SeeD Mission 3: GET THAT BUSINESS DEAL

[wrnpcs]

Character(s): Mission SeeD Party (Grell & Champloo), representatives from Edwards Tech, Dollet citizens
Location: Dollet
Rating: PG
Open/Closed/Finished: Closed
Summary: The Dollet Mission Team is sent out to negotiate a business deal with Edwards Technology (as well as to interrogate them for further details regarding the computer viruses).

As Garden was currently stationed in Dollet over the break, Grell and Champloo had a much easier time of traveling to their destination than any other party. Representatives from Edwards Tech were meeting them at one of Dollet's finest downtown restaurants at approximately 1200 hours for a business lunch. A cab would be waiting for them the minute they left campus; all they had to do was take it and meet the representatives for a (hopefully leisurely) lunch.

The table the two representatives had staked out was a nice, round table secluded from the hubbub and bustle of the normal business lunch hour. Once Grell and Champoo reached the restaurant, the table was easy to spot; it was also the one next to gorgeous potted plants. Indeed, the only instructions the Mission Party received was a nice PM in their inbox from Headmaster Cid.

"Good luck on your business deal! :)

- Headmaster Cid

PS: I highly recommend the cabbage coleslaw. It's one of the best items on their menu."

With that PM, the mission had begun. Good luck, SeeD!

Comments

[redcinemareel]

The few times she had to wear her uniform were times like this. If a business deal had to go down, it would be best to represent their school in a professional manner. Fortunately, she spruced it up with black leggings and short black heeled boots. Her hair pulled back into a ponytail, Grell walked into the restaurant with Champloo. She sighed.

"What is with this cabbage theme..."

Green eyes scan around for the representatives, spotting them instantly. She then turned her attention to the other. "Ready?"

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Champloo, for his part, had added a jacket to his uniform that could readily be buttoned for CHEF MODE, but otherwise looked quite dapper (for him) in a standard uniform. "Hyahya, absolutely! Let's go!"

[redcinemareel]

[Oh, his happy-go-lucky attitude will grate on her nerves...

Grell loosened her shoulders by giving them a few rolls before walking over to the table with an air of confidence. She stops once she believes to be within earshot of them.]

I do believe you're expecting us?

[wrnpcs]

The moment the representatives spotted them, they stood up to greet Grell and Champloo. The leader of the two, a tall auburn-haired businesswoman dressed in a blazer and black slacks, held out her hand expectantly.

"That we are. Good to see that Garden still believes in punctuality."

Her partner, a shorter (and slightly curvier) black-haired lady straight from University also held out her hand and smiled at them warmly, "It's good to meet you both."

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

"And it is good to see you appreciate the value a fine meal can add to negotiations!" he said with a laugh and a grin, as he shook their hands in turn.

[redcinemareel]

Bloody chef...

Grell shook their hands with an easy smile. Hope they don't mind her sharp teeth. "Punctuality was pertinent in my last position, I assure you. I'm Grell Sutcliff, and this is Champloo."

Did he even have a first name?

"Shall we get started?"

[wrnpcs]

If the auburn-haired woman was afraid of Grell, she certainly didn't show it. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Nancy Abrams, and this is Lily Jackson."

Lily looked somewhat apologetic as she took her seat. "No time like the present to get started, right?"

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

"No time like the present and no more charming company than present here, boom!" Champloo said, courteously drawing out a seat for Grell as he turned on the charm.

[redcinemareel]

"...thank you." Grell smiled despite wanting to strangle Champloo. Did he have to add that last word? She sat down, making a note at how much of a gentleman he was.

"The Headmaster seems quite interested in the technology of your company. It would surely be beneficial for those stationed at Balamb Garden."

/we apologize for our huge delay!!

[wrnpcs]

"Is that so?" Ms. Abrams raised an eyebrow, though she seemed pleased to hear the news. "And here I thought you'd be more interested in Esthar's technology than our own."

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Sitting down himself, he clasped his hands casually on the table before them. "Only a foolish diner considers the most expensive dish to be the best one simply because of its price! Their technology carries with it certain challenges that we must also consider." He was staying as vague as possible, intending to make it seem as if they were still considering Esthar technology so as to retain a superior bargaining position.

[redcinemareel]

Oh, good save! Grell would have just told her to mind her own business.

"Yes, my associate is correct. At Garden, we like to keep an open mind, lest we find ourselves short-handed when it comes to options. Of course, we must be...wary of what is offered to us." They really didn't need another bugging incident.

[wrnpcs]

Lily stifled a laugh, but was promptly silenced by her boss. Of course, the waiter chose that moment to go ahead and take their drink orders. Ms. Abrams chose a glass of lemon water, while Lily took a root beer.

The minute the waiter left, Lily piped up cheerfully, "An open mind's a good thing!" If she knew anything about the bugging incident, she definitely didn't show it. "So what about our tech services do you want to know in particular? I know you've been interested in our computers, but maybe you'll look into our phones too?"

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Champloo, of all things, ordered lemonade.

"Balamb Garden's interest is first in making sure that its students can learn! For that reason, maintaining and improving the computers that allow students to access course materials is the most important thing."

[redcinemareel]

Grell ordered a blood orange drink. Of course.

"I'm not exactly sure how phones would improve the lives of cadets. They would prove quite the distraction, would they not?" Grell was quite old fashioned. Even the advanced computer system was too much for her, despite her specialization.