Topic: Meeting Elliot

Elli V

Date: 2007-12-26 15:19 EST
Her arrival to the city had been less than noteworthy. In fact, she hadn?t spoken to more than two people since she?d unpacked and that was just to ask directions. Silas had been less than helpful, but a boy wearing modern clothes was more than happy to direct Elliot to Radio Rhy?din.

Elli was nothing if she wasn?t stylish. Her sheepskin boots sloshed through the melting snow as she made her way towards the front door of the building pointed out to her, sleek black jacket wrapped tightly around her thin body. Black, wavy hair hung loose beneath a white hat and hands were encased in matching gloves.

So this was Radio Rhy?din, Elliot thought to herself as she stepped inside. In her time, she?d seen better; but then again, she?d also seen worse. The place looked as though it were just getting on it?s feet and from what she?d listened to on the radio in her room at the Red Dragon was the kind of place she?d like to work.

Her life was? complicated at best. Things weren?t always easy, but at the same time Elliot always had a way out. She?d never had to answer to anyone and if things got really screwed up, she could run. A decade or so in such and such a place and then another decade in a different world. It was the system she?d come up with to pass the time and amuse herself. Close to 300 years of age, Elliot had nearly been everywhere and seen everything. It was hard to keep herself occupied, and so the system was set in place. Her last ten years had been eventful and she?d broken another man?s heart. That was always the sign to move on.

And move on she had; to Radio Rhy?din (hopefully).

It took a bit of doing, but the vixen managed to locate Mr. Fox without much trouble. He was certainly a sight to behold. Elli had been with her share of men over the years and could tell you when she?d found a looker. Mr. Fox was a looker. Unbuttoning her jacket, she slinked towards his desk with the prowess only a female could master. Next came the hat and gloves, revealing the layered outfit she wore: a form fitting band t-shirt from another world with a black blazer over top and a pair of fitted, dark blue jeans. Of course, there was also the appropriate amount of gaudy jewelry only a rocker could pull off.

And in one sweeping motion, Elliot set her pretty little behind on the edge of his desk.

?Mr. Fox.? The woman had mastered the art of being coy. Elliot had done the whore thing; it didn?t suit her. The ability to flirt correctly was something one had to practice until perfect and it hadn?t taken her very long at all.

?I understand you?re hiring??

Keaton

Date: 2008-01-04 01:46 EST
While Elli enters the radio station, Keaton is hard at work packing the bowl of a glass pipe. His hair is loose at the moment, face hidden by long, soft bangs as he stares at his task. He's given his lighter one unsuccessful flick when he looks up at Elli.

In a certain way, she reminds him of Trixie. Both are rockers, and both have a certain indescribable air of incredible age (that is, age beyond that of a mortal human lifespan). His best attempt at description? Consciously youthful behavior.

He decides he'll test that theory a little later, getting the sum of her experience (or her version of it) and making his own judgment call from there.

The bowl and lighter are shoved aside - not out of shame, merely moved out of their way, as his attention moves to this conversation. Her coy way, and sitting right there on his desk? Takes balls. That, and familiarity with music, will make or break this woman's case.

"Call me Keaton. An' tell me whatcha know 'bout music, miss...?"

Tiger Army t-shirt, jeans, sandals. He leans in his chair and tosses his head back to tie his hair in a ponytail.

Elli V

Date: 2008-01-04 11:39 EST
"Vaughn. Elliot Vaughn." She stuck a hand out to greet him properly, but that smile of hers was all but saying she'd like to be more familiar. "And as for music, Keaton," her voice inclined to make her statement a question.

Quickly removing herself from his desk, Elliot reached for a thick yellow highlighter she'd found on his desk and brought it to her face like a microphone.

Her voice, smooth as honey, sounded as though it would entrance any audience (even her imaginary one). "Right, this is Z88 and that was Dream of me by Louiz Armstrong. After a short word from our sponsors, we're gonna take a look at what Feels so good by my favorite, Chuck Mangione."

Pausing to flash a smile at Keaton, Elliot winked and then returned to her oh-so-yellow mic. This time her voice slipped into a harsh, raspy British accent, like someone who'd tried to sing along to too many punk songs. "Well f*ck me! No gents, not literally, but that local band was brilliant!"

A quick turn of her head, eyes closing, and she was singing a soft country tune. Elliot had a great voice and usually liked to hide the fact that she could sing. No, she wasn't perfect, but she could hold a tune for the most part.

With the chorus finished, Elliot tossed the marker back onto Keaton's desk and gave him a look that said 'well?'. "I can do pretty much anything you need," she explained, using her normal voice again. "That little display contained excerpts from actual broadcasts, so I do have some experience. Just, don't have me sing..."

Keaton

Date: 2008-01-17 17:34 EST
Keaton watches all this, grin slowly growing wider. Yes... he's impressed. He sees the let's-get-more-familiar smile, which reminds him he shouldn't spend too much time around her - Trixie catches any woman's scent on him too much, she's bound to get jealous.

"...I'm leavin' RhyDin for a li'l while to tour in North England. Borin' places, lotta coal country, but, I gotta do it." He grabs a copy of the radio schedule and a pencil and starts circling different shows. "Firs' two weeks will be trial by fire. If every'un likes ya when I get back... we'll getcha your own show, your own time slots." He taps the eraser to his chin, and scribbles down a few numbers. Payment. He holds it up to her and raises his eyebrows. "Fair to you, luv?"

Elli V

Date: 2008-01-22 02:38 EST
Fingers reach for the paper, bringing it up for inspection. Finely sculpted eyebrows raise in genuine surprise. She's been paid more before, but this.. well, she wasn't expecting this much on the spot. Elliot grinned and folded the small piece of paper, letting her hand drop to her side.

"This'll do." She winked, then. "For now." Her grin morphed into a full out smile, actually very excited about this new journey. With the amount that Keaton was willing to pay, Elli might not have to get a second job. That made her more than happy.

"I just got into the city, Boss." She liked the sound of that and took a moment to look around his office a bit more. "And I'd like a little while to look around and get situated. Think I kin start next week? How's that for ya?"

Keaton

Date: 2008-01-29 15:12 EST
He shrugs his shoulders at the request. "Yeah, sure. Gonna take us a little while for us to change the schedule for ya anyway."