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.

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Comments

[solvethepuzzle]

Accidentally flattering people is something that doesn't usually happen to Nathan; usually, he manages to accidentally insult them. Truthfully, Nathan's recognition has nothing to do with finding Weller particularly memorable and everything to do with the fact that he just has an exceptional memory.

Beyond the fact that it's a party? If anything, the fact that it's a party is what otherwise would have kept him away from it. Nathan isn't much for parties, for crowds. Socializing with others is very tiring. He would prefer to either be in the company of a few trusted people, or by himself with a computer or toys. Much more relaxing and enjoyable than any of this. He will be glad when the night is over.

"It seemed rude to stand up an invitation from our benefactor without good cause." At least partially true. Admitting that he'd had to be prodded into this would have been a bit embarrassing.

[speedpariah]

Either you did something nice, Nate, or Edwin is a bit full of himself. Guess which one is more likely.

"Ah, our benefactor," Weller replied. "Hm. Benjamin Factor. That's quite a coincidence, isn't it? Seems almost serendipitous."

Weller continued after a brief pause. "I suppose the chance to learn more about him was of potential interest to you? He's been something of a mystery to us before now."

[solvethepuzzle]

Well, Nathan does try to be nice, but in this case . . . yes, there is some ego at work here on Weller's part.

That little quip manages something that nothing else has tonight; it gets Nathan to smile. Briefly. He likes wordplay. "It rather does."

He almost shrugs at the rest of it. "I simply like to know things."

When he doesn't know things, his mind can work himself up far beyond what is reasonable. He cannot say he distrusts Factor, but he is a cautious person all the same.

[speedpariah]

Weller just smiles wider at that.

"That, then, makes two of us, my dear boy," he replied. "That's why I became a scientist."