To Kyle Vaughn; Subj.: Snivelling

[Glass]

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Mr. Vaughn, I don't believe we've been properly introduced.

On our last interaction, indirect or otherwise, a number of your associates sought to hastily mash out some kind of deal over some unknown, unsecured and presumably alien artefacts. Against norms of etiquette, they arrived unannounced and brought with them a number of guests, who were similarly unannounced and particularly, unwelcome. Being the gracious hosts we are, despite these contraventions, we arranged the receipt of the aforementioned contents, at haste, and through a ruse facilitated the escape of your vessels and workers.

Subsequently I have learned that in place of making an appropriately diplomatic communiqué to arrange the precise details of the matter, instead there has been some complaint, as if directed to a corporate feedback department, transmitted to the upper echelons of the inner circle itself. I do not wish to colour you with the same brush that has been applied to junkers who are more snug with corporate interests, though I will remind you that we share few similarities with such companies, and certainly do not operate in such a way.

This aside, you have made clear your appreciation of haste, as well as your perceived entitlement to monies owed. As such, I have delayed payment of such monies no further, and have credited the accounts of your ships the Shrew and the Village of Scrap with the apparently agreed upon amount. My utmost apologies for the delay and we look forward to doing business with you again, and soon I should hope. Do not hesitate to inform us of when you intend to visit the circle again, though we'd appreciate you not bringing any further guests than yourselves, lest we extend ourselves further.

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