[10:38] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks at the business card in her hand, biting her lip slightly, an old childhood habit.>

[10:39] <Cecily_Lansou> <Hesitating for one moment, her fingers hovered over the number pads, then punched in the number on the card, listening to the distant ring, wondering if she had lost her mind>

[10:41] <Reve_Hunter> [WSON Receptionist] WSON, how can I direct your call this morning?

[10:41] <Cecily_Lansou> Yes. May I speak to Mr. Ryan Jenkins please?

[10:42] <Reve_Hunter> [WSON Receptionist] One moment please madame.

[10:42] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins]<the ringing phone momentarily breaks Ryan's concentration, busy going over the station's next season lineup he absentmindedly picks up the phone, a bit annoyed at the interrupton> Ryan Jenkins.

[10:42] <Cecily_Lansou> Yes, Mr. Jenkins? This is Cecily Lansou. We met briefly at the Noir?

[10:43] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <immediately, he perks up, obviously pleased by the phonecall> Cecily! Sweetheart, i didn't think you'd call. Wonderful to hear from you. So, are you calling to set up that screen test?

[10:44] <Cecily_Lansou> <Grimaces at being called 'sweetheart'> Yes, if you are serious.

[10:45] <Cecily_Lansou> What exactly is involved?

[10:46] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Darling, I've never been more serious in my life. I'm sorry if I scared you that evening, but after seeing your face, I knew that I was on to something, your presence, your poise, it just captured me. You'll be like Barbera Walters, Connie Chung...You can become a household name! Imagine, Cecily Lansou, cover of Time Magazine....Well, you'll have to come into the station, read a few lines, see how the camera likes you.

[10:46] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <obviously carried away by his enthusiasm, common in the business>

[10:47] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Are you afraid of danger? We could start you off as a field reporter.

[10:47] <Cecily_Lansou> <Interrupts> When should I come down, sir?

[10:47] <Cecily_Lansou> N-no...I'm not afraid of danger.

[10:48] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] That is if the camera loves you, like i'm sure it will. Oh, you can come down now if you like. I'm free for the rest of the afternoon. Obviously i'd like to meet up with you and go over how things work.

[10:48] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] I can set you up in one of the smaller empty studios.

[10:48] <Cecily_Lansou> Now? What should I wear?

[10:49] <Cecily_Lansou> That is fine. I'm interested as well as to whether or not I can get a job here. <Thinks to how Greg would take THIS news>

[10:49] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <thinks> Navy blue is always a good colour, it's not too bright, and doesn't glare on people's screens, however, wear whatever you think compliments your complexion. Your best colour. We want this screen test to look its best, so the producers can go wild at seeing you.

[10:50] <Cecily_Lansou> <Thinks to what she brought with her> I can come up with something. Is an hour fine with you, sir?

[10:52] <Cecily_Lansou> <Didn't really bring anything professional looking...perhaps Lara had something she could borrow.>

[10:52] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] That's not a problem at all, actually that's perfect. It'll give me time to finish what i'm doing now, and grab a small bite to eat while i'm setting up a studio slot for you. I want to make sure I get a good cameraman as well...Hopefully I can get Will to come in. He's new, but does great work. He's a bit antsy as well at the moment.

[10:53] <Cecily_Lansou> Then an hour it is, Mr. Jenkins. Thank you.

[10:54] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] An Hour it is. Just go to the address on the business card. A receptionist will be at the front desk. I'll tell her that i'm expecting you and she'll find someone to escort you to whichever studio we'd be doing the screen test in.

[10:55] <Cecily_Lansou> That's fine. I'll see you then. <Hangs up the phone, looking around>

[11:01] <Cecily_Lansou> <Goes through her bags, coming up with a black, straight mini-skirt, a white men's shirt that was almost too large, black heels and hose.>

[11:19] <Cecily_Lansou> ((No problem))

[11:26] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <calls up the WSON Receptionist> Sandra, I'm expecting a young lady, Cecily Lansou. She'll be here in about 30-45 minutes. When she arrives, please direct her to studio 3.

[11:27] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <hangs up the phone and tries to locate a cameraman> ...damn, I don't think Will is in the area. I'll have to find another cameraman.

[11:27] <Cecily_Lansou> <Exits the cab, paying the driver and looking up at the large building. Squares her shoulders and walks in, going up to the reception desk> Excuse me? I have an appointment with Mr. Jenkins please.

[11:27] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <picks up the phone to make alternative arrangements and then heads towards the studio to set things up>

[11:28] <Reve_Hunter> [WSON Receptionist] Yes, Mr. Jenkins is expecting you. One moment, I'll get an assistant to walk you over to the studio.

[11:29] <Cecily_Lansou> <Nods> Thank you. <Walks over to one of the chairs, sitting down, crossing her legs, trying hard to look professional. This is the last place she ever expected to find herself in.>

[11:30] <Reve_Hunter> <the receptionist picks up the phone, calling someone to escort Cecily to where Mr. Jenkins awaits. In the meantime, cecily is standing in a glass filled reception area, soaring ceilings, brushed chrome fixtures and flat tv screens one atop the other on a massive wall, making one huge screen of what was currently being broadcasted by their numerous satellites>

[11:31] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks at the huge screen, eyes wide>

[11:31] <Reve_Hunter> <it really is a formidable sight. There are modern sculptures standing on glass pedestals, and people dressed up in either business suits, or camerman rushing off with their equipment passing by>

[11:32] <Cecily_Lansou> <Watches everything silently, taking deep breaths to calm herself. Runs through her head the many languages she knows, taking comfort in the old words>

[11:32] <Reve_Hunter> [WSON Receptionist] <hangs up the phone> Mr. Jenkins has been notified and is going to personally escort you. He says he'll give you a brief tour. Please have a seat. <points to the large leather couches>

[11:34] <Reve_Hunter> <walking through the labyrinth of corridors, passing by studios, prop storage rooms, editing rooms, the whole works, he finally reaches the reception area>

[11:34] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] I'm sorry for the wait Cecily. <offers his hand> I'm so glad to see you. You look formidable.

[11:35] <Cecily_Lansou> <Stands up, taking his hand> Thank you.

[11:35] <Cecily_Lansou> <Gestures to the surroundings> More likely this is more formidable than I will ever be, sir.

[11:36] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Please, allow me to show you around. <laughs> no, the station is nothing without it's stars. The reporters and support staff are what makes WSON. The building is merely a physical representation of the business' core, it's people.

[11:37] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <he escorts cecily through the building> And this cecily is where they do the editing. Of course you don't make this room if you're on live. <smiles> which is where I want to put you.

[11:38] <Cecily_Lansou> I see. <Smiles slightly> Thank you.

[11:38] <Cecily_Lansou> Live? Oh, the field reporting you mentioned? That sounds...interesting. See the world, I guess.

[11:38] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] and here, is our main studio, Studio One. We tape the 6 O'clock here. <points to the numerous reporters, writers they all work together to make it happen>

[11:39] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks around>

[11:41] <Cecily_Lansou> If all goes well, I'll be live? Will there be a crew with me?

[11:42] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] You'll have minimal crew, as you'll be on the road alot, two or three at most with you.

[11:42] <Dez_Visir> <An old man wanders the halls of the WSON station. To be more exact, he's speeding around in his top-of-the-line electric wheel chair. His clothing is plain, and a green and blue plaid sweater is draped across his legs. No one seems to know who he is.>

[11:42] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] You'll be corresponding directly with the staff via comm.

[11:43] <Cecily_Lansou> I see. Well, at least I wouldn't be alone.

[11:44] <Reve_Hunter> <noticing the older gentleman in the wheel chair he stops>

[11:44] <Dez_Visir> <The old man spots Cecily, then slyly wheels his way around a corner to spy on her>

[11:44] <Dez_Visir> [Gregory] "Hmmm.......I wonder if they saw me..."

[11:45] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks up at Ryan> What's wrong?

[11:45] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] oh, nothing, i just saw someone in a wheelchair, he's a stranger around here, don't get many of them around. Just wondered who he was that's all.

[11:46] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Let's proceed.

[11:46] <Cecily_Lansou> Oh, I see. <Smiles again>

[11:46] <Cecily_Lansou> Please.

[11:47] <Gregory_DeMatin> Hmm.......hmmmmm.........hmmmmmmmmmm..................<Takes in a deep breath if as to say something profound> Haaaa........she's cute.

[11:47] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <they finally reach the small studio and Ryan turns the spotlights on. It's bare, save a camera and a news desk>

[11:48] <Herusu_Hunter> [Cameraman Joe] <stands at a food table eating donuts>

[11:48] <Gregory_DeMatin> <The old man wheels slowly towards the small studio, now just sitting in plain view. With his hands folded and a wiley look in his eye...well, the one that's still working...he looks like a James Bond-ish villain.>

[11:48] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Joseph, wonderful that you were able to come. Please, come here and meet Cecily, hopefully WSON's new star. Cecily, this is Joe, a veteran here at the station.

[11:48] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] where's all the cream filled?

[11:48] <Gregory_DeMatin> <All that's missing is a cat, or an iguana of somekind for him to pet while he unfolds his master plan.>

[11:49] <Cecily_Lansou> <Smiles and holds out her hand to Joseph> Pleased to meet you.

[11:49] <Gregory_DeMatin> Hrrrrrrrumph.............AHEM.....

[11:49] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <shakes her hand> nice to meet you

[11:49] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Starts to hack and wheeze, pounding the arm of his wheelchair>

[11:49] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Regains his composure>

[11:50] <Cecily_Lansou> <Steps back, looking over at the old man>

[11:50] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Excuse me. <walks towards the older man> Hello, can I help you with anything sir?

[11:50] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <looks at the old man warily> he's not going to try an steal my donuts, is he?

[11:50] <Gregory_DeMatin> I am just...on the tour.

[11:51] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <turns to joe> i dont' think so, just hide them will ya? ...<looks back at the man in the wheel chair and nods> alright. well we're doing a screen test at the moment, you won't find anything exciting here.

[11:52] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] You may stay if you like, you could be looking at Prime Time TV's newest face.

[11:52] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <nods at Cecily and smiles>

[11:52] <Cecily_Lansou> <Smiles nervously>

[11:52] <Gregory_DeMatin> Oh, is that so? <Laughs inappropriately, then suddenly halts and wheels his way up to Cecily>

[11:52] <Gregory_DeMatin> Bonjour, mon petit pain doux...

[11:53] <Cecily_Lansou> <Smiles> Bonjour!

[11:53] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <turns to joe> is the camera ready? Could you get that spotlight on the desk...and have it a bit dimmed, i don't want the light to make her a stark white, just enough lighting to emphasize the features of her face

[11:54] <Gregory_DeMatin> Vous aiment des hommes plus âgés? Que pensez-vous des hommes plus âgés dans les fauteuils roulants?

[11:54] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Smiles, nodding>

[11:54] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <goes off to do as Ryan said, he takes the donuts with him>

[11:54] <Cecily_Lansou> <Sits down at the desk> Perhaps I shouldn't have worn white?

[11:55] <Gregory_DeMatin> <He looks like he's expecting an answer.>

[11:55] <Gregory_DeMatin> Oui?

[11:56] <Gregory_DeMatin> (("Do you like older men? What about older men in wheelchairs?"))

[11:58] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <warning bells go off in his head> Excuse me? "Do you like older men? Do you like older men in wheelchairs?" that's what you said?! don't lie, french was my minor in university.

[11:58] <Cecily_Lansou> <Smiles over at the old man> It's okay. He's just flirting, I'm sure.

[11:58] <Gregory_DeMatin> Well, you are obviously speaking the lower class French that comes from the areas around Nise, where as I am speaking inner-district Parisian French...

[11:58] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <laughs>

[11:59] <Gregory_DeMatin> Because what I said was "So, how well do you speak French? How do you like this place so far?"

[11:59] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <pauses thoughtfully> Alright, let's get this on with this. <glares at the older man>

[11:59] <Gregory_DeMatin> You should be sure to check your translations, young rapscallian...

[11:59] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Shakes a spindly fist at Ryan>

[11:59] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Joe...are the lights ready?

[12:00] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <ignores the old man>

[12:00] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] yeah yeah yea

[12:00] <Gregory_DeMatin> <A young woman in an almost stereotypically skimpy nurses outfit rushes into the studio. Though she's dressed to be perky, there are bags under her eyes, and her hair is a mess. She looks like a woman who lives with as much stress as flowers do sunshine.>

[12:00] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Alright Cecily...please, take a seat behind the desk. You'll find a piece of paper there detailing an old transcript from a few weeks back

[12:00] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks over at the old man from the desk> <In perfect French replies> French is my first language, monsieur. Unless you wish for me to speak another.

[12:01] <Gregory_DeMatin> [Nurse] "There you are, Mr. DeMatin...."

[12:01] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] >_< DeMatin?!

[12:01] <Gregory_DeMatin> Eh? Eh?! No I'm not!

[12:01] <Gregory_DeMatin> [Nurse] "Mr. DeMatin, please don't cause a scene...it is time for your medication."

[12:01] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Wheels away from the nurse at a comedically slow speed>

[12:01] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Oh, Mr. DeMatin...i'm so sorry, I didn't know...please, feel free to stay and observe.

[12:01] <Cecily_Lansou> <Grips the transcript, watching the scene> Oh my...

[12:01] <Gregory_DeMatin> You won't catch me and put those damned chemicals in my stomach and brain...gotta preserve my bodily fluids!

[12:02] <Cecily_Lansou> Who is Mr. DeMatin?

[12:02] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <currently laughing like no tomorrow>

[12:02] <Gregory_DeMatin> <The nurse mumbles to herself, and walks after DeMatin. It's a very low speed chase...>

[12:02] <Gregory_DeMatin> <Eventually DeMatin makes his way through the door. The nurse is sure to follow.>

[12:02] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] He's...the owner of WSON...more like the owner of Sinister 8 Necromantic, a huge corporation with numerous interests and investments, WSON being a small portion of his empire.

[12:03] <Gregory_DeMatin> <The sound of a woman screaming comes from down the hall.> Sorry, I thought that was a pillow...

[12:03] <Dez_Visir> [DeMatin] "No reason to hit me! Stop it, I'm old and frail...!"

[12:03] <Dez_Visir> <Thus, the scene seems to have ended.>

[12:03] <Cecily_Lansou> <Stares at Ryan> He's the main power player, oui?

[12:04] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <still laughing, sips a beer>

[12:04] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Yeah...and i just glared at him. I'll be expecting my release papers waiting for me on my desk shortly...But, in the meantime, let's get this screen test done. Perhaps i can redeem myself.

[12:05] <Cecily_Lansou> <Nods, staring down at the transcript, feeling sorry for the old man, and even Ryan> I can try, sir.

[12:05] <Reve_Hunter> <the transcript in Cecily's hand is of a volcano erruption that killed a village on a small Island in Hawaii>

[12:06] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Alright cecily, I want you to read that, and make it come alive. Joe, get the camera rolling.

[12:06] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks at Joe and Ryan> Do I just start talking? Okay.

[12:06] <Herusu_Hunter> [Joe] <centers the camera on Cecily>

[12:07] <Cecily_Lansou> <Starts reading it, trying to keep her accent minimal> Today, a volcano erupted in Hawaii, wiping out a village that stood in its path...

[12:07] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <nods> make it sound like NEWS. Like what you're saying is important.

[12:07] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <nods obviously pleased with how it's progressing>

[12:08] <Cecily_Lansou> A few inhabitants were able to escape the disaster, which came without warning...

[12:08] <Cecily_Lansou> <Finishes the transcript, looking up>

[12:09] <Cecily_Lansou> How was that, sir?

[12:10] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <the look on his face obviously means he's sold>

[12:11] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <walks towards Cecily> My dear. You're absolutely perfect. Perfect.

[12:11] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] We can have you in Rêve's spot in no time.

[12:11] <Reve_Hunter> <side note. Ryan, like most other people, does not like Rêve>

[12:12] <Cecily_Lansou> Really? Who is this Reve? <Frowns at that, not liking the idea of taking someone's job>

[12:14] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Well, she was our top reporter, but is on an indefinite leave of absense...family issues.

[12:14] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Don't worry...we have room for another star.

[12:15] <Cecily_Lansou> <Smiles again> If you say so. I really do need a job. If not with you and this company, I can always get a job at the club, I guess.

[12:16] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <takes the tape from out of the camera> I'm going to get this to the producer. He'll have a look at it

[12:17] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] I'm sure there's no problem.

[12:17] <Cecily_Lansou> <Stands up from the desk> When...when do you think I'll find out?

[12:21] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] Soon my dear.

[12:21] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] I'll escort you out. I'm excited to see this tape, i'm sure you'll be hearing from WSON very soon.

[12:22] <Cecily_Lansou> <Looks down at the floor> I understand. Thank you.

[12:24] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] My dear, do not be nervous. I've not seen a fresh face like yours in a long time. You have the same look vivaciousness as the great anchorwomen of the past. Don't be disheartened. You'll hear from us very soon i'm sure.

[12:25] <Cecily_Lansou> Thank you. Since I cannot seem to get back home, this will have to do for now. I hope it works out, sir.

[12:26] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <escorts her back to the studio's entrance and extends his hand> It's been a pleasure. I'll put in a really good word for you. <laughs> and besides, i think the big boss thinks you're pretty.

[12:27] <Cecily_Lansou> <Shakes his hand, smiling> Well, I hope that's a good sign. Thank you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[12:28] <Reve_Hunter> [Ryan Jenkins] <nods and goes back into the station>

[12:28] <Cecily_Lansou> <Hails a cab and goes back to Lara's apartment>