Stormclouds Gather

[Jayce]

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Merde. Fine, if that was how this man wanted to play, then, by god, Yolande could play as well. Luckily, her wordsmithing abilities had borne fruit, however small and sour that fruit may be. Adjusting her posture once more, Yolande began to walk just ahead of the Rogue, towards the indicated corridor. Her midnight-black dress flowed behind her lithe frame, drawing further glances from the assembled Rogue pirates and crewmen. "In my profession, flattery tends to work well. It's not often I deal with a man like you." Now, her voice was deadpan, and she spared a glance over her shoulder at her sparring partner. "It's refreshing." Gently, now. Don't ignite a blaze, not just yet. Crack the slightest of smiles, no teeth.

"You're very much correct about the purpose of my little trek." A touch of understatement, the logistics of traveling from Provence to the border of Liberty without the other families noticing her movements were a hassle. "I have an offer to make you, one that will serve both of us well, should you find the terms agreeable." Deftly navigating the poorly-maintained corridor, Yolande waited until the remainder of the crew was out of eye-and-earshot, before pausing her trot. The Rogue continued for another step, coming to rest just ahead of her, his back still turned. The imaginary mask fell to the floor, laying Yolande bare.

"You know what I am, Hemlocke. I'm a businesswoman, a mother, and the matriarch of a criminal syndicate poised to undermine every other Corsican famille in one fell swoop. You aren't my fan, nor a fan of women like me, that much is clear." Yolande paused, waiting for even the slightest reaction. When none was forthcoming, she continued, her voice level and clear, a stark contrast to the sweet, motherly tone she'd previously taken. "Gallia has been decapitated. The House is in turmoil. The dust has barely settled, and everyone is scrambling for their piece of the cake. I'd like to take a very, very large slice, and I'm more than willing to share it with you."

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