Eupen Handelsplatz Inauguration - TO: All Liberty and Rheinland Corporations

[All Worlds]

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Eupen Handelsplatz, Texas System

Exiting the tradelane near Planet Houston, a luxurious Shukensha liner steers true and gracefully towards the SEO base, escorted by a light wing of corporate security fighters and gunboats. After all docking of the vessel to the station are completed, executive officers and high level administration from All Worlds Enterprises & Securities and their entourage depart to enjoy the celebration underway for this grand opening.

The group listens to the opening speech and briefly explores afterwards, taking in the venue, and the crowd around them.

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Eylon: "They've really decked the place out for this event! Look at all of the different cuisine and drinks available... incredible! Caitlin! Yaeko! Rei! Are you seeing all of these VIPs present? The deals that could be done here..."

Caitlin: "Come on, Eylon, you know that's not why WE are here... Don specifically said 'enjoy the party, keep the business talk light'. Sometimes I think we should be taking these trips more often to get your head out of all the paperwork you dive into daily! In fact, I'm going to add them to the schedule and call them 'team building retreats'."

Yaeko: "Count me in! I'm working in and around Roppongi Station all the time, but it's not the same unless you are enjoying the whole experience with your close friends! Maybe we'll make it our next destination - or at least put it on the list! I know there's a few of you who haven't been there yet... I'm looking at you, Rachel!"

Rei: "It sounds like a great idea, so long as we can find some downtime in operations on the station."
*The entire group around Rei groans collectively*
"What's that about? I can find downtime! I'll work it out with the suppliers! Speaking of which... anyone seen Basti since the speech? I should at least have a drink with our host... but it's also my mission to see if that Rheinlander can dance!"

Rachel: "Oh Rei! The poor guy is likely run off his feet entertaining the crowd, showing off their station's achievements. Eylon, I think I saw Synon Islay near the bar... I mean, he stands out - he's one of the sharpest dressers here and catches your eye! I'm going to grab a quick bite and meet the rest of you out on the dance floor! Don! Don! You said you'd try to get out there this time around! Don't let us down! "

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Don Vega smiles at the comment, remembering an earlier promise on the trip from Salt Lake Station he made that he was hoping might be forgotten as the night progressed.

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Don: "You got it, Rachel. I'll be sure to get my share of dance floor real estate and help demonstrate how Liberty likes to party it up."

"In the meantime, beforehand, I'll make the rounds and get our business interests satisfied so Interspace is represented well today. Despite my advice to everyone today, the captain has to keep steering regardless of the activities onboard!"

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The group splits up, with most heading towards the discotheque and the restaurant. Don's now alone, aside from his regular pair of security officials assigned to his detail. He heads to the bar, orders a small glass of Whiskey, then begins to work his way through the crowd with a smile, touching base with as many business contacts as he comes across, like a politician working the electorate. Uniting the Worlds through Finance is a life's work that requires constant diligence.