Thread: Blue Eyes White Lover (Fox)

He read over the profile again, and then once more. Although he didn't really need to to memorize it. It was short, sweet, and to the point. He vaguely wondered if there was a more in depth file on the man, considering how long he'd been with the company and the extensive background checks he prided his company in. But he didn't dwell on it long. This was all he really needed right now anyway. 'Dependable, hard worker, and a works well with others... And then there's the project. He seems to have at least a little talent if nothing else. It's almost promising. And if this file is up too date he doesn't have anyone depending on him. So at least his drive is his own.' Seto looked at the screen again, peering over his employee photo. He hadn't had a whole lot of interaction with him really. 'Having no back bone is a pretty big draw back though... Whatever. I guess I'll just have to see what you're made of.' A grunt of annoyance passed over his chest as he looked down at the clock testing his patience at the bottom of the screen. So he switched windows. That was when another huffed from his chest. Those idiots were practically storming the castle in search of him. His eyes closed and he took a breath, switching back to the file. 'You better be worth my time, Loser. I'm not doing this for my own health.' Finally, as he'd started tapping a finger on his desk impatiently, there was a knock on his door. 'Took them long enough.' He sat straight, and beckoned them in crisply. 'If nothing else I can probably make this entertaining. But first...' Once again his elbows touched the wood and his hands lifted to clasp in front of him. The scowl on his face, however, wasn't hidden in the least by them with his posture set proper. He didnt say a word as they filed in together. And the silence as he stared them all down one by one was almost deafening. Finally that burly grunt opened his mouth and took in a breath to speak. He didnt let him. Mind telling why it takes eight top members of Kaiba Corp's security staff to bring in one nobody? The man had stopped dead when Seto spoke, but he opened his mouth again. On second thought, nevermind. Don't say anything to me. I don't feel like loosing the brain cells. A nervous lilt drew across each of those men's lips. And they only seemed to grow even more nervous as he made a point to look over at the clock on the far wall. On top of that nonsense, I was ready for my guest here over ten minutes ago. You've been slipping gentlemen. And if you don't get it together soon there are going to be consiquences. It was quiet for another couple beats of a calm heart. And once again the man opened his mouth. But he closed it quickly, seeming to remember he was told to say nothing and stifling himself through a small noise. Sky blue eyes narrowed on him and a cruel smirk drew across his lips. The men flinched just a little. Know what? I changed my mind again. You seem to be in a talkative mood Richards. So there is something I want you to answer for. Scowl returning, his hands smoothed onto his desk silently and supported him in both standing up and leaning forward somewhat menacingly through a just slightly raised voice. How about you tell me how that same nobody managed to infiltrate a top secret project you were personally in charge of protecting? Donald Richards, co-chief of security, jumped a bit and let off another pathetic noise, obviously searching quickly for an explination. He wouldn't find one in time. What's that? You dont have anything to say after all? Well that's bad news for you. You know, If I were a gambling man I'd feel pretty confident in putting it all on the odds that you weren't even aware of our little security issue in the first place. And I'd wager that's why you didn't come here prepared with a well rehearsed but lame excuse on hand. And it was far too quiet all over again. After a moment of thought the President shifted once again. Retaking the position he held upon their entrance he grasped his hands a little more tightly and extended his pointer fingers toward the lot of them. Heh. Lucky for you I'm a benevolent dictator. And I've decided to overlook your painfully obvious incompitence, he offered as that grin of his returned. Although, he added with obvious intent after a breath of a pause. Not before you do something for me. The small rant he'd started was probably a little much. And it wasn't just for the fact that he'd had little sleep the night before. That he was used to. But ever since Roland's retirement things hadn't been the same. He'd had to replace the head of his security with three others just to get close to the quality he was used to in his service. It had been grating on him for a while now. So what better time to work on the issue? Even if their blunder had turned out for the better it was still a major over sight that couldn't be left as it was despite what he'd just said. You're going to have to prove you're worth what I pay you to be here, he informed them cooly. Sitting straight once again he smoothed his already pristine tie. It gave him a moment to take in another breath, and certainly didn't detract from his continuance. Spread the word gentlemen. He added lightly for those feeble minds, and take notes as neccissary. Standing, he gestured across the lot of them. This decree is being handed down to the entire security squad. And here is what's going to happen. He allowed his fingertips to return to the desk and took a more relaxed stance. Well, as relaxed as he ever seemed. Tonight when the majority of the building is empty you're all going to run a full scale evacuation drill. And then you're going to run it again. And you'll keep running it until you get it absolutely perfect. He stared the lot of them down as he spoke, straight faced and stern not that anything less was expected of him. Because tomorrow I'll be executing a drill of my own. And if you dont show me some vast improvement by then, I promise you will regret it. As that curl drew across his lips again the air grew tense all over. Oh but don't worry. I don't plan on firing any stragglers. With that look it was obvious to the group the offer wasn't as gracious as one might hope. The punishment I have in mind is worse than that. It was worse in their eyes, anyway. The threat was almost sure to clear the room. Your failure will buy you a ticket right back to Kaiba Corp's training facilities. So if you're smart enough to recognize what that means for you, I suggest you start preparing right now. He hadnt been wrong in his assumption. The frenzy the men had fallen into to find his guest paled in comparison to their scramble for that door after his final warning. They were gone in a manner of moments and there was no holding back his amusement in their hurry. The room was left rather bare, and aside from the bout of laughter that followed them on their heels the room soon fell quiet again. 'Ah. I amuse myself.' And he doubted making worms squirm would ever grow old. Plus, that should be enough to keep those fools on their toes for a while. And if not... Well, he didn't make a habit of offering empty threats. So now he was alone with the least popular member of the nerd herd. It just so happened he was in the mood for a little more fun. Upon looking him over shortly for a moment he returned to his seat and repositioned his keyboard. He still had a few emails to respond to this morning and he wondered how many he could get through before someone spineless enough to have it mentioned in their personnel file would break. Would he stay quiet and sweat it out? Would he shatter under the perceived pressure Seto's little scene had created? Curiosity fueled his actions and had him going back to work at his computer. Maybe he'd do something else entirely. But there was one thing he was sure of. He'd definitely squirm just like the others. Last edited Dec 17, 2020