Thread: Safe & Sound [Merc & zPrimal]

Elliot watched the guests with mild interest, and fell into step with Talia as she walked over to a table off by the side. He could not help but admire her choice in attire, the way the red fabric clung to her curves, something he would have hardly noticed through her normal business attire. So I've been told. I heard that we could be experiencing some interference today. Not here. His finger jabbed towards the floor. Upstairs. He watched as Brigit showed up, but before he could do anything, Talia walked up as though to intercept her. The conversation between them was brief but during that time he focused on getting a read on the guests and before he knew it, she was back by his side. What is it? He asked lowly, having a feeling that it was not pleasing news. It was not. Well, shit. She isn't going to like this. By now the label assistant had made her way to Kekoa's side and was already speaking to her. Sounds... disadvantageous for the label too. Since why do we have to work extra for a sponsor's mistakes? He shrugged. You aren't on duty and neither am I once two hours are up. You can retire when you want, I'll deal with anything that crops up here. He tapped her drink, You should have really gone to rest on your off-duty. It makes me feel bad, as though I'm pulling you out to work extra. Yi Ling smiled. And off went several clicks as the camera's shutter opened and closed rapidly. She stepped forward, as though to speak more but stopped when Bridgit entered earshot. She recognized the lady from the label. Having already met once and allowed for the label to take priority. Respect. Or was it? The photographer was already moving on, to other gatherings. He had introduced himself as someone they hired, and she assumed it was her father who did so. She listened with growing interest. Only a slight frown showed her disapproval before it too faded into a smile. She waited until the assistant left and silence settled between them like the falling snow, then she broke the silence between them once it was appropriate. That wasn't very nice. Her demeanor changed entirely, now that she had found herself out of the company of others, only her and her Swann. She considered her next words for a second, as it would be rude to voice her concern in such a brazen manner in her culture. Do you, Kekoa, not Swann, enjoy what you are doing? It seems like you quite the opposite of other stars, don't you think? While most labels fawn and fret over their contracts, it seems that your own concerns are secondary... That could change if a shareholder pushes the right buttons. She gestured, her palm tilting upwards, Of course, your label has done a good job. And a better one of keeping how things actually are under the wraps. I may only be a heiress now, but I think we can agree that if you can perform better, that will earn the label more... which means you can afford to demand some things which they may consider to be luxury. The slight, harsher business tone in her voice faded as she laughed, Unless I read things wrong. But if you'd like to discuss more dealings with me, I'm up for it. There was a flash of white from her clasp as she produced a business card and presented it to her, My work number. But I think we can still chat just the same.