Shaking Hands, Twisting Fingers

[Crayter Republic]

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Sebastian listened patiently to Claudia's story, peering at the displayed picture of destroyed Maltese fighters. He could most certain it was taken in the Barrier Pass, peering through the rubble of rocks that were spread into the cockpits glass by the time the wreck was found. Only started to focus when she mentioned the words that actually concerned his position. This half way smudged trade treaty just to buy raw materials? Riordan could feel there was something more to what she desired to ask for. Something she doesn't want to ask to raise suspicion from Kase. Though Riordan hasn't worked with him before, he knows the name Ryo Kase as a strong arm within the defense ministry. Second to Minister Trevor Westbrook himself. Sebastian knew he'd have to push another time with Ryo gone. It sounds like you are in need of raw materials, and you'd like to source your supply of copper through us with nothing more? Surely you hadn't come all this way just for copper! We have some prospects that may interest you outside the mineral industry. As you've said you have many open fronts.

Sebastian Riordan reached forward for his drink, accidently pushing it away before actually grabbing it. Gave it a swirl and finished it off. But that can come all later. I'm sure your travels have left you wanting some fresh air. There is a very pleasant villa offered to diplomats who've traveled a very long way to Borneo down on the surface. There we will be able to discuss fully about this "copper supply treaty" you propose. I believe Mr. Kase here has arranged for an escort to direct you there. Sebastian motioned for Ryo as the Kusarian looking Crayterian got up and lead the corsairs to the escort. He returned to the now lounging ministers. What are you doing ending that so quickly? She hardly starting saying what she was here for! Riordan waved his hand for Kase to calm down as he poured himself another drink. And she won't say what she really wants with you around. No one comes all this way for a trade deal that isn't stone solid. There is something else she wants and we haven't even discussed what we can get from them. Something doesn't seem right about it at all. Kase threw his hands up in protest. We could have found out now if she just kept talking! Riordan shakes a pointing finger at him. Not with you around mister ministry of defense! Kase points a finger back. That's my job you frakjob, and I'm not going anywhere. Sebastian gets up and starts walking away yelling over his shoulder. Well you can stay here! I'm going to a villa on the surface!

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