The Cat and Mouse Game ( An adventure in time)(closed)

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Ophelia Arcane stood in the elevator of her applied sciences facility awaiting the newest review and tour. She would personally look at each department and its scientists to see what holds merit, what resources the projects would need, the costs of each one and what exactly she could do with the science. Granted part of this was for the company which is why the CFO and others were with her. However, she had her own reasons to be here. Primarily to see what sort of things she could use as her super persona'The Cat'.

With that being said she also secretly wanted to see first hand one of their top scientists. A man she had come to admire not only for his genius but for his strides in a variety of fields. To her, he was the real star of the company. What she was worded about was the fact his ideas had come from trying to master his breakthrough invention which no one really knew about. Still, he had brought her company unrivaled profits. So as the elevator ascended to the research floor and the head of the Applied Sciences spoke she sipped on her coffee knowing full well what she would expect. Her colleagues didn't come here much but she made sure to check in at least once a quarter.

"Now this level is the research offices. The various scientists here are working on their projects tweaking the theories and fine tuning their instruments so they can give you all a progress report. I hope that you all are ready to see what our companies finest paid minds have come up with and hope you like them" Said the woman named Dr. Tiffany Sanders. She wasn't a stellar researcher, but as an administrator and department head, she excelled. Granted she was a cute blonde with long legs and a beautiful brain didn't hurt either.

Ophelia shook away the thought and continued through the automatic doors near the end of the gaggle of executives. It would be a combination of junior high science fair meets Shark Tank. Still, it proved to her exactly who was on the right track, who needed to be transferred to a different project and who in the end needed to be fired.

" All I can ask for Dr.Sanders is Wow us," She said in the back still trying to recover from her fight last night with a cockroach man called 'The Roach' She really did hope to be wowed. If not someone would pay dearly.

 

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As the tour began and she watched the device the good Dr.Johnson had available. It was ingenious to have such a device to monitor the heart. Ophelia herself no slouch, when it came to science, knew that with the right tweaks it could be expanded into further medical monitoring. She had something similar on her catsuit that fed into her current watch. For her, it was a step back but for her company, it was the step in the right direction.

As the men discussed the device Dr.Sanders came over and Ophelia spoke up." So Dr. Sanders how is Dr.Karson and how is his work. I am looking forward to seeing what brilliant invention he has for us!" Which was true. The only reason she hadn't promoted Karson was mostly due to the strain it would have done on the work he was doing for them. His inventions had brought numerous breakthroughs that her company profited from and in turn, she shared with the department and his salary via bonuses.

Recently she had suspected that Dr.Karson wasn't the one cashing the bonus checks instead it was Dr.Sanders, she, however, wasn't a hundred percent sure without some extra detective work on her part. As she pondered on it, they began to turn and the Dr.Sanders began to move to the head of the line to rotate to the next display.

The next moment Ophelia felt a variety of this that were not their seconds before. First and foremost was the well latched on hands of the bare-breasted Dr. Tiffany Sanders. Ophelia blushed as she looked at the demure woman suddenly scream and pulled her hands away. Second was the fact her once free hand held her favorite flower the lilac. She blinked as Dr.Sanders quickly straightened herself and the others began to right themselves as well.

Ophelia took the flower and slid it into her breast pocket as a nice decoration and straightened her outfit before she whistled. With that the others who were just as disheveled as the others looked at her.

With all the eyes on her, she spoke plainly."Clearly, something remarkable has happened as it seems one second we were all doing something else and then," She snaps her finger and takes a sip of coffee," We are doing something else. Due to this, I will call off this round of progress reports and potential devices to get our highly trained security staff on board to investigate the matter." She looked to the other board members and pointed for them to go.

" Before I go I would love to see you Dr. Johnson later in my office to talk about the potential value of your product, Also Dr. Karson I would also love to see what you have been working on later. I do so love your work, truly a brilliant mind. Dr. Sanders take some time to yourself maybe a day or two okay" She then watched as her board members left and she headed over to the coffee pot to refill and see if her heightened senses could pick up anything else that would occur and possibly reveal the culprit.

 

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Over night Ms.Arcane spent it working her night job as the vigilante known as the Cat. She was looking into a series of robberies where the damn mastermind was leaving roses in the morning for the managers to find but with no know idea how they got in. She suspected one of the more superhuman individuals or wonders had come to her town to see if they could find easier prey. They would not, Ophelia would find her a dangerous foe for not only was she genetically enhanced but also harbored the mind of a genius. She would find this Rose and see them plucked and caged!

Aside from that, she managed to stop a couple of petty crimes, but in the end, the clues eluded her to her quarry. For most of the night, she was working out the variety of theories she had on the subject of this pristine Rose leveling bank robber when her security chief called her about Dr. Sanders suicide. In haste, she rushed over as the Cat and began to collect evidence, at least as much as she could.

In the end, it wasn't much and she went to bed near 4 in the morning. She slept until 8 and arose, did some quick work out regime grabbed a coffee and headed to work. At work, she was briefed on the findings and took them to her office. It was troubling what happened but with a bit of a quick hack she was into her now deceased employees files and web life and found no signs of suicidal tendencies. She did this for a good three hours before she met with Dr.Johnson and from there it was lunch.

She ate a hearty meal before she had her red headed secretary Janice call Dr. Karson to her office. She would have to discuss his progress personally and then give him the bad news of getting looked over the promotion again. She hoped he would stay on as he was a brilliant mind that would lead her company further in the technological world faster than any other. Plus she doubted the others had the resources she did too boot. So with that, she waited for the genius to grace her office and tell him of her decisions and hope he would stay on if not she would have to make sure he was escorted out and all designs and tech made during his tenure remain. It was sad how the world work and she would not deviate from the script for one man.

 

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AS she looked over the plans for funding Dr.Johnson and his device she slowly stood and stretched as Dr.Karson come in. She smiled to her self a brief smile. He was cute, but his mind was a rich beautiful tapestry of creative energy that potentially could change the world. to think if that brain was used to delve the secrets of her body, what things would it create in her. A blush faintly crept into her cheeks before she held out her hand.

"Welcome Dr.Karson, I wish our meeting didn't have the looming ambiance of a supposed suicide of such a cheerful woman as Dr. Sanders. Still, I am happy to meet you once more. The last time it was so short and brief during the review phase. I also hated that you didn't get the head of the department but you are far more valuable when devoted hundred percent to your research.I mean the preliminary papers and specs you have sent for a variety of your projects have made us very wealthy and has changed the face of the technological world."She let him shake before she offered him a seat. It wasn't much but she didn't wish for him to flip out when she had to deliver once again the choice to not make him head of research and development.

She sighed and looked at the brilliant man across from her. " First I would love to hear more about your theories and projects. Not here mind you I really would love to figure out how that beautiful brain of yours works. So much that maybe later we could grab a drink or two? But that is up to you. AS for the other manner of business, which sadly is not what I wanted with this meeting." She looked away from you and began to type on her computer. She printed out some sheets of paper and turned back to you.

" In light of Dr.Sanders mysterious demise, The board and I met to figure out who would be the new head of R and D. Yours' was one of the names that came up. Unfortunately, the board went in a different direction. They Chose Dr. Johnson. Now before you get mad he is more experienced in the corporate sector. Not only that he successful ran Argos Technologies before it was bought and its assets combined with ours. Besides I wouldn't want you to get too stressed out with trying to run the department and well slacking on your projects. I know how much of a passion for science you have!" She said her hand going out to touch his trying to comfort him and keep him calm. She would hate to have to defend herself or fire him for being truly insubordinate. Especially as she really wanted to have a drink with him later!

 

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"Great I have a project I would love to discuss with you tonight, one that is right up your alley. I think you will be thrilled at my offers" She said as she went back to her computer pulling up the various reports on Dr.Sanders mysterious suicide. When he talked of Nanotech she smiled.

"You know if you can bridge the current limitations to my paper on the subject I will definitely grant you extra funding and more assistance. Granted mine is more for biotech and yours more of a non-biological application but still, I would love to see my papers theories get surpassed, Especially by one of my companies own, Means I was doing something right hiring you!" She said as she brought up a couple of time stamps on the logs.

" Yes, we will meet at 8 at the Crestmoor Hotel Bar."She said and then added." And don't forget to wear something nice. Like that suit you wore to your interview you looked good in that." She said as she gestured with her hand for the door."Don't be late for your speaking arrangement."

When he left she delved into the records and began to look at things she noted some strange irregularities. She downloaded them and the files and uploaded on to Cat Computer. She shook her head and texted her butler to prepare her dress she was getting cocktails later.

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Ophelia Arcane stood at the bar in her dress. It was comfortable and breezy which she loved how it felt. She stood with a cosmopolitan in her hands, one she had nursed since seven forty-five. She was waiting for Dr.Karson to show up so she could get to know one her company's' best and brightest and pick his brain. His big beautiful brain!

 

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For a minute she was about to believe that Dr. Karson was gonna stand her up. Granted she would guess I was due to the fact he was busy in the lab and forgot, he was a genius of that caliber. Still, it is a bit rude to try and make a woman like her to wait. Still when he walked through the door and came her way she flashed a brief smile before settling into a more stern face.

"Thomas I am so glad you made it, I honestly thought you were gonna stand me up, but you came here nearly on time. Thanks for that I would hate for work to get a bit tense tomorrow." She said as she gestured for him towards a nice well-placed table that held a reserved label on it.

"I hope you don't mind but I got us a table. Figured you must be famished and I hear the food here is to die for." She said as almost magically members of the wait staff appeared taking the sign and pulling out chairs for them. Ophelia placed something in your hand it was a small watch like device and smiled.

"I took the liberty of procuring a few of the special watches that send out counter frequencies to stop electronic means of recording or picture taking." She said slipping it on and hitting the small purple button. She wished she could wear more purple in her night wardrobe but alas she would have to settle for the standard black. Still, it would look great.

She got them started with some really nice wines and some appetizers before she spoke."So, Tom, Sorry is it okay to call you Tom? Anyway, I had two motives for tonight, One is a business one. I hope you like it I managed to procure you some really good stuff to help your research out. As for the second well. I know many of subordinates think I am either a stern bitch at times or possibly asexual but I do find some people attractive. I was hoping maybe My attraction to you was mutual?" Ms.Arcane blushed a bit as she poured her second glass of wine hoping he would not notice it too much.

 

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"You were talking about how I was out of your league." She giggled as she tapped the table and began to smile. As she did she looked into your eyes and laughed.

"Here I thought you'd hate me for not having a doctorate in the same field as you," She said before she reached up and tousled her hair a bit. Her other hand still grasped the stem of her glass as she looked away for a second and then back at him.

"Seriously I once heard you weren't the kind of guy to waste his time surrounded by his intellectual lessers. Still, I know I am not as well versed in the field as you but I still know a thing or two. Wait that is not why I am here" She shook her head tapping her chin. She pushed the manila envelope towards Thomas. She opened it and pointed to a series of pages so he could look them over.

"First I did a few things. moving things around like money and resources for you. I mean I am sorry we couldn't promote you. I mean you have no management experience. However, I believe if you can tackle this project with a focused team I think in a two to five years you could easily become head of the department." She said hoping it was a nice gift. I mean she did have to pull some clout with others in the company for these things.

"As for the other reason, I brought you here. Well, that is a bit more complicated. You see Dr.Karson I kind of would love to see you and me getting to know each other better. I mean you are a brilliant scientist and me, not a scientist but a well now bad girl turned billionaire industrialist!" She said with a smile.