While she had never been a 'fan' of her landlord, Jenny had always endeavored to make sure she had at least a cordial relationship with him. When he mentioned the noise complaints she flushed in both embarrassment and worry but a bemused look crossed her face when he mentioned that their rent hadn't been paid. She left their finances to Harold, but he wouldn't be late or not pay their rent, that was absurd. Wasn't it? "I-I'm sorry Mr. Harding." She apologized "Both for the noise complaint and for the rent, I'll be sure to keep things down in the future. And with the rent, I'm going to talk with my husband about it; I'm certain he's paid you but if he hasn't then you'll have your money by the end of the week, I promise." As she was going to be signing her contract with Fitzgerald Industries tomorrow, Jenny had no doubt she'd have the money to the man by her pledged deadline; but she still wondered how this could have happened. She cast an apologetic glance at her sister before turning back to her landlord. "Until I can get this sorted out, is there anything I can give you as a sort of... deposit?" she asked wondering if there was a way to move their interactions away from 'icy'.
“You look great, Esme!” Azura complimented the redhead as the latter showed off another outfit. “Anything you really like and want to buy? If not, then just remember which ones you like most and we can come back after checking the other stores.” She suggested. At the same time she tried to keep an eye on their surroundings, and especially the people there, just in case.
As the woman fell asleep, Faye got up and removed the choker. Now, feeling her power coming back and her mind clearing, she returned to her home, put on her hero costume and went patrolling.
Going through her morning routine, Vanessa checks up on the news, eager to see what the headlines about her will be. After that she checks for messagaes, then starts dressing up to go back to Mentek. Making an excuse of "Pretending she wasn't there. As she wanted to see how they normally work."
"Sure." Lana agrees, before opening the door. The doctor enters the room, raising his eyebrows as he sees a masked man sitting on the couch. "I... I assume this is one of those situations I'm paid well to not ask questions about?" Lana nods slowly, before the doctor moves closer, holding up his bag. "Alright, what seems to be the problem. I warn you: If you're one of those aliens or you're afflicted by some kind of strange magic, I might not be able to help."
Chastity nods sympathetically, mouthing the words want me to handle this? As Jenny approaches the landlord's window, she sees the man scratch his neck. "Promises don't put food on my table. Depends, whaddaya have to offer?"
"A couple ideas - I want your opinion." Esmerelda heads in and out of the changing room a few times, showing off her outfits. "How about this? Pretty casual." Spoiler: 1 "This is a little bit more feminine." Spoiler: 2 "Too professional?" Spoiler: 3 "And I should probably grab something to work out in." Spoiler: 4 "So?" She says as she leaves the changing room again. "Penny for your thoughts."
A hint of amusement in his voice, Sonata chuckles "No, nothing like that. I took a bunch of bad blows to the chest and breathing hurts now, so I'm guessing I just have some broken ribs." He rolls his black undershirt and crop top jacket up to his collarbone to bare his hairless torso. Why does it feel like I'm flashing him? I'm not Calista right now! He glances at Lana before returning his eyes to the doctor. Maybe it's because she's here? Embarrassment tinges his cheeks red behind the mask as the man scrutinizes him.
Crystal barely moves in her sleep as Faye gets up, allowing her boss to flee uninterrupted. In her costume, high above the streets, the superheroine soon finds something - as she floats above the alleyways, she hears a blaring car alarm sound from a nearby parking lot.
Looking through the news, Vanessa's eyes light up as she sees a report about violence at the docks, but she's surprised to see that the incident being reported on, a bloody drug heist, is not the incident she was involved in - different ship, different dock, and off by about 30 minutes. The damage caused to a cargo ship by two supers can hardly have gone unnoticed, but it doesn't seem to have hit the news. In the financial times, however, she notes that Mentek stocks are beginning to soar. In her messages, she sees a note from Vincent telling her that he's safe and asking if she's the same, before suggesting they have a strategy meeting at some point. From her legal and PR teams, it seems that Lawrence has set them to task on the topic of her absence from the public eye, and for now they're doing a good job keeping the police and press from her door. Doctor Lewis is there to greet her as she slides her car into the reserved space at Mentek. "Ah, Miss Fitzgerald! Glad to see you're taking such an active role. Anywhere you want to check first?"
Thankful and appreciative of Chastity's offer, Jenny politely refused it with a slight shake of her head. This was her and Harold's mess, not her sister's; as an independent she was the one who had to handle this. She had the money from Duke for her work with judge Holness and she was certain that would be enough to cover the expense but she'd yet to hear from Infinity about the serial numbers she'd given him before, and if the money she was in possession of was stolen as well she didn't want to be circulating that currency. She also wasn't willing to give him free claim to anything she had on her. If he wanted her wedding ring or necklace she'd say 'No' in an instant. But aside from those she didn't have much. "I'm willing to offer almost anything that I have. It's more a question of what you want or are willing to take as a deposit."
Lana seems to spit his expression, smirking behind the doctor's back, as the man gently places his hand on the hero's chest. "Well, if it's just a regular break, it shouldn't be too bad, but I should check to ensure nothing's critical - rib breaks do on occassion puncture organs." He pokes and prods Sonata's chest, before placing a stethoscope outside his heart. Finally, he opens his bag. "Well, I'll prescribe you some anti-inflammatories. Or, well... I guess I can't give you a prescription if I don't know your real name, so I'll just give them to you. Make sure you only take the recommended amount!" He stresses. "Plus, regular ice packs are a must, and I'd suggest you take a lot of rest for the next month. From what I can see, your ribs are in position to knit normally, but if anything seems abnormal, call me immediately - we don't want them fusing improperly and breaking again."
Curious, Amethyst Heart floats to the alarm to check it out - all the while floating high above the ground - people so rarely look up.
"What? I'd expected some news outlets to ignore it, but all of them?" Vanessa raised an eyebrow, No, if Oscar's AI is running loose. Then he must have paid them off. She thinks to herself, thanking Lawrence and her PR team about the damage control as well. She sends Vincent an affirmative, saying that she's safe, and has gotten a few special bodyguards for herself. The heiress decides to let him set the date, and time for a strategy meeting. Then once she's in Mentek, "Ah, Doctor Lewis, yes. See, I'm curious how things usually go when I'm not here. After all, I've had a few companies work their hardest whenever I'm visiting. But once I'm gone, productivity goes down big time." She giggles as they board the elevator. As for where, I think I'll start with the AI section. No need to join me, it's best if everyone pretends I'm not here." Vanessa smiles, hoping to be unwatched as she looks for the chip Jack left.
"There's plenty of things I'd like to take from you, Foxx." He grins. "But maybe you can work off your debt?"
Amethyst soon spots a group of five hooded men crowded around a car, one sliding a thin piece of metal underneath the window as the others keep watch.
Sonata inhales sharply at the pain when initially feeling the doctor's hand, and again as the cold metal of the stethoscope contacts his skin. His nipples harden, whether caused by the freezing steel or Sonata's ardor. Thankfully, the doctor doesn't comment on his reactions, though Lana's smugness betrays how closely she's paying attention. She's definitely going to use this against me somehow. "A whole month?!" He sighs "That's...disappointing. Still, thank you. I was worried it was worse." He promptly drops his shirt and jacket, letting them unfurl over his fit form, and accepts the medication provided.
Amethyst shook her head. Mooks and simple thiefs... there was just little many for one car...She thought about just beating them up, the considered fallowing them... but she decided against it. It was a crime in progress, and that was everything she needed. She quickly landed i the circle of men, right behind the man who was breaking into the car, and knocked him out. Then she used element of surprise to knock the other out...
"Very well - come find me if there's an issue." Lewis smiles, using his elevator key with hers, before letting her descend to the basement and departing. Vanessa finds the AI lab busy, with techs and scientists looking at her in curiosity when they think she can't see. The one person who isn't looking is the project lead, Professor Cyning. Sadly, she's sitting at the very mainframe that Vanessa needs to access to unveil the secret section, and from the look of how diligently she's working, has no plans to leave.
