14657/The Cat Comes To Visit

The Cat Comes To Visit
Date of Scene:	07 January 2023
Location:	Luke's Bar, Central Harlem
Synopsis:	Black Cat seeks out Luke Cage and asks him to keep his ear to the ground for her. And she drinks his booze. Just like a cat.
Cast of Characters:	Luke Cage, Black Cat

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Luke Cage has posed:
It's a quiet night for a Friday at Luke's Bar. There are some regular bar flies but otherwise, Luke is leaning against the bartop, watching one of the college bowl games on the TV. It's that time of year.

Black Cat has posed:
     "Heyya Luke." Those regular bar flies might have a little stir, because who should come in but Felicia Hardy in full Black Cat attire. The fur-lined skin-tight blacksuit half zipped up, boots and mask over her face. The voice actually comes from /behind/ the bar, from the door to the back entrance. Did she pick the lock, sneak in through a vent? Who knows, but she's got her arms crossed and leaning against the door frame to the kitchen, and offers a wise-cracking grin at the sight of the big man, "Long time no see."

Luke Cage has posed:
Luke Cage looks up, "Well it's entirely too early for Halloween. Or too late. So it must be the real you not a cosplayer.." he jokes with a smile as he walks toward that door rather than talk loudly enough to attract the wrong sort of attention. "Black Cat herself. In my bar. To what do I owe the honor of your visit?" He slows up and nods, "It has been. Holidays are always good for business. Keeping.. busy here. Yourself?" It's good business for thieves too no doubt.

Black Cat has posed:
     "People cosplay as me all the time. Some of them even make a lot of money from it. Don't blame me because you don't have a good PR manager." She touches a hand to her sternum, spreading her fingers across and murmuring, "I'm very beloved you know." A short pause, and she considers. She's a thief with a heart of gold, but still a thief, and Luke is mostly on the side of not committing crimes generally speaking. "I'm doing okay, I actually came to ask for some help tracking down some rumors.... if you're up for it."

Luke Cage has posed:
Luke Cage chuckles. "Yes, I'm sure they do. But none can ever beat the original" he says with a wink. "Oh yes. I'm aware you're loved. And worshipped even." He smirks and then gets serious. "Rumors? Well I don't often deal in rumors. But I'm willing to see what I can find out. What sort of rumors are these?"

Black Cat has posed:
     "I'm wondering if you've heard anything on the street about this new law firm in town. Wolfram Hart. I know they don't really work in Hell's Kitchen much, but I'm made to understand they're dipping their hands into a lot of pies. Know anything about it?" She strides forward, just enough to take some liquor off the shelf and a glass, pouring herself a glass with a grin of her own, "Luke, I'm gonna start thinking you're trying to flatter me."

Luke Cage has posed:
Luke Cage listens and considers. "It isn't a name I know. But I know a few regulars I can ask. See what they might know, sure." He looks at her thoughtfully, "Anything particular I should ask about or keep an ear out for?"

A deep chuckle is offered, "Ms Hardy, you have absolutely no need of flattery, you're better than they say, and far more beautiful. Flattery would be false praise. I'd never try to mislead you."

Black Cat has posed:
     "Thanks sugar, I'd really appreciate it. Be all kinds of grateful." She exaggerates this with a blown kiss, and then another sip of your alcohol that she's helped herself to. "I don't really like flattery, always seemed a little false somehow to me...."