@basilncheif

b-rattigan‌:

The man was no stranger to stress, and he could see it written all over her face. The muscles in her face tensing, as he approached he was curious what could be worrying someone like her. Of course usually he liked to watch people squirm, but he was too curious to know what was happening. At her forced smile he offered what he had hoped was a sincere one of his own. “Oh I do apologize, I don’t want to intrude. I just hadn’t seen anything about the interview we had done. I was curious if it was still coming out.” The man said with a small chuckle. “But I don’t want to impose it seems you have a lot on your plate.” Benjamin offered with a tight lipped smile as he leaned back prepared to walk away if she didn’t want him around. After all he didn’t want to ruin his chances at the good article coming out. 

On any day for any reason, Olivia would always pick a pleasant person over a rude one. Strangely though, today was not that day. Rattigan being just as calm and content as day she met him was not helping her dilemma. At all. Olivia constantly has her father’s back on everything but she really couldn’t tell left from right at this point. “No, no you’re not intruding at all, you can come sit if you like.” Ugh Olivia, why would you say that? It was instinct. Her thoughts weren’t straight to begin with but the girl was never one to be unkind to someone that wasn’t acting that way to her. “The interview, yes! It’s, um... in progress.” ‘In progress?’ Good one Liv. She was usually a slightly better liar than this since she knew the telling signs from her Dad. But it was hard to do that while also thinking of a way to explain this all.

doexeyedxfarrah‌:

Farrah was over the moon. She was honored to have an article dedicated to the shelter and the animals, and she knew that Olivia was the perfect person to write it. Her love for animals was evident, and she was so excited to show her around. “A camera crew? Wowie, that sounds really nerve wracking, but also very wonderful. Oh, and if you want some help with convincing him, I’d be happy to volunteer,” she said with a laugh. Once they had made it to the front of the building, Farrah raised her arm up in a gesturing motion. “Welcome to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter! Here you’ll find all kinds of loving cats and dogs who need a second chance at having a home,” she said as she opened the door for her. 

Olivia chuckled, “Yeah that’s a pretty accurate response to a KTLA shoot.” Olivia could remember her first on-camera moment. She was so excited up until they pressed the record button and then she forgot everything she was supposed to say. Now it was practically second nature. When they entered the building, Liv’s expression immediately brightened. She could remember begging for a puppy since she could talk. “Wow, these animals are sure lucky to have such a wonderful place like this shelter as a temporary home. If I can be any help finding any of them forever homes I certainly will. Well Farrah, take me to whoever needs the most love!”

artemissperos‌:

“Likewise.” Artemis laughed and as she waited for the questions to actually be asked, she removed her backpack from her shoulders and placed it next to her. “Right now, I am just spending time with family and trying to get a peace of mind.” She nodded. “I am a student! I’m in my first year of college and taking up veterinary science.”

“Wow,” Olivia chimed with wide eyes, “veterinary science, that’s great! I love animals. I’ve actually been volunteering at the shelter lately. I’m sure this earthquake though was definitely not on your freshman year bucket list. How has it effected your family and school life? Is everything holding up okay?” Olivia knew she had to ask questions like these for her job, but in hard times like these it was hard to stop her own curiosity. She liked Artemis though. She seems ambitious but appears to have a good head on her shoulders.

Olivia had been very distraught lately to say the least. The brunette sat at a table by the window with her head in hand, laptop open, and second cup of coffee steaming. She deciding putting all messages from work and her father on hold for a little while would be the best decision. One of them was asking where the interview was and the other was not too thrilled about it in the slightest. She sighed, her stress obvious by the tone of it, and continued to scroll her laptop as the text notifications kept dinging. When a shadow grew over workspace and voice had spoken, Olivia looked up to see none other than Benjamin Rattigan, the cherry on top of her situation. She swiftly slammed her laptop shut and tried her best to put on a friendly face. “Oh good morning Mr. Rattigan,” she chimed, “I’m sorry I’m a little stuck in my head at the moment. Can I help you with something?” 

Benjamin had been working overtime to get all his affairs back in order. The earthquake had set him back yes, but he was a smart man and he had a few more things up his sleeve to get things back on track. One thing he was looking forward to was to see how his interview with the intriguing Miss Flaversham had gone. He knew very well he could be painted in a not so flattering light just due to her upbringing however he had been curious to see it. It had been a few days and the man was wondering when it would be brought out. It just so happened that as he was getting his daily Americano he spotted a familiar face sitting at the coffee shop. Making his way over to her he softly tapped the table as to not startle her. “Miss Flaversham. Fancy bumping into you here.” 

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doexeyedxfarrah‌:

Farrah’s eyes lit up. “An article? Oh wow that’s just…that’s amazing! That would definitely help spread the word!  Thank you so much, Olivia. That’s so kind of you.” The thought of the word spreading out about the shelter brought her immense joy. The more people knew, the more people would visit, and the more visits meant more chances of the animals getting adopted and finding loving homes. She just hoped she did a good enough job at representing the shelter. “It’s just around the corner actually. I can’t wait for you to meet all the wonderful fur babies we have.”

Olivia’s joy lifted just as Farrah’s did. She loved whenever her job was able to bring people some happiness. “Of course! You don’t need to thank me, it’s my job! Plus I love animals so I may or may not also be a little bit biased in wanting to do this story,” she chuckled as she walked with the girl. “Maybe if it gets approved as a news package I could get a camera crew down here,” she winked. “I wonder If I could convince my father to have a little furry friend at home.”

artemissperos‌:

When Artemis regained her energy after the earthquake and the full moon she made happen, she wanted to her full craving of hot chocolate. That is why she made her way to the Teacup Cafe first and there, she was spoken to by a reporter. “KTLA… Oh, the newspaper! Right, hello. I’m Artemis.” She nodded at her request and took the vacant seat across her. “I am not sure that I will give you good enough intel but I will try. What do you need to know?”

Olivia smiled, “Nice to meet you Artemis,” she said and offered the girl the empty seat at her small table. She chuckled at her response, “That’s okay, I promise I won’t interrogate you on anything too hard hitting.” Olivia clicked her pen and opened her notepad up before returning her glance to Artemis. “So Artemis, what are you up to in life right now? Are you a student?”

prettyboyapollo‌:

Apollo chuckled and nodded, “Of course! I actually love interviews, I can’t tell you how many times I used to get interviewed at school. It’s one of my favorite things. I won’t lie.” The man nodded as he took a sip of his iced tea, “Honestly, I don’t want to be cheesy,” He began, “But teamwork truly makes the dream work. It’s been hard, though. Definitely. There’s been a lot going on and whatnot with the aftermath but we’re doing the best we can.” 

“Well I guess I know who to look for then the next time I’m covering a story at the school,” she chuckled. “Cheesy isn’t always bad, and I it’s something the city could use a little of right now with morale so low. Plus your statement makes perfect sense anyway, especially being on the football team. In your case teamwork is a necessity.” Olivia smiled as she noted his quote. She was glad to hear the school was pulling together. “Are there any significant damages on campus or anything going on with clubs to help out the town?” 

basilncheif‌:

Work. That was all Basil had done basically non-stop for almost a solid three or four days. Sometimes catching a quick 5 minute power nap at his desk, before downing an entire pot of coffee and going on with his life. There was only one thing he hadn’t been able to pin down during the aftermath, and that was Olivia. He knew she was alright. He would have heard something from the hospital or his colleagues by now if she wasn’t. At least, that was his hope. 

He was in middle of drinking his 10th cup of coffee when he heard her voice. “Liv?” He called out. Dropping the mug on the desk, he lept from his seat and met her half way through the living room. Not wasting anymore time, he wrapped his arms tight around her frame. “Olivia. Oh thank god. You’re alright.” 

The second she saw her dad, Olivia sped up and ran into his arms. “I think we should both agree to never give each other heart attacks ever again,” she said softly as she stayed in his embrace. When she half pulled away, she put a hand on his cheek and studied his face, taking in every detail. "You need to rest up pops,” she chuckled lightly, “I can tell you haven’t been sleeping.” Olivia returned to his arms for another moment. “How are you?”

001. CAN YOU PAINT WITH ALL THE COLORS OF THE WIND?

B L U E: is the color of trust and peace. It can suggest loyalty and integrity as well as conservatism and frigidity. 

R E D: is energizing. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.It signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination.

W H I T E: is color at its most complete and pure, the color of perfection. The color meaning of white is purity, innocence, wholeness and completion.

“Dad!? Dad are you here, are you home?! Dad?” Olivia quite ungracefully came crashing through the side-door on her side of the home. Because of the earthquake reception has been wonky and she ended up spending a night in a hotel due to unsafe roads. Then of course life got busy at KTLA and who knew what Martin was swamped with with the police department. 

Olivia hasn’t heard from father since the last big tremor and with the city under all kinds of alerts, watches, warnings, and everything in between, the brunette has been a bit of a wreck to say the least. She threw her bag and keys to the ground and immediately headed in the direction of her father’s study. “Dad?”

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b-rattigan‌:

“Oh do you know her?” He asked his eyebrows raised in question. “She came in here a day or so ago said the the animal shelter needed help and far be it from me to let those poor things down.” He replied hoping that the sincerity in his voice came through. Of course he had mostly done it for the good look it would give him, the only living things he cared about were his children but he had always been good at faking sincerity. “Oh well I should hope that would be good enough but if there’s anything you think I need to add. You are the reporter, I’m just the businessman.” 

“Yeah, she actually recruited me to volunteer there,” she smiled, “ the animals need just as much help as the people.” Olivia studied him for a hard moment. Fortunately, being the Chief of Police’s daughter, she’s gotten pretty good at being able to notice when someone’s telling a blatant lie. And he wasn’t, he was being honest. Could it be possible her father was all worked up about Rattigan for nothing? Olivia made a few last quick notes before clicking her pen, turning off the voice recording, and shutting her notepad. “I believe that concludes everything on my end. Thank you so much for your time,” she said brightly as she offered her hand in goodbye.

prettyboyapollo‌:

“Let’s just say you’ve been blessed with both an experienced subject and an easy-going guy,” Apollo smiled confidently as he took a seat in front of the reporter. She looked eager, ready to report first about the latest on the recent earthquake and although he loved wanting to be mentioned, it would be fair to help her out and help further her story after all. As he settled the iced tea and coffee carefully off to the side, he extended his hand towards her, “Apollo Speros, quarterback for WDPA’s football team and lifting trainer at Phil’s Fitness.” 

Olivia was caught off guard a little by his boldness. She smiled in surprise and laughed at his response. “Oh did I? Well I guess I hit the reporter jackpot then. Most people tend to fuss up about interviews.” When Apollo mentioned he was a student, Olivia quickly made note of that in her notepad. She hadn’t gotten in touch with any students yet so this would add a broader field to her new package. “WDPA huh? How have the school and your fellow students been handling the aftermath of the earthquake?”

b-rattigan‌:

He could see that she was having a hard time with the article or maybe it was what he said. He was aware she grew up with that half-whit Basil and so she probably was surprised he had a brain. Rattigan could only imagine the things that delusional man said about him even if they were probably half true. “Of course, I’ve got a few more minutes I can spare, anything for the community.” He pulled out one of his charming grins as she continued on with her questions. “Oh uh yes I just made a sizable donation to the animal shelter, from what the young woman who came here asking told me they have had some serious damage. Big animal lover myself, so of course I helped out.” He offered to her with an easy shrug of the shoulders and a casual smirk. “We leaders have to do what we can.” He gave her a pointed look before raising his brows. “Was that it Miss Flaverhsam or?’ He asked her as her pen had now been set down and it seemed she was done writing. 

A smile grew on the corner of Olivia’s lips and she quickly flipped her notepad to the next page. She scribbled down a few key points and looked up. The animal shelter? She was just there volunteering and recently sent in a news package about them to her superiors. “Sorry-- You wouldn’t happen to be talking about Farrah would you?” Olivia asked as she sat up a little and tilted her head. “Oh, yes. Unless you would like to make a closing statement, have anything to add, or anything for me than I’m all set here.”

izzieshapiro‌:

Izzie blushed at her compliment. She knew it was just the other woman being nice but she couldn’t help herself when someone so pretty complimented her, her face betrayed her. “Oh well I just think that there’s nothing we can do to change it, things already happened so instead of making it worse with negativity we may as well stay positive and spread some light around.” Izzie shrugged her shoulders. “Well that is definitely what any project manager likes to hear.” Izzie giggled at the comment. She knew it was probably hard for the other woman having the downfalls of the city she loved be her career successes but she appreciated the positive light she tried to bring to it. “Hey you know from tragedy can come great opportunity.” Izzie offered. “And if you help people find that then you’re doing something most people can not.” She offered to the other woman with a soft nod. “Well I’ve been accepting any tasks that come in from the government side of things since I know that some roadworks and things like that have to get done asap and If you want something done right and on time I am your girl.” 

Olivia couldn’t help but chuckle at Izzie’s reaction and quickly wrote down the words she spoke. Maybe this interview will help to up morale and bring the city together more. “You’re right. I suppose it’s only human to dwell on the past though, but we should definitely try to keep our focus on the present and the future. It’s time to be proactive!” Olivia smiled and flipped to the next page of her notes as she wrote. “That’s great! Okay and I just have one more question for you. Do you have any advice or words that you’d like the share with KTLA’s viewers?”

b-rattigan‌:

Benjamin paused momentarily as she complimented his outlook on business. “Well I think if you make some good deals in business then it’s all come around. This couple they made a good deal for me so I can return the favor, I will.” When she mentioned it possibly being beneficial he nodded. “Well yes it can be. I think if I play my cards right.” He nodded. “Always think before you act. People will make hasty decisions to cover their asses and the best way to go about things is to always have at least three back up plans at play so you’re never put off guard or caught in a hard place. I would say.” 

Olivia furrowed her brows as she wrote. She was surprised when a familiarity of of words set in over her. She was almost certain she’s heard her father say at least two of the things Rattigan spoke. She shook her head as she cleared her mind. “Good, good, this is all really great actually. I just have a few more questions. Being a financial leader in the area, are you taking any actions to help the city restore itself?” She asked as put down her pen and looked up at him.