motherflocker: erry day I'm smokin (Downward)
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot ([personal profile] motherflocker) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2014-07-18 10:58 pm

Why I just grin like a clown

WHO: The god of mischief and the penguin
WHERE: The iceberg lounge
WHEN: Thrusday night before opening
WHAT: Shady fucks doing shady business
WARNINGS: TBA if needed



[ The Iceberg Lounge was, at the end of the day, a rather well oiled machine, before opening. The staff was efficient as well as attractive, and the waitresses and bouncers all worked in tandem to put together the requisite efforts to make sure that the restaurant and bar were both well-stocked, pristine, and that the entertainment would be good and ready. He was careful with his cash, to make sure not to overinvest before it was really ready. He couldn't spread it around much, it was an investment, and that meant he had to hold off.

Impressive displays were great, when they did well for his ego. When there were people to notice that were important. But the average night? He didn't bother. He wanted to make any expenditure count. Tonight the girls were putting on a show, and they were practicing on the stage, acts practicing, some sashaying with slinky dresses, other times in something a little more risqué. Nothing outlandish, but enough that the crwod would come. His regulars were getting used to the efforts he put forward, and they knew what to expect from him. He watched from along the walls, occasionally interjecting with a slgiht tap of his umbrella and a protest. He demanded perfection. This was a respectable business, after all.

That was how Loki would find him, when he entered, led throulgh with a bouncer who'd been told to carefully watch for him, and then bring him to Oswald, while he puffed away on a cigarette, happy to indulge. Heropa was better than the City, in this regard.
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[personal profile] selfimage 2014-07-22 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Loki slides across from him easily, lounging with the careless arrogance of youth.

he orders simple, a double scotch. neat. flirting a little with the waitress (enough to leave her a little giddy) before she's sent off. he waves his hand dismissively, looking pleased as he watches her leave.
]

Ah, yes. The term "pop-up club" is all the rage among the untapped resources right now. It's takes on a new persona every night, in a new place, in a new district, attracting a new crowd—well, that isn't exactly true. Its exclusivity, and you know how that's desired, comes with its underground movement. While it lacks proper real estate, it also makes itself incredibly versatile and intriguing in the process.

It'll take a bit to gain momentum, of course.

But I know you're a man of patience. A nest egg, perhaps?
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[personal profile] selfimage 2014-07-23 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ someone willing to corner a market that Ozzie wasn't familiar with, but seemed to be quite engrossed in, himself. though it would be foolish for anyone not to be uneasy of anyone who called themselves "Loki." ]

Word of mouth seems to further the mystery, doubled with the anticipation of the rumors surrounding its presence.

[ the smoke seems to waft around him, but never too far into his space. ]

A whole generation of all-night patrons ready to party.
selfimage: — ᴍᴄᴋᴇʟᴠɪᴇ — (If there is something.)

[personal profile] selfimage 2014-07-26 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Loki's drawing personality would be enough to lure people in—he had uses of his charms. it was one of the reason he wasn't constantly thrown in the gallows for his treacherous actions. (though he had given up some of the more barbing prospects of his former life. at least, he liked to tell himself that.) ]

It would keep them away from your establishment.

[ he says, as an aside. he twirls the scotch appropriately. ]

Coin is no hinderance to me.

[ as a god, of course. ]

I'll need set-up options. Whatever the club is in need of returns back to it for investment. [ that's a given. supplies, prospective employees, etc. ] I assume there will be no argument there. With the rush of imPorts, i'm sure that I can find some that will do better for the job. After all, there are those who distrust the government, unsettled youth will be suited for it. [ rebellious people in need of proper cash flow who could do the job of three normal people, of course. ] There will be risks there, but the risk is part of the draw.

As for me, I'm willing to take a cut. You'll be the one providing the investment, so you should best see the fruits of it.

[ he waves a hand. ]

I'm looking for freedom. [ that's actually quite honest. ] In both the business as well as from the questionable governing body. We all need something to fall back on. That said, I'll need enough to keep myself comfortably independent.
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[personal profile] selfimage 2014-07-27 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Outlandish, you say?

[ it was said with a mild curiosity. there were many things that could qualify as "outlandish," and most of the thigns that Loki did were so. ]

As long as you give me the proper means to explain, of course.

[ because he could be quite convincing, when it came down to it. ]

Sometimes things that are so outlandish can be good for business. I'll be upfront when I call myself high-risk, but high-risk can give some very good returns.

And maybe even something else. We all are trying to establish ourselves here.

As I said, if you're in need of some subtle business transactions ... the loud music makes for a fine cover.
selfimage: — ɢᴀʀʙᴇᴛᴛ — (I dig everything.)

[personal profile] selfimage 2014-08-03 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Loki definitely wasn't a slouch—and he wasn't lying when he called himself risky. at least he was willing to be upfront about that. there were a few good things about risky, and a few bad things about risky. his personality was one that could both bank in the cash and cut off the funds depending on what was beneficial to him. Loki, with a little bit of funding, definitely had the skills to do so.

but he was still a variable.
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I've always sort of liked the sound of Mister Loki.

[ a little off-handedly. ]

I'm starting in Heropa, as it has the biggest imPort population. The imPorts draw a lot of attention, and I think the novelty can follow us in a more elegant way. With added dubstep and Screaming Orgasms, of course.
selfimage: — ɢᴀʀʙᴇᴛᴛ — (Music is lethal.)

[personal profile] selfimage 2014-08-05 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
It needs not be said.

[ Loki look satisfied with himself and the reference. of course, Ozzie's current establishment wouldn't touch such cocktails produced by the youth culture—but he meant to. ]

Trust me, success is on the line for me, and profits for you, I'd not put both at risk for a amateurish mistake.
selfimage: — ɢᴀʀʙᴇᴛᴛ — (Everyone says hi.)

[personal profile] selfimage 2014-08-10 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ the confidence just makes him look just a tad more smugly satisfied, if for one reason or another. he wasn't really interested in the cash as much as he was what came with it. he could find ways to make it himself, if push came to shove. living comfortably and independent when the time came either (a) he decided to divorce himself from Norman or (b) he got sick of the big blowing REGISTERED mark on his wrist. plan Bs and Cs were never a bad thing. ]

Then we agree. Great! You can say something like "welcome aboard," or we can shake hands all business-like. I've seen the shows!
selfimage: — ɢᴀʀʙᴇᴛᴛ — (Dumpster laughs.)

[personal profile] selfimage 2014-08-15 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ he tries very hard not to look too disappointed. ]

As you will.

[ his lower lip pokes out suspiciously and he takes the rip of his glass and swirls the rest of the scotch. ]

A toast, at least.
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[personal profile] selfimage 2014-08-16 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Loki'd like to think it's his disappointed face that he's definitely not making. he casually lifts up his glass for a small clink. ]

May we drown in coin.