3689/Streets come a knocking

Streets come a knocking
Date of Scene:	05 October 2020
Location:	Office - Fisk Towers
Synopsis:	Power-man meet Mr Fisk, opening a gym for the youth.
Cast of Characters:	Wilson Fisk, Luke Cage

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Wilson Fisk has posed:
Hope for the future foundation was starting. Matt Murdock was helming it with purse strings held by one Mr. Fisk. The plan is to bring Hell's Kitchen into a bright new tomorrow, after school programs, education, rehabs, both physical and for drugs; the man running it told Mr. Murdock to send anyone else that might want to join the program before the paperwork was inked his way.

Mr. Fisk is a massive dark older black man standing by the window watching the world below. His hand is holding a fine Cuban cigar, lighting it slowly with a gold plated lighter as he waits for the new arrival. Dressed in a form hiding purple suit with a red tie, as he exhales the smoke into the air, there is an open box of them on the desk, Power-Man nothing hidden about this one. Still, Mr. Fisk wanted to help, and what better way than with a hero of the blocks.

Luke Cage has posed:
Arriving, as of now no reason to think anything could be of concern with Wilson. Other than usually people aren't that giving with their money, but why look a gift horse in the mouth? "Mr. Fisk." Luke remarks as he arrives and pauses in the door way.

"Word is getting around about your programs to help Hell's Kitchen." he adds after a moment, that pause lingering just a bit so he then heads over to the window as well.

Wilson Fisk has posed:
"Indeed, Mr Cage or should I say Power-man?" Mr. Fisk points towards the box on the table, with a little chuckle."My last vice, would you care for a cigar?"

As he waits to see if Luke indulges, his hand is removing that fine Cuban, as he exhales the smoke into the air as he walks over to the man with the box in his left hand, with the cutter in the center of it. Gold plated as he waits now, watching the world out of the window. "I grow up in Hell's Kitchen, I was trained and corrupted and sent to prison all in those blocks, due to my father's influence." Another large puff of the smoke is fired out of his lips, as he shakes his head slowly, leaving the words in the air.

"Now, I have become a businessman, rising from the ashes, I got lucky Mr. Cage. I got fortunate, not all get to be that in the world, as I'm sure you have seen." His hand is placing that cigar back in his lips as he closes the box set it down on the table in front of them, as he offers his lighter to the man if it is needed, as he speaks now."I wish to give everyone a chance in my blocks; I wish to show them what you can be and help them. If it works, this program will be expended to other parts of the city, but home is where the heart is it not?"

Luke Cage has posed:
A hand reaches towards the box and moves it a fraction of an inch as he inspects th ecigars but in the end he declines, "No thanks..." he nods as Fisk talks and considers for a moment. "Yeah... I know what its like to have opportunity and chances taken away from you and to be thrown in jail." he admits.

"Home is where the heart is, its good to do something for the local neighborhood. Its a start...though, who knows maybe Power Man will expand beyond the neighborhood." he chuckles.

Wilson Fisk has posed:
"Start local, go global, it is the rule in business. It might be as a superhero as well, so here is the deal. I'm looking for people to run programs, to keep the kids off the streets, learning, enjoying. I was told, you might wanna run a gym, by a Mr. Murdock." Mr. Fisk points to his laptop, it is a filled with a few names, as he grins at the man.

"I would buy the building for you, buy whatever need, and then you run it your way. Paperwork is an NDA, that is all, and it's your business. Then, once Mr Murdock and Mr Nelson sign paperwork, and I'll leave you three to work out how best to help, but for now, I'm running things. They have yet to sign, need to meet with Mr. Nelson still."

Luke Cage has posed:
"Run a gym? I mean sure...I'm all for helping the kids. I may need to hire someone for my time away from the bar, but if I can make it work...I mean that would be something." Luke says with a bit of a grin, "A place to keep the kids of the street and do something besides just punching the badguys in the face."

He pauses and adds, "Although, I'm not against just punching the badguys in the face." he admits with a smirk. Luke doesn't mind his role as the local muscle, even as it continues to grow.

Wilson Fisk has posed:
"If you need help paying for anything, or other trainers let Mr. Murdock know, and I will cover it. Let me make a call, get the paperwork started. He is buying his building, so we will place it in there ground floor." Mr. Fisk walks over to pick up his office phone, calls an ext quickly, speaking softly." Mr. Cage paperwork for a gym, draw it up and get it here in 45 minutes, Roberto."

Mr. Fisk hanging up quickly as he walks over to Mr. Cage, offering his hand towards the man with a wide smile, as he looks pleased."Physical sports are what I did to get through my stint; it keeps the aggression in places where it works, not unhealthy ways. It will change lives, Mr Cage."

Luke Cage has posed:
"I appreciate this Mr. Fisk...." Luke begins and then he pauses, "You on the up?" he asks then with a slightly furrowed brow. "In my experience rich guys don't tend to just throw their money around without wanting a return on that investment...what is it you want?"

"I'm used to being hired for some hero work, always kept food on the table and had me doing the right thing but...just not on this level."

Wilson Fisk has posed:
"I want to better this city, Mr Cage, that is all. I make money, yes, but on its own, it means nothing. Money works for you, not you for money when you get that world in which you can. So, yes, I'm on the up. Soon, Hell's Kitchen will be too, if I have my way. Now then I have another meeting to make. I can have the documents here shortly. Coffee, drink, or food. It is on me today; feel free to enjoy my office. There is a Television there." His finger massive pointing towards a cabinet in the corner, as he nods slowly as he makes his way for the door.

Luke Cage has posed:
Luke Cage watches Fisk head out of the room. He walks around the office in the absence for a few moments, but no, without someone else there the silence seems too much for Luke and he will eventually be making his way out and home.