New Customers (D1, LA)

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Some things are worth so much money even with corporations. Eliminating competition and increasing market share could potentially be worth more to those you are dealing with then a credit exchange."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"This is a company that has cornered a market and deals with many other as a deliverer of intermediary products."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Nobody has any one market in the galaxy cornered."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"That is true. But the strategic decision-making may be beyond the sales representative I am dealing with, and time and lack of publicity are an issue. This is what I am working on at the least. I am not begging, Zeno." She paused. "There's another issue. Have you had the 'pleasure' with Lord Zhorrid perchance?"

[Zeno Deathwright]

"I haven't. I saw her name listed in the attendees. Who is she to you?"

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Someone who tries to go through with usurpation of being my master. You can guess how I feel about it. She's like Zash, just without as much power and any redeeming qualities."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Then you should find a weakness, exploit it, and put an end to her stupidity," Zeno says with a nod. "Don't suffer her foolishness. But I have not had the chance to meet her yet."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"I know that this is what should be done. But even a good plan may not be enough."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"The talks may also not be the right time either. We've got intelligence likely monitoring the compound and ranking individuals keep anyone from doing anything that could harm the Empires position. Public incidents caused from infighting likely would make us look weak to the republic and the Hutts. If she were to go down here it would be better if it didn't appear internal. And there might not be enough time or connections to do otherwise."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"A trying time for me then. I may be left with no choice to be sensible though." Moyr sighed in exasperation.

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Although if she were to do something stupid enough to get herself killed... It might look bad for the Empire to have brought someone inept but certainly wouldn't weaken the positions of the other delegation members too much. This is a dangerous place after all."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Well, that would cost me my shot at lordship for her to go out this way but we can't account for all possible accidents, can we? Especially in a place like Nal Hutta, with so many environmental hazards."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Would it though? How many have been promoted because an 'incompetent' superior made a poor choice removing themselves from their position. They just have to be in the right place at the right time when their superior fails."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"That would actually mean I'd have to recognise her as someone to me in place of Lord Yulo... You may have a point still. And I do have an idea about the circumstances this unfortunate occurrence could happen."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"If she's claiming a position over you and Lord Yulo's not done anything about it then even if you don't want to accept it, she does have position over you. Not that you have to recognize it, but if people above her do then that's the way it is. Which is why you need to rewrite the story to something you prefer, just like she's doing."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Is it acceptable to have a friendly proofreader by my side in that rewriting?" She mused.

[Zeno Deathwright]

"I'm not overly capable at such storytelling, but I'm glad to proofread. You know I'm more of a violent action holo-vid guy myself when it comes to stories."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"You know every good flick ends with a gory splattering of entrails of the one who's supposed to die. If this story is ever told, I wouldn't mind this part being co-directed."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Well, you know I'm always up for a fight. Less so an execution. They're a bit boring. But it's a story that I could contribute to."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"In the end, everything works that helps me claim my freedom back." Moyr quipped. "What would you ask for in return?"

[Zeno Deathwright]

"You should know me better than that. When it comes to those I consider friends I don't need to trade favors. Breaking your chains is reward enough for me, so I can see you accomplish great things," he says with a nod.

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Thank you, Zeno. But if you help me with this, I'll remember it and will return the favour one day. We should meet in person by the way. Perhaps get a bounty together."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"That sounds like a plan. I glanced at the listings. Any pique your interest?" he queries. He wasn't squeamish about it, but had been a bit busy previously.

[Moyr Ahaya]

"The agitator Lusini. Kidaja wants her dead. I am not convinced if I want her dead, I certainly want to talk to her before I make the decision. Spiriting her away may be costly, but getting something out of her before killing or arranging things to make a martyr are interesting options that connect to our earlier discussion... The question is are you up for something less straightforward which may make you forego the monetary gain and earn some Hutt displeasure."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Depends on the Hutt, honestly. If it might embarrass one and empower another, it might be worth talking to the other about it. If they all would be unhappy about it that might hurt the earlier narrative. Perhaps one Hutt could be convinced to 'come to the aid' of another with Sith support granting them further power while weakening the other," he says with a shrug. "I have these ideas, but not really the understanding or ability to form the words to follow through on them."