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[notniteowl]

[The video opens on a decently-sized office with piles of boxes, computer parts, and tools all over the place. In the background, the Doctor can be seen, unpacking one of those boxes. The camera then pans back over the room and lands on a business card, which reads 'KORD Industries -- Ted Kord, CEO'. Then we see Ted himself, sitting at a desk,

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video; encrypted

[xuffasch]

( damian is staring at the camera, looking unimpressed. or perhaps trying to look unimpressed. either way, after a moment he just shrugs. )

My father must have seen something worthwhile in your business if he told you to pursue it. I can't imagine what, however.

video; Tedcrypted, see what I did there.

[notniteowl]

[This is an amused look.] Your dad and I go way back. He knows what I can do.

perma-that, because it was so awesome

[xuffasch]

Everyone says that.

But I suppose I'm inclined to believe you.

yeeeeah B)

[notniteowl]

[Drily:] Oh, are you. That's nice to know.

[xuffasch]

Well, I wouldn't be wasting my time even speaking with you if I thought you weren't going to be successful.

[notniteowl]

I've had too many companies go down the tubes to see this one fail. [Which is why he has armed himself with NPC accountants and the ever-so-helpful Bruce put Damian in charge of money. Yep.]

[xuffasch]

Well, I won't let that happen. All of my ventures are successful.

[notniteowl]

Well, uh. Thanks, kid.

[xuffasch]

I'm not a kid.

Tt. I expect regular updates. And for my advice to be taken seriously.

[notniteowl]

You're younger than me, you're a kid.

I never said it wouldn't be.

[xuffasch]

( his lips just purse at that. )

I am simply laying down expectations.

[notniteowl]

And I'm listening! I do have some sort of attention span, no matter what your dad's told ya.

[xuffasch]

That remains to be seen.

[notniteowl]

What exactly did he tell you, anyway?

[xuffasch]

That I would be in charge of your finances. And if that is the case, I am going to make sure that they grow. Exponentially.

[notniteowl]

Well, uh. ...Good.