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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Jul 1, 2017 14:03:42 GMT -5
If he'd worn a hat, he would be wringing it in his hands. He tried to picture himself at an audience with some neighborhood don, instead of staring at Veidt's chin.
"She must think I have something important to say."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Jul 1, 2017 14:05:23 GMT -5
Adrian sighed and went to go sit at his desk.
"Were you put up to this, by any chance?"
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Jul 1, 2017 15:03:00 GMT -5
He shook his head a little, incredulously. "By who?"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Jul 1, 2017 15:06:01 GMT -5
Adrian pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I- look, I would like to give you the benefit of the doubt here. Do you need money? Is that what this is about?"
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Jul 1, 2017 15:17:24 GMT -5
Oh, this was terrible. This was very bad.
"You know, it's actually a little hurtful -- if I were a little less confident of what I came here to do, I'd be walking out that door. I don't need money. I'm here out of respect."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Jul 1, 2017 15:44:10 GMT -5
Without breaking eye contact, Adrian reached into his desk and produced a small tray of Andes Candies. He pushed the tray across the desk, then returned his hands to their starting position.
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Jul 1, 2017 15:59:55 GMT -5
Without breaking eye contact, Oswald reached out and took one. He'd scrubbed under his fingernails, even.
"So how do I know I can trust you with what I have to say?"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Jul 1, 2017 16:03:22 GMT -5
"You do realize it's a quarter to nine in the morning, don't you?" Adrian said wearily. "David hasn't arrived with coffee yet. I can give you the benefit of the doubt, but that only goes so far."
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Jul 1, 2017 16:06:35 GMT -5
"I've been up all night. Do you mind if I smoke?"
Oh god, oh god, oh god, he had a male secretary.
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Nov 8, 2017 13:40:54 GMT -5
“I would prefer you didn’t,” Adrian said, a little guardedly. “Nothing personal- I don’t even let myself do it in here.”
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Dec 6, 2017 22:16:35 GMT -5
"Of course," Oswald said obsequiously. That was certainly a matter that would need to be negotiated before long. "Are we being recorded?"
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Dec 6, 2017 22:22:30 GMT -5
“This isn’t the Oval Office,” he said, smiling pleasantly. “What can I do for you?”
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Dec 6, 2017 22:25:24 GMT -5
Of course not. Look how well that ended. Veidt was substantially better-looking.
"Are you aware of anyone who might want to make an attempt on your life? Or at least on your livelihood."
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Post by Adrian Veidt on Dec 6, 2017 22:29:09 GMT -5
“I can think of about four,” Adrian said. “You’ll have to be more specific.”
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Post by Oswald Cobblepot on Dec 6, 2017 22:30:48 GMT -5
"Well, only one of them has been in touch, but if you'd like me to shop around..."
Despite the injunction against smoking, he fumbled for his lighter.
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