Fun Night [1/3]

Once out of the house they already had a driver awaiting them. Junya got in and immediately fell into the comfort of the seats. They were soft enough to sleep in and had a light lavender fragrance.

"Take us to 7 Moons," Alice told the driver. The man only nodded and revved the engine forward.

"Junya, we're going somewhere we might meet some influential people. Just don't make them upset. Trust me you don't want any more enemies." Alice said as they began closing in on their destination.

Junya nodded, it seemed simple enough.

"We're here mam." The driver stopped his car and jumped out to open the doors. Junya stepped out on the pavement and gazed in awe at the colossal building that towered over him. If it weren't for the skyscrapers, he saw on his way here it would have been the biggest he had seen.

The entrance was fitted with a red carpet and luxurious cars stopped by while going off to the valet.

It didn't take Junya long to realize he was severely out of place. People wandered around accessorised with expensive 24 karat golden teeth and diamond rings on their fingers. Junya looked like a lost pup following behind Alice.

"Here for the special meeting," Alice told the receptionist who looked down on Junya, a hint of disgust tracing his smirk, then back to Alice.

"He's with me"

Alice told the man who in turn gave a deep bow, "This way madam."

Junya followed behind to the elevator. A bright ding indicated they had reached floor 34R and the doors opened with a swoosh. Contrary to what Junya believed the top floor was, it was in fact the roof.

A large crowd fell before them, they wore smooth formal attire, and their chatter filled the air with hands holding cups of shiny water.

"Please let us know if you desire anything madam" The receptionist gave another bow before pointing them off the elevator.

The roof was fitted out with hundreds of chairs. No one sat, instead everyone was walking around and mingling with one another, leaving their arrival unnoticed.

Junya fully adopted his role as a tail while walking through the venue.

Alice found a table and took a seat prompting Junya to do the same. They sat, watching the crowd continue their conversations, and ate the Crêpes that were available.

"The food should be here in a few minutes Junya, it's one of the reasons I don't hate coming here," Alice said savouring the taste of her Crêpe.

"What's going on anyway?" Junya finally asked.

"This is a teachers Union for GCU, It's the school you'll be going to and I teach there" Alice explained. "It is the only Mobster related school in Guram City which naturally gives it a certain prestige"

"Then why do you gain from coming here?"

"Well, it's because everyone here has a smile on their face and makes friends." Alice scorned, before realizing the ambiguity of her statement.

"Alright, those two over there" Alice pointed behind her with her hand. "The guy is a teacher from school, a Rank C Mobster, He is blessed by the Angel of Power.

The other is a Parent who had a failing business and is currently sweet-talking the teacher for investments. Beside him with the makeup is his daughter. I would assume his aim is to make a trade of sorts, of course, it would be weird to just say something like that outright so he's trying to befriend him, they will leave the daughter behind to 'talk'."

Everything Alice said all happened to her prediction, the man left, leaving his daughter behind.

"How… How did you know that would happen"

"I can hear them, but I have seen this trick played countless times. I'm a wizard at this stuff." She shrugged, "It can happen vice versa as well, but it all just fake smiles and showering the other party in pleasantries."

"Is it bad?"

"Quite the contrary kid, It's great. Making connections is what will keep you afloat in this world. If you have strength, people will gravitate toward you and If you have a warm personality everyone will love you. In public, you must put on a face and maintain dignity to play their game.

Take this as the first lesson I taught you. Make connections and make sure they're strong, any weak links can lead to betrayal" Alice explained carefully. With this they noticed a man's eyes widen at the sight of her.

"Watch this kid, learn something"

Alice got up abruptly and greeted the man with a smile and a handshake.

"Alice, darling! Long-time no see I heard you went to a danger zone last month, Thank gawd you're ok" The man was glad to see she offered him the first handshake.

He was in touch with his feminine side, with a smooth face and his nails decorated jewels with clear nail polish. His lips were glossed and wore a perm slathered with grease. He was a chubby man with a very posh laugh.

"Thank you for your concern Mister Migge, I'm fine and glad to be back" Alice put on a smile that Junya never saw her make. It gave her face a new charm.

"Oh, darling it must have been dreadful having to be out there so long. We should go to a spa before you start getting busy again"

"Haha! I would love to but sadly I can't oblige, I will be teaching at GCMAU soon and will get even busier. I'm taking a break from roaming" Alice's expressions changed throughout the conversation making her seem invested.

Their light-hearted chatter continued for a while with Junya staring in wonder.

"Well, it's a shame we can't get a massage. Here's my card call me; you can use it for a free massage as well. Thank you for all the hard work you've done for our nation darling, ta taa"

"Thank you, Mister Migge," Alice kept her smile until she was sure he was gone before dropping the act.

"Just like that I got a free massage, You understand what I mean? Don't walk up to everyone or people will know you're trying to link with everyone. Instead, seize smaller chances until you can talk to more influential people"

Junya understood the thought behind it, having a huge backer is ideal but talking to someone influential was hard. Junya and Alice continued a lengthy discussion about body language and could tell Alice was very perceptive with the way she acted.

Junya hoped to inherit this trait.

He admired that Alice never treated him like an idiot. She would simply educate and explain things he didn't understand. It was like how someone spoke to a child instead he was never treated as such.

She emphasized some no no's while conversing with someone of status. One of them was acting arrogant and acting entitled, her key advice was being humble and kind.

"You shouldn't come off as a pushover though, I can't explain everything in words. It's better to get some experience when you can" Alice added. "For a good start, don't be like Amus, he would simply tell everyone to 'fuck off' "

"I have been meaning to ask-"

"Alice?" A man interrupted their conversation staring at them both. He strode over with a smirk on his face, it dropped when he noticed Junya.

He ignored Junya and looked to Alice, "Who's the Runt?"