Post by Admin on Nov 20, 2013 11:05:03 GMT -5
(09:25:32 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to ALL: I wander in from the main part of the town of Minus, looking about the marketplace as I wander in the direction of the central tables. I was still looking for someone interested in purchasing sea sleen pelts, I'd not had any luck last night with the merchant that I spoke with. I thought perhaps today I could find someone interested in speaking with me about them. I wore my normal array of weapons, broad sword across my back, pommel jutting out over my left shoulder, hammer at my left side belt and short sword at my right side. They clink lightly as I walk, gazing about the people gathered here today.
(09:50:40 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I look over seeing where Katera was headed and notice you, "Tal to you, I am Exavier Exeter, humble blacksmith of Minus."
(09:55:34 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I looked at the man as he spoke to me..."Tal " I returned was this the same voice I had heard about some pelts...sea sleen pelts ...I wondered ...then turned back to Katera hoping she would give me the answer I wished
(09:58:03 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I did overhear a bit of your conversation with Katera, I considered that you might be just the person I need to speak with. That said I allow you to finis your business with her before speaking to you.
(10:18:36 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I wondered if he was still about for I wished to speak with him when he had a free moment...then sipped again upon the cup of tea ...taking pinch of ramberry scone and popping it into my mouth
(10:20:20 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I sit back up again, having zoned out for a moment (work stuff, had someone come into my office) and look over at you, "ah yes, if you are free, I was wondering if you might be interested in purchasing some sea sleen pelts from me, I have several hundred that I collected when I was off the mainland of Gor travelling the thassa for several years, they are all cured, grey sea sleen, ready for any use you might have."
(10:24:47 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I watched this man as he sat down at the table and wondered a metalworker with sleen pelts but had need of the pelts for the warehouse and further trade..."you said you had several hundred...now just how many is several and what is the quality?"
(10:29:11 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: One of my employees, Omega Stormreaver is sitting near me at one of the tables, I wave him over and whisper with him for a few moments. He is a slender man, bald head and gold earrings, he looked much like a pirate. Perhaps this would give you some idea that I was not just some simple blacksmith, but instead a bit more. But what could be done about that I suppose. Omega runs off, into the main part of Minus, going to my small warehouse alongside the Forge which was very close to the market. He comes back a ihn or two later with one of the pelts, setting it on the table so you could take a look. It was a beautiful pelt, as all of them were, sea sleen are large animals, and a perfect steel grey in color. "well here is a sample." I say whispering with Omega again for a moment, "And I have seven hundred and ten of them in total available."
(10:32:31 )
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Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: as the man set the large pelt upon the table ...my cup of tea was shoved to the ground...I glared at the man for a moment ...but hushed myself this was business and being feminine was not part of it I could not allow things such of this to disturb me...I stood for I was small of statue and needed to unable to run my hand over the pelt to examine ...my fingers moved slowly exploring the pelt each inch ..."would you please flip it over?"
(10:37:19 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I nod to Omega and he flips the pelt over, showing you the back. They had been tanned using the normal method of extracting brain matter from the animal and mixing it into a paste to be spread over the back of the pelt, curing it to a supple and soft texture. Omega waits expectantly for word if he should head out to the warehouse to retrieve any of the other pelts for you should we be able to come to a deal. I still had the use of several kailla and wagons that he could load them in to bring them to where you require.
(10:39:23 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I saw that they were tanned properly and the fur was good ...a nice shade of gray...now for the haggling ...my hand ran nervously over the fabric of my robe though I tried to stop it..."how much for the lot?" my voice sure and confidant
(10:43:15 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I fold the pelt over on the table and run my fingertips through the fur, considering your request for a few moments, seven hundred and ten pelts, this would wipe out all the stock I had of them, but well that would not matter, I had a fleet of six ships currently in the northern thassa hunting sea sleen, I could not use the ships with my new home in Minus, which is near the city of Ar and far inland so I'd put them to good use, I expected a hundred or so pelts every three or four hands to be delivered to my warehouse alongside the forge in Minus. I wanted to leave myself some room to negotiate on the price so I did not go in with a rock bottom price, "well, normally I sell each pelt for between three and four silver tarn discs, depended upon the size. Since you are buying in such bulk I could reduce that cost to 2 silver tarn discs per pelt. I would also be willing to round it off, so we would say 1400 silver, or 140 gold for everything." I wondered what your reaction would be to that, you should be able to sell them for at least twice that on the open market, but you may balk at the price.
(10:49:21 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I tried not to look startled when he named the price but I was just starting out in the fur trading business...I knew the furs were worth but...biting upon my bottom lip...I thought upon it much I knew where I could but this amount untanned for 50 gold and wondered how badly he wished to rid himself of them..."75 gold and you store them for another hand" I countered
(10:53:28 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I lean my huge scarred frame back into the chair for a moment, fingertips rubbing against the hand old stubble on my chin. It was obvious at this point that I was not just a blacksmith, and had many dealings in business as well. I of course did not mention that I'd once been an Ubar, but much preferred a low profile lifestyle. I then lean forward again, tapping my calloused fingertips together as I consider the counter offer. It was a reasonably good one, and I was in need of the coin for a building project I was working on in Minus. "If you will go for 75 gold and 50 silver we can agree upon the delivery date now, and call it a done deal." I say to you, the fifty silver was only equivalent to another five gold, which was not nearly a half way between point from 140 gold to 75, but the final price I had really been looking for was around one silver per pelt so I was still above that.
(10:58:25 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I thought upon it for a few moments..." I will take that offer with half payment within the next twenty four hours and the rest upon the deliver in a hand"...surely the man did not think I carried that kind of money in the pockets of my robes..dark eyes sparkled with the excitement of the deal...as my fingers rubbed against the robe fabric
(11:01:18 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: "it is a deal then." I say reaching out across the table to shake your hand and seal the final offering and accepted price. Indeed once the shake was completed I would consider everything finalized. "Good, my Operations Director Omega Stormreaver will complete the delivery and will see you for the coin. I run the Exeter Metal Works in Minus and he is always there during the day if you cannot find me and have any questions." I say indicating the pirate looking guy, he actually was the captain of my flag ship the Eye of the Beholder, a pirate ship by trade, but had come with me to Minus to take care of the day to day workings of the metal works. "It was nice doing business with you."
(11:06:38 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I shook his hand .."I will have my scribe draw up the paper work ...though my handshake is my honor"...my hand was small within his large one as he shook it the grip hard against my tiny fingers..." if you will send him tomorrow to collect half the payment it will be ready" ...my cheeks flushed with excitement ...but I wondered what Cuijirin would say would he be pleased ..the thought ran through my mind but I brushed it away as I brushed a dark curl from my face
(11:09:22 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: "That sounds good, when the paperwork is ready you can file it with the scribe I have on retainer, Gabriella of Minus, and she will be sure that everything is correct." I say folding the pelt the rest of the way and sliding it across the table to you, "So you will receive this pelt, and then another 709 when you are ready for them." I nod to you, sitting back in my seat again. I'd negotiated several contracts myself as well, but in keeping with my humble and simple blacksmith visage I'd contracted with a scribe to handle such things moving forward. I had her on retainer so I may as well use the service. "I will be sure that I send Omega by tomorrow for the first half of the payment and to collect the paperwork." He overhears me and nods, "Aye boss" He says and then slips off towards the Exeter Metal Works as he is no longer required here at the market.
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to ALL: I wander in from the main part of the town of Minus, looking about the marketplace as I wander in the direction of the central tables. I was still looking for someone interested in purchasing sea sleen pelts, I'd not had any luck last night with the merchant that I spoke with. I thought perhaps today I could find someone interested in speaking with me about them. I wore my normal array of weapons, broad sword across my back, pommel jutting out over my left shoulder, hammer at my left side belt and short sword at my right side. They clink lightly as I walk, gazing about the people gathered here today.
(09:50:40 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I look over seeing where Katera was headed and notice you, "Tal to you, I am Exavier Exeter, humble blacksmith of Minus."
(09:55:34 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I looked at the man as he spoke to me..."Tal " I returned was this the same voice I had heard about some pelts...sea sleen pelts ...I wondered ...then turned back to Katera hoping she would give me the answer I wished
(09:58:03 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I did overhear a bit of your conversation with Katera, I considered that you might be just the person I need to speak with. That said I allow you to finis your business with her before speaking to you.
(10:18:36 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I wondered if he was still about for I wished to speak with him when he had a free moment...then sipped again upon the cup of tea ...taking pinch of ramberry scone and popping it into my mouth
(10:20:20 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I sit back up again, having zoned out for a moment (work stuff, had someone come into my office) and look over at you, "ah yes, if you are free, I was wondering if you might be interested in purchasing some sea sleen pelts from me, I have several hundred that I collected when I was off the mainland of Gor travelling the thassa for several years, they are all cured, grey sea sleen, ready for any use you might have."
(10:24:47 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I watched this man as he sat down at the table and wondered a metalworker with sleen pelts but had need of the pelts for the warehouse and further trade..."you said you had several hundred...now just how many is several and what is the quality?"
(10:29:11 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: One of my employees, Omega Stormreaver is sitting near me at one of the tables, I wave him over and whisper with him for a few moments. He is a slender man, bald head and gold earrings, he looked much like a pirate. Perhaps this would give you some idea that I was not just some simple blacksmith, but instead a bit more. But what could be done about that I suppose. Omega runs off, into the main part of Minus, going to my small warehouse alongside the Forge which was very close to the market. He comes back a ihn or two later with one of the pelts, setting it on the table so you could take a look. It was a beautiful pelt, as all of them were, sea sleen are large animals, and a perfect steel grey in color. "well here is a sample." I say whispering with Omega again for a moment, "And I have seven hundred and ten of them in total available."
(10:32:31 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: as the man set the large pelt upon the table ...my cup of tea was shoved to the ground...I glared at the man for a moment ...but hushed myself this was business and being feminine was not part of it I could not allow things such of this to disturb me...I stood for I was small of statue and needed to unable to run my hand over the pelt to examine ...my fingers moved slowly exploring the pelt each inch ..."would you please flip it over?"
(10:37:19 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I nod to Omega and he flips the pelt over, showing you the back. They had been tanned using the normal method of extracting brain matter from the animal and mixing it into a paste to be spread over the back of the pelt, curing it to a supple and soft texture. Omega waits expectantly for word if he should head out to the warehouse to retrieve any of the other pelts for you should we be able to come to a deal. I still had the use of several kailla and wagons that he could load them in to bring them to where you require.
(10:39:23 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I saw that they were tanned properly and the fur was good ...a nice shade of gray...now for the haggling ...my hand ran nervously over the fabric of my robe though I tried to stop it..."how much for the lot?" my voice sure and confidant
(10:43:15 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I fold the pelt over on the table and run my fingertips through the fur, considering your request for a few moments, seven hundred and ten pelts, this would wipe out all the stock I had of them, but well that would not matter, I had a fleet of six ships currently in the northern thassa hunting sea sleen, I could not use the ships with my new home in Minus, which is near the city of Ar and far inland so I'd put them to good use, I expected a hundred or so pelts every three or four hands to be delivered to my warehouse alongside the forge in Minus. I wanted to leave myself some room to negotiate on the price so I did not go in with a rock bottom price, "well, normally I sell each pelt for between three and four silver tarn discs, depended upon the size. Since you are buying in such bulk I could reduce that cost to 2 silver tarn discs per pelt. I would also be willing to round it off, so we would say 1400 silver, or 140 gold for everything." I wondered what your reaction would be to that, you should be able to sell them for at least twice that on the open market, but you may balk at the price.
(10:49:21 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I tried not to look startled when he named the price but I was just starting out in the fur trading business...I knew the furs were worth but...biting upon my bottom lip...I thought upon it much I knew where I could but this amount untanned for 50 gold and wondered how badly he wished to rid himself of them..."75 gold and you store them for another hand" I countered
(10:53:28 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: I lean my huge scarred frame back into the chair for a moment, fingertips rubbing against the hand old stubble on my chin. It was obvious at this point that I was not just a blacksmith, and had many dealings in business as well. I of course did not mention that I'd once been an Ubar, but much preferred a low profile lifestyle. I then lean forward again, tapping my calloused fingertips together as I consider the counter offer. It was a reasonably good one, and I was in need of the coin for a building project I was working on in Minus. "If you will go for 75 gold and 50 silver we can agree upon the delivery date now, and call it a done deal." I say to you, the fifty silver was only equivalent to another five gold, which was not nearly a half way between point from 140 gold to 75, but the final price I had really been looking for was around one silver per pelt so I was still above that.
(10:58:25 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I thought upon it for a few moments..." I will take that offer with half payment within the next twenty four hours and the rest upon the deliver in a hand"...surely the man did not think I carried that kind of money in the pockets of my robes..dark eyes sparkled with the excitement of the deal...as my fingers rubbed against the robe fabric
(11:01:18 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: "it is a deal then." I say reaching out across the table to shake your hand and seal the final offering and accepted price. Indeed once the shake was completed I would consider everything finalized. "Good, my Operations Director Omega Stormreaver will complete the delivery and will see you for the coin. I run the Exeter Metal Works in Minus and he is always there during the day if you cannot find me and have any questions." I say indicating the pirate looking guy, he actually was the captain of my flag ship the Eye of the Beholder, a pirate ship by trade, but had come with me to Minus to take care of the day to day workings of the metal works. "It was nice doing business with you."
(11:06:38 )
[PIC]
Nora
Merchant of Exquisite Gems, Lush Furs and Fine Weapons
Owner of The RS Trading Company
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to |. . Exavier Exeter . .|: I shook his hand .."I will have my scribe draw up the paper work ...though my handshake is my honor"...my hand was small within his large one as he shook it the grip hard against my tiny fingers..." if you will send him tomorrow to collect half the payment it will be ready" ...my cheeks flushed with excitement ...but I wondered what Cuijirin would say would he be pleased ..the thought ran through my mind but I brushed it away as I brushed a dark curl from my face
(11:09:22 )
[PIC]
|. . Exavier Exeter . .|
Blacksmith of Minus
-[sitting at the outdoor tables in the main square]-
says to NoraMerchant of Exquisit: "That sounds good, when the paperwork is ready you can file it with the scribe I have on retainer, Gabriella of Minus, and she will be sure that everything is correct." I say folding the pelt the rest of the way and sliding it across the table to you, "So you will receive this pelt, and then another 709 when you are ready for them." I nod to you, sitting back in my seat again. I'd negotiated several contracts myself as well, but in keeping with my humble and simple blacksmith visage I'd contracted with a scribe to handle such things moving forward. I had her on retainer so I may as well use the service. "I will be sure that I send Omega by tomorrow for the first half of the payment and to collect the paperwork." He overhears me and nods, "Aye boss" He says and then slips off towards the Exeter Metal Works as he is no longer required here at the market.