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Post by Sonya Chernova on Jan 19, 2020 5:32:32 GMT -4
To say that the CEO of the ASTA Corporation had heard of the absolutely stellar reputation that "The Gym" possessed would be one of the understatements of the century. Yet for all her attempts to investigate the place; most of the employees that went there usually came back with the same rave reviews and very little detail. To be honest the curiosity was getting the better of her and if she didn't satisfy it soon she was going to take it out on her poor, belagured secretary again. The poor girl was still walking off the last 'session' and Sonya was beginning to get those cravings again. She needed another outlet and her cravings for violence were just going to have to be sated in some other way.
That, of course, was what had brought the woman to the doors of the infamous Gym. Hands behind her back, sunglasses obscuring most of her features, silver hair pulled back in a bun. She wore a long t-shirt and stylish jeans with a gym bag slung over her shoulder. Let the world think what they wanted of her, she was more than happy to set aside good looks for practicality when she so chose. She strode through the doors and took in the sights. The place was... enormous. Bigger than it appeared on the outside. Strange, she'd never even fathomed that it would look like this. Her artificial eyes swirled behind the sunglasses while she took it all in. What on earth had she just walked into?
A pair of customers walked by, and even a few pro heroes. She shifted on her feet and moved toward one of the counters, looking to take a breath. Her own confidence had taken her here but she really hadn't expected the level of quality that this place exhuded and that alone was enough to set her off her game. She needed just a moment to regain her composure and reassess. Confidence and clear headedness would come after that. She set the bag down and put a hand on the counter, easing herself for a few precious seconds.
She held her head; "What on earth was I thinking?" she demanded of herself. Only stopping to wave and smile at a few passers by. She was fortunate that none of them had recognized her from the television. There were quite a few people here who were wearing ASTA branded support gear to help them restrain and control their quirks. Some even wore clothes her company made. A few wore hardware like the eComm. She hadn't been on the ground in so long, so focused on the company, it was jarring. That wasn't good. She needed to get out of this mindset and overcome this as fast as possible; she'd be working with harder to dealw ith people soon. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Jan 19, 2020 14:38:01 GMT -4
You know what sucked? Being grounded. You know what sucked worse? Volunteer work as punishment. Thats what Miku had. Not only did she have to move away from the dorms, but she also had to work here. God, she felt... choked?... strangled? Well.. something like that because being around her parents 24/7 or well almost 24/7 was suffocating. When she wasnt at school she was with them. And working here, she had to be happy and chipper. God, she didnt even know what to do!! Oh wait, there was a new person. Time to yolo. She walked over to the silver haired woman and greeted her with a smile "Good day, miss. How can I help you?" she said happily and cheerfully while in reality she had no idea what she was doing. She wanted to call Hana and let her deal with this. She'd much rather just clean and work as a janitor. Maybe after this she can ask her parents if she could mop the floor instead.
Well, that was something she could save for later as now she focused on he silver haired lady and waited for her answer. Maybe she needed to direct her to the right place?
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Jan 25, 2020 13:20:39 GMT -4
Sonya rubbed the bridge of her nose while she leaned against the counter. She wondered how long she could just sit here without being bothered. Most people politely passed her by without so much of a second glance. That was honestly nice of them. Then again she'd been told by a few of her employees that even with her eyes covered she had a bit of an intimidating presence. Was that why a few just simply couldn't bring themselves to approach her? She wondered on that for a few heartbeats until she heard a voice call out in her direction. She looked up from her quiet contemplation, looking around for the source before spotting a small girl, she looked tiny but had the bearing of a teenager. That sharp look in her eyes tinged with a bit of tiredness. She knew that look. The look of someone who really didn't want to be where she was.
She turned fully and looked at the girl; tilting her head. "You work here? Wonderful! I'm Sonya, I've never been here before... would you mind showing me around?" Sonya asked, clapping her hands together in a plainly delighted way. She resisted the urge to pepper the girl with questions, instead taking a moment to test the waters with an easy one and giving her an excuse to not interact with more than one person for an extended period of time. That usually was a good way to get most employees to cheer up just a little bit. Not having to deal with one stranger after another was always preferable. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Jan 28, 2020 10:53:16 GMT -4
Well it doesnt really work here, but whatever. She didnt wanna correct some random woman. Some random woman who apparently is named Sonya, based on her introduction
"Nice to meet you miss Sonya, my name is Miku. I am a temporary worker. I could help you a little bit in showing you around" Miku said as she answered her question.
So whenever miss Sonya was ready, Miku would start the mini tour and show her around the gym. She showed her around now and thus behind the lounge she could immediately see the floor of fitness machines, they basically have everything! Then on the right of those machines is a floor where you can train your sit-ups and push-ups but also a boxing ball! Apart from that the lower floor has changing rooms, showers, a little medical spot for sports massages but also first aid! There is also a sign about noise pollution, the Gym really hopes to give off the best atmosphere with music, not yelling. It was funny because Miku felt that sign was specifically for Kirk like in case he arrived.
Then they moved onto the 2nd floor. The second floor of the gym holds four big rooms, one is used for dancing and other civilian courses such as simple yoga and meditation, the second room is designed for MA training and other specific sports, while the other rooms are designed for quirk use, with ways to train every quirk that The Gym knows of, yes there is a governmental license for this. Next up is the third floor holds offices and a cafeteria for the people that work here as well as a small place where you could stay overnight. Upstairs are showers too and a lounge room to make it comfortable for everyone that works here.
Miku then led her downstairs, down into the basement. Why? Welll.... the basement of the gym holds a pool for those who want to work on swimming or water sports, the pool is surrounded by of course changing rooms and you can order a drink downstairs as well!
"Within the Gym you can find all kind of special facilities and small things such as special water sources with sporty yet fruity drinks that are for you, of course, normal water is found there as well. You can buy food here with a little lunch corner at the lounge and not forgetting the reception desk next to it with the warmest people that work here to welcome you in and to help you with any questions you have." Miku said
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Jan 31, 2020 18:39:12 GMT -4
Sonya gave another delighted smile, so she was a temporary worker. That was fine, she wasn't expecting a perfect tour of a gym of all things, she just wanted a place where she could work out a bit and stretch her legs when she wasn't running a national corporation. "Miku, a pleasure dearie," She said, "I would really appreciate it. I'm considering a membership and I've heard good things..."
The first thing she indicated were the fitness machines, they very nearly had everything that one could imagine. Boxing balls, mats for floor training, the changing rooms were set to one side with showers. She wondered if the showers had treated water for those with quirks. There was even a first aid station. There were so many different machines here that she began to wonder a bit about the owners. Fascinated she simply followed Miku up to the second floor. The first two rooms were interesting, she wouldn't mind picking up yoga and maybe some dance lessons. But the latter? They were quirk ready? Now that was something to pay attention to. Maybe she should consider more than just a membership. An investment? What could she offer to improve such a forward-thinking facility?
Anything, she imagined.
The third floor was the offices and employee living and workspaces. A lounge even. She had to reiterate, the gym had quite a bit of everything.
"This is ... incredible..." Sonya admitted, making mental notes to set up similar facilities at her own corporate headquarters. Villain she may be, but she treated her employees very well.
At last they descended to the basement and Sonya laid eyes on the pool. Breathtaking. Not to mention some of the feminine figures that walked by. Her eyes lingered for a moment on one in particular before she realized that Miku was talking to her. She turned and regarded the young woman, listening intently. "This was very informative Miku. Are you sure you are only a temporary employee?" She asked incredulously. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Feb 3, 2020 13:56:10 GMT -4
She spoke how this was an informative tour, but she asked if Miku was really an informative employee or not. Miku answered "I am. Its just my parents are the owners, so I know this place pretty well"
Miku looked at the lady and asked "Is there anything else you need?" she didnt know what else to do. What would she need after the tour? Miku didnt know, instead she waited for an answer and hoped the next thing she can do is help Sonya and redirect her to G or another gym staff person, as she herself was ill equipped to do anything else other then clean.
Miku wondered if she went into too much detail though. Well, she didnt care if she did, she just did her unpaid job. This was a big whatever to her anyway. She just wanted to hand over Sonya to someone else to do their paid job. Then Miku can mope in peace. She's still salty over what her parents did and she hoped she could.... do something.... she doesnt even know what to do. Everything was so whatever. Maybe she can just go away and rethink everything. Who knows. But first she needed to do this
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Feb 8, 2020 14:27:01 GMT -4
Her parents were the owners? Now that. That was interesting. A small smile played at the edge of her lips while the girl turned toward her. Sonya adjusted herself and took a relaxed pose; there was something...tired in the girls eyes. Like she was unhappy with where she was. What would she rather be doing? The questions, prompted by the part of her that was Ishtar, began to bubble to the surface. Analysis began to slip into her thoughts, and a coldness began to creep up her spine. Something very curious was going on here, she could sense it in the air even while she could not pin it down.
"Your parents are the owners? That must be very stressful," Sonya said, looking around; "I can't imagine working a job like this, with so much independence, at your age. Though I imagine you would be at school right now wouldn't you?" She asked, a bit bluntly, but people her age didn't like being toyed with and they certainly didn't like it when someone beat around the bush. Better to be upfront than coy during the opening salvos. Coyness and manipulation came afterward. But what was she manipulating towards? Sonya wasn't sure just yet, she didn't know what this girl was capable of, if anything. Her parents were fond of quirkers which could reasonably indicate that the girl and her parents possessed quirks as well.
The only question was, who were they and what were they? Sonya walked toward the edge of the pool, looking down at the roiling waters before glancing back at Miku. "I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to take part in swimming, dear, my quirk reacts poorly to water..." She added. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Feb 10, 2020 10:22:25 GMT -4
When Sonya said that her parents are owners and how it must be stressful, Miku just shrugged. She didnt say anything. Sonya then said something else and Miku didnt mind the bluntness "I mean, I already had school. It was at morning. After school come here." Miku explained shortly and bluntly herself. No reason why not to be direct
She watched Sonya go to the edge of the pool and looked down at the water, before looking back to Miku saying she cant swim because of her quirk. Miku didnt pry and ask so she just nodded "Oh ok. Do you want to do anything else, like use those machine things?" she offered a suggestion, but not a solution. She had no idea what the adult woman wanted, but she knew what she wanted. And thats just to get out of here.
Would it be crazy if she said she wanted to live in the wilderness? Probably. But thats not the subject. Maybe she should just escort Sonya back to one of the rooms with the machines or whatever since pool is not her forte.
Miku didnt even bother guessing her quirk, she'd usualy make up her own reason why someone cant do something. Today she didnt bother
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Feb 21, 2020 20:17:08 GMT -4
She was starting to piece it together a little more and here and there. The girl seemed to be very dismissive of the whole conversation; she clearly wasn't used to being in a representative position. And given this business' reputation that meant that she had not been here long, or at all. Perhaps it was something along the vein of shadowing or volunteer work. She tapped her chin and glanced to the right, manicured nails glinting a bit in the artificial light and smiled, giving Miku a conspiratorial look.
"Not a big fan of working here are we?" She asked playfully before laughing. "Don't worry I still plan on getting a membership, I'm very impressed with the place and I've been needing a place where I can work out and keep a low profile..." She said, miming a headwipe as if she was sweating. "Busy work, no?" She said and strode past Miku. "Think you can show me the treadmills? Just follow me around and talk to me dear; no need to go back up to the desk and repeat the whole thing over again, right?" She said, offering the girl a chance at getting out of doing too much work.
She started walking toward the treadmills with that half cocked smile on her face. A few people glanced up and looked at her, one even squinted and tilted his head as if he was trying to recognize her. She paid him no mind, pretending to be just an ordinary person out for a workout. She placed her bag down next to one of the treadmills and knelt, adjusting her shoelaces. "So where do you go to school, dear?" | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Mar 3, 2020 14:42:13 GMT -4
Sonya said or asked rhetorically that Miku isnt a fan of working here. She then laughed a bit and said that she shouldnt worry that she plans to get membership and that shes impressed with the place and... keep a low profile?
"Keep a low profile?" Miku repeated the last part of the sentence with a raised eyebrow and a questioning manner. That wasnt something an average citizen would say. And as far as Miku knew, Sonya wasnt a celebrity. So who was she that she needed a low profile
Although the adult didnt react much and just asked to see the treadmills. Miku nodded and went to show her how to get there, but then she stopped when Sonya said that, all Miku needs to do is... follow her and talk to her? Was she helping her. Weird. Sonya then asked where does Miku go to school. And Miku answered "UA" before then repeated what she asked "Sooo, about before what do you mean when you said low profile?" Yeah, she was not gonna drop that. But the fact she said UA, Miku felt she kinda botched it now. Anywho, they arrived to the treadmills. So now what? They chat?
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Mar 29, 2020 14:54:16 GMT -4
The girl was quick to respond with a rather damning answer. It wasn't her fault, she had no idea who she was dealing with, but the information was juicy never the less. Sonya hid her face a little as she tightened her laces; another student from UA, right at her fingertips. The borderline satanic grin on her face immediately transformed into that friendly and kind expression she usually kept when dealing with outsiders. The girl was stuck on her 'low profile' comment. Amusing. Her eyes whirred a bit in her head as they adjusted to light and she let out a tittering laugh before glancing around herself; making sure no one was really paying attention before leaning in and whispering.
"Keep this a secret for me would you dear? I am the CEO of ASTA Corp... the Paparazzi have been something of a nuisance recently especially after I recruited one of your classmates for my fashion line," She said in a conspiratorial whisper her eyes glinting with a little bit of mischief. She laughed; "Do you like fashion dear?" She asked, putting her hands on her hips and leaning back to get a better look at the girl. She hadn't really took a moment to admire her appearance until just now. She had an innocent cuteness about her that the more mature and elegant Rowan lacked. She tapped her lip, considering. "You'd be great on television, a few commercials maybe?" She murmured before winking.
"So what's it like to study at such a place, mm?" | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Mar 30, 2020 10:19:54 GMT -4
Miku nodded when she said this was to be kept a secret but apparently she was the CEO of ASTA, not that Miku knew much about the company other that it made fancy clothes stuff. But hey, if the paparazzi chased her, then surely she must be important. What did get Mikus interest was that she said that she recruited one of her classmates for her fashion line
"You did?" Miku asked curiously
Sonya then asked Miku if she liked fashion. Miku nodded, but Miku was far from some fashion expert. But the next thing Sonya said quite surpried and shocked Miku "T-television??", but she soon regained her composure, she thought Sonya just joked to get a reaction out of her and Miku fell hook line and sinker.
After which Sonya asked whats it like to study at such place
"I mean, its nice and stuff. But its also frustrating. Other people are like more talented and skilled while Im just falling behind." Miku didnt want to say that her Quirk sucked. It was the harsh truth she'd rather not tell. Plus her social skill sucked and well everything sucked. She was no good! Last year she was the 4th ranked student and this year she is 6th. She dropped down and it shows a lot.
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Apr 7, 2020 16:19:32 GMT -4
Sonya laughed and nodded; "Yes I did! I assume you are familiar with young Rowan?" She said, adjusting herself a bit and crouching down to do a bit of light stretching. She glanced up when the girl became flustered over the mention of television. A smile came to her off-color eyes, "Well of course! You have a certain aesthetic about you that would work wonderfully in the field, besides, I bet you would be a darling for my cosmetic line..." She half-teased. She seriously considered it for a moment. After all...wouldn't it be nice if... "Besides, heroes need to get their names out there these days right? Sponsorships could become a big deal one day," She hinted, winking at her.
The girl seemed to be bothered by something happening at UA though, she mentioned that she was falling behind on her work. Sonya frowned; tilting her head to the right and looking a her closely. "Just not your cup of tea then?" She offered, stretching her other leg and letting out a breath. "Maybe you need to work on your brand a little? Change your style? Sometimes a change of pace helps energize that part of you that's died down a little since the honeymoon feeling wore off..." Sonya suggested kindly. She wasn't just fooling around, it was honest advice. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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Post by Miku Hajimari on Apr 9, 2020 11:27:12 GMT -4
"Rowan??" Miku said blown away in disbelief. Rowan never told her that "Y-yeah, I know her" they are best friends after all. But saying that would be corny, right?
Sonya said that Miku would be good on television, but if you thought that Rowan working for ASTA as a model would be a mindblow. The fact that the ASTA CEO tells Miku that she'd be good on TV was a total mind blow. Like whats so special about her. She's so bleh if she says so herself. But apparently according to Sonya she's worth something. She said that Miku has a certain asthetic about her that would work. Plus she'd look good for a cosmetic line, whcih made Miku blush a bit.
The CEO proceded to say that heroes need to get their names out there, right? Sponsorships and such, she winked at Miku who was already speechless
Sonya then asked Miku whats it like to study at UA, to which Miku gave her answer. She frowned, for obvious reasons, no one likes a loser. She tilted her head and looked at Miku closely. The thing she then said made now Miku tilt her head to the side as if she was a lost pup or something. "I guess so" Miku said, but she didnt know what to do |
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Post by Sonya Chernova on Apr 19, 2020 15:16:58 GMT -4
Sonya finished her stretches with a bit of a flush to her face. She let out a relaxed sigh and stepped over to Miku, reaching out and brushing a strand of hair out of her face. Her smile was steady and ethereal; "I could make you beautiful," She said in a low voice before turning back to the Treadmill and stepping on. "Just think about it~" She laughed. The controls of the device looked much the same as the ones she used in college. She paused, college, hm... She glanced over at Miku. Miku reminded her of Setsuna a little. She shrugged it off and keyed on the device, setting it to a warm up speed; starting with a steady walk.
She eyed the young woman, that lost look on her face giving some weight to the feelings weighing the poor dear down. How hard it must be to struggle so terribly with one's identity. Normal teenagers had it tough enough, but she was supposed to be a hero in training, a role model already and it seemed more and more like the idea of becoming said role model was not entirely her decision. Choice. Sonya made a face and looked back at the treadmill, not speaking for a moment. After several seconds she turned back to Miku. "We all have a right to choose our own path, dearie," She said; "Even if it's not the one everyone expects of us, it's the one that makes us happy, makes us feel whole," She continued, running her thumb on the handle. "At least...that's how I saw it when I was your age," She finished, turning up the speed a little to work off the tightness in her chest. | TAG WORDS NOTES
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