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08 State of the Union ♛ Networking Plz ♛ [Action on various worlds]

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[There had never been another time when she had missed the PC more than she did now. She missed having their support, and backing through all of her ventures. Sure, sometimes they had little tiffs here and there, what gaggle of girls didn’t but they always came through in the end. So as she disembarked for Traverse Town, she pulls out a tube of Plum Crazy lip gloss and renewed the sheen on her lips. The tingling sensation reinvigorated her.

Yeah, things had been kinda hectic lately, and it didn’t appear as if that was likely to change. Not to mention there was someone who seemed to be targeting her. The competition was not what she needed in the beginning phases of her new show.

She knew that for Rumor Has it to really take off… she needed something she was sorely in need of. Munny. Would that she could have drawn a sizable sum from her parents bank account like usual.. Just to get things running then she’d be set. In her hand she was clutching a list of all the businesses in the area. Her outfit was looking quite professional, without even a hair out of place. She gave the colorful translucent scarf around her neck a little pull to place the knot towards one side of her neck and ran over a speech in her head.

First stop… Devil’s Food Bakery. The owner had essentially rescued her during that weird mist thing.. And she thought… she should give him the first opportunity for getting in on the ground level of this.

Exiting the gummi ship, she walked the streets with an anxious look on her face. Oh, she’d pull it together by the time she got there but… EH MA GAWD.. I FORGOT TO CALL AHEAD. She paused right there and whipped out the comm.]

[Video - Private to Sebastian]

Good afternoon, Mr. Michaelis.

[She smiled an award-winning smile and playfully twirled a strand of her hair with one hand]

I understand that you’re a busy man, but I have a little business proposal I’d like to discuss with you that I believe will be mutually beneficial to both of us.

[The charms on her bracelet clinked together as she dropped her arm back to her side]

If you’ve any free time today, I’d like to stop by and talk to you about it in person. Please let me know, thank you.

[Succinct and to the point! She hoped it would be enough]

[Ideally, she’d find the funding, then be able to recruit a few others to help co-host.. And she still needed to find members for her new clique, P.O.S.H.! If she was really lucky… two of those tasks could coincide. If she did form Posh.. Then they could all be on the show.]

[OOC: MASSIE WILL BE VISITING ALL THE BUSINESSES 8D. Feel free to act like she’s popped up at your business. YES.. THIS INCLUDES UNDERTAKERS… she needs funds dang it.. No matter how creepy that guy is D:.]

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[As Massie enters the dark and gloomy Undertaker's shop a single white hand emerges from the first coffin she passes. Only the creak of the lid would alert the girl that some thing was behind her... at least until Undertaker spoke. ]

Ara~? A customer...~?

[Massie's outfit had significantly changed upon her arrival (Imagine that her ears look better than that 8/). Having never been to a world that does that before.. it was jarring. She pulled out a compact and checked herself in the mirror. Deeming that she could live with this....

she pressed on to Undrtaker's business.

This guy gave her the creeps... but she couldn't afford to snub any of the establishments. Any one of them might hold her future in their hands. She stepped inside the place and tried nawt to let it get to her.. it was bad enough that all the townspeople were just as freaky as Undertaker too.

She gulped when she heard the creaking noise.. and licked her lips. She turned towards him and..... Why was he in one of those?! Srsly?!]

Not.. exactly. I am here on business though.

[Nice outfit! Too bad... Undertaker doesn't really need one to fit in around here.
He slide out of the coffin and over to the young girl who looked positively ashen already! Wonderful!]

And just when were you planning on passing on~?

[He just looks like death's deranged half brother everyday!]

I wasn't!

[She stated with more force than intended.]

I-... [You're the host of your own show. Be professional!] I'm here on another matter. It has absolutely nothing to do with death!

[Only half-brother? He'll have to work on that!]

Nothing to do with death~?

Something else then... maybe you are looking for information~?

[If it wasn't one thing it was usually another! He traded in death merchandise AND information!]

[ Puh-lease don't. It's so nawt necessary.]

[She fought to get her confidence back in place]

The only information I want is how can I convince you, to sponsor me... and Rumor has it. [she thought she better throw the show's name in there somewhere]

[some people appreciated a bold approach, hopefully this weirdo would]

Sponsor you... hmm~? How interesting...~

[He considers this with a typical evil grin. ]

I could sponsor you, but what would I get out of it~? Maybe... you could give me THAT~! No one else has been able to give THAT to me~!

[A laugh. ^_^]

[Wandering the streets of Traverse town had become something of a hobby of late. There was so much to see and do that the only way to experience it all was to get out there and see it for himself! Naturally seeing a familiar face, he had to walk over and say hello. ]

Signorina Block, buongiorno. You are looking very determined today.

[(My lady Block, good day.)]

Your friend is not with you?

[He looks towards her feet, asking after Bean of course.]

[Nawt gonna lie, she adored being addressed that way. It sounded so upscale and foreign. She stopped in her tracks and tried for a smile]

Buongiorno. [She repeated, trying to match the pronunciation as much as possible] Mm, I am.

[My friend? Oh! He means Bean!]

No, not today. I've got a long day ahead of me and I doubt that a bakery would want to let a dog near their food.

Are you out shopping? [How she wanted to shop..]

[Not bad Italian for a first attempt.
He chuckles and rubs the back of his neck. ]

No, I suppose not. A dog near the baked good is usually frowned upon.

Not exactly. I was told there was... now you may think this strange, a rich duck visiting the town that I should speak to about a patronage. He is supposed to be a... tight with his money, but I am to mention my name and I was told that would be enough.

[Still unaware just how famous he has become in the future. How could Scrooge pass that up!?]

And yourself sinorina? Off to buy something from the bakery?

[She'll take that]

It's ridiculous really. As long as I held on to her, Bean wouldn't get her fur into anything.

A rich...duck? [The king was a mouse so why nawt. Memo to me, sue Disney when I get home. Speaking of Disney.] Ehmagawd.. don't tell me it's Scrooge Mcduck? [That would be too weird]

[A shake of the head] Strangely enough...we're after the same thing. Only it sounds like you're a lot closer to accomplishing your task than I am. I'm not sure if the owner of the bakery will go for it..

That was the name! Are you familiar with him? If so perhaps you should speak to him too?

[Leonardo looks around before leaning in sort of conspiratorially.]

I have heard he is looking to advertise his Seasalt Ice Cream pops. That really sounds like more something you should handle than I.

[He is not really into advertising. ]

If you believe in yourself and approach this bakery owner with a pleasant smile and a good idea, how could he refuse?

You could say that. [Just not to anyone above the age of ten please] He always struck me as being tight with money... but if I presented it right, he might go for it.

[Alright.. maybe she'll be advertising sea salt ice cream soon 8/]

I hope they're not fattening... [Though the salt could lead to puffiness. Ick]

[She really needed the boost, so Leonardo was saying just the right thing] You're right, I'll just have to make the offer too good to refuse.

[ a small smile spread across his face as he noticed the message on his communicator. of course he'd reply promptly, and so he took but a moment to clean up in the kitchen before he took the communicator and left for the dining room. ]

ms. Block, it's a pleasure to hear from you again. I trust you're doing well... [ and straight to the point. he's none too surprised. ] Oh? [ a quirk of the brow. ] I would love to hear it. [ especially more on the mutually beneficial part. her motives were questionable, but if he could benefit, ...then why not. ] If you'd like you can stop by now.

[A pleasure? That sounded like a good start] I'm much better now, thank you.

[She studied his features closely as if she might be able to predict what he was going to say if she did. It was going to be a flat out no, wasn't it?]

[Unconsciously, she held her breath in anticipation.]

[Wait. He said he'd love to hear it?!] Thank you, I won't keep you waiting long. [She was already in Traverse Town.. so before long she was at the bakery. She stepped inside after giving her hair one last flip.]

[ lol. he's polite to everybody, massie. you're no different. ] I am glad to hear that. [ good luck! ] No rush. I will be here all afternoon. [ and as the feed is cut he replaces the communicator into his pocket and resumes his business. ]

[ it's not long before that sebastian hears the bell above the door jingle. steps out of the kitchen to greet his guest only to find that it's massie. ] Good afternoon, ms. Block. You weren't kidding when you said I wouldn't be waiting long. Now, ...what can I help you with?

[INTERNAL SOB] Without your help I'm sure things could have been a lot worse. [She shut of the feed after their brief convo]

[Oh awkward, he noticed how short the time was..] A block prides herself on being punctual. [Good cover...] I'm not sure if you've seen it or not, but I've started my own program. [Wait. What era is Sebastian from... he might not get tv either]

It's a show meant to inform everyone about whats been going on in the worlds in an entertaining fashion over the communicators. [Was she boring him? Wrap it up girl] Right now, I'm looking for sponsors to help improve the quality of my product. In exchange, you'd get advertising on the show.

[ it had been hard not to notice. it hadn't even been a few minutes. ] Impressive. [ punctuality is an upstanding quality. ] I had heard of it. [ but, no, sebastian hadn't paid much attention to it. gossip is not something he concerns himself with. madam red on the other hand... ]

Is that so? It's an interesting concept. I don't believe there's another show like it. [ but then again he's not so sure there are any other shows. ] It's something to consider... do you plan on asking anybody else?

[She'd take "Impressive". With a half-smile she continued] It's a start. [In time everyone would know of her show~]

That's the idea. Time to capitalize on an untouched market. [as far as Massie is concerned, hers is the only show] Naturally. [she acted a little bored, as if the bakery was only one stop of many... like if he didn't snap this up right now, the deal would be gone and so would the advertising possibilities] With a little funding, Your sweet treats could be the talk on everyone's lips... or I guess your competition might hold that honor if you turn me down. I just thought I'd do you the favor by asking you first.. since we seemed to hit it off so well at your last party. [Nevermind the fact that she was in a terrible condition then... etc et]

[ a nod. he's following. ] ... [ at the word competition he can't help but chuckle. ] But I don't have competition. I realize there are others in the business... but they simply do not compare. [ nice try. he's not going to be tricked into this. ] mm... I agree. [ lol. ] I am sure that I could spare some money to help such a cause, ...but you need not mention it. I would prefer to be a private sponsor.

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