First contact

First Contact - Endymion x Avigni

Endymion

For someone busy like him having a moment to stop and rest was a rare thing. Endymion was the owner of a top model agency in purgatory, one of the best and his schedule was always packed with appointments and events to attend. So when he noticed that the party that he was attending had slowed down he took the chance to chill in the VIP lounge.

He was pretty much comfortable in an armchair, drinking some good quality wine as he read his notebook with his week schedule

Avigni 

That week had been unusual for Avigni, as a well-requested model, time off was rare, but he had gone the whole week without picking up a job. This was because his agent had managed to secure a contract (or almost, he was never clear with Avigni about this) with one of the best modeling agencies around. As a requirement to be sponsored, he was supposed to be exclusive to the agency.

That night would be the first time Avigni would get to know a bit of his possible new agency personally. He knew it by name, by the fame that company had garnered at events, but despite being a proud rabbit, he chose not to get excited until everything was well aligned.

When they entered the VIP lounge, his agent asked him to wait near the sofa.

In the meantime alone, Avigni saw several models and sponsors, interesting, beautiful and elegant. His heart was pounding with the excitement of finally being able to work for one of the best agencies in the world. Several glances fell on him and he couldn’t help turning up his nose a little. He knew he was beautiful, his proud side was gossiping in his ears that he was the most beautiful in the place .

Finally seeing who he was looking for, Avigni’s agent approached the agency owner, grabbed a drink and then greeted him:

"My friend! It’s good to meet you. Did you have a long day at work?"

Endymion

Noticing a familiar figure, Endymion sighed. He knew his moment of rest was over the moment his eyes met the agent’s. He closed his diary and took a long sip of his wine. He closed his diary and took a long sip of his wine, choosing his words well as he savored the smooth touches of the drink.

"I’m still having to be honest. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, how are things?"

Avigni

In a good mood, the agent courteously accepted a drink offered to him by the waiter.

"We were engaged in new events, after learning of your agency’s interest, we froze the research to meet your requirements, Mr. Endy."

He took a sip of his drink.

"Our journey was uneventful and as promised, I have brought the boy so that you may meet him in person and see his potential. If time permits, I can bring him here now."

Endymion

Despite the other’s excitement, Endymion possessed a serious look for the other. He left his now empty cup on the table listening to the agent’s words with a neutral expression.

“I understand, we’ll hope this trip won’t be in vain then… Tell him to get ready, I’ll talk to him now. "

Avigni 

The agent nodded positively and asked to be excused. With quick steps, he went towards his model.

"Avigni, Mr. Endymion is coming to talk to you. " he said, a little out of breath. Avigni hardly ever saw his agent like this, he was a rabbit, often rude and hard-headed, never admitted to being wrong and had an extremely dominant side when it came to business, seeing him apprehensive and anxious was new. Avigni was curious to know that he had done this to his sponsor. " Make a good impression so that we didn’t come for nothing, let alone lose those other jobs for nothing. "

Avigni tidied his hair and smoothed his robes with the back of his hand.

"Okay… - was the model’s simple reply '

Endymion

Endymion let the agent walk away with a nod. As he waited for the model to arrive he asked the waiter for another glass of wine, sipping it as he took a moment to organize his thoughts. Having his time off had left him frustrated, but professional as he was Endymion knew to put his feelings aside in favor of a good contract.

Seeing the model approaching Endymion straightened up in his chair, forgetting about the glass he was sipping to focus on the moment

“You must be the model I was told about. Feel free to introduce yourself. "

Avigni

Approaching at a slow pace, Avigni wanted to make his presence felt among the figures in the place. His loose hair fluttered slowly as he took his steps, rippling the natural orange highlights of his hair.

His agent had begged him to wear a more daring outfit, but Avigni trusted his potential and put on a more social outfit – and even then it managed to mark his body well – escorted by his agent to the place, his boss pointed with his chin who was the new possible sponsor.

Beautiful.

That was Avigni’s first thought.

The man in front of him had presence, he was strong, his muscles well-defined, he dressed well and stood out from the rest.

The first impression was great, was he polite? Probably.

To be the head of such a large company, he should be at least a gentleman.

Avigni smiled involuntarily. As he approached, he heard the sweet, low voice of the rabbit in front of him.

-Ah… he’s proud too - he realized, curious to know what his personality was like, seeing that he was also his type.

" Pleased to meet you, Mr. Endymion, my name is Avigni. " he extended his hand to greet the other. "I am a model and actor for my agent’s company. I would like to thank you for all the hospitality given to us so far."

Endymion

A handshake was made between the two quickly, Endymion’s strong hand held the other rabbit’s for a brief moment before he settled back into his chair.

"Please. " Endymion returned the greeting, taking a moment to ponder what he was going to say. The other clearly had beauty, and enough manners not to test his patience, but a pretty face and good manners were not enough to secure a place in his company. "Your agent is obstinate, he has asked me several times to meet you, I hope you can take this chance. Tell me, why do you think you should work with me? "

Avigni

"I heard… " Avigni had been fooled, all the burbling his agent gave was a sham. - Everything is settled, you just need to talk to him- or - You’re already in - and other phrases, nothing was settled, just the meeting. In the end, it was left to him to sort out his own things. Of course, working in one of the most famous companies was a dream, but Avigni always had promotions and job invitations, it was his agent who was crazy about the figures, not him.

 "With all due respect, Mr. Endymion, but the one who should “take this chance” to have me among your catalog is you. I’m afraid you must have a very broad and focused vision of the future of the company and although already well established in the market, you must not get carried away, my desire is that we always stay ahead of everyone. I am a much more useful model than just a beautiful image in a photo, my job is to win over my audience so that they want to consume what I offer, to delight those who see me.

I don’t need training, I don’t need classes, I don’t forget the rules and I don’t miss appointments. I will not bring any futile expense into your company’s pocket."

Avigni was a proud rabbit, but he knew how to stop or just talk enough of himself. He kept quiet to await any possible reaction from the man in front of him. 

Endymion

A small chuckle adored Endymion’s lips as he heard the model’s words, few times had anyone said something like that, but by the looks of it it was to be expected, the characteristic horns of a pride rabbit were proof enough for that.

Endymion listened to the other with his arms crossed, waiting for the other to finish before he spoke.

"Let’s ask a different question… You must know who I am and what I do… Tell me why I should hire you if the most popular designers would fight each other to have me modeling for them? "

Avigni

"I know. " Who never heard the name Endymion? Of course he knew who it was, in his classes, this rabbit was a reference.

"I would also fight to see you modelling. " he smiled, friendly.

Avigni had a few opportunities to see Endymion up close, a few invitations to model at the same event that the bun was at, but they ended up changing the itinerary and their schedules never matched.

Seeing him in person would be one of his greatest learnings and he could further polish his technique on the catwalk.

" Isn’t that obvious? They fight for you, they pay for you, they would pay double… no, triple for us. And you are one… one more option at your height means more possibilities."

Endymion

The boy’s speech had caught his attention, despite the initial affront the other rabbit seemed to know how to speak. It remained to be seen if it was just his mouth that was talented or not.

"So you’re saying you could keep up with your pace. Words don’t mean much to me. It’s not the first time you’ve tried to impress me with words and it won’t be the last. You’re going to have to prove what you say is true, I hope you’re agent is good enough to be able to help you."

Endymion pulled an hourglass from his pocket, placing it on the table.

"You have until the sand has finished falling to convince me. "

Avigni 

The actor smiled.

"I don’t need my agent’s help."

Avigni wore an elegant burgundy suit, fastened with silver buttons. He looked at the hourglass and unbuttoned the fabric, slowly taking off the top of his suit, leaving his shoulders bare, underneath the suit, he wore a strappy blouse. Avigni put his hand in the inside pocket of his suit.

"‘When my agent told me we had an appointment with you, he made it clear that I was to cancel all scheduled appointments and not accept any commissions this week, as your agency wanted the exclusivity clause. "

Avigni pulled out a letter with a pink signet on it.

"But I can’t depend on my agent, let alone your agency, to organize my work. So I’ve cleared the appointments, but left this one open. "

He held out the contents to Endymion, making it clear which designer the signet was stamped on it.

At the time of his catwalk training, Avigni had listened to interviews with Endymion, he was quite different from what he looked like on TV, in person he was more beautiful, they did not look the same person, but he had no doubt that Endymion had already mentioned the desire to have this designer participate in his contacts.

From the research he had done, the agency had not booked any appointments with the designer in question, which could be a good sign, as Avigni had been invited to parade with exclusive clothes from the new collection. He did not see anywhere the giving up of this wish by Endymion’s agency.

"I received an exclusive invitation to parade for him representing his new clothing collection. But since my appointment with you was already standing, I happened to mention to my dear sender that I would love to talk more about our plans for this show and even bring an illustrious presence to model… depending on my mood. "

"He understood this as well as he could and after mentioning that I could do the honor of our" Avigni looked deeply into Endymion’s eyes, referring to him " master of the catwalk being present, he presented a new value for my hiring. "

Avigni pointed with his gaze to the letter.

"You can look at the first offer of our hiring."

Endymion

“If you know I have so much influence, you also know that I could initiate that contact in a snap of my fingers if I wanted to."

Endymion picked up the letter, looking at it for a while before setting it aside on the table, uninterested in its contents.

"But, as you seem to have a good mind, I will consider your proposal. "

Endymion picked up his goblet and stood up, he had been standing for too long. He had to at least greet a few contacts before he thought about leaving and he knew that would take longer than he would like if he didn’t start soon.

A deep blue card was pulled from one of his pockets and placed in the other bun's hand.

“Call me when you have the fashion show details, I’ll judge your skills there. “

Avigni 

If it could close before, why didn’t it? Surely it must have ignored you… Avigni just left it in his thoughts, there was no point in starting an intrigue if he already achieved his goal.

Avigni waited for the other to leave to take his letter from the table and put it away.

As he left the VIP area, he looked at the card. -What a dull design-.

"So, how did it go? " his agent approached, anxious.

Avigni handed him the card.

" It was a job interview, two questions and a dynamic, he hated my dynamic, now he’ll admire me modeling at our next event. "

"Is that a yes? "

"An almost, maybe. It depends on his mood. I’ll close

the contract for the new collection show and you call him with the information…’. "

Avigni took a glass of juice and sipped it, before leaving that room he had already done what he needed to in this place for now and wanted to go rest in his cozy home.