369/The brothers Marksman grab a drink.

The brothers Marksman grab a drink.
Date of Scene:	08 March 2020
Location:	Josie's Bar (New York City)
Synopsis:	The two brothers find a bit to talk about and not argue about.
Cast of Characters:	Johnathan Marksman, Robert Marksman

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Johnathan Marksman has posed:
It is mid-afternoon and Johnathan is now sitting in one of the more quieter booths. The bar is larely empty though some of the lunch crowd and regulars are still lingering. Johnathan takes a sip of the single malt whiskey he ordered and checks his watch. He was supposed to meet with his brother about ten minutes ago, but it was kind of a loose thing about what time it was supposed to happen so he is not exactly late.

Johnathan and Robert have been actually talking face to face from time to time lately. The talk through texts, emails, and letters has gone a long way to knit their relationships enough to where they arent actively avoiding eachother out of anger. This is a good thing. He hopes.

Johnathan checks his watch again when he feels it. That tickle with his powers that tells him his brother is nearby. He tugs his gloves making sure they havent come loose and waits for him to come into view.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman comes walking into the bar. He will walk over to the bar, and orders a cola. Once he has it, he will walk over to Johnathan's table. "Hey sorry traffic was a bit of a pain to get here." He slides into the booth opposite his brother.

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman smirks, "Gotta tell you man, don't drive in this city unless you have to. Use a service or take the subway." he says motioning for the bar maid to bring another glass for him. He finishes off his drink with a single swallow and makes a face. He is still trying to get used to the stuff now that he's legal, but its an aquired taste sort of thing that takes time.

"So how's it hanging?" he asks. "Thomas gives his regards. He's still back at the office trying to deal with a problem." he says taking a sip from the newly delivered glass.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, and says 'Doing ok, I just got back in from doing a little practice ran into a new friend and got a few tips on things. How about you, what you and thomas been up to?

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman shrugs, "The usual business stuff. Oh by the way if some lawyer from Lexcorp comes knocking asking you to sell some of your stock options.... thats a firm 'like hell'. Answer okay?" he says as he takes another sip and grimaces. Perhaps he should have gone with a cola too. "That's the emergency we're dealing with."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman nods, a bit and looks over to his brother and says "Need me to see what cash I can liquidate and drop it back into the company?" He will sip his drink and says "Its our company Lexcorp can take his offer and shine it up and shove it.

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman takes a breath and shakes his head, "Nah, most of the people who have stock aren't letting go. They know we're trying to kick the iridium problem with the hardlight holograms and we'll get it soon enough. Right now it's just too expensive to market the emitters publicly. Iridium is rare as shit, you know that anyway, but if Lex gets wind that we're having problems he might get a few more voting options if he can talk them into selling. Between you and me though we're at least at 56% I think at last count. Thomas isnt going to sell his 20% either." he says shifting in his seat. "I just hope he doesn't force a sell off at the SEBI and SEC. If they say we've got a monopoly on our tech they might force us to sell." he shakes his head. "Nasty piece of work that guy is."

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman hmms and says "I think I have about got the issue I was having with the neural connections, so should have another patent we can use to add to the diversity of our product line, it should help some.

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman 's company has made most of its money selling optics for weapons and weapons systems for the military and commercial market. They make other electronics besides those for weapons though, and so there's a pretty diverse product line to depend on. It was all started by a patriarch a couple generations back but its grown and developed into something more. Its still a FAMILY company though and Johnathan intends to keep it that way.

Johnathan shakes his head, "Man between you and Thomas, our patent list keeps growing lately. Yeah man that would be fantastic. But lets keep the next one out of the military contract. That is attracting too much attention from the Lex types. I'd rather we went more consumer next time." he says finishing off his drink and feeling a little numbness in his face he decides its best to switch to soda next.

"So..." he lowers his voice, any luck in the hero biz? You've had way more luck at it than I have. I need some excitement or this business stuff is going to kill me with boredom." he says motioning to the barmaid that he wants what you're having by lifting up your glass as an example to her.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman smiles and says "Got some advice, I was out at one of the old warehouses we don't use any more, and ran into She-hulk. She and I talked she gave me some pointers and I think it will help. She gave me some pointers, and ideas about a few things. Did get her number about hanging out some more.

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Digging out a $20 bill from his money clip Johnathan hands it to the girl and gives her a smile before returning to the conversation. It is no mistake that the new headquarters in NYC for Marksman Industries is right near Stark Tower. Johnathan feels a thrill at the mention of She-Hulk. "Really? You got her number?" he shakes his head, "Waaaay more luck than I've been having. Most exciting thing I've gotten so far is a purse snatcher who kept tripping over his own feet." he frowns, "I mean cat stuck in a tree variety stuff. Guy wasn't even armed." he takes a breath. "So what did she say?" he asks.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "Well she gave me a few directions about aiming my blasts, and costumes. A bit about protecting friends and family. We talked for a while, plan on having dinner again sometime talk a bit more."

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman raises an eyebrow, "Oh, dinner now... really." he grins. Perhaps his younger brother is going to get more than just heroing tips. "Well I think that the self-mending cloth we got from that Richard's public patent is going to go a long way for making better costumes. You really should try it." Even though you've flat out said 'no' to the whole spandex-looking material. It's not betacloth or anything super high tech but it serves well as anything else on the market for a costume at least as far as Johnathan is concerned.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "Well talking a bit with her, I have thought about getting a mask, something like a ski mask in case the armor is broke. I am wondering if I might be able to rig something comes out of a pair of glasses or something not quite sure yet to be honest."

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman nods, "Maybe some nanotech, make them expand and cover more of your face. Like goggles or something. Though my mask fits in my pocket pretty well. I'm sure you could go the balacava route and keep it discrete. he says. Just then his phone rings and he answers taking a brief call from Thomas. He then ends it, "Gotta go soon. He wants me back at the office to sign some stuff." He says stretching in the booth's seat.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman says, "Well if there is anything you need me for let me know. You want a quick trip back, I can help you." He offers his brother. "I will probably be by the lab to see what I can work out a bit later."

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman shivers and remembers what that portal FEELS like to him whenever he used it. "Um no thanks. I've got a driving service that can take me back." he says as he begins to scoot himself out of the booth. He takes a couple more bills and lays them down on the table, setting his empty glass on it. "I'll catch you around, bro." he says giving you a grin. Not one sore spot touched, not even a hint of argument between them. Not even the slightest air of tension. Damn that went well, he thinks to himself.

Robert Marksman has posed:
Robert Marksman will hold out a fist for a fist bump it might not be a hug, but it is at least some form of contact for the two.

Johnathan Marksman has posed:
Johnathan Marksman returns the gesture and then heads towards the front exit of the bar.