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Beatrice didn’t feel like herself, but she didn’t mind. That was the point. What she was doing was a little personal, and it would certainly be controversial. She wanted to distance herself from it, even if it had to be done. Besides, she could hardly make a professional appearance looking how she normally did. She was eighteen, certainly too young to look like a CEO. Looking normal would garner some level of respect.
Bea had taken off the nose ring and left off the black lipstick, and foregone her usual combat boots. Instead, she was wearing a modest blouse, a knee-length houndstooth skirt and flats. Solid tights covered the ugly scar in her calf. Her arm, still practically useless, rested in a sling. A lot of the bruising had faded, but she still utilized concealer on what remained.
“We’re ready for you, Ms. Waters.” An assistant said. “If you’re sure…”
“Thank you.” Beatrice said ignoring his concern, and took a deep breath, curling her fingers around the folder in her hands, before stepping outside onto the steps to face the cameras, reporters and crowd. As much as she’d like to keep this under wraps, the public deserved to know. Her project demanded accountability. She approached the podium and spoke into the microphone.
“First of all, let me thank you all for coming…My name is Beatrice Waters. I’m CEO of Waters Pharmaceuticals.”
Beatrice paused for a moment, and continued. “I’ve resided in Pittsburgh a short while, and unfortunately in this short time it has come to my attention that this city faces a pressing issue, namely Metahumans…It is not my desire to generalize a population, and I will not do so. I’m sure there are outstanding and fine metas out there…in the same vein it cannot be denied that many of Pittsburgh's citizens who do not have powers, find themselves at the mercy of a metahuman who wishes them harm. I’ve met people who have lost property, life and limb because the police are unequipped to deal with such threats.”
It was strange, commanding this much attention. Having people listen to what she was saying. Most of the reporters were hastily recording her every word.
“To help combat metahuman crime, it is my great pleasure to announce that Waters Pharmaceuticals has, at this moment, started to research, and then hopefully manufacture, a cure that would be effective on metahumans who uses their powers to cause harm. Our research at this time is using the DNA samples of consenting metahumans, who at this time wishes to remain anonymous for their safety and privacy. Our goal is to make Pittsburgh, and this country, safe for metas and non-metas alike.”
Beatrice set her folder aside, and adressed the crowd more fully, “I’ll be taking questions at this time.”
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