video | un: kazbrekker

[steler]

[ kaz has been here for awhile now, but hasn't managed to actually post to the network. until now. the video opens with kaz and nami, sitting next to each other. kaz looks the perfect picture of an adult businessman ready to offer a deal. ]

Good Afternoon, Audentes. Here in Woodhurst, there are opportunities available to us that weren't in Perdition's Rest. [he means it in a general way - business, taking advantage of resources - but jesper picks a pretty great time to walk past in HIDEOUS colors. so that too.] But those opportunities cost money, and the meager budget ALASTAIR gave us won't last for very long.

[ if kaz is the very image of a businessman, nami is his perfect opposite: the miniskirt she wears is certainly not appropriate for any legal job... she picks up the sales pitch with ease and enthusiasm, though.] You could always work long hours to support yourself and any supplies we might need for this mission to really succeed... or you could let us help you!

["""help"""]

As it just so happens, we're feeling generous about a recent acquisition, and are willing to lend out some extra money to help with your ventures. The money can be repaid in interest or via favors of equivalent value.

[ kaz nods towards nami, who they've agreed between them that she can take care of the interest aspect. he could do it himself, of course, but he'd rather let her feel like shes contributing something here. ]

[ she hmphs, clearly there's been some disagreement here... ] Yes, really generous! Too generous, in my opinion. Anyway, the longer you take to pay us back, the more you'll owe us, so keep that in mind! [ pausing, she points imperiously at their so-far imaginary audience. ] Ah, and if you die, then we get the right to confiscate anything we want from your belongings, to pay for your debt! It's just fair, don't you think?

[ even death won't save you from this particular debt collector... ]

Moreover [ and clearly, more importantly ] Ghezen frowns on deals made in bad faith. We'll hold up our end of the bargain if you hold up yours. Feel free to contact us here or either of us privately if you wish to discuss.

Comments

video; un: white_lotus

[pummelling]

Private detective and loan shark. Aren't you multitalented.

[in case youre wondering he has not forgiven you kaz brekker]

[steler]

I'm a jack of many trades, what can I say? But you're a man who can come into affluence on your own.

[he knows this because remember the shit ton of money you gave him in pr :') those were great times]

[weatherscience]

[ on today's inverted edition of hhhaaaave you met ted kaz: ]

Ah, I see you've met. [ and isn't it the wonder of the century, jin not seeming to like kaz... just proves his taste in people is just as poor as ever. ]

video; steelsamayarai

[feytality]

[.....]

Soooo.... what kind of favors are we talking about?

[Asking for a friend]

[steler]

Nothing drastic. I help you, you help me.

[kaz shrugs]

Sometimes it's good to know someone will have your back later.

[weatherscience]

Ah, Maya-chan!!

[ look at that demeanour change when it's a girl and a friend she's talking to... ] Think of it as partnering up! We helped each other during the snowball fight, right? It'll be just like that, just without the snowballs! Or the mock-battle.

[ so.......... not the same at all?? ]

( video | un: skywalker )

[apoptotic]

And how did you come by this money?

[ will the strange passing away of a wealthy older person hit the news in the next few days y/n/maybe ]

[steler]

[ no but what a great idea for next time!! ]

I didn't steal it, if that's what you're asking.

Re: ( video | un: skywalker )

[weatherscience]

[ hey now she doesn't endorse mindless murder!! only when it's a corrupt official or someone who deserves to die..... ]

That's a trade secret! S-e-c-r-e-t!!

audio; un: fiona

[cachemoney]

[Fiona is emphatically Not Interested (she can acquire funds on her own, tyvm), but she pipes up anyway.]

Who the hell is Ghezen?

[steler]

[wow fiona!! after the moment we shared duping people in PR]

The god of commerce.

[obviously]

video | username: xXx_trueblue_xXx

[competing]

What's so generous about expecting payment?

[steler]

As opposed to keeping it all to ourselves.

AUDIO. UN: LOKI

[selfimage]

[ he kinda gets this. gets this in a thrill of the game sort of way that he conducts, himself. despite that, the material wealth thing never mattered much to him except in 1. thrill of the game thing (mentioned above) or 2. comfort management.

growing up as Asgardian royalty had its privileged perks. ]

Why go through you when someone could solicit a loan from another institution with no strings attached? Our stay is brief, and a debt in fiat currency can be left in one world, rather than an arbitrary debt from a fellow team member carry into the next.

Tell me, what makes your services worth the weight in a favor?

[steler]

You say that like there's no inherent worth to strong business relationships. Keeping up good credit with a fellow teammate creates a system of mutual benefit over the course of several missions.

[wow kaz that sounds a lot like a gang.]

If you want to find out what it's worth, you'll have to try it sometime.

video | un: Princess

[assent]

Congratulations on makin' it rain! [ This is not what you expect, is it...? Still, she spent time at the casino as well and helped Jesper out when he was losing, she Knows a little of how to influence. Besides, it isn't like they're bartering lives for it (hopefully...) ]

However, I do not need money. Actually, I was wondering if you would be able to obtain something else...?

[steler]

[oh right he actually owes sonia ok...]

Sure. This may not be the best place to discuss it.

[the po-po are here sonia]

video | un: redlion

[secondnature]

We're supposed to be working together, not for each other.

[Keith's voice is tense and unhappy. He's clearly not pleased about this. They're teammates.]

If you were really interested in helping, you'd divide the money without expecting a return. All this says is that you're not.

[As cynical and utilitarian as he can be sometimes, Keith really does expect teamwork to come ... a little more easily.]

[steler]

[what is this, keith? communism?!]

People don't fulfill the bounties expecting nothing in return.

video; un: sharpshooter

[endeudado]

I don't know about you all, but this sounds like a great deal to me. I'd take it! ...If Kaz would actually let me... that debt runs deep as is.

[ Jesper, you are obviously in the same room/apartment as Kaz, you're not exactly... unbiased... ]

I mean, there are far worse things in life than owing Kaz Brekker a favor. I should know.

[ Hey, Jesper's not dead yet, right?? ]

[steler]

Stop. I'm not lending to you.

video | UN: ANIKI

[dokyuu]

Sounds like a plan that mostly just benefits you.

[Which was... Well, whatever. Not the kind of thing he ever involved himself in, but he's not judging, much.]

Seems a little pointless, though.

[steler]

I'm not sure how that description differs from anything else put here.

[on the network....]

audio; un: cardmaster

[fateality]

Frankly, I don't see the problem. You're puttin' your skills to use here, an' not everyone has the, ah, means to make the money they want to or should.

Personally, I'm all set. But I'll let you know if that somehow changes.

[it won't, probably.]

[steler]

[finally.....sanity.... this is why although they started out on a really bad food he actually kind of likes tf]

I wouldn't expect any less.

audio; un: vaughn

[moneyman]

What kinda interest rates are you guys offering on these? I mean, nobody's been here long enough to establish a credit history, so other, possibly more quote-unquote "official" lenders around here prooobably wouldn't take me very seriously, but it'd be good to know how you compare just in case. Although banks don't tend to offer repayment via "favors," so I guess it'd be kinda hard to translate regardless, huh?

Also, what happens if I default? Would that give you the same right to take all my shit as my untimely death?

[ he's totally not being facetious at all, here. ]

[steler]

You'll have to get the details about the interest from Nami, but yes, banks aren't really known for accepting favors for cash.

[he is though and there are worse people to be indebted to]

Not all of it. But we would collect.

text, @TARANTO

[heavyhitter]

oh my god hahaha
ok fess up how'd you get it

[steler]

A magician never reveals his secrets, why should I?

audio; un: hemlock

[unholey]

People here are surprisingly suspicious. What a shame. [All that capital secured, mysteriously, and now all that's going to happen to it is Kaz is going to sit on it like a grumpy dragon.]

[steler]

It's strange, considering how quick they are to believe whatever they're told about the team.

[heres looking at you, everyone who was so surprised ALASTAIR left out info regarding zymandis. but obvious shade aside...]

But it is what it is. Commerce will prosper one way or another, Ghezen willing.

voice | un: aqua

[keeper]

[ ...She's way too KH to read between the lines, and especially if Nami's friendly face is attached to the broadcast, she's assured it's probably something beneficial. (That's a strange sidenote about postmortem collection, though...) ]

I'm not in need of money, really, but that's so kind of you to offer.

[ "Kind"................. ]

[ Directed at Nami, particularly, ] I'm so happy to hear you've found yourself in good fortune, lately. [ This is... really not the point here Aqua... ]

[steler]

[aw hi aqua]

We only want to do what's best.

[yes...absolutely...]

un: swan, video

[sheriffing]

I hope you didn't steal this from someone who is going to turn it into our problem somewhere down the line.

[All this talk of teamwork and help has her a little suspicious, okay?]

[steler]

It's not going to turn into anyone's problem.

[he didn't steal....it technically.]

video; un: sai

[daimeinashi]

Is the debt a required part of the deal, or is it acceptable to exchange money for an equivalent service at the outset?

[He currently has no need for money, of course. His Root training means his lifestyle is very, uh, spartan, but one never knows. Still, he prefers not to allow others to have an advantage over him in any capacity, so he's going to get more information out of this, at the least.]

[steler]

A debt isn't required.

[though if he's being honest he'd prefer it that way but that's fine]