DSM/HF Relations

[Deep Space Solutions]

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While the 2 men were walking to the Conference room, preparations have been made. Table was set and arranged with exotic foods and drinks from various planets and stations. Red Carthagia flowers were also brought, just for this special arrangement, since Hellfire people love that particular flower indeginous to Planet Gadalajara. The lights were adjusted for a soothing-formal conversation. A special brand of the finest whiskey was brewed and set for the arrival of Hellfire representative - Mr. Smith.

Mr. Gunsmith and Mr. Smith sat down comfortably. 2 Hellfire Legion guards were also present, right at Mr. Smiths side. Dan personally poured a glass of whiskey to himself and Mr.Smith:

" Well first admiral, what do you think? " Dan made a gesture with his hands implying on the looks of the Elysium base.

Mr. Smith takes a sip of his whiskey:
" Please Dan, cut the formalities, we know eachother for ..... " coughs hard" ay ya ya, what in the name of Hellfire did you put in this whiskey, its strong as Hellfire. "

Dan couldnt help but to laugh as the old man, who is also his friend, was coughing.
" I'm sorry Smith, you did tell me to get something with a little more kick in it. So i contacted this...... well a certain individual, and he provided me with this "

Mr.Smith: " yeah i did, but i didnt mean something so strong to put us under the table before we finish this conversation." Smith smiled as he put down his glass
" Now, Dan, you have invited me here, and i see the food looks good, the damn whiskey is ...phew.... Tell me, what can we do for you? "

Dan took a sip of the whiskey and started talking: " Straight to the point eh Smith? Thats what i like about you, efficiency first, fun later. Well, let me start by saying......." coughs as hell ".....
Now Mr. Smith and his 2 security officers coudnt resist to laugh hardily. Smith looked at Dan with a big grin on his face and said: " Please continue Mr. President, you were saying? "

Dan got a hold of the coughing and continued: " Now then, this whiskey is....how to put it? Its damned strong. As i was saying, with your generosity, our base has made many progress in the past 3 months since we arrived at your home system. The workers are happy, there aro no tenssions, the Commonswealth folk have been our guests more frequently than before. All in all, reports show we have made great progress in terms of relations with you and Comonswealth.
So in light of this situation i propose a betterment of the currently very good standings. Directly, we would like to walk freely on your bases as well as you can walk freely on ours. A more diretc relations approach. What do you think Smith??

Mr Smith was smiling all along, although he wasnt sure was it the whiskey or just good company, but probably both:
" Well Dan, to tell you the truth, i thought you'd never ask. We have been having this conversation amongst ourselves in the Hellfire Legion Headquarters sime time ago. And we reached this conclusion. We had zero negative reports from our people. No incidents with any of the DSM people. Quite frankly this proposition of yours is long overdue. We have agreed to let you use our facilities, but you will have certain restriction for the time being. Never the less, i think this is a giant leap in term of our relations. Satisfied??

Dan smiled: " More than satisfied my friend. And as always Smith, you are a step ahead of me, you actually had this all prepared and waited for me to make a proposal?
Mr.Smith:" Dan my friend, the Hellfire Legion is always prepared for the future, its what kept us alive in these dark times. "
Mr.MacRea, the DSM Vice President poured 3 glasses of whiskey: " I gusess this concludes the formalities gentleman, we shal eat and drink now. "
Dan: " Right you are MacRea, have at it gentleman! "

The 3 men then had a good meal, along with remenesing about times passed. Music was introduced to their ears by Mr. MacRea, who prepared a California Minor symphony by Rene Troly, a renowned Liberty musician. Hours passed and the second bottle was already half empty.

" Eeeey Dan, you still have that Havoc in here somplace?? I'd sure like to take it for a spin if you dont mind. And by the way, this table isnt set straight, fire your engineers and ill send some of mine, they can make you a good straight table... " FLeet Admiral stood up and hit his foot in the table.
Dan: " Oh no you dont.... " hic " ya cant go rascaling in a Havoc now Smith, your drunk as Hell.....
All 3 men looked at each other, then unanimously said:
" Fire "

The room burst in laughter:
" Damn we have a good name Dan, right??
Dan: " You sure do Smith!! The Hellfire Legion, it sound so strong and poetic, like a death coming your way, and " hic " so cool and catchy.....and.....damn i forgot what i was saying " hic".....
The men were laughing so hard. 2 security officers were just looking at eachother and also glanced at the 3 drunk men. They didnt know what to make of it.

2 hours later MacRea was sleeping on the table, Dan and Smith went station dwelling in search for company and ended up in the Metro bar. Needless to say they made a complete mess in the bar, laughing and drinking all night, untill finaly Mr. Smith was literally so drunk, he fell asleep in one of the Metro bar girls lap. His security personel took him to his room.
Dan got lost in the hallways and ended up in engineering. There he made himself a bed by placing Reinforced Alloy sheets on the floor, convinced he was in his quarters, and fell asleep like a hog.

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MacRea woke up first, he glanced around the conference room only to find empty bottles all around. He slightly smiled and thought to himself: " Damn this was fun.............."