Alexander had been negotiating surprisingly well after he finally stopped trying to talk like a ‘Professional’ and we had come to fair splits and agreeable points in almost every aspect, then he decided to make it all unnecessarily complicated.
“So, we agree your father would be the best fit to help launch our company.”
“Well, I wouldn’t say BEST.”
“Alex who is a better fit; he has connections, is well-respected by both sides, and not to mention the fact he has been known to invest in ideas that he believes to have promise.”
Why was he choosing to ‘die on this hill’ Mr. Evercresst was clearly the best choice; he has all the prospects we need in an investor or partner and Alexander already had a connection with him.
“I mean, I know some people, met a few growing up.”
“Alex, I mean no offence, but most of those people would just see us as Facets kid and a ‘paper pusher’; But Mr. Evercrest sees you as an aspiring villain and is experienced enough to understand how important ‘paper pushers’ are in this business.”
Alexands gaze fell, head hung, his uncombed hair flailing about “I understand that, he is the ‘best’ option on paper, but is there any chance we can just visit one other person first.”
“Even just as a favor to your business partner.”
Alexander sounded.. Sober; Sober, that was the only word that could describe Alex right now.
“As a favor to you, I will agree to visit your prospect first; as long as you agree to a meeting with Mr. Evercrest if it doesn''t work out, or they can''t meet all our needs.”
Alexander sprang from his seat hand popping out like a jack in the box “You have a deal.”
And so that is how i found myself once again sitting in the back of a black Benz pretending to be a cab for me and alexander, which in truth was more than likely going to help our case when it came to getting prospects to become partners or investors even if they found out how i got on meta cabs VIP list, and if this was a normal day our tasteful arrival would merely counter the antics of my new business partner.
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But today was different, Alexander had actually cleaned up; wearing his version of a suit minus the tie for a more casual look, he also combed his hair, an act I never even believed him capable of.
Now if he would just, leave it alone. “Hey Alastor, how''s my hair?”
“Alex, once again, I can assure you that you are fine, yes your hair is good, no the suit is not too much and I would still like to know who exactly we are going to see.”
He continued his attempts to comb some imaginary issue out of his hair with his hands “Trust me Alastor, you’ll know when we arrive and don''t worry so much, she is a friend of my dads practically grew up with them around the house so she will at least give me, us a shot.”
This prospect could be anyone, Mr. Evercrest has connections to every major Xeno that has come into power in this industry reaching back decades; but I suppose I''m just going to have to ‘wing it’ thanks to my partner''s laxness.
There was a smooth click before a cultivated male voice brushed thru the car “We will be arriving at your destination in ten minutes Mr. Lamont; should you need anything before we arrive or perhaps a car for the return trip, please let me know and I will make all necessary arrangements for you.”
“I’m fine for the trip but a car for our return trip would be excellent.”
“Very well a car will be waiting for you sir.” a quiet click told us the microphones had now been turned off.
And that''s how they stayed until we were stopped by a massive silvery gate with a single eighteen foot piece of steel revealing itself as a door by a slight indentation when compared to the rest of the wall, click “Mr. Lamont we have arrived at the gate how would you like me to announce you.”
“ Mr. Evercrest and Mr. Lamont would be fine.” another click then a moment later the silver gate slid into the right side and we found ourselves on a curving driveway that hugged the side of the mountain the estate was built into, eventually leading us to a open motor court containing a three car garage covered in glass doors and marble slabs setup in such a way that the view was in no way obstructed showing off the nature beauty of the Stuart range and ‘Icicle valley’.
The only thing obstructing that view now was the six masked security guards standing against the perimeter of the court all wearing black suits segmented by sections of white to varying degrees.
Click, “Thank you Mr. Lamont for allowing Meta Cab to escort you on your trip, we will have a car ready for your return trip as requested, whenever your business is concluded please don''t hesitate to call our services and your car will arrive soon after.”
This is how a cabbie should act professional and relationship minded. After all a customer is good but a customer with a relationship with your business is far better.“Thank you for an excellent drive, please make sure a generous tip is included in the bill.”
“As you wish sir, and please if you ever need a cab don''t hesitate to call.” click
“Alex are you…” Alexander was looking over himself like he had run into a spider web
“Are you ready?”
His neck wiped like he forgot there was anyone else in the car, “huh, oh yeah yeah I''m all set.”
“Alright, just remember we need to present ourselves in the best light.” alexander nodded
And our doors popped open.
The moment we set fool in the motor court the glass double doors on the far right of the garage connecting it to the cliff face swung open revealing three new guards two of witch wore identical suites similar to the black suites but there''s were almost all white with there left arm, leg, hip and shoulder being black.
The third however wore an all white suite with a black tie he walk in front his two comrades following behind and forming a triangle.
“Velcome, Mr. Evercrest an Mr. Lamont, how pleasant to meet you.”