"Well, since Batman himself says so, I'm calm. However, being under constant surveillance by a secret organization of killers... Ah, it all happened a little earlier than I expected."
"You speak as if you knew that they would turn their gaze on you."
"What are you talking about? After all, I became your student, and this is already a reason to get to know me better. Besides, I suppose they began to guess that it was me who told you about Damian and Jason," I voiced my anxious thoughts.
"I wouldn't say that you're so worried about it," Nightwing said with obvious mockery.
"Not at all... I just hope that Ra's al Ghul will give me a little more time so that I can prepare for our meeting."
"Forget about it, you don't need to meet the Demon's Head," Wayne interrupted, and went to one of the boxes placed in the cave. "The League of Shadows' attack on you was my mistake. For that, I apologize. This is my gift, as an apology," he pressed the button on the lid of the box, and it opened with a characteristic sound. Inside was some kind of electronic device.
"You asked for a device that could detect the presence of a living organism at a great distance. Lucius was able to improve the original design, and now it works within a radius of three kilometers. He was even able to reduce its size, making it more compact compared to its analogue. I don't know why exactly you needed this device, but I know that you really need it… And I want answers as soon as possible. Don't drag it out," he pressed on me with all his gloom. I even swallowed…
"This, of course, is all very wonderful, but maybe, as an apology, you will still give me the sword of a Japanese general,"
He looked at me as if I had asked him to do a tap dance.
*************************************** Recording studio «Alritex Records».
New people joined our ranks today. We were able to reach an agreement with the label "Metropolis Music Group" to terminate the contract of two artists, who will now work with "Alritex Records", according to the signed contract for five years, with deductions of 15% in the first year.
Since they will undoubtedly become world stars in the near future, their deductions will also increase every year. 20% in the second, 25% in the third, 30% in the fourth and 35% in the fifth year.
If they decide to extend the contract, we will gladly agree, but the royalties will not exceed 35%. One way or another, I am convinced that they will agree to work with us even after the five-year contract expires. After all, only with the support of our studio will they be able to release world blinding hits.
By the way, under the contract of Norwood's label, they received only 5%. I think this is harsh, although what could they hope for there. Early in the morning they were already here, ready for difficult trials.
I greeted them as the head of the company "Alritex Entertainment", and only then, Alison, together with Vivian, introduced them to the rest of the key employees.
The newcomers looked a little tense ... It seems that they still do not know how exactly they should react to all this, and what exactly they should expect.
"Relax, no one bites here," I smiled at them. "Don't worry, from this day on everything will change for you. You will become superstars, idols of millions. But you have to understand that nothing comes easy. You will have to work hard: study, prepare, rehearse, train your voice and movements. Also, do not forget about manners. You have to conquer the top of the music industry, and you must show others the proper example. Well, if in simple words - do not become an asshole in general…."
"Yes sir," they shouted in unison, in a firm and clear voice.
Um, okay ... It was even a little creepy, like they had conspired with each other in advance. Although it does not matter, the main thing is that my words and my intentions got through to them. I will definitely not tolerate it if the star, whom I practically personally dragged to the top, became an arrogant, impudent, uncontrollable jerk who does nothing but drown in alcohol, drugs and debauchery.
I already mentioned that I want to open a department that will be responsible for security, investigation and corruption. I will also trust them to keep an eye on our rising stars, of which there will clearly be quite a few in the future. I do not want my company to get a bad reputation due to the actions of a few ungrateful individuals.
Okay, the greeting is over, it's time to get to work. First of all, I took Marvin Jenson into my care, and we went straight to the recording studio. The future king of pop music had a rather docile character. He listened attentively to all my words and instructions, trying not to miss anything. The guy knows how to listen, which means he will go far.
At the beginning, I wanted to explain to him what kind of stage image he would need to maintain, what subtleties to adhere to in performance, and how to learn to control and manage his voice. I am not going to throw Michael Jackson's masterpieces at him right now, it's too early.
I think for a start it will be enough to work with one title song of his future album, properly analyze it and bring it to perfection. I gave the necessary instructions and sat down at the digital piano.
"Recording. "Billie Jean". Start…"
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"Billie Jean" is a song by Michael Jackson. Some even claimed, that it is his most popular hit. A truly revolutionary song. I am even afraid of what a furor it will create in this world.
The song is about a beautiful girl who claims that the young man she once danced with is the father of her child. The song is about doubts: whether it is worth thinking twice before doing something, or is it better to act spontaneously. And how ready are you to be responsible for your actions?
The song is about what is truth and whose side it is on. The entire track is accompanied by a bass line, which is an integral part of it. When I finished singing, a dozen pairs of eyes were looking at me from the other side of the glass.
"What's going on? Alice, shouldn't you be studying with Joan Bertrani now?" Then my gaze fell on a shocked young girl. "So she is here too…."
"David gathered us all. He said that you are here again being eccentric, composing world masterpieces. We couldn't miss such an event and quickly followed here," Blair told how it all happened. "Oh, I have no strength left. How do you even do it... It doesn't matter, listen to me carefully, you have to write a song for Joan no worse than this one, and so that it exactly suits her character. Ideally, it would be good if you did it right now…"
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