While I could not personally attend the meeting that you organized, one of my friends who did seemed to enjoy himself. Plenty to drink, along with a fun light show, apparently. Mind you, Freeport Six isn't the best venue, but I digress.

Business, especially with the Unione Corse, can be closely compared to a thrilling romance. Companionship, intensity, and genuine care are all key components that ought to be in place before anything serious happens. Therefore, when a lady pursues a gentleman for marriage shortly after the first date, merely because she presumes he has the vast wealth that she wants, the gentleman would be in his right mind to grow suspicious of her intentions.

You've gone through the motions of initiating what could grow to become a prosperous friendship, and the Corse are glad to receive the attention. However, we would be delighted to see the AFC follow through with more than simply asking for what we knew you originally wanted. Sunny, you may not employ tact, but I assure you that subtlety and sensitivity are both indispensible in delicate diplomacy such as this. If, perchance, we do deal with that drug, is there anything of value that can you provide for us in return?

I have more questions to ask, yet they can wait until this communication progresses a little farther. With luck, neither this response, nor your reply to it, will dissuade us from continuing here. I may seem skeptical, as that is essential in my position, but I am in fact quite eager to see where this goes.

Good day to you.

Your apology is noted. And although I'm not sure how surprised you actually were when you saw that ship, I thank you for keeping that confidential. Currently, yes, we do have an arrangement in which we share that market with the Brigands. Considering their lack of unity and overall low production, it is wise that you sought to contact us instead.

Where will your transport capitaines be looking to distribute, if we grant you access? A well planned coverage of markets can be a key factor.

As for what we want, there are various commodities that we've heard of, which might potentially be quite valuable within Gallia. These include Blue Jillies, Sunbucks Coffee, Blood Diamonds, various "Synth" products, and Iridium. Bringing a few hundred of each to us would save a lot of time, and could result in future contracts. Send a loaded transport to our Bourbon Base, which is located at the southeast portion of sector 7D in Burgundy. We'll have a transport or two of our own waiting there for a transfer of goods.

Also, I recommend that you register on our job board. You'll find that the payments are quite generous, as it's well funded by our senate. The board also offers a wide range of targets, so you need not worry if some would be inconvenient for you to hunt.

That amount of each will do, merci. Perhaps a sample of some distant, exotic alcoholic beverages, too. Only if there is room to spare aboard your ship, however, and no need to go the extra mile for that.

When looking at distribution grounds, think of what is not currently covered. The Corse do not often venture into Bretonia, for example. Omicron space, as well as the deep Omegas, also sit far beyond our reach. Outside of that, you may assist with distribution to Liberty and Rheinland, though preferably to a lesser degree than those other regions.

One of my right hand men is looking at your registration application as well. I expect that it will be cleared shortly, allowing your members to begin their work.

We look forward to continuing this budding friendship. Adieu, for now.