Making things work for the best

[Seanna Vel]

There she stood in the spaceport of Doldur taking her where the wind blows right? It was more then that she was here to met one of her business contacts, not that she didn't have the flow coming in to make this dealing herself. Nope she was beginning to understand it was good to have investors so that all her eggs wasn't in one basket.

There she was waiting for who she had called his office to see if there could be something worked out. Knowing one thing that the galaxy needed more of that was of acholic giving that the place was ran down but with the location and the dealings he had in place through out the galaxy could get the grains and fruits needed to make acholic flow from this place with the scientic behind such things. It was all for the best. Still finding some of the older cases and casket was nothing but luck. Now the question would be would this one know as [member="Lucien Cordel"] see it this way also.

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien stepped down from his yacht cane clicking against the ramp. He looked around, smiled down at [member="Seanna Vel"] then turned back to his dutiful assistant "I thought you told me this woman was reputable ... Look at this place ..." He hissed under his breath. The assistant nodded "She is reputable ... give her time sir " Lucien sighed "very well" Then he turned back and smiled again "I apologize for my rudeness, I have just remembered that my son has been left with an aunt of his who has a habit of spoiling him and I fear I may return to a toothless son" Then he continued down the ramp.

Lucien was certainly interested in alcoholics and if he could invest in them he stood to make a lot of money. "So Madame Vel, Tell me what are your plans with this place" He asked shaking the Ladys hand. It was clear that this place had seen better days and would need an extensive face lift. Looking around lucien failed to see how it could be done or even if it was worth doing it would be down to Seanna to convince him.

 

[Seanna Vel]

Taking a deep breath in before she spoke to him hiding some of her accent. Knowing that wording would be the key in this dealing. After shaking his hand, she smoothed out her suit she was wearing. "I know its not much you see here, but its what be on the walls that we are going to be taking a look at.", as it was more to this place then this run down spaceport. Knowing with any good thing get the profit and workers to start to flow in then all others problems would be fixed.

Waving him over to a speeder where one of her hire men was waiting to take them to the first factory. "Mr. Cordel I know your time is precious, so lets go over to the first factor. I know some was used for different reason, but with what my assistant has been able to drawl up with the help of the design firm, I think you will start to see the profit to be made in this place this word.", give a smile with her darken lipstick lips of hers.

The first factory that they would visit was in better shape then the spaceport itself. "Also I might add if we did bring our business dealing together in this as I got the grain and fruit flow of the market part." before she could speak any more they where there.

As always nicely done up there was a place waiting for them to seat after taking a tour of the place. Giving her idea of what could be produced here, as it would be mainly the hard liqueur. "You see by the storage there would be room for a small hanger, for a personal fleet of ships to fly out of and into."

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

"Of course" he smiled stepping into the speeder. His assistant followed taking a seat behind them. He smiled as [member="Seanna Vel"] acknowledged his take was important. It was good to be addressed as an important man "I'm sure it will be very impressive" He was quietly worried about this arrangement, if the space port was anything to go by this factory could well be a disaster waiting to happen.

He was however more confident when Madame vel announced that she controlled the supply of hops and barley. Then they were outside of the factory. This place looked better, much better. He stepped out of the car then he lent over to his assistant and out of earshot of Sanna he spoke "If this turns out to be a waste of my time I won't just have you fired I'll see to it that your evicted from your home and that you never find good work again " The he smiled and stepped back speaking far louder this time "But of course you can try some of the spirits Madame Vel has laid on ... I will be in need of your opinion too"

Then he walked on moving to catch up. He handed his hat and cat over to one of Seanna's hired staff but kept the cane knocking on his knee and smiling. In reality there was nothing wrong with his knee he just didn't want to go without protection. Lucien was not one for hard liquor beyond whiskey but he would sample the wares all the same. Of course that would wait until after the tour. He followed behind Seanna as she pointed out the area she envisioned as a hanger. Lucien couldn't deny the space was there "Yes ... I see, do Continued Madam"

 

[Seanna Vel]

Giving away nothing to say that she was pleased that he was still listening to her plans. "Next would be going to the be the finishing part." bring them to the room just off the hanger bay that already had some already barrel with whiskey in it, from my tasting its is pretty good batch." giving a way to the next room. Then it would be a climb upwards to the main looking area over the whole factory. Climbing the long metal stairs to the top making sure her healed boots wouldn't fall through the holes.

"Here Mr. Cordel as you can see from the bird nest, one can see what going on at all times on the floor below.", as she was well please with this part of the set up of the place. "One can never be to watchful over ones products.", with a wink towards him. After which she would bring him down to where the little bit of the tasting was waiting for them. Lined up for them was different years and different strengthens. Picking up the first to glasses giving one to him. First she let her nose take a long sniff, before passing it to her lips.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien nodded and followed behind her. She explained that this would be the finishing room and gestured toward a barrel of whiskey. He smiled as she explained that she felt it was a good batch. "I'm sure it is Madame ... I'm sure it is" Then she led him up to the balcony overlooking the factory. Not wearing high heels lucien had no issue with the stairs and he could see why most factory managers wore flat shoes, the stairs could be a death trap. His assistant however was unused to factories and climbed the stairs at a slower pace.

From the balcony lucien could see the potential. It reminded him of his own office he had a similar balcony outside his office to overlook the administrators and stock brokers hammering on keys bellow. "Of course, one can never blindly trust the staff" He replied "I look forward to seeing the plans your associates have created. He added as she led him to the tasting barrels. He accepted the first glass and tasted. It was a fiery blend that was for sure. It was good though, he would have to get his winter lodge stocked with a barrel.

[member="Seanna Vel"]

 

[Seanna Vel]

Stopping herself from taking another drink of this after all they had a five more to taste. Finding herself with some well power picking up the next glasses passing one to him. "As you can see this is a lighter more for a lighter meal or by itself if one preferred." as she let once again her nose take a smell before passing it to her own lips. It went down easy, just to show that maybe this little redhead drunk this whiskey more then she was letting on.

Now where was her assistant, speaking of which where was her other hire men. This brought a frown on her lips if for a second. "Go find the two of them Tiga," what she wanted to say she would keep to herself for now. When they was done she would by hell to page for disappearing like the two of them.

"I'm sure they are around her somewhere just making sure some of the drawling are right.", not letting on to what her own thoughts on this matter, if she could smell it on them then she would gut them both or at less punch their lights out.

"Now while we wait, would you like to try the rest, this last one is the best that if you like something that really burns, put hair on your chest.", oh no there she went she turn her face to the fact of what she said, not meaning to say it in that way. "Mr. Cordel I met to say its very strongest of the 6 that is put on for you today."

There came the two with the other hire hand, "We talk about this later, Miss Heater do you have the plans.", as he waited for her to get them and bring them over letting box that would open up and show a 3-D model of the building but more as they flip through it was two other factories like this one.

"You see its great if you know how to make a good deal.", leaving out her own way of dealing by using her special give of touching to know how to get the best deal as could. Its a wonderful when you know what each one was after and you made it look as if they was getting what they wanted. She would leave that little part to herself being full kiffar but she was sure by now that he could guess this much with her black markings over her one eye.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien set the first glass down and moved on to the second. This one was indeed a lighter blend. He mirrored [member="Seanna Vel"], she seemed like him to be well versed in whiskey drinking "Very good" He nodded. He raised an eyebrow detecting a little trouble. Of course he didn't comment that would be rude ... but he did notice.

"Of course " Lucien smiled. Surly her staff wouldn't dare get drunk on the job. If they were getting drunk Lucien would have to insist they be fired.

Lucien laughed at Seanna's embarrassment. People had said far worse to him before. "I will yes thankyou" He slowly moved along the barrels tasting as he went. She was right about the last one ... It was strong. Far too strong for his liking but he could see the appeal for slightly more adventurous drinkers.

He nodded as the two wayward staff returned. He walked over to the 3d model and glanced over it. "Get me a copy of that " He instructed his assistant before turning to Seanna "Well Madame Vel I can agree you have got a good space and your plan is good, I would not have grasped the full potential of this space without having seen these plans, shall we talk money or do you have other things to show me?"

 

[Seanna Vel]

A wider smile came from her lips to the face of his spoken words to her. It wasn't as if she didn't have a solid plan in place no far from it. Even so she couldn't help but put down that last glass but not before raising it to him and taking another slip. Oh did this taste go going down the burn it gave going down was enough for her to bring a smile to her lips once more.

"That depends do you need to see the other to factory before getting down to business or are you satisfied with what you see here and with the 3-D models."

It wouldn't be to out of her way to show him the other to factory each one would have its on alcohol what did her papa say don't mix your drinks. It was still going to be his choice after all she had brought him here to invest some of his own money, just seem like the right person being in the TU and the planet running along the bounty of the planet system already.

Waving now for her assistant to bring them some cheese and crackers. "Some Cheese it comes from some of the finest Nerf ranches a cross the galaxy."

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien thought for a moment "No I wish to see your other holdings please" He had to be careful it was his money on the line after all. It wasn't that he didn't trust to [member="Seanna Vel"] 's plan but it may well be that the other buildings were in a substandard condition which would render them useless . Lucien returned to the weaker whisky and picked up his glass drinking in tandem with Seanna. It was very good whiskey.

He smiled a little as cheese was brought over. This woman clearly knew how to treat her guests. He nodded. This cheese was very good he guessed it must have been pricy "Thank you, This is very good" He finished the cheese and whiskey. "Shall we go on ?" he asked indicating for his assistant to fetch his coat. He turned to Seanna as he put his coat on "On the way over you can tell me about your plans for distribution" It was afterall very well to have factories but if you had no sales plans no money would be made.

 

[Seanna Vel]

Sending on of her men out to get the speeder ready for the next factory that a bit a way. Enough to enjoy Cordel company for the time but also to answer any more question. Waiting to answer his question until after getting in the speeder. "Well, just so happens, there been a meeting I been putting off for a while now. Call it just not be able to scheduled or just not the timing being right." as she was think of none other then the lady with the crowning red hair like herself [member="Danger Arceneau"] . After all it there was meeting they was both in but never the time to just to chat with her by herself.

"Merc please make an appointment with Miss Arceneau.", looking back towards Cordel if this would satisfied him. Even so she couldn't help or would one be a fool to say that he wasn't pleasing to look at as well as manner something she had but late been brought to her attention. In what she was thinking was how Solan her long time lover called her out in front of the uppers during the meeting between the TU of peace treaty.

Since then she had her Brother protector paying closed attention to where she went for a while she had to be by his side as to not brake a promise.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien nodded as [member="Seanna Vel"] recounted the difficulty getting a meeting with her associates "I can empathise there time is money here and it comes at a premium" He himself had a calendar booked up for the next month and he was relatively new to the world of business. The whole day was running very smoothly which was good. His ears perked up at the mention of Danger's name. She was notably renown and lucien hoped one day to have dealings with her broad empire. He had dealt with a representative of hers during an annexation for the union but they were just colluding to damage someone else.

"I am impressed Madame Vel, If you have Madame Arceneau interested then that interests me " Lucien had heard of Seanna's dealings with the king of Kesh. it was quite the scandal and the resulting skirmish had threatened a diplomatic incident but in truth lucien was rather amused. "Do you have retailers lined up?"

 

[Seanna Vel]

Did she had retailers line up this only brought part of her lips one that spoke. "Yes I have a few contracts already put into place with a few of the leading fraction upon the galaxy." after which she knew she would have to answer to which one in turn she would have to turn to her assist as their had been a few of them of lately. Even so she wasn't with out her own question to Mr. Cordel.

"Mr. Cordel you been doing the asking of me, here one of asking to you how much you welling to invest getting down to the meat of this all, time is one thing but one like myself if I would be fool to think the other part the money wouldn't be also meat of this all. So what do you want a percent of the profit or more so so much money up front then to be payed back with a percent of interest to be pay back over time.", raising her eye brow knowing that with these type this would be to get back down to business.


[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

A Leading faction ? Now that was interesting development. He gathered that [member="Seanna Vel"] didn't want to discuss that further. A sensible choice, Lucien would not seek to exploit the information of course but the fact that Seanna did not wantonly disclose client lists was promising "I shall require specifics in due course but that can wait until we are finalised"

Lucien inclined his head down to the dirt it was "I am willing to invest between 700,00 and 2 million credits with the option for greater investment should you desire but in return I require 50% of annual profits for the next two years to be dropped to 1/3 after that , in addition I want input in any decision made by the company" Lucien needed to insure that he would not be pushed out once the business was up and running. He saw profit in Madame Vel and her profit would bring others who would want a slice of the pie and every slice they took was one he wouldn't get so he needed a hefty guarantee.

 

[Seanna Vel]

Now came to the heart of the matter, it was after he spoke or was it while he was speaking. There it was knowing that there would be a sticking point. Thinking this over as they moved on to the next factory. "I see, that is the catch is it to have a voice, in the dealings, or just want to see me more often", looking at him with a smirk on her lips. Just what did that mean will only time would tell, he was a sly one wasn't this one. Knowing that she would have to choose her word wisely.

"Mmm, you drive a very hard price 50% well that is something what if its 35% and I cut you into any other leads of business dealing I may stumble upon.", as she let the rest ride for now until this percent could be worked out. After this she would feel the speeder slow down turning onto another road to take them to another of the factory this one had fields around.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien was sly, very sly one didn't last long in politics or business if they weren't.

Lucien laughed as [member="Seanna Vel"] said what he assumed was a joke ... although he had previously assumed to be flirting indeed that's how he became involved with his nearly first wife Meret Blackmoon. He had proposed in order to hide the misunderstanding from her, The embarrassment if she found out would have killed him. "As captivating as you are Madam Vel my decision is purely a business one" He was after all romantically involved with [member="Selinica Miriya Cailis"] and it would be rude to flirt "I need to ensure my money isn't squandered on harlots and spice" He joked with a coy smile.

It seemed Seanna was as shrewd as he was "I can go no lower than 40% and I only go that low on the condition you cut me into future leads " He was quite willing to joke but this was business and he wasn't going to risk getting shafted. He glanced out of the window as she considered his offer. She would be an asset to go into business with so he rather hoped he could convince her to accept his offer

 

[Seanna Vel]

Not helping herself but to give a little chuckle to see his reaction come into play. It was more then that trying to lighten the mood was she maybe or could it be her way of testing this one. It was only when he lower it to 40% with his counter that she gave away to a smirk upon her own lips. "forty percent mm now we are getting somewhere aren't we.", as if she had to think some more upon what being offered to her. After which time she answer back, "This could work out just to a good start of a business dealing between us."

As she waved a head of them, "Oh yes here is the next one, much better looking on the outside with more of a rock form, then came something else. Finding her way up the path. After which time they pulled up to the next, "Ready." this was much like the 3-D had shown but for a few minor details. Coming to find herself going in this time it was much the same but only with there being a bit more modern set up. "As you can see to get it up and running this one has most of the upgrades not all just a few more it would be humming in no time.", as she felt better more they went through.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

[member="Seanna Vel"] was a devious one he couldn't decide whether she was joking or deadly serious most of the time. Her pokerface was on point and she knew how to make an investor sweat ... not that lucien was sweating of course. Lucien smiled as his offer was accepted, that was good very good he was concerned he would have had to go lower. "Indeed it does" He replied offering his hand for her to shake "I will have my people draw up an agreement and send it over " It was best to get a formal agreement in fast lest someone got cold feet.

Lucien followed her hand to the factory before them. This was in a far better shape, perhaps she should have shown him this first it would have inspired more confidence ... unless that had been another test. He followed her inside. This factory was in much better shape and would require little to no repair. He hummed in agreement as she vocalised that sentiment. "What do you wish to produce in this facility?" Lucien rather hoped it was wine given that wine was his tipple of choice.

 

[Seanna Vel]

All in timing it was when doing business dealing. One would wondering why one wouldn't show their best stuff off first. That would be to the point also would raise a question if there be more then this straight forward business dealing. If one would think that she was testing a sith Lord one would say she was playing to closed to open fire.

No it was more then that she wanted to know that one like him then one would never be able to fully trust anyone in the galaxy. Maybe that of family but that was about it for something else. Bring back to the fact that he asked a important question.

"Yes I was thinking it had a great start for making a very fine wine making, after all there is more then one passion of fruit that can be fermented into wine. Getting into the ones that can make sweeter wine, or a drier wine of a bitter taste.", this should could talk some more she was just glad that she brushed up on different kind of of alcoholic there was out there.

"Shall we have a bit of a tasting.", as she let a smile cross her lips. After all she wanted to show what could became with the right among of money. Finding herself at the point of the tasting room. This being a bit more put together. even with a table and chairs, this being said she waiting for the droid to start bring the wines to be tasted.

[member="Lucien Cordel"]

 

[Lucien Cordel]

Lucien smiled, This would be the good bit Wine was something Lucien greatly enjoyed. Of course that would be a boon for [member="Seanna Vel"] if her wine was good but it spelt disaster if the wine was bad. Lucien was of course confident that the wine like the whiskey would be very good after all Seanna was clearly very knowledgeable about the subject.

He smiled back at Seanna "Of course, Lead on" He followed her into the tasting room, this one was less rugged than the last. Lucien was thankful for the chair in this room and sat down across from Seanna as the droid served the first selection Lucien began with a white wine. It was after all better to begin with a light wine and slowly get darker.

"So Madame Vel tell me about the manufacturing and pressing process in this facility and perhaps something about the line of wines you intend to offer" He was fairly certain that he would be investing but the more she told him the more confident he would feel.