It had been a personal goal of Pegasus' to cause Kaiba whatever grief he could. This had in no way started out small. Anyone could have backed this up. Kindappings, coup attempts, even maybe once or twice a hit was placed on Kaiba's head (only allegedly, of course. Pegasus would gain nothing by killing his business partner, yet). Either way, he had in no way made Kaiba Seto's life any easier. He hadn't realised that this wouldn't be the best of ideas. As, in the realm of business, Pegasus pulled all the strings. He held power beyond compare. Kaiba Corp. could not exist without the business it had with Industrial Illusions. Both Kaiba Seto and Pegasus J. Crawford were aware of this. This was the only reason Kaiba had yet to take action against his associate.
Yet, Pegasus had no way of knowing that these actions would keep him from something he wanted. He had grown so accustomed to these things falling into his lap upon his request, that he hadn't realised that maybe, making Kaiba's life so difficult would in turn make his life less than pleasant.
How was he meant to treat Kaiba so well from the start of things, if he hadn't been aware of what exactly it was that the aggressive, young boy had to offer him?
It wasn't as though he had taken the time to even glance at the staff he kept before now.
Pegasus found himself swooning over the guard which Kaiba had placed by the door to his office.
Typically, no attention had been paid to these goons, as they always let Pegasus pass without a word. Today, however, this man had stopped him, a single arm held out to block the closed door.
"Mister Kaiba has instructed me to keep any and all interruptions from reaching him at this time. You're going to need to wait."
Interuption? He could see how this confusion may have set in. He had dropped by more than once in the past only to keep Kaiba from his work, but that was then, and this was now, he had an appointment. Kaiba really should have informed his men.
"I believe, you'll find I'm no interruption today. Kaiba-boy is expecting me."
Despite the flutter of his heart, Pegasus was able to speak these words with little issue. He was a businessman, he was well trained in speech.
However, the arm blocking his path did not move itself. This guard remained where he stood. He was losing points by not bending to Pegasus' will. Yet, he was also gaining them by the dozens the longer he remained in sight.
"As I've been informed, however, Mister Kaiba is busy with other matters currently and requests that everyone wait until he's finished."
Other matters? Well, Pegasus wouldn't mind getting busy with other matters himself. It was, however, doubtful that his hopeful partner would want any part of it.
Being seen with him, it could cost this guard his job.
Maybe he'd be thought of as a spy?
Kaiba had always been so paranoid, for good reason, of course.
Pegasus took a moment.
He raked his eyes over this guard. He wasn't certain what reasons Kaiba may have had for hiring this man, however, Pegasus did have his own reasons for wanting him around.
He was clearly older than both Kaiba and Pegasus.
However, he was well formed, the suit he wore gave away a little too much, but not near enough.
Pegasus held no shame in the way examined the man before him. Why should he ever?
He was grown, and he was interested.
He wouldn't mind being underneath a man like this, though, a position on top of him might be more enjoyable.
Kaiba surely felt similarly about this man.
He had to.
Who in their right mind could keep candy around and not be tempted to taste it?
Would he be able to take this man from Kaiba?
Surely, for the right amount, he'd betray his current boss and begin work for Pegasus.
"Just how much is Kaiba-boy paying you to work for him?"
He could not see any reaction from the guard he spoke with, but surely that was only for the shades he wore, despite being indoors.
"I am not at liberty to say."
He was playing safe then? He must have known where this would lead to. Maybe he was hoping to gain more by keeping silent?
"I could pay you do-"
Pegasus did not get to finish.
"I'm not interested. If you'd like, there are chairs you can sit in while you wait."
He hadn't been expecting such a quick response, especially not one that would not work out in his favour.
"Come now, you must have a price, everyone does."
"My services are not for sale. I work purely for Mister Kaiba."
It was quiet a moment as Pegasus remained, staring at the guard. For a moment, it occurred to him that he may wish to get a name, yet, would that seem appropriate?
What if this man reported the interest which had been directed toward him to his boss?
This would give Kaiba the upperhand for once, which was not something he was willing to do.
He had already said quite a bit, but he could merely blow it off as frustration at Kaiba's request to keep him waiting.
"It seems you're just a la-"
Pegasus was cut off once more, not by words this time, but by the opening of the door which started this.
"Isono, you're free for the day. Thank you."
There was no hesitation in the words which Kaiba spoke. They were directed at this guard.
Isono.
What a plain name.
Kaiba hadn't so much as bothered to glance at Pegasus as he headed back into his office.
Pegasus had made sure to return the favour.
His eyes were still trained on Isono anyway.
"I suppose that ends our chat for the day. I do hope to see you again."
With this said, Pegasus followed after Kaiba.
They did have business to get to.