Looks like we're in business together.

[By that, he means he's going to jack/sabotage Bruce's stock.]

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[cowled]

Jason.

[He can't say it outloud. He doesn't know how. I would be so simple to just say 'come home'.]

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[daughterofelysium]

...Pharmaceuticals? [Young teenager who looks a little ill herself, slightly sweaty, pupils dilated beyond normal range.] What are you. Looking at besides ibuprofen? What kind of research?

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[cowled]

[He notes the encryption with the mildest quirk to his lips. On Bruce Wayne, it's faint bemusement. On Batman, it's suspicion.]

Any sort that might be necessary here, either to the foreigners or the kedan themselves.

[He recognizes her symptoms. Withdrawal of some kind. He wonders what, exactly.]