008: Reunion at Collace

[helvorn]

Dzofin weaves his way through the crowd to stand next to the female Sword World warrior. As he got close he was sure in his identification. With tail wagging and head and ears held high Dzofin speaks up in gravelly but clear Anglic as he had never learned the language of the humans of the Sword Worlds. "Thursuthkvaehh, the Deathwalker to the Kforuzeng. I am Dzofin. May I share with you a stein of ale in honor of your deeds and bravery?"

By Dzofin's frame of (applied) reference "Death on Legs" must be stunningly attractive in both human and raider terms but yet remains in isolation among the merc officers at the bar and so his approach interrupts her solitary brooding* contemplation of the party people. She responds by intoning "Hah, ale for the Vargr". She broods on a few moments more and then scrutinizes Dzofin "You look like a younger version of Patch.** I don't remember you from the Raersthog. So, are you family? Oh, and that is a nice outfit. I skimmed the IntComm so think I know where you got it... but I'm waiting for someone and so we have ale and time. Raider, tell me the saga of your spoils of war and we'll trade stories".

She drains her stein and wipes her mouth with the back of her hand smudging her lipstick "Barkeep, hurry up!" The barman mumbles "Countess, Colonel Skeet sorta suggested that, after the last time... you might like to lay off the strong ale... and try a refreshing spritzer" He casts a casual greeting smile at Dzofin and then his face freezes as he states "Ohhh, fffekkkk my old boots... not the ruddy two of you all at once!" He gropes under the bar to find and hurriedly strap on a safety helmet.

(OOC: * detail for Dzofin's recounting of the tale here: she moodily broods with intensity!
** Dzenae Ungogz does have an... ahem... "distinction" in his colouring over one eye but that's not a familiarity Dzofin would expect to use and... live. And he'd taken to brushing his own "distinction" into a more "diffuse" look - or so he thought...).

Dzofin sniffed carefully at the air around the human warrior while remaining casually alert. His tail was wagging moderately and his ears had swiveled forward to focus on the woman. He nods in the human fashion as she orders and ale but meanwhile stands calmly, shifting unconsciously from foot to foot as his senses reach out under her scrutiny. "Patch?" Dzofin snarls slightly and his tail stopped wagging for a moment before he chuffed in laughter. "I am a cousin to "Anuekhs An Gzoug - the Flame that Burns" and am entitled to wear their colors." His body language was confident and outgoing but relaxed. It was obvious that Dzofin considered himself amongst equals and was not currently maneuvering aggressively to advance himself. He looked down at his silvery suit and grinned showing teeth entirely in the Vargr fashion. "It's good to know that some have their noses to wind rather than hiding their knives under fancy silks and jewels." Dzofin noticed the fearful bartender and barked sharply at him. "Of course it is the two of us!" There was no harm in spreading a little fear about among the humans.

He lapped at his ale and then gave a short bark and assumed an upright, dominant stance meant to announce the start of a tale of formal tale of heroism. "My unit was fleeing the insurgents with evacuated farmers when we swerved into the ambuscade laid by the SMEC combat group. I was on the roof of the Range Rover returning fire with their tanks and armored vehicles. It seemed the best to lead what was now a common foe into the jaws of a trap." Dzofin snapped his jaws shut again with gleaming teeth to emphasize his point. "Thankfully the insurgents while numerous are not the skilled. Still when they disabled my vehicle and their tanks closed in on us I knew that something must be done to protect my pack and our clients. Fortunately there were workable grav bikes that had been used by the insurgents and currently without owners. I had my ACR, anti-tank rocket in my lucky grenade against the company at least of tanks. The decision was easy; I fired up the bike and charged directly at the tanks." He growled and the ruff of fur around his neck and down his back began to stand out while his ears laid back in his tail raised stiffly. "My charge attracted attention from both sides as planned of course. My pack mates were safe and some of the friendly snipers aided me."

By this time Dzofin was weaving his hands wildly to describe his path through the enemy vehicles while his voice was gravelly and harsh with a deep Gvegh accent. His tail was wagging in short, quick strokes showing his excitement and tension. "I picked the largest and most important of the vehicles as my target and blew it up on a close in, overhead run with my anti-tank rocket. The explosion was glorious as the ammunition cooked off and blew the turret skyhigh. At that point I fired my ACR and zigzagged back to my pack mates but my loyal steed was shot and killed dumping me in the veldt right in front of the enemy infantry screen. A burst of automatic fire drove them back momentarily and then I set my lucky grenade on my bike and ran for cover. The grenade and my loyal bike blew up quite nicely scattering the enemy all about." Dzofin lapped up more ale and continued. "A group of Sword World light infantry moved forward to extract me."

Dzofin looked quite satisfied with himself. "But that is not how I gained the garments of the insurgent's leader. Later I was assisting the sniper after the scouts had escorted me to safety and the unit headquarters." He looked around, sniffed once and then pointed out Prema "That one. At that point you should have seen the advance of the humans mounted on their horses. It was a sight to make one howl for the bravery and charisma shown by the leader and his men. They chased down the enemy infantry breaking before them like a rising wave of death. Shortly after we were called to relocate to the enemy headquarters. The human warrior carried me using her grav belt." He chuffed in humor although his demeanor was very serious. "My only regret is that lacked a cape to fully embrace the situation. Prema"s mate was being held on a raised platform by the ensorcelled followers of the leader for some kind of bloody sacrifice. In righteous anger and impressive firepower my comrade cut a bloodied swath through the foe gathered around the platform. She dropped me from 3 m up and I tucked and rolled through the corpses to come up on my 2 feet." Dzofin leapt in the air and twisted to show how he landed. His teeth were barred in a vicious snarl as he continued the description. "I emptied the magazine of my ACR to cut down the remaining cultists and then did a flipping vault using one of the wounded as a springboard to get up on the platform. Meanwhile the friendly snipers were attracted to our heroism and covered my tail. Again the only detail lacking was a proper cape and hat." Dzofin's eyes were shining and he was panting as his tail fanned the air almost too quickly to be seen. He lapped up more ale, not noticing as the frightened bartender refilled his bowl. "My human comrade and her mate." He pointed to T'lia. "Managed to extricate the taller woman from her bonds. I emptied another clip into the leader and his guards cutting them down with the aid of the humans. At that point all of the fight went out of the insurgents and I claimed the silver suit of leader as my reward to demonstrate my charisma." Dzofin snapped his jaw together twice to indicate he was done and take a Vargr style bow

He noticed the human female come up while he was speaking. Dzofin nodded to her in the human fashion. "I am Dzofin pleased to meet you Bona." When the large and warlike human male approached Dzofin sniffed and swiveled his ears before wagging. He held out his hand again in the human fashion. "A pleasure to meet you Walter Slarne. I am simply Dzofin. With your nickname you should have been one of my people."

[helvorn]

William and Ciencia

William laughs appreciatively. "The Consular Guard and especially the Commandos are renowned and rightfully feared throughout Known Space." He nodded his head in respect. "Your honor and reputation precedes you gentlemen. Attending schools and making speeches must be quite different work than that which you are used to. I can see however from your jump that you have not lost any of your sharp edge." William sipped his drink as he considered his response. "We are here evaluating what we have heard is among the best of the best in mercenary companies. One of my associates is looking to expand basic uplift and socio-technological services on an organized business basis throughout the District. Mercenaries from the individual level and up may be necessary given existing tensions in the area."

Kiriaklabatl replies carefully "Mister Larsson, you indeed honour us. Although I did not specify our unit our edge is indeed sharp because it is honed at every opportunity but... so very few people have any inkling of the capabilities of the Consular Guard outside of very select units of the Imperial military that I must ask... if you have served, sir?*"

Context: William's read on this guy is that he is "military intense" (as per reasonably expected) and equally quite "professionally guarded" but otherwise guileless. * The emphasis he puts on sir is in no way accusatory but instead respectful of one who has served.

He adds "I am at most a soldier and so I will refer matters of "basic uplift and socio-technological services" to those more qualified to address them. However, these seem goals on a scale worthy of consideration as to "investment" in at least some manner by those interested in the concept".

Ciencia, who has been quiet up to this point, finally speaks. "My husband is much more deeply steeped in military matters than I, but I too could tell your skills are very well honed. This is my first trip outside the Imperium, but sadly, not my first time encountering your people, though I believe the other person to be very different from yourselves."

She smiled and took a sip of her drink. "While I don't know any of the specifics, I suspect the other person was involved in something criminal and he almost killed a friend of mine in a dastardly attack with a knife from behind. I saw him appear from nothingness and the deed was done in an instant.

"Though he paid for that attack with his life in the very next second, the event leaves me in a strange mental space. I want to know more of your people and believe that only knowing one another can ease the tensions between our peoples. In conversations with my father some years ago, he felt the same way, though he was less optimistic than I. Perhaps it's because I'm young, but I believe that we have more in common than that which separates us. If you could tell me how the cultural exchange works, I would be most interested in participating."

William nodded to Kiriaklabatl with respect. "I have served on the knife's edge as much as I am sure as have you gentlemen. It is a pleasure to speak to you here on neutral ground as fellow warriors and persons of honor. A wise man respects his foes or potential foes while hate is a weapon seldom used in the arsenal of the professional. It is a shame that so much divides us when we as a people and ourselves personally, me and my wife, have so much in common with yourselves and your people." He smiled at Ciencia as she spoke and nodded with her. "Let us hope that the politicians and the ambassadors can work out ways that our particular skills are not required."

[gurusql]

Kit Ghoshal

Kit, together with everyone else, can't fail to notice the two striking Zhodani women who walk in hand in hand and dressed in distinctive style: their evening gowns contrast their hair colour and the pair are over six feet tall in their heels. Both have the long on top short at the back hairstyles favoured by those who wear flight helmets but while the argent hair of one is contrasted by her "uberblack" gown her companion's short sable hair is in turn contrasted with her silver dress.

The silver haired woman scans the room and then the bar giving a yelp of joy as she spots Kit and races across the room to embrace him"Ankit Ghoshal, you had me worried. I thought your position in the Valley of Tears might be overrun! At least just now you were checking your six..."

OOC: Pilot Officers Nsobiepr "Nsobi" (silver hair) and Briakqraiepr "Bria" (black hair).

And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_nGN_du84

Kit leans into the hug, but turns a bright shade of red when he realizes that everyone in the bar is looking at him and the scene that the three are making. He replies, "While we were greatly outnumbered at the Valley of Tears - superior firepower, sound tactics and not to mention overwhelming (cough) support kept us alive and well. Barkeep, can we please get these two exceptional pilots a drink."

[Thumper]

Walt-
”One might think that, Dzofin. Unfortunately, all call signs have a story. Often the origin of the name is vastly different than the assumed meaning.

In my case, a young Marine Academy Cadet me, a pain in the ass Baron’s son classmate, a field exercise, and a steaming growler left in the bully baby Baron’s helmet.

He couldn’t prove that I was the guilty culprit, but he tried making my remaining Academy days a living Hell. He hates me to this day. The name kinda stuck. And now I’m an ennobled Count, and he’s still a blathering idiot. Funny how things turn out.

So, yes, ‘Growler’ sounds pretty badass, and it is…till you hear the story. But It inspires me!”

[terrymixon]

He noticed the human female come up while he was speaking. Dzofin nodded to her in the human fashion. "I am Dzofin pleased to meet you Bona." When the large and warlike human male approached Dzofin sniffed and swiveled his ears before wagging. He held out his hand again in the human fashion. "A pleasure to meet you Walter Slarne. I am simply Dzofin. With your nickname you should have been one of my people."

"Your bravery and skill are impressive," Bona said with a smile. "The pleasure is mine to be in the company of such a skilled warrior."

[terrymixon]

Kit Ghoshal

Kit, together with everyone else, can't fail to notice the two striking Zhodani women who walk in hand in hand and dressed in distinctive style: their evening gowns contrast their hair colour and the pair are over six feet tall in their heels. Both have the long on top short at the back hairstyles favoured by those who wear flight helmets but while the argent hair of one is contrasted by her "uberblack" gown her companion's short sable hair is in turn contrasted with her silver dress.

The silver haired woman scans the room and then the bar giving a yelp of joy as she spots Kit and races across the room to embrace him"Ankit Ghoshal, you had me worried. I thought your position in the Valley of Tears might be overrun! At least just now you were checking your six..."

OOC: Pilot Officers Nsobiepr "Nsobi" (silver hair) and Briakqraiepr "Bria" (black hair).

And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_nGN_du84

Kit leans into the hug, but turns a bright shade of red when he realizes that everyone in the bar is looking at him and the scene that the three are making. He replies, "While we were greatly outnumbered at the Valley of Tears - superior firepower, sound tactics and not to mention overwhelming (cough) support kept us alive and well. Barkeep, can we please get these two exceptional pilots a drink."

Bona looks over at the hug and smiles at them.

[Tiglath]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Jaelah studies the couple for a few heartbeats, and then she nods. "He sounds like quite the man. Maybe we will have occasion to speak about him another time. After we are done here, I want to spend a couple of days with my family. Will you two still be here on Collace, or do you have to go off-planet soon?"

T'lia replies "I am contracted to your service and so I am always available until the contract is fulfilled. Prerna and I will be staying in my UpSpire dwelling or present at the Bartizan Sea Level Fortress as her duties demand. The SEMC will not be likely to re-deploy so soon after completeing a mission. Enjoy time with your family. While you do so I will draw up a proposal for the discretionary disbursement of funds as you desire. Once you have had an opportunity to read the proposal and amend anything you wish then we can move matters forward".

Campaign goal met: Jaelah's "assistance package" for small businesses on Collace.

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Jaelah studies the couple for a few heartbeats, and then she nods. "He sounds like quite the man. Maybe we will have occasion to speak about him another time. After we are done here, I want to spend a couple of days with my family. Will you two still be here on Collace, or do you have to go off-planet soon?"

T'lia replies "I am contracted to your service and so I am always available until the contract is fulfilled. Prerna and I will be staying in my UpSpire dwelling or present at the Bartizan Sea Level Fortress as her duties demand. The SEMC will not be likely to re-deploy so soon after completeing a mission. Enjoy time with your family. While you do so I will draw up a proposal for the discretionary disbursement of funds as you desire. Once you have had an opportunity to read the proposal and amend anything you wish then we can move matters forward".

Campaign goal met: Jaelah's "assistance package" for small businesses on Collace.

"Perhaps it would be helpful if you told her how much you will be funding the project with, Jaelah," Roscoe said, his eyes twinkling with anticipation and humor. "They need to know so they can scale the necessary support for it."

He has no idea how large that will be but expects it to be... substantial, considering the available balance in the company's bank account.

[Tiglath]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

"And as we are talking information and you have so aptly pointed out that I am lacking in training, are there any places here outside of the Imperium to learn that which I do not know about my abilities?" He looked over at the Zhodoni. "Someone trustworthy, perhaps. I would of course pay for the information and whatever costs are required."

T'lia smiles "Roscoe I do not think you are lacking in training... in any of your abilities. What's more, in my personal view, you appear to have all the honesty and integrity that might be expected in a Zhodani noble". She gives him a warm smile "So, it seems that in all respects you are already a match for any Zhodani adept. In your earnest desire to achieve you somehow seem to think you failed or slipped up in your, no doubt entirely polite and proper, exploration of this social event? I suggest that you did no such thing and wielded your talent as properly as one should - with admirable restraint and civility". She smiles again "You take yourself to task despite being at no fault and, in all your introspection, perhaps overlook the possibility that there are people present in this room who simply excel, by profession and persuasion, at gathering intelligence. You should celebrate your moral ascendancy rather than seeking to lower yourself among those who grub about for information".

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

"And as we are talking information and you have so aptly pointed out that I am lacking in training, are there any places here outside of the Imperium to learn that which I do not know about my abilities?" He looked over at the Zhodoni. "Someone trustworthy, perhaps. I would of course pay for the information and whatever costs are required."

T'lia smiles "Roscoe I do not think you are lacking in training... in any of your abilities. What's more, in my personal view, you appear to have all the honesty and integrity that might be expected in a Zhodani noble". She gives him a warm smile "So, it seems that in all respects you are already a match for any Zhodani adept. In your earnest desire to achieve you somehow seem to think you failed or slipped up in your, no doubt entirely polite and proper, exploration of this social event? I suggest that you did no such thing and wielded your talent as properly as one should - with admirable restraint and civility". She smiles again "You take yourself to task despite being at no fault and, in all your introspection, perhaps overlook the possibility that there are people present in this room who simply excel, by profession and persuasion, at gathering intelligence. You should celebrate your moral ascendancy rather than seeking to lower yourself among those who grub about for information".

"I appreciate the kind words, but I still know so little," he politely disagreed. "I am self-taught, and it is not in gathering intelligence that I want training. It is in the basics of what one with my talents can--and perhaps more importantly--should not do because I am quite certain that I have large gaps in my understanding. I hesitate to get into the specifics, but I only came into my abilities recently. The number and scale of the mistakes I could make through ignorance give me pause. I would like to address them before I do something I will regret."

[Tiglath]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

T'lia replies "I am contracted to your service and so I am always available until the contract is fulfilled. Prerna and I will be staying in my UpSpire dwelling or present at the Bartizan Sea Level Fortress as her duties demand. The SEMC will not be likely to re-deploy so soon after completeing a mission. Enjoy time with your family. While you do so I will draw up a proposal for the discretionary disbursement of funds as you desire. Once you have had an opportunity to read the proposal and amend anything you wish then we can move matters forward".

Campaign goal met: Jaelah's "assistance package" for small businesses on Collace.

"Perhaps it would be helpful if you told her how much you will be funding the project with, Jaelah," Roscoe said, his eyes twinkling with anticipation and humor. "They need to know so they can scale the necessary support for it."

He has no idea how large that will be but expects it to be... substantial, considering the available balance in the company's bank account.

If T'lia has a "poker face" it may have just engaged "By "front loading" The Shore's involvement the money, less their fee, will go direct to the beneficiaries. I'm hoping it will boost rather than destabilize the economy. Is this amount in addition to your purchasing controlling interests in SuSAG facilities on Tarsus?"

(OOC: I'm guessing you can do both! The Tarsus purchase both legitimizes the merc/aslan claim and then puts the facilities beyond SuSAG (Core's) reach).

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

T'lia replies "I am contracted to your service and so I am always available until the contract is fulfilled. Prerna and I will be staying in my UpSpire dwelling or present at the Bartizan Sea Level Fortress as her duties demand. The SEMC will not be likely to re-deploy so soon after completeing a mission. Enjoy time with your family. While you do so I will draw up a proposal for the discretionary disbursement of funds as you desire. Once you have had an opportunity to read the proposal and amend anything you wish then we can move matters forward".

Campaign goal met: Jaelah's "assistance package" for small businesses on Collace.

"Perhaps it would be helpful if you told her how much you will be funding the project with, Jaelah," Roscoe said, his eyes twinkling with anticipation and humor. "They need to know so they can scale the necessary support for it."

He has no idea how large that will be but expects it to be... substantial, considering the available balance in the company's bank account.

If T'lia has a "poker face" it may have just engaged "By "front loading" The Shore's involvement the money, less their fee, will go direct to the beneficiaries. I'm hoping it will boost rather than destabilize the economy. Is this amount in addition to your purchasing controlling interests in SuSAG facilities on Tarsus?"

(OOC: I'm guessing you can do both! The Tarsus purchase both legitimizes the merc/aslan claim and then puts the facilities beyond SuSAG (Core's) reach).

"I do believe we should do both, so the amount should be for both, yes," Roscoe said. "How much would the controlling interest be? Or, for that matter, what would an outright purchase be?"

Then he smiled. "Also, as The Shore is doing this for the beneficiaries, I would like to take time to demonstrate the technology that we will be spreading throughout the District. We intend to set up a storefront and manufactory here on Collace, and you can tell us how much adequate protection would cost. And, you would be able to gauge how disruptive it would be and how we might mitigate the negative impact."

[Tiglath]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

T'lia smiles "Roscoe I do not think you are lacking in training... in any of your abilities. What's more, in my personal view, you appear to have all the honesty and integrity that might be expected in a Zhodani noble". She gives him a warm smile "So, it seems that in all respects you are already a match for any Zhodani adept. In your earnest desire to achieve you somehow seem to think you failed or slipped up in your, no doubt entirely polite and proper, exploration of this social event? I suggest that you did no such thing and wielded your talent as properly as one should - with admirable restraint and civility". She smiles again "You take yourself to task despite being at no fault and, in all your introspection, perhaps overlook the possibility that there are people present in this room who simply excel, by profession and persuasion, at gathering intelligence. You should celebrate your moral ascendancy rather than seeking to lower yourself among those who grub about for information".

"I appreciate the kind words, but I still know so little," he politely disagreed. "I am self-taught, and it is not in gathering intelligence that I want training. It is in the basics of what one with my talents can--and perhaps more importantly--should not do because I am quite certain that I have large gaps in my understanding. I hesitate to get into the specifics, but I only came into my abilities recently. The number and scale of the mistakes I could make through ignorance give me pause. I would like to address them before I do something I will regret."

T'lia replies "A wise man knows what he doesn't know and a good man knows what he shouldn't do. To illustrate my point and contrast with yourself we dealt with a self-taught adept on Tarsus who had very recently come into his power. He had become corrupted by his talent - a talent boosted by Tarsus' unique ecosystem. He was not a good man and wanted to disembowel me... among other things... fortunately he was also unwise enough to allow himself to become distracted... You are a wise and good man Roscoe and so rely on those traits as you gather up experience and good advice and then use all those things to mitigate the scale any mistakes you may make".

She adds with a smile "As you can perhaps now appreciate yourself you seem to have managed the emergence of your talents admirably. If you still feel concern I can offer you a counselling session. I have a licensed Up Spire practice but the decision is entirely your own".

[joertexas]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

T'lia replies "A wise man knows what he doesn't know and a good man knows what he shouldn't do. To illustrate my point and contrast with yourself we dealt with a self-taught adept on Tarsus who had very recently come into his power. He had become corrupted by his talent - a talent boosted by Tarsus' unique ecosystem. He was not a good man and wanted to disembowel me... among other things... fortunately he was also unwise enough to allow himself to become distracted... You are a wise and good man Roscoe and so rely on those traits as you gather up experience and good advice and then use all those things to mitigate the scale any mistakes you may make".

She adds with a smile "As you can perhaps now appreciate yourself you seem to have managed the emergence of your talents admirably. If you still feel concern I can offer you a counselling session. I have a licensed Up Spire practice but the decision is entirely your own".

Prerna radiates a sense of savage satisfaction at the mention of Tarsus, but she says nothing.

Jaelah smiles at Prerna, and then addresses the couple. "We will certainly have time for that, if not during this visit, then later. We plan to keep close tabs on our operation here. To start, we can bankroll a billion Imperial credits for this phase."

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

T'lia replies "A wise man knows what he doesn't know and a good man knows what he shouldn't do. To illustrate my point and contrast with yourself we dealt with a self-taught adept on Tarsus who had very recently come into his power. He had become corrupted by his talent - a talent boosted by Tarsus' unique ecosystem. He was not a good man and wanted to disembowel me... among other things... fortunately he was also unwise enough to allow himself to become distracted... You are a wise and good man Roscoe and so rely on those traits as you gather up experience and good advice and then use all those things to mitigate the scale any mistakes you may make".

She adds with a smile "As you can perhaps now appreciate yourself you seem to have managed the emergence of your talents admirably. If you still feel concern I can offer you a counselling session. I have a licensed Up Spire practice but the decision is entirely your own".

Prerna radiates a sense of savage satisfaction at the mention of Tarsus, but she says nothing.

Jaelah smiles at Prerna, and then addresses the couple. "We will certainly have time for that, if not during this visit, then later. We plan to keep close tabs on our operation here. To start, we can bankroll a billion Imperial credits for this phase."

"I would like that," Roscoe said. "And that doesn't include the interest in the SuSag properties. We still need the cost of the other to add it in."

[joertexas]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Prerna's eyes go wide. "A billion credits?"

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Prerna's eyes go wide. "A billion credits?"

"To start," Roscoe helpfully clarified. "Plus whatever the controlling interest in the SuSag sites cost, or perhaps the outright purchase."

Roscoe doesn't have the experience to realize that they had just moved up the VIP scale a bit. Maybe quite a bit.

[joertexas]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Prerna's eyes go wide. "A billion credits?"

"To start," Roscoe helpfully clarified. "Plus whatever the controlling interest in the SuSag sites cost, or perhaps the outright purchase."

"Plus," Prerna says quietly. "Við loðnar kúlur Óðins." She knocks back the rest of her drink.

[terrymixon]

Roscoe Jaelah / T'lia Prerna

Prerna's eyes go wide. "A billion credits?"

"To start," Roscoe helpfully clarified. "Plus whatever the controlling interest in the SuSag sites cost, or perhaps the outright purchase."

"Plus," Prerna says quietly. "Við loðnar kúlur Óðins." She knocks back the rest of her drink.

And the disruption begins. See my ooc addition above.

"Is that Sagamal?" he asked curiously. "William is a native speaker, but I haven't invested the time to learn it. An oversight I will need to address."

[joertexas]

"Is that Sagamal?" he asked curiously. "William is a native speaker, but I haven't invested the time to learn it. An oversight I will need to address."

Prerna smiles and shakes her head. "It's Norsk. Unless you visit Joyeuse, you probably won't need it."