Before Obadiah has finished drawing breath to ask his question, Cal is wearing his Chandler family persona. Reed and Violet's son, with his father's warmth and charm and his mother's sweetness, and so friendly and polite too, what a credit to his parents he is!
This Cal, the Chandler boy, is completely different from the real Cal, wielding his natural charisma in a way he doesn't bother with in everyday life. The only reason it's merely effective instead of devastating is because he's always been taught to play the supporting role, not the lead actor.
(And if there's a little subtle mockery blended into the persona this time around, well, he can't help it with this particular audience, and it's nothing that could be pinned down if anyone tried to call him on it.)
He smiles engagingly and steps forward to shake Obadiah's hand.
"Mr Stane," he says, "it's good to meet you. You know, I remember my mother saying once that Mr Stark was lucky to have such good back-up in running his company. I'll make sure to tell her you're still loyal as ever."
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This Cal, the Chandler boy, is completely different from the real Cal, wielding his natural charisma in a way he doesn't bother with in everyday life. The only reason it's merely effective instead of devastating is because he's always been taught to play the supporting role, not the lead actor.
(And if there's a little subtle mockery blended into the persona this time around, well, he can't help it with this particular audience, and it's nothing that could be pinned down if anyone tried to call him on it.)
He smiles engagingly and steps forward to shake Obadiah's hand.
"Mr Stane," he says, "it's good to meet you. You know, I remember my mother saying once that Mr Stark was lucky to have such good back-up in running his company. I'll make sure to tell her you're still loyal as ever."