Chapter 2: Works of Love

[Eun/Aoi Kiriyama]

"Because my father pushed me to become a scientist." Eun says quietly.


"So.....you don't know how old are you? Are you immortal or vampire?"

[Jumala Keitoleinen]

Keitoleinen decides against talking about himself. "Me..no, I am only forgetful. Like I said, age is just a number. I don't pay attention." He states.

"The one true God is Father Manala. Do you believe in Father Manala?" He asks her. He crosses his arms.

The scientists around them seem to be eavesdropping, much to his dismay. "Let's continue the conversation outside the lab." He tells her, then leads her outside of the lab into a long hallway.

At least the hallway is vacant of people.

[Calithin Crest]

I was reading over some reports in my office when my secretary tells me there's a young woman here to see me, so I tell my secretary to show her in my office and once she arrives I look up at her and smile politely.

"Hello, what can I do for you?"

I wasn't expecting anyone today, but, I am always interested in business proposals.

[Eun/Aoi Kiriyama]

Eun simply nod and follow Keitoleinen to the vacant hallway. It only took them a few minutes.

"I do believe in Father Manala. My mother raised me to believe in Father Manala because she became paranoid. As for my father, he pretended to believe in our tue god."

[Kaschei Bessmertny]

Kaschei is pleased when Machiavelli gets back to him. He was tense all day and now can finally relax a little. The dragon will take care of things, and Alexei is capable as well. Feeling more at ease, Kaschei retires to his study and sits by the fire. He sits in a crimon velvet couch with dark, ornately carved wooden arms. The arms depict a fire bird with magical apples as well as scenes of everyday peasant life in Russia.
It is his favorite chair.

As he sits, he thinks about Cuba and how he would like the mafia to perhaps run casinos, hotels, and brothels. A great deal of money could be made.
He mutters a few things aloud before falling asleep in his favorite chair.

[Jumala Keitoleinen]

"Very good. He is the one true god and the smartest thing you can do is believe." He states to young Eun. He smiles again and they start walking.

"You think about your sick mother and what you would do for her. And if you feel like being a good little daughter, you can pay me a visit." He states to her. Really, he doesn't desire her as much as he simply desires to control someone.

"You just think about that." He says and starts to walk away from Eun.

[Bambi Engel]

... Crap. What did field agents say? Was there some sort of universal statement for Global Bank agents? For a few moments, Bambi merely stands there with her eyes darting around the room. She feels her face heat as she realizes she needs to say something. "Hello Mr. Crest! I'm from Global Bank?" Stepping forward, she wonders if she should extend her hand for a handshake, but decides against it.

"I'm Bambi Engel, here to speak to you about your loans." She keeps her hands folded in front of her, her fingers curled under the edge of the folder. As little as she moves, lowers her chance to mess up like usual and fall or something. She didn't think breaking something of his would be good for Global Bank, even if it was accidental.

[Hilja Kukkanen/Sasha Pisarev]

I overhear a nurse mention something about opium or something of that nature. I become nervous and get up. My work is done and I am starting to feel ill. I could talk to Calithin again, but he would only be upset with me. Instead, I will act as though nothing is the matter. It is just another work day and if there is some mistake, I am sure it can be remedied.

Another test could be done.

I think this was always one of my nightmares though. Failing one of those tests. It was just the blood test.

I leave the medical area of Calithin's large office. I walk back to my supplies, which I put away neatly in the closet. A bottle of Allmart Allpurpose cleaner falls on my head.

I look down to the floor...a floor I can see my face in and see that it gave me a small cut from the handle. I sigh.

[Calithin Crest]

"Please, have a seat then Ms. Engel."

I stand up and pull a chair out for Bambi, then move some papers over and sit on top of my desk Indian style (because I really have been meaning to be more Spiritual lately). I yawn a little and look at her. I am tired today. Finland makes you tired.

"Whats the status of things then?"

[Eun/Aoi Kiriyama]

"Yes, Sir...." Eun reply back before she quickly back to her work area. As she quickly packs up her stuff, Eun began what Keitoleinen just said to her.

"I want to help mama but..." Eun thought to herself. She then left out a long sigh before close her folder and place it in her father. Soon enough, she left Sota and began walking to her home.

[Jumala Keitoleinen]

Keitoleinen laughs to himself as he leaves his office. "I love work." He says as he leaves the building. He hates meetings and financial things, but harassing his employees never loses its entertainment value.

He thinks of Calithin who is in Helsinki. "I wonder if I should see him." He asks himself. "Oh, no, not now. He can visit me if he cares to. Instead I should visit Linnea again!"

This time, he is not going to allow her to be so disrepectful. Feeling more confident, he starts walking to her gallery.

When he arrives, he opens the door and starts looking at the art. There are others visiting the gallery and he wonders how long it will take for Linnea to notice that he is there.

[Bambi Engel]

Carefully walking to the chair, Bambi sits down with the folder on her lap. After pulling out the papers for Calithin, she runs her eyes over it. She actually probably should've read it before. What if he gave a bad report on her? What IS she supposed to say? Why would they send her as an agent when they knew she didn't know how to do it properly?

"Well, it looks like your loans are all right for your company. Do you need any other loans? Maybe to buy some new products that have come out since your last company gear update?" She's heard of how agents try their best to get clients to opt for new loans, so she tries that.

[Hilja Kukkanen/Sasha Pisarev]

"This floor looks really good." I say to myself. "Really good. You know, I think Calithin would be impressed."

I decide I am going to tell him that I worked very hard and that he should check out the floor. I can see my reflection in each tile. Yes..sure can.

So...I wander over to his office and seeing that he is meeting with someone, I decide that I want to listen in from outside the door. I am not snoopy but I just want to know what important things he does. So..I put my ear to the door and listen. They are talking about loans.

[Calithin Crest]

"Well, business has been so good lately and I was thinking about maybe opening new mines in Latin and South America so I suppose we would need loans to purchase equipment..."

I tap my chin thoughtfully and stare at a random spot on the wall as I run over the numbers in my head for an endeavor like this.

"Yes, I think that's what I'll do. I mean, why not? I like making money, you need to spend money to make money, you're offering me some money. It's a good deal."

I put up my hand and smile.

"High five!"

[Bambi Engel]

Bambi blinks stupidly at him, shocked that she actually got him to make a loan. It quickly registers in her head and she smiles once more, making a mental cry of success. "Exactly, I can see why you're the owner of Crest Mining!" She says to compliment him before he raises his hand for a high five.

With a mental shrug, she leans forward to slap her palm against his... and misses his hand, falling forward to slap her palm against his chest. Her folder slips off her lap and falls to the floor, papers floating down in a swirl.