Not All the Credits Are In the Same Basket

[Kay-Larr]

It had been a long time since she had thought of [member="Jed Kerkov"] and his banking company. Her only meeting with him resulted in her first run in with the Jackals and the Hutt Cartel. It was the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

But that chapter had ended once she got into too much trouble for it, had bounties on her head and was caught. At least she wasn't held for long.

This time Kay is the newly elected President of Commenor, a planet heavy with trade. Even though the population wasn't very large, the economy was robust. And with so many people coming and going, it would come at no surprise if someone had tried to steal their funds. So it was a much smarter idea to have various percentages of the planet's wealth in different places.

After finding Jed's contact information, she sent off a message:

~Hello Mr. Kerkov. This is Madam President Kay of Commenor. We met a few years ago, if you may remember. I have an interest in depositing a large sum of credits with your bank. But first, I would like to see what security protocols that you have in place. We can meet at your earliest convenience.~

 

[Jed Kerkov]

The CEO of the Banking Federation sat in his swivel chair, twirling around trying to find a way to get around certain laws of money transactions in certain places. He was interrupted by a bing on his datapad, from a [member="Lady Kay"]. Now that was a name he hadn't heard in a very long time. Ever since the pirate attack he had regretted not rectifying what had happened. Jed began typing on the pad's screen as soon as he had finished reading the message.

~Madam Kay. How good is it to hear from you again ever since our last meeting. Our security is top notch, not only do we have two small batteries of V2 Commando Droids at each location and we are considering hiring a mercenary company to handle primary security. On Antar IV, where I am currently situated, we have one of the safest and most secure vaults in the inner rim/core regions. If you would like, I could come to Commenor or if you would feel as if it were more professional, you could come here to my headquarters on Antar IV at any time you wish.~

 

[Kay-Larr]

That didn't take too long. Kay read the message, glad that [member="Jed Kerkov"] remembered her. That bode well for him. Then she pondered on whether or not to go to Antar IV or stay on Commenor. There were pros and cons to each if course. After a moment or two she decided and sent him off a message:

~I'm glad to hear that there have been some upgrades. Please come to the Presidential Palace in Chasin City on Commenor. I'll attach the co-ordinates to this message. And bring any paperwork or contracts required. Thank you.~

 

[Jed Kerkov]

Within moments of reading the message Jed replied,

~I will be there in half a rotation, all necessary articles and statements will be brought. I will See you soon~

Jed shut off the datapad and stuffed it into a brief case, containing a few hologram devices and another datapad. The door in front of him opened as he passed through trying to find his secretary, Vesters. The CEO walked down the hallway leading to the lobby of the Headquarters, hoping to run across his assistant. Luck was smiling on him as Vesters, a 62 year old Chiss man with enough time in thiss industry to last two lifetimes came the opposite direction as Kerkov. The young Twi'lek hybrid hailed down the secretary, "Prepare my yacht for an immediate departure to Commenor." The old chiss nodded and continued on to his desk, to make the necessary arrangements.

[member="Lady Kay"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

By the time that half a rotation had come, Kay was waiting in her office. Once [member="Jed Kerkov"] had arrived, he would be escorted there. In the meantime, she went through some of Commenor's accounts and stocks. Normally this would be a task for her new Minister of Finance and Trade, but she wasn't sure how much she could trust him yet. So this was to be her own little secret. At least for now.

She sipped her tea while she patiently waited, again thinking back to when the two had last met. She half wondered how his Father was and what he was up to as of late.

 

[Jed Kerkov]

[member="Lady Kay"]'s office was beautiful as was her planet. He liked it, luxurious, well off, and peaceful, maybe one day when he was old and crippled he would retire here, that's if he lived to such age in this crazy galaxy. The atmosphere in the room was very nice, it played well to Jed's personality, "Very beautiful Madam President," He said upon walking into her office, guarded by two Commenorian bodyguards, "I see you still have your good taste, now would you like to start the transaction? Or would you wish to discuss a little?"

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay looked up as [member="Jed Kerkov"] came in and seemed to admire her office. She was growing used to it's charm herself. Flattery obviously was a gift that Jed had not yet lost. Salesmen and even some politicians were good at that as well.

She smiled a little as he got straight to business. No doubt he had a busy schedule to keep. "Thank you. I hope your travel here was pleasant?" Kay opened up a drawer in her desk and pulled out a couple of sacks, which she then placed in front of her. "What I have here are some chyropaz gemstones and hurrikaine crystals. Each are worth quite a lot of credits per carat. Could you tell me what makes your vaults so secure? As you can imagine, I wouldn't want any of them stolen."

 

[Jed Kerkov]

Jed set down his brief case, "I'm glad you asked. Our vaults are some of the most secretive depositories in the mid-rim regions. We have never had a robbery and for good reason. Only a select few know of the location of the vault room, even less know the passwords to enter. My security personnel is made up of upgraded V2 command droids, and soon to be bolstered by a mercenary company of my choice. Your crystals would be safely kept under my direct supervision."

Jed took out a datapad from his suitcase, on the screen displayed some of the security details of the Banking Federation were displayed. Jed was more than certain he could convince the president to put her planet's valuables in Banking Federation vaults.


[member="Lady Kay"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay nodded slowly as she listened to [member="Jed Kerkov"] describe his security systems and the fact that he hadn't been robbed yet. The hiring of mercenaries gave her pause though, as they could be ones just looking to get work on the inside so that they could rob it later. But maybe she was just being paranoid.

She looked at his datapad and studied the material that he displayed. It all seemed well. She knew that the young man was eager for business to come to his bank and she felt as though she owed him a bit of trust. "Alright. I will entrust you with these. And after a few months, should everything still go well and there are no problems, then I will transfer some credits your way as well."

 

[Jed Kerkov]

Jed gave the president a welcoming grin, "Your valuables will be well kept, in some of the best vaults in the inner rim, if I do say so myself. If you wish, I can escort the valuables to Antar IV my self. But the transportation is entire up to yourself, Madam President."

He held out his hand to be shaken, "You will not regret this deal, I can guarantee that."

[member="Lady Kay"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay took [member="Jed Kerkov"] 's hand and gave it a firm, yet soft shake. "I have no doubt that you'll be able to bring my valuables there safely. And as I said, should all go well, you'll be having more business coming your way. I have many friends in high places that would love another place to store their wealth." She gave him a polite smile.