[He sends it, his usual exterior of icy calm cracking just enough to allow the heat through. Rufus' frown is deep and discontented as he taps a reply across the screen of this cheap, disposable phone, under the shadowed awning of a lean-to.
Rufus tries again, only vaguely more cooperative. He makes a mental note that showing that kind of emotion is useless; he needs time to think, but hasn't allowed himself any.]
I’m not in the mood. This is imperative, so don't waste my time.
[Meanwhile, Alec's quick research yields interesting results. Shinra's personnel files at higher rungs of security are kept under lock and key, of course, but at a base level, there are some interesting stirrings with equally coincidental timing. Mostly, if he searches for Rufus himself, he'll find news of the President's son on an extended business trip overseas. His duties will be delegated between various facets of Shinra management and directorial decision-making until his return. Everyone wish him a safe trip!
Strange, isn't it, given that Rufus is texting him, claiming to be in Wall Market right now?]
no subject
[He sends it, his usual exterior of icy calm cracking just enough to allow the heat through. Rufus' frown is deep and discontented as he taps a reply across the screen of this cheap, disposable phone, under the shadowed awning of a lean-to.
Rufus tries again, only vaguely more cooperative. He makes a mental note that showing that kind of emotion is useless; he needs time to think, but hasn't allowed himself any.]
I’m not in the mood. This is imperative, so don't waste my time.
[Meanwhile, Alec's quick research yields interesting results. Shinra's personnel files at higher rungs of security are kept under lock and key, of course, but at a base level, there are some interesting stirrings with equally coincidental timing. Mostly, if he searches for Rufus himself, he'll find news of the President's son on an extended business trip overseas. His duties will be delegated between various facets of Shinra management and directorial decision-making until his return. Everyone wish him a safe trip!
Strange, isn't it, given that Rufus is texting him, claiming to be in Wall Market right now?]