part 7
N/A: Reagan and Blink having more screen time. Her reasons to do what she does must be stated, I guess.
The spotless place is running by all the employees silently as Reagan is watching carefully-some of the new recruits are too undecided on the boss´s eyes. Some of the recruits come from all sites from the world and didn´t do commit nice acts while there- Reagan flicks her fingers to the ceiling and the recruits are working at a faster pace. One of them muttering about the vampire breathing on their neck.
"Remember, my illusions can be painful or pleasure, is up to you to decide which one you want" clung her tongue and turns her heel away from them. "Oh, never forget. My eyes are all present, all-knowing" it wasn´t necessary to see their reaction.
The moment the first recruit finished the job- fix the computer and make sure the cameras are running smoothly- his reward is apparent, well, for privacy sake-a a private joke among Reagan and a few of her trustworthy followers- as his moans and giggles are well-know.
Reagan only smiles. Why install too much fear when you can have their loyalty and love too? Well, why not both? Her father thought he could only have one option.
"And the old man, always picked the wrong one" shaking her head didn´t undo her perfect hairstyle. Is not an illusion, as Reagan loves to brag about her good hair, she´s naturally pretty.
Her corset is akin to a victorian fantasy a man would love to write with one hand. Is prolly the best adjective concerning her uniform. Reagan can admit it has some downside-for example, one wrong pose, and people will see her nipples. It happens more than once and Blink is still counting those incidents- but, she has yet to find some designs that can make sexy outfits for a villainess.
Reagan scoff at the idea. No one wanted to have their name attached to a villainess. No Lady Mastermind. No Goblin Queen.
"Reagan...can we talk?" Blink teleport in a blink, like her moniker, to speak. She can see the illusions too. Vampires that sparkle professing love to one of the new recruits- Blink frowns too noticeable wondering if this is a reward or a punishment. Why people can´t fear vampires like they used to?- the boss lady has time to chat today.
"For you? Always" Reagan states proudly. Some people will understand this line differently. Some people will question some of Reagan´s choices outside of her "evil" job/side. To those who questioned, Lady Mastermind is always happy to prove they´re beneath her and she owns them nothing.
Blink rolls her eyes. Too used to gossip and not having the patience to go to this topic again. "Is about the illusions sent to Genosha´s palace. Scarlet Witch already cleaned, for lack of a better term" Blink shurgs apologetic. "and well, she´s Scarlet Witch. She´s powerful and we´re all worried she may want to wipe our blood out of existence"
Reagan ponders this. "So, you´re saying she wants our flesh and bones? Pretty dark of you Blink and from the Queen as well" she taps her chin for a minute. "You think she´ll steal our clothes too? I think she has bust to wear what I´m wearing now..."
Blink is this close to bitch slap her boss. This close.
"No, I mean...she can destroy all of us..." she swallows hard. Scarlet Witch´s reputation is well earned. No one denies that. No one could. "She´s powerful, too powerful and ...." she trails off unsure, conscious, and wry at the same time. "Can we really win against the Scarlet Witch?"
"Of course not, only a fool would think they can defeat Scarlet Witch" this reply is too nonchalant. Blink´s eyes widen and her purple handholds on Reagan´s arm. Too strong and impossible to ignore.
"Then, what´s the plan here? I know you...this is not some suicide mission" Blink accused unsure. "If you wanted revenge for your father, well, you killed Magneto and whatever Magneto did to your father is long paid off...why go after Genosha? Why go after Scarlet Witch?"
"I´m not" Reagan replies cooly. "My father is not the center of the universe, no matter what you or the rest of the team says" she cocked an eyebrow. "I know everyone here seems to think I´ve Elektra complex..." she sighs dejectedly. "Do I have to say here and now I don´t want to fuck my father?"
"EWW!" Blink responds intelligently gaining a pointy look from the boss.
"Now, back to your other question" Reagan pretends Blink isn´t flabbergastered by the revelation. "I wanted Genosha, simple as that. Wanna know why? Because that land was supposed to be mine. The royals only get where they are thanks to cheating and manipulation...well, I can play this game too" she responds cooly still.
"But...Scarlet Witch...."
"Is extremely powerful, but, everyone has a weakness, I´m not insane to go against her without back-up plans"
"Oh, thank God, what´s the backup?"
"In due time, now, Blink, show me how Genosha is taking the news?" Blink teleport and give the tablet where a reporter- a greenish woman, no related to She-Hulk- is pointing out how people did leave the Palace screaming in panic. Claiming a big fire or a big scary animal is there to murder them...only to the camera shows nothing of that.
The anchor even goes further. "But it seems only our Queen knew what to do...are we lucky or are we cursed?"
Blink is starting to see the plan. Reagan smiles elegantly.
"By the way, Blink, do you know any designer that could..." Reagan trails off. Blink shakes her head.
"Why you don´t wear suits and be done with it? Goblin Queen is doing that now, plus, if she wants to show boobs is just unbottom the suit. Sexy and quick" Blink states approvingly.
"...I´ll think about it"
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Kurt Wagner turns off the TV. The news coverage is the same. Are we lucky to have Scarlet Witch or cursed? The implications are there and Kurt is not happy.
"Still on the same news?" A voice emerges from the kitchen site with 2 mugs of coffee. One for Kurt -and his tail to hold- and the other for herself. Kitty Pryde doesn´t exist without coffee.
"Still on the same news" Kurt confirms bitterly. His golden eyes land on Kitty, not on her mug, nor on her garish pink sweater-He´s too much of a gentleman to say she would look better in blue- but on her eyes. Always her eyes. "Why the illusions didn´t affect you?"
"Strong mind" is her deadpan answer. "I mean it. A strong mind is something of a blessing in those cases"
Kurt nods. "If there´s someone here who has a strong mind...is you...and more than ever, I need your help"
"Of course, elf...will I get a sword"
"Is still debatable!"