4 Modeling?

As Marcel entered the room he shared with Liam, he saw that the kid had gone back to sleep.. He headed for the wardrobe and took out a tshirt and a pair of worn out jeans to wear. He quickly got dressed and draped a towel around his shoulders so that his wet hair wouldn't get is t-shirt wet and laid down on Liam's empty bed.

'Eagle, can I call you something else?' Marcel asked as he put his hands behind his head.

[As you wish]

'I'll call you Avian' Marcel said with an amused smile. Eagle did not reply and instead accepted Marcel's bad sense of humor.

'Is there anything the last Marcel wanted to do in his lifetime?' Marcel asked as he brought one of his hands forward and examined the long delicate fingers.

[He wanted to live happily, and support Liam instead of letting him be the first one to discover his body]

'How long did he live the way he did?' he asked.

[For about two years, he had a cowardly personality and was not assertive. He lived in the orphanage ever since he was child and he could not imagine living anywhere else but here. He also did not want to leave Liam alone as he feared he would be a victim of the same things that he went through" Avian said.

'Oh, how far did the previous headmaster go when he molested him' Marcel asked. It was a topic that was hard to listen to but he had to know.

[He mostly touched him but did not get to invasive since Marcel would either pass out or get a panic attack whenever it happened] Avian clarified. When the new Marcel heard this he could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

'That's good' he thought and closed his eyes'

[What do you plan on doing in this life?] Avian asked.

'Well, I plan to go into entertainment. It would be a complete waste of resources if I didn't' Marcel replied and stroked his face. After thinking for a while he looked at the old t-shirt and the washed out pair of jeans he was wearing and he could only click his tongue in disappointment.

'I can't even blame anyone since he is an orphan' Marcel thought in disappointment. Should he

really go stand on the side of the road and wait for a rich lady to pick him up and take care of him?

'Avian, how is the entertainment industry in this time?' Marcel asked.

[Singers are the most popular group in the entertainment industry, but it is also the most competitive. It is followed by actors then internet celebrities then models, even models are categorised according to what kind of jobs they take.]

'What about earnings?' Marcel asked.

[Musicians earn a lot especially if they are singer producers from royalties and concerts]

'Ah`, it's a tough profession. Besides it sounds like too much work' Marcel thought.

[None of the career paths are easy Marcel]

'With my current status, what is the easiest profession to start with' Marcel asked expectantly. After a short pause he received a response from Avian.

[Modeling is a good place to start. You are still young and your body proportions match the current standards. You will be a walking mannequin in general so you don't need to employ a lot of skill].

'Hey! I was the queen of the entertainment industry and you're asking me to model?' Marcel asked feeling outraged.

Marcel should not be blamed. In the 24th century, designers used holographic models, It was fast, convenient, and they did not have to go through the trouble of making actual clothes since fashion was considered to be an art form at the time in which she lived in. Being a model would just be doing a job that could be done by a computer in the first place.

An actual person modeling was unheard of. When she heard the word modeling she could only think of fashion models, the ones on the runways because all endorsements were given to celebrities who were either actors, singers, gamers, producers and the like.

[Unlike the time you lived in, being a model is lucrative in the 21st century. If you get a good agency and most importantly, a good manager, you can grow to become very successful in the modeling industry] Avian explained.

'But still-'

[Then think of it as a stepping stone to a final goal. You can gain fame through modeling and then infiltrate other industries in the process] Avian advised.

Marcel paused and actually thought that Avian's plan was not too bad. In fact it was a good plan.

'Okay, i'll listen to you' Marcel said with a smile. He was completely unfamiliar with the way things worked in the current entertainment industry so she had to rely on Avian.

[You will need a portfolio, and also individuality] Avian explained.

'Individuality?'

[This time is all about individuality, it should not be too bizarre that it would be creepy, but it should be charming and endearing. That is how you will be able to build a fan base].

'Really?' Marcel asked in doubt.

[Yes, some people with albinism or vitiligo are desired by some designers]

Marcel was puzzled when he heard those terms until he was able to bring forward images from the previous owner's memory. At the time she lived in, people were able to run genetic testing before children were born and most physical conditions of certain disabilities were easily dealt with before a child was even born.

'Oh, but I don't have that' Marcel stated.

[Obviously. You only have your personality and your face. I can train you to have a unique walk on loan]

'On loan?' Marcel asked.

[Yes on loan. I will be using reserves from my previous owner's power points]

'Power points?' Marcel asked again.

[Yes. I receive power from every achievement you make and convert them into units that will help me upgrade and unlock more functions]

'So?'

[The more successful you are, the more use I will have. Since the unique catwalk you will need is a basic skill, I can loan it out to you, but skills like singing techniques will need you to have a certain amount of success in the entertainment industry] Avian explained.

'Is that so?' Marcel asked as he contemplated the extent of usefulness Avian would have.

[Yes.]

'What would determine my success?' Marcel asked.

[The amount of independence and self reliance, fame, popularity in the selected industry, amount of accumulated work, demand-]

'Okay I understand, so if I decided to be a doctor?'

[Independence, reliance, ability for treatment in specific fields, number of patients treated, popularity-]

'Alright, so the first thing I should be working on is self reliance right?' Marcel asked but did not receive any response from Avian.

Before he could ask another question, he heard a knock on the door before it was opened by a young girl who looked 13.

"Big Brother Marcel, the headmaster is calling you to his office" the girl said and closed the door.

Marcel turned to wake Liam up so he can get ready for breakfast before he left for the headmaster's office. He was unsure of what to expect.