The mutant hologram flickered out of existence as Veloci got up, having served it's purpose. Black Ghost turned on the spot, keeping eye contact with the scientist. He wasn't going to mention that it was quite difficult to track down his involvement, when he could leave the assumption that TRIDENT was better equipped than his own company.
"I have a bit of an interest in the development of biological weapons, and I'm sure you can see the applications of your experiments."
He raises an eyebrow. "I can. However... you must understand, I have my own plans for this project." And for this planet. "Any partnership with TRIDENT would have to come in second place to my own goals."
He couldn't help but chuckle, as if most TRIDENT members weren't in it for their own gain (himself included).
"I would expect nothing less from an entrepreneurial inventor such as yourself. But consider this," he waxed on, hands spread in a gesture of good faith.
"You provide TRIDENT with access to your research, such as the mutagen used on these intriguing creatures, and in return we will supply additional resources and facilities. More secure facilities, perhaps."
...he hated that he was actually finding himself considering this. For a moment, anyway.
"As tempting as your offer may be, I can't make any agreements if I don't have a better idea of what, exactly, you intend to do with this 'biological weapon'. After all, I can't let my research be used for anything I myself would be... ethically opposed to." He allowed a smirk to creep onto his face; no point in playing the philanthropist here, so he may as well make a joke of it, even if there was some truth to his statement.
Black Ghost was grinning under his mask. He certainly appreciated the way this man thought.
"Oh, we have many plans, the advantage of an organization such as ours. We can afford to pursue many goals at once. But let's just say your research would serve us well in....clearing the opposition"
"Considering the efforts you've taken to hide your activity, I imagine you're just as keen on keeping your goals in the dark."
"That would be correct." And considering that Veloci himself would likely benefit from the removal of the 'opposition' in question in the long run...
"Very well." He gives a short, decisive nod, and for a moment a glint of bright orange seems to flash across his eyes. "How would you prefer I transfer the data?"
Well that certainly went easier than he expected. Usually he had to deal with quite a but more negotiations (civil or otherwise).
"I'll have one of our representatives contact you shortly, with instructions on how to access your new facilities as well." Once they'd been prepared with the requisite tools, and wired for monitoring of course. He was rather interested in finding out what Veloci's real plan was.
"I'll be waiting, then." He had little doubt that TRIDENT would try to keep an eye on his activities, but he would cross that bridge when he came to it. In the meantime, let them; he didn't suppose they would be able to glean much useful information about his plans for quite some time.
Maybe he shouldn't have been so confident about his ability to outmaneuver TRIDENT, but humility had never been one of Veloci's strong points, so he would make all the assumptions he pleased.
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"I have a bit of an interest in the development of biological weapons, and I'm sure you can see the applications of your experiments."
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"I would expect nothing less from an entrepreneurial inventor such as yourself. But consider this," he waxed on, hands spread in a gesture of good faith.
"You provide TRIDENT with access to your research, such as the mutagen used on these intriguing creatures, and in return we will supply additional resources and facilities. More secure facilities, perhaps."
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"As tempting as your offer may be, I can't make any agreements if I don't have a better idea of what, exactly, you intend to do with this 'biological weapon'. After all, I can't let my research be used for anything I myself would be... ethically opposed to." He allowed a smirk to creep onto his face; no point in playing the philanthropist here, so he may as well make a joke of it, even if there was some truth to his statement.
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"Oh, we have many plans, the advantage of an organization such as ours. We can afford to pursue many goals at once. But let's just say your research would serve us well in....clearing the opposition"
"Considering the efforts you've taken to hide your activity, I imagine you're just as keen on keeping your goals in the dark."
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"Very well." He gives a short, decisive nod, and for a moment a glint of bright orange seems to flash across his eyes. "How would you prefer I transfer the data?"
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"I'll have one of our representatives contact you shortly, with instructions on how to access your new facilities as well." Once they'd been prepared with the requisite tools, and wired for monitoring of course. He was rather interested in finding out what Veloci's real plan was.
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Maybe he shouldn't have been so confident about his ability to outmaneuver TRIDENT, but humility had never been one of Veloci's strong points, so he would make all the assumptions he pleased.