The capital city's own lavish party didn't interest the Geonosian much; he was no ascetic, but the grainy and fruity alcohols he despised were on display fully. His Geonosian features thankfully masked his annoyance as well as veiling his intentions, for the clack of the cane followed. Thick-lidded, xenoform orbs peered upon the mingled crowds of socialites, business-creatures, and other denizens of the galactic economic community. The Geonoisian pledged his support publicly to the Sith Order, and it was time to leverage that connection in an... amicable, amiable way, as to gain a corner-share on the market. Enough to propel Geonosian Industries, and by greater emphasis, Stalgasin Hive, to a influential rise to power.
Not enough to draw notice, or even enough to force the Sith Order to rely on him... But enough to make him a reliable partner and autonomous subject of it. Needless to say though, his thoughts went elsewhere, as the B1-series inspired Protocol Droid waddled alongside him. The Geonosian Archduke, only five foot two inches in height, peered at the figure of
John Locke
with intrigue. The thwap-tap-tick of his cane evident surely to any who were near him, Archduke Ukvax the Gilded of the Stalgasin Hive made his way over to the human with a careful, measured pace.
Then came his words, uttered just high enough to avoid notice from the majority of goers.
[GEONOSIAN]: "Huyeuk-soooooooyek, keuyaek'mrrrrrwit m'wey. Gaeh-hey-haaaaaaeh, ka-cliaek he-yeh-eyh."
The translator droid nodded, and then spoke in just as quiet a tone.
[BASIC]: "His Eminence, Archduke Ukvax of the Stalgasin Hive, wishes you a most prosperous day for your efforts; a polite measure of the respect you have garnered and gained. Yet His Eminence, does not wish to offend with gaudy pleasantites - he believes there is value in discussion of commercial enterprises in a more private alcove of the room. He understands there is... critical, business, with the Sith Order that may provide intriguing opportunities for the bold."
The Geonosian awaited him patiently with that of a Jedi's discipline; an insectoid hand reached up to stroke at his own fleshy "beard", which had really grown in. For now, the Geonosian examined his hopeful commercial ally. After all, they both had needs that each other could meet in the world of economic advantages for them both...