Factor Industries Charity Event: October 18th, 2016

[ceofactor]

Even for Benjamin Factor, arranging this charity event had been something of a challenge. Just as he held great influence in Gateway City, Thunder Corp's influence in Locke was great as well. But with time and money, all things were indeed possible in this case, and the Memorial Dance Hall was playing host to the night's events. It was a glamorous affair: politicians, captains of business, dignitaries, and celebrities had been invited. For whatever controversy that existed, the world legitimately wanted to heal the wounds left by the invasion, and that meant there were a lot of people who wanted to use events like this to either advance that cause, or to make themselves look good.

But they weren't the only sorts of individuals who had recieved an invitation.

Benjamin Factor had also made it so the Numbered would be invited to his little party. Arrivals through the teleporter would be greeted by drivers at the community center, and the same courtesy was extended to anyone who might live in Locke. The only stipulation? Was that anyone who came make an effort to make themselves presentable. If that was a problem, or anyone arrived without knowing, they had clothes on hand for people to change into.

Indeed, it seemed that the Numbered would be well provided for tonight. That being said, their presence would get people to talk, given the presence of news crews making live coverage. Nevertheless... "getting people to talk" seemed to be exactly what Benjamin Factor wanted to happen.

[Event Links: Event Speakers | NPC Interaction | General Mingle]

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[ceofactor]

Ben Factor beams at her response, even if she seems momentarily caught off-guard by his somewhat jovial approach. "It is wonderful to meet in person," he confirms. Delaying the card trick for a moment, he offers his hand for a firm shake.

"So we should have a proper introduction! As you know, I am Benjamin Factor! And though I know your face, and by extension your name... well. I am perhaps a bit old-fashioned in that I like to be introduced as though I did not. It makes me think of simpler times before cameras weren't always hovering around like little wasps."

[peacefulwinter]

Winter checks for a moment, realizing as he says it her mistake, and she shakes his hand with an apologetic expression. "I can understand that, and I do appreciate the idea of too many cameras. That said... I'm Winter Tsukuyomi, and also Cure Diamond, magical girl. Unlike my original, I'm not too concerned about discussing that."

[ceofactor]

Factor is thrilled that she agreed, at least enough to humor him. It goes a long way and he doesn't tend to understate his appreciation in any capacity. "Lovely to officially and properly meet you, Winter! Miss Tsukuyomi? Whichever you prefer, I will remember to use. And I would very much love to hear about Cure Diamonds, but first! I promised a trick, because as a host, I would be a failure if I did not entertain my guests."

He draws an unopened pack of cards out of his breast pocket, and removes the decorative clip and packaging. He begins to shuffle the deck.

"Would you be so kind as to follow me just a few paces? We need a table for this one, I'm afraid." Fortunately, there's a small round one nearby that has recently been cleared of guests' drinks.

[peacefulwinter]

"My wife being in the same place as myself might make that a problem, so Winter is fine." Besides, isn't he at least twice her age? It wouldn't feel right. The cards draw her attention, though, and she nods. "Mm, we can talk in a bit. Right behind you, sir." She'd seen him talk to others without needing to shift elsewhere - is this a different trick than he showed others? Hmm.

[ceofactor]

"Of course! The two of you are a lovely couple, and I can respect how confusing it could be with the both of you sharing your name. Winter it is.

All of his tricks are different; he tries not to perform the same two in an evening, and he's actually very proud of this.

He spreads the cards over the table, smiling as he does so.

"Go on! Pick one and memorize it. Then give it back to me." Once she's taken one, he gathers the cards together, offering the cut deck for her to put the card in the center so it can be shuffled back in.