Welcome back everyone. I'd like to note that it was not discovered that Ramses the Great was red-haired until 1994 even though this story is set during 1937. Enjoy and review.

Wendell Barrage

When having a significant amount of influence, it was always best to start at the top. Veronica Victoria did just that and started with Wendell Barrage himself.

Wendell Barrage had fought in the First World War, in which he had lost an eye, arm and leg. He was a businessman first and foremost and kept close to traditions. The tradition of having models retire at thirty regardless of their gender or appearance was something Barrage held in high regard. In Barrage's office did Veronica find this out!

"Oh, come now. Possibly you could forget about that silly little rule and get rid of that silly, little mixed girl." When Veronica referred to Venus as a "mixed girl" she was referring to her ethnic background. Her father was of German heritage and her mother was born of a union from a Taiwanese father and an Italian mother. Due to Venus' heritage, Veronica hypothesized that Venus' hair was not naturally red but rather dyed however much like Ramses the Great, Venus' hair was in fact naturally red in color. While Venus was beautiful, as beautiful as her mythological namesake some would say, it seems that it all came down to the company just wanting another redhead to replace Veronica after her retirement at thirty. "Besides what does she know about being a fashion model? She's just a swimmer and film actress."

"A film actress is no different from a model." Said Barrage. "They are just told to look pretty."

"Then how about forgetting about this silly retirement at thirty rule?"

"No one wants to be a model forever." Replied Barrage. "Hell, after what I lost back in the Great War no one wants to be a soldier forever either. Besides it gives younger people a chance to get some experience in this profession if they want to."

"How about I persuade you in the best way there is?" asked Veronica.

"Haven't the time." Said Barrage, getting up from his desk. "I've got a doctor's appointment. I'd like for you to take Venus under your wing. One redhead teaching another redhead how to be a model."

"Look at her ancestry! Who has ever heard of a red haired German? Who has ever heard of a red haired Taiwanese person? Who has ever heard of a red haired Italian?"

"Your surname originates from Ancient Rome and Rome is located in Italy. Surely, you are being hypocritical." And with that Barrage left his office.