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[h1][u]Sky-high tension, still rational minds.[/u][/h1]

Quite frankly, the whole situation had quickly and swiftly escalated into a mess of the highest order when it came to negotiating with certain aspects with certain individuals of the group. Abrupt and secretive handling on the pretense of showing authority would not nail smooth progress with a couple of fellows in the conversation... that much was obvious.

Specially when quite frankly the assigment read like a bounty hunting mission, one that was sorely lacking in details. After the initial mess of the supposed father attempting to assault Lex had been 'contained' yet the topic still kept going, the cleric straightened his postures from behind the half-moon counter.

He wasn't necessarily hostile, but he wasn't exactly cooperative towards the intentions either... yet he did also want more information, which left only one choice. Making use of the momentum of others that had been asking questions, the cleric mustered a slight and polite smile while staring in Lex Luthor's direction.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"So..."[/COLOR] A booming and polite orator voice escaped the duke's lips, being loud enough and clear for the leader of the operations to hear.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"You want a us to eliminate a target, and you want our cooperation, yes? Though personally I am not all too opposed to initially cooperating, I have a couple suggestions if you want to smooth over the following interactions with the miscellaneous group."[/COLOR] A confident voice sounded clear while retaining a minimum level of politeness towards the corporation owner.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Be transparent on further details, specially on what the safe area is for the child that just dissappeared... apart from that, as a few others mentioned, more informations is required"[/COLOR] Walking around the counter he had been behind and towards the window, he stopped right when he was in front of the center of it.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"I am not talking just powers, I also mean background, known public profile, desired 'form' to get rid of them because being overt and being secretive are two vastly different skillsets..."[/COLOR] And as he side-eyed Lex, turning slowly towards him, his face went serious and his eyes grew sharp within an instant.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Concrete crimes on their hands that make their head worth taking. Its one thing to need cooperation, but to earn it, apply transparency... its akin to doing proper business, after all"[/COLOR] A slight and more relaxed smirk was shown right to the man who had so chaotically brought them together into this room, hoping his point had been made before turning into a slight frown.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"But if you want to remain secretive about more details or delay on them, be our guest sir... I'll just wait for matters to blow over, then decide what to do."[/COLOR] Nodding and politely bowing a bit towards Lex, the cleric turned back around and placed his back against the wall by the largest window, side-eyeing the few to the outside while keeping his ears perked up.
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