A Meeting Between the Augmented [Jack/Jarod CLOSED]

Jack has been waiting patiently behind his desk for a short while, wondering if he would receive word from the mercenary after his invitation. He was instead pleasantly surprised when he was notified of the individual in question arriving in no more than an hour after his summons. Jack himself, being a soldier through and through, respected the man for his extreme punctuality.

Once he had arrived fully and entered the office, Jack studied his approach and mannerisms, all while gauging his presentation of self. Obviously, having access to nearly every file concerning the man’s existence, the Commander knew full well what Jarod was capable of, in a statistical sense. However it was much preferred to assess the individual and his ability in person. The picture he painted was of a composed and proper man, with mannerisms and respect, and that was exactly the kind of man that Jack wanted working for him.

Standing and walking around the desk, Jack extended a hand to the cowboy in greeting. The two of them couldn’t look more opposite at the moment with Jarod wearing his outlaw getup and Jack in his business clothes, wearing a button up white shirt and a fashionable black jacket that hung open and framed his athletic build, with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows and the shirt untucked from his slacks. Expecting a firm shake, the Cyborg introduced himself. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jarod Helar. I’m sure you’re familiar with me, but allow me to introduce myself properly.” Releasing the man’s hand and taking a slight bow, he continued. “My name is Jack Cyprus, CEO of the RRC as well as Commander of the RRF, of which you are affiliated. You may refer to me freely as whichever name or title suits you.” Jack held a certain air of authority when he spoke, however he did not sound unfriendly and even spoke with somewhat of a casual mannerism. Gesturing to the desk and the chair in front of it, he spoke again. “If you’ll have a seat, I have a couple of propositions for you regarding your employment that I would enjoy speaking to you about. If you have any specific questions you’d like to ask, you may do so now or after as needed.” With that, he returned to his seat on the opposite side and waited to see for his company to get comfortable.

WC: 402

TWC: 744

Jack leaned back slightly in his chair as Jarod took his seat and spoke his mind. It was refreshing, actually, that he was face to face with someone for once, as well as it being someone who he felt he at least had something in common with. The man was also quite polite and straightforward, which again Jack appreciated far more than he could express.

On the topic of Jarod’s employment, he only had a simple statement to make. “You are already employed by the Red Ribbon Corporation, yes, and it is handled rather loosely. The board generally only gives you bounty options and other small jobs, yes?” Knowing that he was correct, Jack sat forward slightly as he tapped the desk. “It’s of my opinion that they do that mostly to keep tabs on you, rather than out of any sense of business standard. They’ve done a hell of a job keeping you from the work you actually should be doing.”

Jack hit a button on the desk, activating the holographic projector built within and bringing a small hologram into existence to his right, Jarod’s left. The projection showed the symbol for the Red Ribbon Forces, Jack’s military division. “I’ve been looking into specific individuals planet wide for recruitment into the RRF, with the galaxy no longer a mystery to us. It has become my priority that we assemble able bodied fighters such as yourself, in order to secure the safety of our home. I’m asking that you join the task force as well, and go in my stead to recruit these individuals as I find them.”

Jack sat back once more and adjusted his sleeves, before looking to the bounty hunter once more. “It’s a full time employment with pay and benefits. You’d answer directly to me from here on out. Any questions you have, again, I’ll answer now. Are you interested?”

WC: 315

TWC:1059