» Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:21 am
Justin sat at his desk, a fine carved mohagany desk, stationed at the end of a red carpet leading from the entrance of the room to his desk. It was not papers he was watching, but rather, the monolithic wall of televisions on to the right of his desk. 50 large television screens, 10 devoted to his hotel, 30 to throughout key locations in the city and 6 permanently at 'connection lost' some damaged before the war, others destroyed by salvagers for tech, the last 4 were stationed in the basemant of his hotel, which housed his prized possession, guarded by 30 sentry bots and 10 roof mounted Mark II Turrets. Biding his time, he would make his power play. It was nothing sinister, but rather, it was something that would transform his position as 'the hotel overseer' into a key figure into the New Manhattan power structure. So far all was clear on the 14 'home' cameras. On one, he watched from his camera, observing the Statue of Liberty, or, so it was known in his day. As he watched and took various notes, his clock chimed with a light gong sound and he pulled out his bottle of pills, afraid of the pain his not taking them would cause, a pain that could drive any man insane if endured long enough. He quickly swallowed the pills, avoiding the 'fire' that would ignite in his internal organs.
"Now that we have that little problem tucked away for the day, lets see what we have here." He spoke in his suave and well educated voice, heading to the terminal where he'd speak to his 'mouth'. His mouth was a man named Jack, his vocal representation on the ground, watcing over his hotel and reporting all daily income. He observed Jack staring at the Pre-War portait of Justin, sitting in at a rich grey table, wearing a black silk suit with a grey dress shirt and white tie, a look of seriousness on his face, the only reason people knew what Justin looked like. "Mr. Mieux, I'm hear to report todays notes" Mieux was not his real last name, but after the war and after he opened the hotel, he took the name as an attempt to place name and business associations. "Of course my good man, what have you to report, I hope you've found someone to be a reliable human agent to do as I ask?" "Well, no sir, not exactly, we're still looking into that." Justin frowned and spoke into the microphone, well, how about daily profits?" Jack cheered up at this, "Yes sir, we're up 2,531 caps than yesterday." Justins tone was extatic "Excellent! You're dismissed for now, oh, and DO put up that bulletin I dictated to you, I notice it isnt on the wall as I asked." Jack spoke quickly and obediently "Yes sir, I'll get right on it"
After Jack had placed the poster up on the wall. A few people crowded around it, soon they'd spread the word about it, possibly getting Mr. Mieux his human agent that he needed.
"Greetings residents of New Manhattan,
I have dictated this bulletin to my right hand Jack. Per Notice, I wish it to be known, I seek a man or woman capable of preforming various tasks I need done. Said tasks will likely be dangerous at times, and at others, menial. That said, I will not let this person go unrewarded. If you are deemed durable, reliable, intelligent, and fiercly loyal. You will be properly compensated the following luxuries.
1.) 5,000 bottlecaps or equal compensation in material goods, pending personal preferations per contracted job.
2.) 1 Penthouse suite with many high end Pre-War luxuries, bonus a personal balcony for your leisuring pleasure.
3.) Exclusive priveleges to carry your weapon/weapons through the hotel, though holstered unless special circumstances arise.
4.) An exlusive 25% discount to all shop merchants within the "Luxurys Lap" and all properties owned by Mr. Mieux.
5.) Lastly, a 50% discount on any Alchoholic or non alchohlic drink and meal in the Luxurys Lap VIP Lounge. A benefit not currently offered to any VIP card holders.
To apply, speak to Jack, and he will lead you to the portait of me. Best of luck to all Applicants.
Cordially,
Mr. Justin Mieux."