Factor Industries Charity Event: October 18th, 2016

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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

[numberedshepherd]

Lazarus' own serious visage is at odds with Lily's nervous laughter. "Don't apologize," he urges, tugging at the hairs on the back of his neck. "I just think back to the day we met sometimes. What things were like back then, and ultimately how much they've changed now. Part of me can't believe that the good that's happened can come without a price, and I don't mean the invasion. I guess that it might be natural, but it's still irrational. Almost pigeon superstition, and I hate that I'm falling victim to that. Maybe I just don't want to believe in luck."

[alilyinthemoonslight]

Lily gives a shake of her head, smiling. "I wouldn't worry too much about it, in this case. There are a lot of dangerous things out there, a lot of dangerous... people." She sighs lightly. Some dangerous things that aren't quite people, too. "We still need to be vigilant, and letting ourselves get too complacent here could end badly. It's a nice party, but... There's a lot of eyes on us. Including ones we don't want."

[numberedshepherd]

"You've never been poor at handling the media," Lazarus says, glancing over his shoulder. "I'm sure that any skeptical or malicious eyes couldn't give you more trouble than you could realistically handle. You and Winter have each other's backs, anyway, so... I wonder how much really can be considered dangerous, with that in mind."

He looks down at his glass.

"My drink is dry. I should let you get back to your evening."