"It is a pleasure Senor Benitez, I'm glad you had an agreeable trip. I see you enjoy a good cigar as much as I and a rather exquisite case you have too."
*Brisbane's eyes wander over the artefact case* He stroked his chin contemplatively, if the Corsairs can make cigar cases out of these artefacts they must stock thousands of them. Excellent, the more they have the cheaper I'll get them...Easy now Edward, keep the table open.
"These artefacts seem to be a highly valued commodity among your people, I must say I'm intrigued by their origins and somewhat wary. Tell me Senor, how did your people first find these mysterious items? And how much would you want for them?
*He took a slow drag from his cigar, savored it and gradually exhaled obscuring his face for a moment behind a cloud of smoke. As it cleared Brisbane smiled gently as he inclined his head in polite interest*