"You're a handsome guy John, go relax in more social places and I'm sure that'll sort itself out!
Julie looked across the room seeing Matt and her husband deep in discussion. They did not seem to be fighting or arguing however David seemed intent on making something known to his son
"....heavy tax bill. It's very difficult for us to compete in... Ah, hello Jules. You ok?" "What's going on?" "Nothing, nothing. We're only talking." "Mum, Dad is just being Dad.. There's nothing any of us can do but he still feels he needs to say something" "Ahh but there is!" "No, that idea of yers won't work fer tha' simple reason that we're on unfriendly terms wi'.." "What? Unfriendly terms with who?" "Gallia. Look there's a vast untapped market out there!" "If you want tae go get yer trade captains killed by all means, send them out there. The Navy can't operate that far out. Go lobby some Senator tae speak with the LSF or somethin'. Beauracracy is what is killin' business just now! "An' you think workin' behind that desk of yours helps things?
The conversation continued long into the night until eventually the effects of an unquantifiable amount of alcohol took their course.
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