Three Bottles

[Caliban]

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Beating around the bush wasn't something that would please either the Direktor or Damien. Caliban eventually broke the ice after pulling himself together. He spoke as bluntly as he could. Each side wanted something and he was there to explain what, when and how.

"[The Büro expressed their interest in keeping certain... parties away Planet Sudbury. I suggested that you maintain hold of it, as opposed to letting either The Technocracy or LSF scavenge the place dry. Or The Order stealing what you're owed under the pretext of saving humanity.]" - he stopped briefly, almost as if he'd take a deep breath, before continuing. - "[They would like to offer different types of goods to aid your cause and a team of scientists to boost research efforts.]"

Caliban raised his hand, calling for the waiter to whisper something in their ear. Murmurs between the two revealed that they were talking about a bottle of Kusari Wine and three glasses.

"[You're no stranger to deals with more nuances than what you see on the table, Damien. I won't hide the obvious fact that BDM would like to use the knowledge they gain here to treat a concerning symptom in Rheinland. There is a Nomad resurgence in Omega-58 that is kept in check by the gentleman in before you.]" - a waiter interrupts the conversation subtly as they deliver a sealed bottle of wine and three glasses left in front of each seat before leaving - "[...things would be much simpler with the Büro and the Xeno Alliance would cooperate for a while - until this crisis blows over anyway. Nobody at this table likes aliens - and right now both of you are on the frontlines busy holding a stalemate until eventually cracks will start to show.]"

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"Test the sharpness of your sword against another. And when that is not enough, unsheathe your cunning as the hidden dagger that ends the fight."

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