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November 5th, 2011 2:14 PMSelenaStarMr Houghton-Taylor wasn't the Director of one of the largest Corporations in the world for nothing - the tightening of the grip around his bag, the flushing, the hurriedly rushed thanks, already having started on the PokeDex...surely he had his research with him. But neither was Mr Houghton-Taylor a ruthless man - unless said measures were called for with some of his more unscrupulous opponents - so he wouldn't pick Skye up on it.
Instead he nodded and smiled slowly. "Not to mention it, as I said at the start of the day, HoTa is all about encouraging young talent and advancement, it's good to see someone so young taking the Tauros by the horns so to speak. Now," he slowly reached into his pocket and pulled out his PDA, falling silent for a moment as he tapped around on it before nodding. "I'm fully booked for the next few weeks, but I'm sure that three weeks from now I should be able to set up a meeting, we can talk figures...I could have a word with Professor Oak, get you some special leave from school to be flown here to meet?" he questioned lightly, not wanting to put too much pressure on the kid.
From the side of the hall, Brogan frowned - when her Father pulled out his PDA it meant something business-related was going down. With /that/ kid? With Skye? Was he /serious/? She coughed, removing herself from the clutches of the handsome Suicune dorm boy who had asked her to dance and smiled at him.
"Please, excuse me for a moment," she said quietly as the boy visibly melted before her - typical, males were oh so predictable - and strode off towards her Father and Skye. She was determined to stop this before it began. -
November 5th, 2011 2:02 PMFuyu"Thuh-Thank you suh-sir," Skye said honestly. He remembered all the issues that had come from the past Pokedex. The first two had been simple, but as time passed, they had all needed upgrades. The upgrades needed more before the year was out. It was quite a long task. "I huh-had tuh-ho Stuh-start already," he admitted, clutching at the strap of his bag, which he refused to leave behind. "You weh-were a guh-good example fuh-hor me."
Rama was quiet even as Pala squeaked happily on his back. Ellie purred at the older man, meowing politely at him. Skye suddenly heard te rest of the man's words and flushed in surprise. "I-i'd beh-be veh-veh-very grateful," he managed. "Thuh-thank you suh-so much!" -
November 5th, 2011 1:51 PMSelenaStar"Then I suppose I'll have to get him a people-orientated position, there are plenty of those in my firm to go to the right people," he laughed, nodding to Skye. He raised his eyebrows in interest as Skye described what he was planning to do after the Academy. "A Ranger, hey? A very worthwhile career choice. Working on the new PokeDex, that will take some time though, it is a major project. I remember when the new Hoenn PokeDex was brought out, it was a huge project, not to mention all the glitches and hitches that made it last 4 times longer. In any case, I wish you the best of luck with your endeavours...I am living proof that you can make it if you have the determination..." he paused thoughtfully and stroked his chin lightly, watching Skye, scrutinising him with interest.
"You know...should you require any collateral for your research, I would be very interested in discussing numbers with you..." -
November 5th, 2011 1:06 PMFuyuSkye smiled faintly. "Cah-ham can't suh-save from a pih-piggy bank," he said honestly, which was sadly true. Cam was terrible with almost everything to do with figures. "Buh-hut I'll reh-reh-remind him." Skye thought for a moment, debating how to answer the man's question. He supposed it wasn't going to get him in trouble for saying so. "I-hi will be Wuh-horking on the Nuh-new Pokedex ah-ah-and then going tuh-to the Ranger Uh-Academy." he knew by the time his research was done his Pokemon would probably be very tired of running around. "I-hi want to Beh-be a ranger wih-with a the-team.
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November 5th, 2011 12:23 PMSelenaStar"Thank you Skye," nodded Mr Houghton-Taylor, accepting the compliment gracefully. "Cam is a very talented trainer. He knows that whenever he is ready to take a step back from Pokemon Training he has a job with my firm should he want to take it. So, Skye, what are you hoping to do with yourself when you graduate from the Academy? Follow in Cam's footsteps? Forge your own path?"
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November 2nd, 2011 2:18 PMFuyuSkye smiled a bit now, reaching out to shake the man's hand. "NUh-hice to fuh-finally meh-meet yuh-hou. Cah-ham ih-his ruh-rah-ther com-com-complimentary of you." He examined him, examined the power. His pendant was quiet behind his dress shirt, easing his tension. Honestly, the thing about Cam was a lie. Cameron gave the man grudging respect, little else. Skye paused a moment to think of something to add as he took a quiet breath. "Yuh-hou are quh-hite a guh-good eh-hex-ample for oh-hordinary people."
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November 2nd, 2011 1:59 PMSelenaStar"Not a problem..." he said kindly, looking down at the boy in front of him, noting that he looked very familiar indeed. "Ah! I know why you look familiar, your Cameron's brother, correct?" he asked, passing his water from one hand to another before holding his right hand out to Skye.
"I'm Steven Houghton-Taylor, CEO of HoTa Corporation," he introduced himself - yes, he knew that any self-introduction after the whole Expo was completely redundant, but it seemed a good way to break the ice with the boy. He seemed nervous after all - a typical reaction from most people when they met him, particularly when they had just bumped into him. -
November 2nd, 2011 1:54 PMFuyuSkye looked around for the drinks, feeling the agitation rolling off of Ciel. "Stuh-hay here a muh-hinute whuh-hile I go geh-get some leh-hemonade." He walked off quickly toward the refreshments, trying to dodge people. He reached the table and bumped into a tall man with mineral water. "Uh-su-horry," he squeaked out, stepping back. He paled a little, recognizing the man in front of him.
"Suh-Sorry!" he exclaimed again, looking concerned. He hadn't felt the hit but he hoped he hadn't hurt Mr. Houghton-Taylor. Rama padded up at this point and growled a little before Ellie shushed him from Skye's shoulder, staring up at the man with a vague curiosity. -
November 2nd, 2011 1:29 PMSelenaStar((Yup, I'm totes ready now, just need to think about how to get Mr Houghton-Taylor away from his suits...right, got it :)))
"...so you see, Steve, /that/ is why we need to widen out our interests in Sinnoh! We have a decent market coverage but if we don't snap up the assets with /potential/ now then we'll end up-"
"Thank you, Josh, but could this not wait until tomorrow morning?" asked Mr Houghton-Taylor, the smile on his face was bright but completely forced as he hissed through his teeth at his colleague - even today, the one day of the year when work was pure /fun/ they wanted to talk shop. Then again, that ethos was why he had hired them in the first place...he clapped a hand on Josh's shoulder and nodded. "Good work. But I need a drink. I'll catch you and the guys later," he moved off toward the refreshment table - purposefully not stopping to speak to anybody whilst he walked, though he flashed wide smiles and 'hello's everywhere he went before stopping in front of the refreshment table.
"I'll have a sparkling mineral water, with crushed ice, please" he indicated to the woman on the other side of the table, looking round as he waited for his drink. Brogan's decor palette had certainly turned out impressively... -
November 1st, 2011 2:24 PMFuyuSorry to be poking you about this but since the dance is likely gonna start soon (and we're both limited on online time XD) do you wanna work on the JP? :3 Also, will Ciel have to pay for the mirror, or the stylist's hospital trip? XD
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October 30th, 2011 3:12 PMFuyuThanks. I am too.. :) Your posts are awesome... like Selene!
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Skye glanced behind him at Ciel, who was following him nervously through the crowd. Rama padded after them both, carrying a happily dressed up Pala. Rama was too cool to dress up, naturally. He had attacked the stylist who tried. Ciel managed a shy smile and Skye had the sudden urge to make a disturbing comment. However, it was rude and Ciel probably wouldn't have caught it anyway. Skye gave him a casual little wave. Ellie was crooning at the nearby Chika, the Togetic flying between the two boys.
Rama paused to growl a little, glaring at a girl who passed. Skye frowned and followed his eyes. He sighed and shook his head. It was just Brogan. This was her father's party; they'd end up running into each other. But would she be civil? He snickered a little at the idea.
Ellie rolled her eyes gently and nuzzled Skye's cheek. She had seen Cam, who was clutching a glass of cwhat had to be soda and talking cheerily to a brunette. Walking over to the larger man, he grinned a little. "Fruh-friend of yours?"
Cam glanced down and laughed, clapping a hand to his head. "Yes little brother. This is Caitlin, invited guest of mine." The woman looked at the younger boy and yawned a little.
"Charmed," she said after a moment before a small, slightly devious smile made its way to her lips. "You're the well-behaved one."
"Deh-hepends on huh-who you ah-ask," Skye replied happily, pulling Ciel from the tide of people. "Thih-his is Ciel." Ciel mumbled a greeting, looking down at his feet.
Caitlin smiled a bit. "A Psychic boy... you pick interesting friends."
"Luh-learned it fruh-from him," Skye replied, pointing at his brother. The elder chuckled and looked around, seeing Mr. Houghton-Taylor in deep conversation. Well it looked deep, Cam doubted it was. He was tempted to be rude and interrupt but Skye was right there and would bash him into the ground, in public or not. -
October 30th, 2011 2:54 PMSelenaStarYou should!! I really do <3 your posts! And your characters too...I am looking forward to a LOT of Skye/Brogan interaction now!
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"Darling, you look stunning as ever," crooned Mr Houghton-Taylor, embracing Brogan lightly and kissing her cheek. Brogan smiled and shrugged conceitedly - yes, she knew very well how stunning she looked. The antique gold strapless gown she wore was fitted, emphasising her curves to just above her knees, where a chiffon mermaid-skirt draped out to the floor with a slight train curving behind her, covering her black patent Louboutin stilettos. Ultimately - she looked gorgeous, but she knew it.
"Thank you Daddy, you scrub up very well yourself. I do love this lilac tie, perfect compliment for your skin tone. Anyway, I see that the vultures are demanding your time," she trailed off, arching a perfectly lined, filled-in brow over her smoky, dark lined eyes as she cast a glance over Mr Houghton-Taylor's shoulder and saw his cronies and clients waiting to take his time. "I'll leave you be for a while, I need a glass of Champagne anyway. Love you Daddy," she smiled, before turning and leaving. Mr Houghton-Taylor smiled as he watched her go - she was a spoilt brat, but that spoilt brat was his Princess. -
October 30th, 2011 2:43 PMFuyuPhrased weird I know. Skye's asking him how to balance a checkbook or haggle or something. This will definitely be fun. Aw I feel complimented XD. I should probably start this. XD
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"Cuh-home on Sih-Ciel," Skye called through the door. He shook his head a little, tugging at his tan collar. He disliked formal wear of any sort, which was why he had no tie to speak of. He wondered why Ciel was being so determined about this. It wasn't like a tuxedo -or whatever the kid was wearing- would stop him from hyperventilating."I-him shuh-sure you luh-look fine!" Ellie sat on his shoulder, a little blue bow around her neck. Her violet eyes blinked at him owlishly and at the door.
"Easy for you to say," Ciel mumbled, buttoning his blazer up nervously. "You're not from Lavender Academy. You don't have to impress anybody." He pinned his old school crest on his right side. He really didn't either but he was worried. His school was improperly funded, had been for years. It had just hit him impressing these people could get them a grant they so desperately needed. And so far panicking in the corner had not gotten him anywhere. His fingers trembled visibly as he clipped his Pokeballs to his belt again. Chika crooned, floating behind him. Sighing a little, he checked himself carefully in the cracked mirror again, flattening his hair desperately.
Skye shook his head as the boy exited. He would never have guessed Ciel worried about these sorts of things. Then again, he had just thrown a fit at the man who had attempted to help dress him. Hopefully the man hadn't received a concussion and that mirror could be replaced. -
October 30th, 2011 2:29 PMSelenaStarAsking him /money/ questions???
This sounds ridiculously entertaining.
Affirmative - I would LOVE do compose said joint post with your good self!!! -
October 30th, 2011 12:45 PMFuyuI just wondered if you wanted to do a short joint post of Skye being caught with Brogan's father by Brogan... asking him money questions. XD I can see Skye asking Mr. Houghton-Taylor that during the formal event while trying to prevent Ciel from accidently attacking him.

