Down to business

Outside of Ava's interview, the rest were pretty standard and a bit fun. None of that truly mattered to me though as I had a plan to turn my little assistants into my personal harem loyal to me. The Cuckoos would be the easiest to turn to my side as they already expressed their interest in me and were morally gray to begin with. I wasn't delusional enough that if I explained my plan they would automatically want to jump in and join. I first needed to cultivate the idea of a harem with all of them before convincing them to add them to expand it to other women. I also needed to let them know that I am already in a relationship with Sue otherwise they would feel betrayed and might turn on me. Although I suspect that they understand that I am also involved with Angelus I need to make it clear early on.

Antonio: Okay ladies, I know you have been eager to start working and finding your area of interest and possibly start your own projects. I assure you that I am no less excited than all of you but this is an active lab with various dangers so I like to remind you to remember the lab rules we spoke about earlier. On a more personal matter, I like you to understand that I am in a relationship with both my bodyguard and Sue Storm. The reason I'm telling you all this is so none of you are surprised later by our interactions and possibly get distracted during an experiment. The other reason is that I like to brag about my relationships. So are there any questions?

Esme: Is there room for more or is the relationship exclusive to only them?

Antonio: Good question my heart is big enough that I can always welcome new members but I am also a jealous lover so while I know it is very hypocritical I don't allow my women to see other men.

Gwen: I wasn't expecting that... does that mean that you would even date an intern?

Celeste: Oh!? Is someone interested?

Gwen: I I I didn't say that!

Phoebe: So you're not interested?

Gwen: I didn't say that either! (Gwen shyly glances toward me)

Antonio: Okay ladies stop teasing her and to answer your question Gwen I would provided that is what you want... I'm sorry I meant that as long as the other party is consenting

Gwen's blush couldn't get any deeper if she tried as a silly smile seemed to appear on her face as ducked her face into her hands. Although Gwen was the direct target of my statement it didn't mean that she was the only one affected as I could see the rest of the girls begin blushing. Before their thoughts began to run too wild I decided to regain their attention.

Antonio: So outside of my love life are there any questions or do you all need a minute or two to compose yourselves? Remember ladies although I said I was open to dating that isn't the main purpose of why we are here. We are gathered here to further the pursuit of science first and foremost and my job is to act as a mentor to guide you on your path

Although I didn't believe a word of what I just said I needed the girls to at least believe my bullshit so if anyone asked they would think this was only about science and not just chemistry and biology if get my meaning.