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Sherlock Holmes, after a fashion ([personal profile] if_inconvenient) wrote2010-11-20 04:06 pm
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Now that he's had a day to settle in at home, Sherlock has a few minutes to himself.

Naturally, he calls Peter Beardsley.
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[identity profile] chandler-npc.livejournal.com 2010-11-21 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thoughtful of him to save us the trouble, I suppose," Peter says.

"One less thing to worry about, at any rate."

Peter will be thoroughly surprised if there's another attempt on Tony's life any time soon.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-11-21 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"And a dozen more to compensate. But at least we have done this before."

[identity profile] chandler-npc.livejournal.com 2010-11-21 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Old hat," Peter agrees. "Did you know most of the morticians in this town offer faking a cremation as a service? A few of them even list it."

Only in fucking Sunnydale.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-11-21 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"We'll be sure to select one that doesn't. Amidst finding someone to hang onto the company while Tony finishes school. Astonishingly, Obadiah made no plans for this eventuality."

And of course Tony didn't, because it never occurred to him that this might happen.

[identity profile] chandler-npc.livejournal.com 2010-11-21 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Have fun with that."

That particular issue is well out of Peter's jurisdiction. Thank Christ.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-11-21 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Fun is the last thing it will be, I'm afraid, but we'll manage it just the same."

[identity profile] chandler-npc.livejournal.com 2010-11-21 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Be ready to make your move the second you announce his death," Peter warns. "As it is, the sharks are probably already smelling the blood in the water."

Stane's being sick and out of touch with the company is no doubt making a head or two on the board perk up. Peter works for a political family, not a business one, but some things are the same everywhere.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-11-21 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, the legalities are quite clear. It goes to Tony. Obadiah was only ever holding it for him."

[identity profile] chandler-npc.livejournal.com 2010-11-21 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"So that's one point in your favor."

Peter can already envision half a dozen ways in which it could be neatly sidestepped.
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[personal profile] if_inconvenient 2010-11-21 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"I defy anyone to snatch it out from under us. But you're quite right. We won't give them the chance."

Sherlock knows how Tony thinks. He considers Stark Industries ultimately his responsibility no matter who has temporary control. If necessary, he will run the place himself until he has found a worthy successor, and he will do it so brilliantly no one will have any rational cause for complaint. He won't allow himself any less than that.
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