Llanydern opens its doors to foreign commerce (trade conference)

[Khem]

Black having finished assembling his rifle handed another note to the mercantalist representatives.
meet you down the hall for buisness talks, Llanydern is useless.
he then lit another cigarette and headed out the door, rifle in hand. Black headed down the hall and waited thinking,
"these mercantalist cats are the only ones woth their weight in tobacco. perhaps we can work out something so we can reach a wider market..."
he smoked and waited...

[Mercantilist States]

Alexander Wallis got the note from Richard Black and read it, then passed to Henry Adams.

"I think this is for you," Wallis said.

Adams excused himself.

[Mercantilist States]

Henry Adams followed Richard Black out the door. This shit doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

"Mr. Black, I've been wanting to talk to you. Mind if I grab one of those?"

Adams took a cigarette and lit it up, coughing on the first puff. They don't call it Black Death for nothing.. He looked into an empty conference room.

"And how bout those socialists, damn they're a handful. Let's talk in here."

Adams headed into the room, followed by Black.

[Khem]

Black  followed him into the room with more enthusiasm then he had shown all through the conference.

"nothing wrong with socialism, mixed economies can be quite effective..... just the way these people are handling it.... i won't be surprised if Llanydern is a failed state within ten years. however..."

he paused to take a drag and lean against a wall. i realy admire the quick reaction, must be as fed up with this joke of a conference as i am.

"we are to be discussing buisness... i as CEO of Black Death world class cigarettes am quite interested in working something out with getting our product into the Mercantalist distribution hubs. our cigarettes are currently quite popular in the East and in places like Bustos. however you have a far broader market that seems to span the globe. how could we utilize this to both our best advantage."

he ground the butt out on the floor under the toe of his black leather boot.

[Ranholn]

ooc: if nothing happens soon im going to just have the NFIC Ceo leave, the agent will handle what ever starts up if anything does

[Mercantilist States]

OOC: we hijacked this thread; bring Larigou into our meeting. I wanted to have Adams ask Larigou if the Mercantilist Brewing Co. have access to your rail network (and other logistical things) for use by the MBC.

IC:

"I had the same thoughts," Adams said. "We recently just worked out an arrangement with Staropaamen brewery in Takasia to do the same thing."

Black listened intently.

"Cigarettes are a new venture for us. I personally hate them, no offense, but I admit there's a market for them." Adams put the cigarette out, and pulled out some Alland Perique cigars and offered one to Black who took one.

"Thanks," Black said.

"These are our newest cigars, Alland Perique tobacco, grown in Takasia."

Black lit up the cigar and offered a light to Adams.

"The arrangement we came to with Staropaamen was that we acquired a controlling interest in their company," Adams continued. "And in return they got significant holdings in the Mercantilist Brewing Company and the right to appoint a representative to our Board of Directors. We can arrange something similar for your company. We are most interested in expanding the operations of your tobacco farms and would like to add cigars and tobacco of Uichi Ryan origin to our product lineup. We'll create a new line for your cigarette products. I believe this could be a profitable venture for both of us."

[NFIC]

Larigou walked out of the conference hall, it wasn't going anywhere, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small pipe like object, lighting it took a short smoke and leaned his head back "This is moving slower then the ozians, they at least got started"

He noticed the two people chatting down the way, they did not look like normal national leaders, it seemed they were of the business world. He had business to do, a new product line releases needed to be sent to his partners and he needed to work on expansion, no matter how successful you are, you need to get more. It was the law of capitalism, always get more for yourself. He smiled taking another short puff

[Khem]

releasing a smoke ring which floated above, Black thought for a second.

"My only real question for you now Adams is, would we keep the same brand name or might that be bad marketing in ther countries?"

black was at a loss for knowlege about other cultures and had found it quite odd that no one smoked in this nation. there had better be smoking in this joint UASS colony or i am not visiting my brother if he gos there.

[Mercantilist States]

Adams liked this guy already.

"Heh, I think we may have to change the name. I don't know how well Black Death is going to go over," Adams said with a smile. "Accompany us back to Decartes and we can get it down on paper. With the way things are going next door, I'm guessing we'll be taking off shortly."

"Sounds good."

They heard a knock at the open door and looked to see Antonio Largiou who was meandering the halls.

"Am I interrupting?" he asked.

"Antonio Larigou! Of course not, we were just finishing up some business." Adams said as he approached him and shook his hand. "I'm Henry Adams. This is Richard Black, of Black Death cigarettes, soon to be a subsidiary of the Mercantilist Brewing Co."

Black shook Larigou's hand a little standoffish and with a bit of suspicion.

"Cigar?" Adams said as he offered one to Larigou who took it.

"Join us, please." Adams said he took a seat at a conference table and Black and Larigou joined him.

"I had actually wanted to discuss with you a potential partnership between Mercantilist Brewing Co. and Nerdic. Currently, we use a number of local and international shipping companies to service our needs, but our ever expanding business is beginning to make me realize the need for a more organized central transportation system. That, and the punitive tax rates some of these socialist countries charge us is really cutting into our bottom line."

"Go on." Largiou said, slightly more interested.

"I have been very impressed by what Nerdic has been able to accomplish, especially with the construction of the massive rail line on the continents and negotiation of access to important waterways. I would like to propose an exchange in preferred stock between our nations, to link our fates and profit from each other's ventures. Something minimal, to start, like a 5% exchange. We can also exchange representatives to one another's Boards."

Black listened intently, he now having a significant interest in the deal he saw unfolding before him.

[Khem]

this guy is damned good, perhaps this partnership will be even more beneficial than i thought

Black listened intently while lighting the cigar of Larigou. he sat back down and puffed away at his cigar, not missing a single word or gesture.

[NFIC]

Largui took one draw of the cigar then put it down unceremoniously don't see peoples attractiveness to this crap, ill stay with my opium "I am as of right now the largest holder of international rail lines, control more privet naval craft and transport the largest section of the worlds food."

He pulled out his pipe and took a short puff "I personally hold over half the interest in my company, and we as of yet have not even released any preferred stock. We are looking for expansion, that is the name of capitalism. We also are highly focused on efficiency and maximization of profits. As for our board, right now by the bi-lines they are just the top stock holders in the company who do not hold executive positions. As for a merger as you are saying even of the slightest level is currently not in our works, but if you would like to hold greater talks about such things in a more formal environment that could be possible. While I cant invite you back to my estate, you are unfortunately not Irnotian and getting into my native land for you will be more then a little challenging. We can how ever have a meeting on a ocean going yacht my company owns.

As for possible partnerships in shipment that is a completely fine arrangement, we are more then happy to lease our resources and handle your shipments, we have contracts already with some socialist nations and have good working arrangements with their government. We can extend these services to you in the way of purchasing your products at a bulk price to be determined, or for percentage. We normally deal with percentage marketing. In fact relatively soon we will be releasing new press releases to our partners. Nerdic would more then willing to become your sole contract partner in the shipping Fields, we can guarantee safety and security of your products."

He closed his eyes for a second the opium giving him a bit of effect, a smile on his lips.

ooc: wasnt nerdic already shipping their beer?

[Mercantilist States]

OOC: yeah, I meant to mention that but forgot to. Nerdic is just one of the "international shipping" companies we use. We were looking for Nerdic to take over as exclusive transport and sever the ties with all our other transporters, including Mercantilian ones, hence the exchange in stock so we have mutual interest; which is something like what you're suggesting here if I follow right. But really, I just like the thought of intertwining our businesses and having a Nerdic rep on the Board. Our Board votes on the President, but Mercantilians will always dominate it, and so for all RP intents and purposes its more ceremonial because I'll always have control of the chairman, and thus operations. I wasn't expecting you to surrender any RP control (hence the modest 5% offer) of your company either  . Perhaps at the outbreak of the War I'll call a Board meeting or something, but enough digression...

IC:

"I'll see you on the yacht," Adams said as he rose and shook hands with Larigou. He headed back to his meeting to check on the headache his colleagues were still in.

I hope we get out of here soon, he thought to himself.

[Khem]

quicker than i thought

Black stood up and headed back to the conference roomand decided to start brewing some coffee that he had brought with him.

only way i'll be staying awake during this snorefest

He looked back at Adams and Wallis and said, "Hey do you guys want some coffee, i'm already brewing so easy enough to pour you a cup."

[Mercantilist States]

"We were actually on our way out," Wallis said.

"If you'd care to join us. We'll brew a pot on the plane," Adams said.

Adams made eye contact with Larigou on his way out and gave him a nod.

Then the Merchant delegation left the conference.

[Khem]

Black followed feeling like a soldier once again, choosing to follow anothers lead.

i'll have to send a message home on the way