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Tweak says, ""Sunshine""

Catherine Chabatier (chabatier) wrote in undertherainbow,
@ 2010-07-21 19:41:00

Entry tags:

calliope sedant, catherine chabatier, dean winchester, mephisto

I woke up this morning in my flat and was promptly assailed by a large tornado. It appeared to set me down in my flat again. However, upon arriving at my company, I discovered that my things and my nameplate were in my own Vice-President's office. The incompetent twat was in my chair. CEO of my company. As in, not me.

While that is going to be taken care of very quickly, I would like an explanation for the tornado, given that something is obviously amiss.

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	the_redlady 2010-07-21 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	Mistress? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-21 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	Calliope? What in the name of Hell is going on? You're alive? Or ... where am I? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_redlady 2010-07-21 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	It's not home. Similar, but not. I know it all sounds crazy, but this [website] explains it all. I've been here for years. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

chabatier
2010-07-22 12:03 am UTC (link)

Good lord, was it designed by a child?

Just ... oh, Calliope, I'm just very glad to know you're all right. You went out one night and never returned. I feared the worst - I've been tracking your sire for years, thinking he'd somehow found you. I ought to have known better.

This all sounds mad. But you wouldn't lie to me, and I did get swept up by a bloody tornado, so it must be the truth. I suppose I'll have to remove that drooling idiot in my office the old-fashioned way. At least my company is still mine. Or it bloody well will be.

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	the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:07 am UTC (link)
	I believe so, yes. My sire is dead, mistress. ... may I come back to work for you? I currently have an employer or two, but one of them has me do work only when needed, and I could still help Erik out from time to time. Being a bouncer and bartender is simple, but not wholly time consuming. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Dead? Did you kill him? And I wouldn't have it any other way. No one is as good at the job as you were, if I might say so. Your talents are utterly wasted being a bouncer. You're far more imaginative than that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:13 am UTC (link)
	He killed himself after he couldn't find me. I found his last girl. I care for her. I have a certain skill set. And I mostly do it because Erik is a ... friend. Of sorts. I have a daughter here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

chabatier
2010-07-22 12:16 am UTC (link)

I hope you'll pardon me for being surprised at nearly all you've said. I frankly didn't expect you to make friends. Or care for anyone. I apologise if that's rude, but remember, I don't lie to you.

I'm very, very pleased he's dead, though I'm sorry you didn't get a chance to kill him. And I'd like to know about a daughter. Did you adopt one that you decided to keep, or have you met someone? I simply cannot believe how much I likely need to catch up on.

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	the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:19 am UTC (link)
	I know, Mistress. I didn't expect to either. Johanna, my daughter, is very much like me - she was caged, and now she is free. It's wonderful to watch her spread her wings. And Erik is a bit like you, which is why I suppose I enjoy his company. And there's Teja, who is as fond of my hobbies as I am, and there's Him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:21 am UTC (link)
	I'll have to make her acquaintance, if it's all right with you. And I look forward to making all these acquaintances ... you've piqued my curiosity with capital letters, I must say. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mistress the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:24 am UTC (link)
	I would not mind, but you may want to ask her. Johanna Barker is her name. Her father is rather famous. But Sir is ... special. I live with him now. May I work for you but continue to live with him? He wouldn't allow me to leave, regardless. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Calliope chabatier 2010-07-22 12:27 am UTC (link)
	I've never asked you to live with me before, I see no reason why I would now. Though if you have another job, I wouldn't want to interfere. Have you attached yourself to Mephistopheles, Calliope? That's either brilliant or hitting a level of stupidity I never thought you capable of, I haven't decided. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mistress the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:28 am UTC (link)
	I do not so much work for Lord Mephistopheles so much as I am His. I love him. It's the stupidest thing I will ever do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Calliope chabatier 2010-07-22 12:33 am UTC (link)
	At least you know that. I shouldn't say that ... you're a grown woman. But I can't even pretend to protect you if he hurts you, somehow. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mistress the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:34 am UTC (link)
	It's all right. It's the course I've chosen. And he seems to like you well enough, so he shouldn't object to me resuming my employment. I replaced the CEO of Bank of America. I could retain the position for financial purposes for Janus. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Calliope

chabatier
2010-07-22 12:38 am UTC (link)

You may have more power in the financial sector than I do! Truly impressive. I'm apparently back to being regional. Ugh. Though the Mayfair Club still recognized me. The concierge was different, but he still bowed and scraped to the point of revolting servility. They appear to be spreading a new sort of poker nowadays.

I really must take care of that parasite in my office.

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	Mistress the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:41 am UTC (link)
	Shall I dispatch him for you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Calliope chabatier 2010-07-22 12:48 am UTC (link)
	You know, I was going to do it myself. But you're not known here, as far as I can tell. If you'd like to, why don't you go and indulge. Just keep away from the desk itself, that desk is mine. The rest of his appalling furniture is apparently from the storeroom. It will be a genuine pleasure to see you again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mistress the_redlady 2010-07-22 12:49 am UTC (link)
	Of course. I'll be sure not to dirty the carpet, either. Then after that you can meet Lord Mephisto. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Calliope chabatier 2010-07-22 12:55 am UTC (link)
	My dear friend, if you can manage not to dirty the carpet while you indulge yourself, you're even more talented than I dreamed. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	feedsmycontempt 2010-07-22 12:12 am UTC (link)
	You must be the lady to which I owe respect for Calliope's eased and tempered behavior. It's a pleasure. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:17 am UTC (link)
	I met Calliope after a long period of basically living in the woods, it's true. I think it's her own intelligence which taught her the eventual usefulness of tact and subtlety. Though I dislike speaking of her as if she's not here. My name is Catherine Chabatier; I should be the CEO of Janus Corp here in London. I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, sir. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feedsmycontempt 2010-07-22 12:19 am UTC (link)
	Mephistopheles. You very well ought to be the CEO, I've heard a story or two about your ruthless business tactics. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Impressive. I have a reputation amongst the Hellish host? You flatter me. A pleasure, though, Lord Mephistopheles. I am a vampire; I'm surprised I've not met you before now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feedsmycontempt 2010-07-22 12:27 am UTC (link)
	I don't make it a point to meet every one of the undead. I do, however, take one hell of an interest in any creature who can be cutthroat and debonair in the same proverbial breath. You've come just at the beginning of a fun little spectacle in my name. You're welcome to come to Radek and stay out of the path of upcoming destruction and watch from afar. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:29 am UTC (link)
	Oh, I wouldn't insinuate you waste all your time with each one of my kind. I simply was a bit scandalous in my ... home world, I suppose. It might have gotten your attention. But no need to get too ahead of myself, I daresay. Spectacle? I confess I'm curious. And where is this Radek? Is there somewhere I should avoid? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feedsmycontempt 2010-07-22 12:34 am UTC (link)
	London is a good place in particular to not be, and Radek is in the Sahara, just near the Libya/Niger border. Calliope can come fetch you and I'll make sure the two of you have a fine dinner as we get to know each other. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:40 am UTC (link)
	I have a little matter to take care of in my office that really cannot wait. But I would be delighted to come to you afterward if there is transport, or if I still have access to my travel service. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	feedsmycontempt 2010-07-22 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Calliope can transport you here. I'll be here for the most part tonight, unless circumstances that need my intervention arise. Which I very much doubt they will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:46 am UTC (link)
	Oh, how convenient. All right, my little matter shouldn't take long. It will be a joy to see my friend again, and to further make your acquaintance. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	doubleup 2010-07-22 12:50 am UTC (link)
	You look familiar. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:53 am UTC (link)
	I ought to, but I suppose you can't keep your one-night stands straight. Did I leave a scar on your neck, Dean Winchester? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	doubleup 2010-07-22 12:55 am UTC (link)
	... no. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chabatier 2010-07-22 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Both good and bad, I suppose. If you're wondering, I remember you because it's a very rare mortal that actually asks me to bite them. Most of your lot don't have the balls. And you weren't bad, for a mortal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:00 am UTC (link)
	Could you not advertise that? You're gonna give Sammy a friggin' heart attack. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dean chabatier 2010-07-22 01:04 am UTC (link)
	At the risk of sounding mean, I think he knows you think with your dick a lot of the time. Or you did. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:05 am UTC (link)
	And you stay away from my son with your perfect damn legs. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dean chabatier 2010-07-22 01:07 am UTC (link)
	Son? Did you get married? I most sincerely take my hat off to your wife. She must be more attractive to you than mini-quiches. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:13 am UTC (link)
	Comparing the woman I love to food isn't entirely fair, you know. And yeah, I did. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dean chabatier 2010-07-22 01:15 am UTC (link)
	I couldn't think of anything else you would devote yourself to forever. But I'm serious, I genuinely congratulate you. She must be quite special. I'll remove your name from my little black book, even. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:18 am UTC (link)
	... my name was in there? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dean chabatier 2010-07-22 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Good lord, here comes the ego. Yes, you were. You are the only mortal that let me bite them. It was rather enjoyable. And I said, you weren't bad for a mortal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:20 am UTC (link)
	I'll take that as a compliment. But you know, I do get better after the first time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dean chabatier 2010-07-22 01:23 am UTC (link)
	What a pity I'll never find out. For some reason I'm positive you married a woman who wouldn't scruple to crush your balls if you cheated. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Catherine doubleup 2010-07-22 01:24 am UTC (link)
	Well, yeah. Obviously. (Reply to this) (Parent)