taxonomites | [location: outside luthor plaza] you wanna hear about the deal i'm making (backdated to May 6)

In Lex's mind three weeks ample time to not only get himself acclimated, but start being useful to Taxon. He had currently been in this city for two weeks and six days, with his internal deadline drawing near. The temporary population boom during his first few days was a bit of an obstacle, but not one that couldn't be overcome.

Thankfully he was not entirely without the comforts of home as it seemed as if Luthor Plaza had decided to travel with him. That was more than enough motivation to move forward with his plans. First order of business was rendering the unused science labs operational which required gathering and setting up new equipment, as well as a good cleaning that he was damn sure not going to use an extra for. (The latter he wasn't necessarily ashamed of, but Lex was inclined to keep that one to himself.)

With one lab ready to go and his personal office set up, Lex was ready to begin to get to work. Never one to say no to ceremony, even when it was on his own, Lex stands outside the skyscraper and breaks a bottle of champagne against its outer wall.

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Adrian raises his eyebrows, intrigued by the offer. In truth he had planned to ask at some point if perhaps the labs might include some kind of simple accommodation, if only to get out of Dan's hair.

"Mr. Luthor, I'm willing to take on as much responsibility as you will allow, living arrangements or no. But I certainly won't turn down an offer if you're making one."

"I might have need of your expertise within administration from time to time. I can't be everywhere at once and I may need you to act in my stead." He leans back into the chair and glances again at Bubastis before turning his attention to Adrian.

"In exchange for the added hours and duties I'm willing to give you and Bubastis a place to stay within the LuthorCorp building. What do you think?"

A very pleased smiles grows on Adrian's face as he nods. "I think it sounds like a very attractive proposal. Will you want to sit down and write up a contract, or will a handshake suffice?"

Normally he would never do business on a handshake, but this seems like the kind of place where contracts are unnecessarily restrictive. Ultimately, however, it is Lex's company, and Adrian will bow to his preferences.

Lex is normally not one for handshake contracts either, but Taxon is a special case all on its own.

"Before we do shake on it there is something more I would like to add, just so you are fully aware of the situation. Because it is my building I have access to every room within its walls, which will include yours. This is purely a security precaution and I can assure you that there will be no invasions of your privacy on my part."

It's nothing Adrian wouldn't do if their positions were reversed (the security feeds in New Karnak are -- were -- bordering on obsessive). But it makes him pause for a moment nonetheless.

"I understand, of course, and I accept your assurance that my privacy will be treated with the utmost respect." As proof of his willingness to accede to Lex's conditions, Adrian offers his hand.

Lex reaches out his hand and clasps Adrian's in his own with a firm shake. He regards Adrian with a pleased smile, one that is both professional and reflective of how he forsees his newest endeavor coming to fruition.

"Welcome to LuthorCorp, Mr. Veidt."

[location: outside luthor plaza] you wanna hear about the deal i'm making (backdated to May 6)

[location: dan's apartment]

[location: dan's apartment]

[location: dan's apartment]

[location: dan's apartment]

[location: dan's apartment]

[location: dan's apartment]