Office Hours - October 1

[bigdamnprincipal]

With all the parents and guardians and friends and surprise guests around, Zoe figured she'd better be in her office, to field any concerns and answer any questions (hopefully not about certain teachers). She wasn't sure what kind of questions people might have, but that was half the fun of this weekend, really.

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[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

If Lex was going to continue to attend this fascinating school, or else be summarily pulled out, then it was only proper that Lionel get a feel for the principal. Especially since, unlike Excelsior, he didn't have half the school board in his pocket.

Which is why he was knocking on Zoe's door.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe straightened up a big, figuring she was about as prepared for talking to people as she could be. "Hello, come in," she called.

[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

Lionel entered in, less imposingly than he might have, but some people just naturally swept into rooms, and Lionel was one of them.

He grinned as he caught sight of Zoe. If nothing else, this was a far more pleasant first impression than he'd had of any of Lex's other principals. "Principal Winchester?"

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Yes, hello," Zoe said, glad to start off so pleasantly. "Come on in, how can I help you?"

[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

"Lionel Luthor." Still smiling, he introduced himself, offering a hand. "My son Lex recently started here."

Forging his signature and running halfway across the country (and forward in time) to do so, but depending on how this conversation went, Lionel was willing to forgive him the defiance. Not necessarily keep him enrolled, but forgive him.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Ah, welcome," Zoe said, shaking his hand. "I can tell you he's been keeping out of trouble. Or, at least, he isn't being caught." Sometimes, that seemed to matter almost as much to parents.

[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

Not getting caught was a valuable skill. Unacceptable displays of rebellion aside, he wouldn't have been half as mad at Lex if he hadn't got caught out. "Glad to hear it. I must say this is a fascinating school." Lionel let his hand linger just long enough to be noticeable before pulling back. "With an equally fascinating staff."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe was willing to let Lionel charm her for now, since he was rather good at it. "I'm glad you think so. Some parents aren't quite so pleased about the fascinating bits."

[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

And Lionel was going to keep on charming her, because that was what you did with beautiful, intelligent, and powerful women. "Then they're fools not to see the opportunities presented to their children."

[bigdamnprincipal]

"I'm glad you see the potential for opportunities," Zoe said genuinely. "What is it you're hoping Lex will learn in his time here?"

[theoriginalmb.livejournal.com]

If Lionel decided to drag him home at the end of the weekend? The folly of defying him.

Luckily for Lex though, Lionel had decided to refocus his attention for the moment. "The kind of flexibility and problem-solving skills he'll need when he inherits Luthercorp," he lied smoothly. "This school does seem uniquely suited for it."