1st Opportunity :: Video

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[The feed clicks on, first showing Meyer's shoes, then panning up, showing a sensible brown suit, a crisp tie, and a far too serious expression for someone as young as this man appears to be.]

The way I see it, I've been kidnapped.

[He doesn't sound particularly perturbed about it.]

Perhaps this is something that is better discussed in person. I'm certainly willing and able to make a generous offer in exchange for my freedom, if my captors are reasonable men. If not, I'm afraid we'll have to go about this a different way.

[There's a long pause.]

I would appreciate a quick response to my inquiry. I think it'll be better for all of us if this goes as painlessly as possible.

Comments

[horseish]

But why don't you just stop them kidnapping you?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Because sometimes other adults are stronger.

[horseish]

Oh.

I thought maybe I got here with magic. Do you think I was kidnapped as well?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I think kidnapping is a lot more likely than magic.

[horseish]

I don't remember anyone taking me. I would have fought back.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

As would I. Which is why I suspect that we may have been drugged first.

[horseish]

Who would do that? My family doesn't have any money to pay them.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Not all kidnappings are for ransom.

[A normal topic to discuss with a little kid? Totally.]

[horseish]

[She dealt with worse.]

What else are they for?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Power, sometimes. Control.

[horseish]

Oh.

[That again. Seems everyone's after that.

So they want to control me?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Not necessarily you specifically. But everyone they've brought here, yes.

[horseish]

They shouldn't do that.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

They shouldn't, but they have. We'll need to figure out a way to handle it.

[horseish]

[If only she brought the pistol.]

I'm very good at making plans.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Then maybe we can work together.

[horseish]

Maybe.

[If you're up to par.]

What kind of things can you do?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Is a small child really asking for his resume right now? What is happening.]

I'm an excellent negotiator. I know a great deal about probability and statistics, especially as related to gambling. And I always keep a level head.

[horseish]

[And please have your references ready for review.

She listens carefully to this information, chin in hand.]

A level head is very useful.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Bobby do you really want to contact every gangster on the Lower East Side?]

Losing one's temper rarely advances one's cause.

[horseish]

[Hey she's got some time on her hands now.]

That's what I always thought.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Smart kid.

[horseish]

Thank you.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

What's your name?

[horseish]

Bobby Lassiter.