shaping me up for the big time baby

[defenestration]

Who: Adrian, Aimery, Ava and Alexander
What: Meet the bosses
Where: House of Ego
When: backdated to Givdi morning
Notes: none
Warnings: Heavy doses of ego, lots of A-names

There are still a few finishing touches to be made on the decor, and the guest room they've converted to butler's quarters is relatively spartan still, but it's high time Messrs. Luthor and Veidt moved forward in their plans to establish themselves properly in Baedal. To that end, Adrian has arranged for Aimery and Ava to come by first thing in the morning, separately or together, to meet with himself and Lex concerning their employment. He's in his office, which lacks the view offered by his building in New York but is nonetheless tastefully appointed (thanks to Ilde). Since there's no one yet to answer the door, Aimery and Ava have already been given instructions to take the elevator to the third floor, where they'll find the two men's offices, their shared living and dining rooms, and the kitchen.

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[obscuredvision]

"Oh, this is lovely," Ava echoes from the doorway, pleased for Aimery. It's good to know he'll be settled in well, and comfortably.

And that he'll be out of the Inn. She doesn't trust the place but she's been there out of necessity. She'll be out soon enough herself, now that she's started here; she makes a mental note to find something reasonably nearby. She doesn't want a long commute and she certainly doesn't want to be stuck a long distance away should anything arise and she has to come in at an unusual hour.

"And as for the rest, gentlemen," she says, addressing Lex and Adrian, "that is all agreeable to me. A desk in the lobby is just fine, as are the duties as described."

She turns her attention to Adrian. "Mr. Veidt, what are your preferences with regards to having your information at the start of each day? You did mention that I could furnish you the information by CiD if needed, but I think an in-person meeting, when it's feasible, would be more productive. Even if it's just fifteen minutes at the start of your day. I could call first each morning, to make sure you're available; if you're otherwise occupied then I can certainly go ahead and transmit what you need for the day rather than interrupt you further."

[defenestration]

Lex earns himself a slightly warmer-than-usual smile for pointing out his dietary needs to Aimery, but Adrian remains silent as they embark on their brief tour. Pleased that both Aimery and Ava are so amenable to the terms of their employment, he offers the young man a cordial nod of acknowledgment and turns to the young woman to answer her question.

"I'm an early riser, a brief meeting first thing in the morning would be perfectly suitable. I should mention, since the question was asked-" He looks at Aimery to include him in the conversation. "I take my coffee with cream and sugar, and I prefer it in the morning. Herbal tea at night, unless I'm working particularly late."

There's one more important detail he feels the need to impart. "Aimery, you'll be provided with keys and alarm codes to the entire building with the exception of the labs and the basement. Miss Lockhart, you'll have an entrance key and code, and a key to my office as well. I assume, of course, that discretion will be exercised in their use."

[goodeintentions]

When Veidt spoke of keys and alarm codes, Aimery's eyebrows rose and his gaze flicked to Lex. He didn't need keys or alarm codes- he could walk right through any door, wall, or floor he chose. Had Lex kept that from his business partner, or were they simply keeping up appearances in front of Ava? She was bound to see him using it, maybe that's why he mentioned discretion.

"Of course," Aimery nodded as he rejoined the others. Whomever knew or didn't know about his ability, Aimery would be discreet both with it and with the house's security; opening a door was only slightly more effort than walking through it and there was no need to be flashy. At the least, he now knew where he wasn't to go.

[obscuredvision]

"You can of course rely on my discretion as well," Ava assures them. That kind of trust placed in her is never misguided; she's a loyal employee and wouldn't dream of abusing that confidence.

"And I'll plan on spending a few minutes when I arrive preparing, and then I'll call you, Mr. Veidt, for a meeting."