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]

Comments

[moonlighteclipse]

One brow raises as the man approaches her. Who the hell was he? If she'd paid attention to Lily's network posts - which she could, but doesn't - she'd have a much stronger idea. For the time being she gives a small shake of her head, and goes about placing more food on hr plate.

"Chicken's good."

She guesses??? Because what is socializing.

[speedpariah]

"Chicken usually is," Weller replied. "I'll consider it."

And... he began to make a plate of his own, while continuing to talk. "I believe we haven't been introduced. My name is Edwin Weller, and... you are?"

[moonlighteclipse]

Given she hadn't thrown anything out, then no. She hadn't ever seen this guy in her life. She frowns a bit sharply.

"Rose."

That's just what she leaves, reaching out for another piece of food.

[speedpariah]

"Just Rose, hm? How interesting."

That's it. That's all he says. No assumption as to the rest of her identity. No assumption that the last half of it was "Tsukuyomi". Just acceptance of a fact.

"Forgive my bluntness," he replied. "I am simply trying to... make new connections. And you seemed like someone worth introducing myself to, young lady. Might I ask what brings you to this little celebration?"

[moonlighteclipse]

It's not 'just Rose,' but she's not going to tell him that. She doesn't care one way or another, really, and simply chews as he talks. Then she swallows, and shrugs.

"Food was free."

Also, Summer wanted to come, but that's not something he's getting.

[speedpariah]

He'll take what he can get. Which is, unfortunately, not much right now. His expression grows more firm.

"You came all the way here for free food?" he asked. "Surely there must have been something more interesting than that."

[moonlighteclipse]

"Well, it doesn't hurt," she answers quickly. She gives him a perturbed little look before shaking her head. "Nah. I'm with someone. And no one kicked me out, so what the hell, right?"

[speedpariah]

"With someone? I see. I came alone myself. Tonight I'm making the opportunity to be as social as possible."

He smirked, again. "So would this other person be a friend, or a date?"