tmg
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Post by tmg on Dec 3, 2012 16:17:17 GMT -6
Liam straightened up everything on his desk in the laboratory, trying to make his normally chaotic workspace somewhat organized. He knew it would do no good, and that it would not stay that way for very long...but Mr. Kelly was coming later to view his latest research. Putting his hands in the pockets of his white lab coat, he stepped out of the lab and down the hallway into the lobby. Hastily he tried to make his shock of brown hair lay flat, or at least appear as if he had combed it this morning.
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Post by steph on Dec 3, 2012 16:21:21 GMT -6
"Thank you very much," Val said, taking a seat. He was a little surprised at the secretary's age--Adrian was the sort to hire based on skill and experience over looks, so he had no doubt she was good at her job anyway.
"Today," Kelly said, standing. "He should be here any moment now."
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Dec 3, 2012 16:37:41 GMT -6
Liam smiled sheepishly at Felicity as he entered the lobby. He never knew what to say around her, and everything he tried to say always seemed to come out wrong. So wrong, in fact, that they might be humorous had it been someone else...for Liam, it was just embarrassing. To complicate matters, there was another guy here today as well. he was terrible with introductions and strangers. "Hullo," he managed, clearing his throat.
(Liam is a bit of a socially awkward penguin and I happen to think it is adorable)
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Post by Zee on Dec 3, 2012 16:48:35 GMT -6
^ahaha, and now I just picture him the way he was at first around whatsherface in Spiderman, because he was so cute! lololol
"Good morning, Liam," Felicity responded when the tech from the lab entered the room. She didn't know him very well because he always seemed reluctant to talk to her. It was a shame, since she had minored in alchemy in school and was curious about his work. Felicity looked back at Drake. "Mr. Drake, this is Liam St. James, an alchemist from the Research Department," she said, her words clipped and precise. She glanced back to Liam. "Liam, this is Mr. Valerius Drake."
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Dec 3, 2012 17:19:12 GMT -6
^He probably does that a lot...awkward laughter XD Liam felt his ears growing hot as Felicity looked at him, so he looked over to this Valerius character instead. Hopefully he would save himself some embarrassment, for the time being. He took one hand out of his pocket and offered his hand to the new guy. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Drake."
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Post by steph on Dec 3, 2012 17:41:41 GMT -6
Val smiled. "The same to you," he said, standing and returning Liam's handshake. "You're an alchemist?" he prompted. He'd studied alchemy some in college, but never in depth.
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squonto
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Post by squonto on Dec 3, 2012 18:05:26 GMT -6
Carrie walked into the waiting room of the office, people were introducing themselves and Carrie felt awkward walking in. "I have an appointment." She said on the louder side to get their attention.
(And Carrie now has a random appointment with someone)
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Post by Claire on Dec 3, 2012 19:24:06 GMT -6
"Brilliant," Jaime mumbled, not sounding at all genuine. "Where shall I meet him?" he asked, looking across the desk at Kelly.
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Post by steph on Dec 3, 2012 19:42:07 GMT -6
Kelly moved around the desk. "Here," he said, and stepped out into the lobby, where Val waited with one of the promising new alchemists. "Val," he said, smiling.
Val turned at the sound of his nickname. "Uncle Adrian," he said, and stepped into his adoptive uncle's embrace.
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Post by Claire on Dec 3, 2012 19:57:28 GMT -6
Jaime stood when Kelly walked out into the lobby. He turned towards the door, waiting to be introduced.
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Post by steph on Dec 3, 2012 20:18:31 GMT -6
Kelly stepped back, holding Val at arm's length. "I haven't seen you in a while, kid. You look good. How old are you now? Eighteen?"
Val's smile slipped. "Twenty," he said.
"Twenty," Kelly repeated. "Of course. Val, I'd like you to meet James Thorsen. He'll be your bodyguard while you're here."
Val looked from Kelly to Jaime. "Bodyguard? Why do I need a bodyguard?" he asked. "Um, no offense," he added to Jaime.
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Dec 3, 2012 20:19:17 GMT -6
wordbenders, why you no post?
Liam ran his hand through his hair nervously and adjusted his glasses. Normally he was in the lab all day, working on his alchemical research, and he didn't really interact with anyone. Now there was a new girl here too. Bloody hell. He should probably just go back to his lab.
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Post by Claire on Dec 3, 2012 20:26:27 GMT -6
Kelly stepped back, holding Val at arm's length. "I haven't seen you in a while, kid. You look good. How old are you now? Eighteen?" Val's smile slipped. "Twenty," he said. "Twenty," Kelly repeated. "Of course. Val, I'd like you to meet James Thorsen. He'll be your bodyguard while you're here." Val looked from Kelly to Jaime. "Bodyguard? Why do I need a bodyguard?" he asked. "Um, no offense," he added to Jaime. Jaime looked Val up and down. He was tall and skinny, like a twig. Jaime could probably snap him in half, if he really wanted to. Jaime gave a indifferent shrug at Val's question.
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Post by steph on Dec 3, 2012 20:51:03 GMT -6
Kelly put an arm around Val's shoulder and drew him a bit away from the others. "Val, you're the successor to a very powerful, very profitable company. There are a lot of people out there who would hurt you if they could. Just humor me?"
Val sighed. "Fine. So what am I doing today?"
Kelly drew a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Val, who opened it and read, his dark brows furrowed. "I have a few things for you, to familiarize you with what we do here."
"But this is..." Val trailed off and sighed. "Alright. Yessir." He gave Kelly a tight smile and nodded to the others. "It was good to meet you all," he said, and left, assuming his bodyguard would follow.
Kelly turned to Liam. "Well, Mr. St. James, shall we go down to the lab?"
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Dec 3, 2012 21:00:57 GMT -6
Liam nodded. "Yes, Mr. Kelly, sir," he replied. He started off towards the lab, his personal haven in this otherwise imposing building.
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