xcobalus:

        _{His father had warned him of the company that he kept. Harry had done his own research, and when meetings had appeared, Harry automatically hated the idea. A bridge, close to the Oscorp building would make it impossible for them to keep specific work out of the way and clear from wondering eyes}

          _{“Ms. Vygotsky. Apologies that my father isn’t here.
                   His illness is getting progressively worse.”}

           _{Normally she had a sarcastic line or too tucked away. Specifically for a greeting. Especially when meeting a new business partner. She was known for being heartless after all. There should be no problem with greeting a new business associate with a line that was polite while also maintaining a certain amount of superiority. Despite how cold she attempted to portray herself, she wasn’t about to sass a young man whose father was ill.}

                _{“I am genuinely sorry to hear that. I suppose you’re anticipating taking over the company then.”}