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Recipient: Aspen Harlow Sender: Jack "Gambler" Montes Subject: RE: RE: Surprise Location: Livadia Shipyard
Okay, word of advice if you're dipping your toes into the underworld with this whole fighting for Erie thing? Don't get hung up on the being held at gunpoint thing, kinda' standard practice for us.
But fuck it, if you want them, I might just be able to pull it off. I already have one that I picked up as a curiosity for myself back in the day. Give me a day or two to try and track down a second to make a pair.
Oh, and I'm holding you to the whole, letting you worry about the getting your ass bitten off when they inevitably disintegrate. Contrary to popular opinion, I don't normally like offloading stuff that doesn't hold up for at least a single engagement but since you've been warned and still want them. No warranty's, no guarantees these things don't short after you let off the first burst.
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Mm. Yeah. Good advice. There's been much to learn since my life path had an invasion thrown at it, and a lot of pretense to let go. I appreciate it, for what it is. I'm honestly not so bothered anymore, to be fair with you.
I'll just have to put the first burst on-target. We'll see how lucky I get. Could manage two volleys.
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Recipient: Aspen Harlow Sender: Jack "Gambler" Montes Subject: RE: RE: Surprise Location: Monte Carlo Freeport
Okay, well, this must be a fucking day of miracles as I already managed to find the lead on the second gun. That combined with the news of someone being smart enough to let go of the past? Some spooky shit, I'd dare say.
Anyway, I'm on my way to pick up the second piece at the moment. All in all the bill is going to come up to two mil. If you can stomach that, I figure meeting at Allentown is the easiest spot to wrap up this deal. Just say when.
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Right. So.
It supposedly doesn't shoot where you aim it, is prone to exploding spontaneously, and it costs so much that you could simply have a fresh gunboat hull made to order in drydock instead.
Could it be there was a reason I asked for a price, earlier? I figured it'd be expensive, but not "simply go lay down a warship instead" expensive. You do have me considering it.
You're going to be waiting at Allentown a long time if there's no room to lower that.
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Recipient: Aspen Harlow Sender: Jack "Gambler" Montes Subject: RE: RE: Surprise Location: Luxury Liner Hawaii
Right...
Forgot I taught you a thing or two about negotiation. Honestly if it were up to me these things wouldn't even be worth the slag you could melt them down to. But end of the day even the worst piece of junk can wind up with a price tag if it's uncommon. And Ivy's disappearance did just that to these damn things.
So here is my counter. Half the previous offer, but there are two little strings that come along with it. First, if anyone asks, you paid full price. Second? I might need your experience from your previous occupation at some point in the future.
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Ohh, you taught me, did you? That would've made this beyond perfect.
Eight-hundred thousand, my truly-kept word that I paid full price to the curious, and one free, discrete job for someone who needs a pathfinder. I know I still have the touch, after all. This money didn't come from Penny.
Understand though, this is subject to my availability. With how much time I spend on the ground, real advance notice will be needed if you wish to avoid delays. On the order of a week, at least.
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Recipient: Aspen Harlow Sender: Jack "Gambler" Montes Subject: RE: RE: Surprise Location: Planet New London
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Full points for going the extra mile here.
At some point this is going to become a matter of ego rather than actual business, so fuck it for not only pure gall the likes of I have only ever seen myself been accused of, for the fact that the old man always had somewhat of a soft spot for ya' plus in the interest of saving us both time. You've got yourself a deal.
And don't worry, I was planning on giving you full notice anyhow. Let me know when you'll be at Allentown.
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Pleased to see we've both found an agreement. That's one last miracle for the board.
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