Like Breathing In Sulfur (Jacob)

[Lucius Kilvayne]

So Let Me Get This Straight-
The only will is my own
I do whatever I want and stay alone
All my decisions make it untouchable and tainted

Lucius Kilvayne had found himself back in the office, after some less than mundane events had upset his usual business. This was a welcome change of pace, for the most part. He thrived on crisis, but he had eaten his fill of it lately. The calm and casual banality of meeting with a newly manifested special was particularly fortuitous. Here was a chance for seeds to be planted, where as of late he had been reaping more than sowing. Opportunities were to be found in all things, in the view of the Kilvaynes.

Jacob Styger White had left messages with his secretary, and seemed surprised to have received an answer, let alone an invitation to meet in person. Whatever the man was expecting, Lucius couldn't really guess. The media's portrayal of the CEO of the Kilvayne Corporation was mostly positive, but that could likely change soon. Perhaps it had, faster than Lucius knew. It was hardly of concern at the moment, however. He suspected that curiosity and the desire for guidance were higher priorities for this individual, based on what he knew.

Lucius sat behind his desk, and waited. While he waited, he thought about the things he went through when his ability manifested. He was excited, then he grew to be proud of his ability. It was not uncommon for the Kilvaynes to manifest abilities, so he was not alone in this. Mr. White might not have been so fortunate. He knew it was common for people to manifest in families without showing signs of superhuman abilities.


Lucius pressed the button on his intercom, " Mr. White should be here soon," he said to his assistant, " When he is here, just send him straight away. I see no need for him to wait."

"Sure thing, boss," She said.

{ooc- sorry it is so short, I usually write more }

[Jacob White]

Jacob passed through the front doors, the building offering him sweet escape from the brash sounds and sights of the busy New York streets. It had been some time since he had been to this portion of town. This building had never been on his list of places either. Well that was before today. 

Mr. Kilvayne was one of the only people to have responded to him. Though he had received a lot of helpful information regarding different places to check into. No one had actually taken the time from their own schedule to meet with him. It was both exciting and somewhat terrifying all at once. Yet in this instant Jacob was without a doubt very hopeful. He was about to meet someone who knew what he was going through. Who could offer him advice even possibly help. He was also something of a celebrity and a well known one at that.

Media crazes these days it would be hard to accurately portray an individual from the pages of the latest magazine. Though good and bad things might have been said in the past about Mr. Kilvayne he was the only person whom had been willing to help. That fact alone was enough proof to Jacob that Mr. Kilvayne was a much better man then others might have given him credit for.

Jacob passed through the lobby and eventually found his way, after some confusion. To Mr. Kilvayne's office. As he approached and check in with the secretary briefly he was immediately ushered to the office door proper.

After a motion from the secretary for Jacob to open the door. He took a breath, gathered his courage and turned the door handle.

Quietly walking in through the cracked door, he would nod to the man. Then clearing his throat try to speak.

"Uh, Mr. Kilvayne. I'm Jacob White." He said with a tone that would easily be read as timid, if not intimidated.

((OOC: It is no problem, I am not a stickler for post size. Just glad to see we are starting this thread. ))

[Lucius Kilvayne]

Stay, you don't always know where you stand
Until you know that you won't run away
There's something inside me that feels
Like breathing in sulfur

"Uh, Mr. Kilvayne. I'm Jacob White."

"It's Doctor Kilvayne," Lucius said with a smile, sizing up the young man. He had come for something in the way of counsel, and Lucius was quite the counselor, when it suited his interests. He had been using his abilities for most of his life already, and it had been a hard time for him when they went away during the power outage. But that was the past, Lucius was a man who looked to the future above all else. His closest friend was even a man who could see that future with his own abilities. Well, Gabe was the closest next to Kari. Who could be closer to him than the woman he would soon call his wife?


"I did not invest my time and money pursuing a PhD in genetics to be referred to as mister Kilvayne," Lucius said with some dry annoyance. He was a proud man who disliked being improperly respected. His achievements merited a certain level of deference. It was a matter of pure etiquette, really.

"Have a seat, and make yourself comfortable, Mr. White," Lucius said with a smile, now with a tone kinder than previously. He didn't want to seem too hostile to be of help, after all.

"Tell me your story, if you don't mind...."