Board Thread:Private Roleplays/@comment-31129923-20181119100210/@comment-31129923-20181123112318

While shifting in his chair to regain a semblance of his original composure, Bill’s facial expression remained relatively unchanged with the exception of his eyes easing back a bit to appear untroubled by the direction of the conversation. Now this man was presenting him with an offer after judging him unfit to remain in office. Though he knew full well that this offer was to pay away the threat he was.

“It's Congressman Huffman," he corrected, "and you don’t even know the half of it,” he began by referring to their self-praise in supposed king-making, “Your endorsement means so little beyond the minds of the uninformed. Why, I bet most of your movie fans scarcely know you have an interest in politics. They just watch for your next role on the big screen.”

His gaze briefly turned to the flashy checkbook Matthew had drawn from his jacket, pen prepared in hand,“You should’ve done your homework, Mister Jones. I’m not some money craving piss-ant who can easily be bought out by an appeasement,” he scoffed, “and a consolation prize at that.” He placed his raised fingertips against each other.

“I’ve been elected five-times to this seat and I have taken my job of providing opportunities for this district beyond simple means. I also intend on seeing the rest of these emerging projects through.” Bill again folded his hands in front of him, “In short: I’m not moving.”

Bill was particularly irritated by the audacity of Matthew in his attempt to resolve him with a pile of cash. Among rivals he encountered in his public career, this man aimed to put a price tag on his overall opposition. Wealth was merely a perk in the belief of Bill, because he was aware that power could grant him and others more than money ever would.