Anthony S Barajas (Apr 14, 2011 11:58:10 PM)
I thought you wanted to tamp down my ego, hmm? But I would have to disagree with you on the latter. Moral flixibility requires a man to have morals to flex, does it not? I'm quite sure that many men would testify as to my utter lack of them.

Violetta duBois (Apr 14, 2011 11:59:26 PM)
Perhaps an occupational hazard no? We who work within the binds of the law understand just how easy it is with pen and paper to change morality from one thing to another.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:04:14 AM)
Well maybe for you, I however, being a man, am far less complicated than that. I'm just in it for chicks and bling, you see.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:07:26 AM)
Very well. *She smiles as she opens the bag upon her lap, a folded piece of paper taken out as she passes it over to him.* Added to that are of course the expense account, offices, perks such as opera box, ballet tickets, invitiations to all major city events, and company car.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:10:35 AM)
Well well...*grinning as he turns the paper over in his hand; thoughtful for a moment even as he smiles off wistfully* That certainly fulfills the requirements of chicks and bling, doesn't it?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:12:53 AM)
*She laughs softly, the sound of her voice drifting through the room like a wild thing the senses long to reach out and grasp hold of.* Well monsieur, there are of course those important to Titan that I have been known to organise female company for, but I doubt very much you are one of those men. *She stands and takes a step towards him.* I trust that if we provide the 'bling' your own charms will ensure you have all the 'chicks' you need no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:18:43 AM)
Well I do have a rolodex full of single women....*he folds the piece of paper up and slides it into his pocket* So is this the part then where I say what a lovely offer it is, then end it with a however.....followed by an ellipsis?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:20:32 AM)
That would be predictable and dissapointing. *She smiles at him, the bag slid over her shoulder once more.* Besides I have a very good bottle of scotch waiting in your new office.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:23:38 AM)
So what if there is no offer then. What if we forget about the slip of paper, and the bling. The accounts and the tickets, and the BMW....why should I come to Titan?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:24:59 AM)
Because Titan is the path to power monsieur. You know that it operates in a different league to this place, and if that does not fascinate you all on it's own, then perhaps you are not right for Titan after all no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:30:18 AM)
Oh I get that, certainly. Trust me, my lovely, I am not so dense as to not figure all that out. There are different types of power however, and the one I'm practicing currently is on a far more personal level than Titan generally operates on. There is a certain satisfaction in that, don't you think? I'm not talking about what I can get from all of this. I'm asking that, the rewards aside....what allure does Titan hold?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:31:31 AM)
That is it's allure monsieur. *Coming to a stop before him she smiles as she looks up and into his eyes.* You have been an extremely big fish in a very small pond, I offer you the large pond, the greater challenge, the open door. But you must step through it no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:34:57 AM)
Tell me, what sort of challenges does this pond have? I know the fish that swim in mine.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:38:44 AM)
*She watches him, her head tilting to the side as she decides just how much of a risk to take. Finally coming to a decision she nods and begins speaking.* One of our associates was recently caught in a brothel with a lady who was a few months shy of her eighteenth birthday. A very well to do brothel no? Still he was there, enjoying himself with the son of the mayor, a man who is an important contact of Titan. The blood results showed a great deal of uh illicet substances wthin them. Fortunately for us the evidence was... misplaced, and so no criminal charges shall be brought to bare and it seems likely we shall be able to hush the entire thing up. His wife, however, has caught wind of it and intends to use what evidence she has in a very public divorce settlement... Titan wishes to avoid both publicity and complications. You understand?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:40:05 AM)
Oh yes...*grinning at her all of a sudden* After all she's already approached me about it. Blood in the water and all that.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:42:15 AM)
Oui. *She smiles as she looks to him, mischief glittering in her eyes.* She has the evidence, the right, the moral standards on her side. We have been able to even uncover a single moment of infidelity on her part, the woman is as white as snow. We want you to represent the husband and keep it out of the media. *The smile growing she continues to watch him.* More than that monsieur Barajas, we want you to win. Now... are you coming?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:43:32 AM)
So basically, you want me to throw her to the wolves, and end the streak of New Orleans most successful divorce attorney....*shaking his head* At least the one that all the women like to hire.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:45:59 AM)
Oui. I am asking you to change sides. *The smile remains upon her lips.* Or... you can play it safe here and continue to collect wedding bands from thankful women who offer you easy conquest. The choice monsieur is yours.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:50:01 AM)
You did one thing right....*returning her grin*

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 12:51:07 AM)
*She chuckles at that.* I do many things right Anthony, I just choose when I shall do them.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 12:53:22 AM)
Well of course, I hear that's a woman's perogative.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:02:40 AM)
Oui, we are known to be quixotic creatures, it is doubtless a part of our charm. Men on the other hand it is said are decisive.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:09:19 AM)
Right, we are at that. Decisive and unyielding in the face of challenges, yes?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:09:45 AM)
I certainly hope so monsieur, for without a doubt I came here tonight to challenge you.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:13:44 AM)
That leads me to another question then my dear. Does Titan care ever so much about securing my services, or is it you specifically....as I've had no discourse with them aside from you.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:15:44 AM)
A worthwhile question. *She slips her hand into the bag at her side and pulls forth a slim silver ciggarette case. Flicking it open she offers him one of the fine thing cigars contained within it.* Both monseiur. Titan needs you, it is simply a case of me being the only one truly aware of that right now.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:18:57 AM)
See, you'll find that I can be rather irritating with my questions, but that's my job. *he smiles his thanks at her as he pulls out one of the cigars; producing a snip to slice the end off for both of them* You're doing that thing with my ego again....*he takes a moment to revel in the rich aroma of the cigar* So what is this great need I can fill?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:20:10 AM)
*She smiles and places the cigar between her lips leaning just a little towards him and waiting for him to light the end.* I have explained your first case, others will follow, depending of course on well you do no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:29:52 AM)
*It's a matchbook he pulls out, not a lighter. Striking a small flame, he holds it out, the spark of fire licking at the end of her cigar until it begins to glow red. He repeats the action with his own, before looking back over at her, his eyes roaming her body slowly before fixating on her face* Alright then, let's see where this goes.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:31:20 AM)
*Her head falling backwards she exhales a plume of aromatic smoke into the air above her.* You agree then monsieur? *She smiles as she looks to him once more, her free hand held out to him.* We have a deal?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:37:20 AM)
*he'll take her offer, clasping it in his; his fingers lightly draped over the back of her hand* Until you get bored of me, or something better comes along.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:38:24 AM)
*She shakes his hand wih a light touch, stepping towards him with the little gesture.* Well you will just have to ensure you manage to keep my attention no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:40:18 AM)
Well I can think of a few ways we might try and ensnare your interest further, what about you?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:41:16 AM)
I do not think I am the type of woman to suffer from self doubts oui?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:43:10 AM)
And here I was so hopefully thinking I could prey upon them...

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:43:59 AM)
*She laughs, her voice reaching out towards him with it's caress once more.* Come and let me buy you a proper drink to celebrate, and you will call me Violette or Violet oui?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:47:36 AM)
And if the color holds true, that would make you an aubergine, of the nightshade family. A most beautiful yet deadly, genus. A pleasure, Violette, I am Anthony; though my name must never be spoken. Instead it is sung; a whisper on the wind, can you not hear the echoes?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:48:34 AM)
*She laughs softly at that, some hidden amusement in her eyes.* You are a muse then? A creature of great inspiration?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:51:17 AM)
I live for inspiration, though I rarely find I inspire. Except of course great anguish in the courtroom....and great passion in the bedroom. But those are moments that we all find our muse, are they not?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:52:21 AM)
Perhaps you will find a muse in other moments as well Anthony. *She reaches over to put the barely touched cigar out on the ashtray, her voice turning his name into a caress.* Only time will tell.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:54:22 AM)
Oh I have many muses, belladonna, but most people turn derisive and call them vices instead. I do hope your not the sort for that.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:55:09 AM)
Are you offering to tell me your vices then?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:56:38 AM)
Well not yet, we haven't even had a first date. That would just be improper of me.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 1:57:41 AM)
Then you are a man of propriety?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 1:58:18 AM)
Oh yes. Propriety and decorum and we can't forget chivalry.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:01:08 AM)
That's a shame. *She smiles a wicked little expression as she walks past him and starts towards the door.*

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:05:36 AM)
Leaving so soon then? *he sighs theatrically* Prematurely...

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:06:26 AM)
*She looks over her shoulder at him.* Oui, I cannot buy you whiskey if we remain here. Coming?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:07:16 AM)
That would make you Italian, not French my dear....*but he moves along with her, heading out at her side*

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:08:19 AM)
*She laughs softly as she steps out onto the pavement.* I speak Italian too, very well. Perhaps I am a child of the world?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:08:37 AM)
Well yes, but you need Italian blood to make me an offer I cannot refuse.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:09:35 AM)
Which offer would this be Anthony? *Ignoring her car she begins to walk along the sidewalk at his side, her eyes watching his profile as she moves.*

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:11:11 AM)
Well the whiskey, first and foremost. We'll get to the others later, of course.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:12:50 AM)
*She laughs once more, her eyes moving again to the streets around her.* Well this is your neighbourhood monsieur, where do we go for our drinks?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:14:04 AM)
Well I usually meet up with an old creole named Shad at the back of an alley, where he gets me freshly brewed moonshine. I figure you've got something a bit classier in mind though?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:15:13 AM)
I have been known to change my tastes to suit my company. *She smiles and waves her hand before her.* Lead on Anthony and I shall follow.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:17:09 AM)
Oh right you would, wouldn't you? *he remembers the filthy layabout from the night a few weeks back* Well then, to Shad's shack we'll go.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:18:58 AM)
(brb)

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:19:20 AM)
(back sorry)

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:19:46 AM)
(lies)

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:20:02 AM)
*She chuckles as she walks at his side.* You really drink in a shack? Moonshine? *Her eyes alight she looks over to him.* Oh Anthony, you are going to adore the world I plan to show you.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:21:11 AM)
Well, it's actually the backdoor of a restaurant; he's a line chef that sells me moonshine in the alley behind his restaurant....*grinning at her* And it happens to be the best damn whiskey I've had to date, despite the source.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:21:50 AM)
Ahhh well I shall have to be the judge. *The smile remains dancing upon her lips.* At least you will be the first man to have taken me to an ally for my first date.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:23:25 AM)
*grinning widely at that thought* There are other things we can do as a first in an alley, if we're going to make this a first date...

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:24:40 AM)
*She laughs once more utterly unoffended.* Do I seem to you to be even remotely the kind of girl who is that easy monsieur?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:27:56 AM)
Well now that you mention it....*grinning at her as he doesn't finish that statement*

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:28:39 AM)
*She laughs and shakes her head.* A misstep Anthony, now you force me to prove you wrong.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:30:14 AM)
But was I going to agree with you or assert otherwise? How can you prove me wrong if you know not how I was going to end it?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:31:07 AM)
I am a woman non? *Her eyes sparkling she looks to him with a hint of mischief.* It is my right to make what assumptions I choose.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:31:42 AM)
Well then, if you are not a chaste and virtuous maiden as I was saying, then I suppose it shall fall upon you to prove me wrong.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:33:30 AM)
*She laughs once more.* You never thought me for a moment a chaste or virtuous maiden, I do not masquerade as such, I cannot imagine why I should wish to.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:35:58 AM)
Ah, dear me...you see I had so thought differently. I suppose I've lost touch with my ability to read women.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:37:04 AM)
That is most unforutnate monsieur, since I believe I just authorised paying you a great deal of money for that particular ability no?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:38:01 AM)
Yes I know. I shall have to experiment further with women to see if I can recapture it; it would be a tragedy to lose sight of it now.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:39:53 AM)
It would certainly be unfortunate. Should I leave you to allow you time to seek out some uh 'emperiments'?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:43:15 AM)
Not at all; I promised you whiskey after all. And a back alley. And all sorts of miscellaneous activity that the PG rating doesn't allow me to mention. *grinning as he holds out his hand to her as they start out down the street*

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:44:11 AM)
*His hand taken she walks with him down the street.* Monsieur I must admit, I am rapidly begining to look forward to seeing just how much trouble you can cause around the office.

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:45:08 AM)
What you think I ended up in New Orleans by accident? *grinning at her* Parker and Parker is a vast law firm....they're just based in California you know.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:45:59 AM)
So you came here to get the interest of another firm?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:48:53 AM)
No, I came here to escape California...and because New Orleans is a great place for causing trouble. And I mean hell, it's already wrecked from one hurricane, it won't even notice a bit more devastation

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:50:41 AM)
*She laughs once more reaching up to brush the long dark hair over her shoulder.* And exactly what kind of devestation do you intend to create?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:51:39 AM)
Well that just depends on how drunk I get, no? Isn't that how it should be?

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:52:42 AM)
Does the drink make the man troublesome or allow him to put his trouble into practice with more ease?

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:54:12 AM)
No, it just makes the man forgetful of the fact that men are but mortal....so that he doesn't remember why one shouldn't be troublesome....*grinning over at her* In other words, it allows me to make bad decisions with a free conscience.

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:55:22 AM)
And you need that permission? *She smiles, as she lets him lead the way, quite happy to look into his eyes and apparently confident that his hand will guide her safely through the streets.*

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:57:20 AM)
(And I need sleepytimes)

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:57:47 AM)
(He will lead her to delicious moonshine, and escapades in the alley. *grins* )

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:58:19 AM)
(*hugs* Thank you for coming on and playing!)

Violetta duBois (Apr 15, 2011 2:58:23 AM)
(Go get some sleep!)

Anthony S Barajas (Apr 15, 2011 2:59:07 AM)
(*hugs* See you later Amy )

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