She closes her eyes momentarily while the couple ponders their orders, seeming as though she just needed to give them a rest. It might look strange to them if she doesn't put in her own order, but she knows that the staff have her order noted down. In actuality, she was covering her bases in her head. What she wanted to propose. To uncover, and most importantly, how to turn this situation in her favor. So far, she's presented things as flawlessly as possible, but they've only seen the surface. Things are much more complex than they seem. The effort it takes to shroud this place is no small feat. There's been a fair share of close calls to afford a life of luxury. Planetary patrols on the ground and in the air have been doing their job at disrupting planetary surveys of the entire region, but attrition is rising. Samura's endless attempts at progress cannot be held off forever. If anyone has an interest in supporting one side over the other, of course it would be Orbital Spa and Cruise. Tomioka is clearly capable of vast amounts of profit for tourism. However, it's too valuable to the Dragons to be reserved for such a purpose, not in entirety. And so, she begins to formulate her proposal. Having spent a couple of minutes in her headspace, her eyelids flutter open. They'd already gotten used to being closed. Today has been tiring, but now is the moment. Better to drop it now than in the middle of eating their food. Before that, however, a waiter came back into the room to silently deliver a beverage to Tsuya before asking Cait and Steph for their beverage choices. Simple water. Basic, but its power in refreshing the human body is not to be underestimated. She waits for the two to give their drink orders before starting.
"You've both made some intriguing choices. I can tell you chose based on what's close enough to what you're used to, but despite that, your options imply a piqued interest in Kusarian dishes. I'm impressed. Well... I suppose we should begin this discussion before our food arrives at the table, correct? Today has been fun, but there is no evading this. If I'm honest, these things always wrack my nerves as a new leader. I'm never quite sure how people feel. But I suppose I should take the lead, as the Shogun." Tsuya gently claps her hands together, ready to see how this turns out. Reaching into her pocket, Tsuya draws out a handheld holo drive. After having done some research on the model, she discovered these holographic projectors are modifiable. By reaching under the small table, which just happens to have enough space between its underbelly, the floor, and Cait and Steph's legs to not be awkward, she plugs the drive into the device, and presses the button on the center of the table. Instead of the menu appearing as usual, it loaded a large model of the very planet they're on. A green dot followed by multiple smaller dots of the same color appear on one of the landmasses, signifying their present location and Dragon outposts. Then several red dots appear on a different continent, their identity unknown but one could guess it to be Samura.
"So... As you may or may not have assumed, the green denotes the many Dragon outposts on this continent, and the red shows Samura compounds on their primary continent of operations." Tsuya points to the general locations of each as the globe slowly rotates. For a moment, she had a stern look when overlooking the Samura bases. Thankfully, we are on separate sides of the planet, so disturbances do not occur so frequently. To give a fair warning, it is planetary protocol to disable all lighting visible to the outdoors not long after nightfall. It's an easy tactic to hide our location, but you might be a bit disoriented. Don't worry, we have night vision goggles in surplus. Let me describe our situation. Ground and air patrols from our outposts frequently patrol this continent and beyond in rare excursions. The goal being to disrupt and silence any attempt to survey this region. Scouts 'mysteriously' disappear and military forces sent after them 'go AWOL' in the wilderness. A wise man would consider this a cause for great concern, but Samura seems too occupied with developing what they have to care. The Naval Forces have been relatively ignoring this sector for some time now ever since the Matsumoto was redeployed elsewhere. It's the prime time to strike, and I'm sure smart businesswomen like the two of you realize such a thing." She pauses for a moment. collecting her breath and taking a small moment to sip from her drink that had arrived moments ago. Even though it's just water, to Tsuya it's better than any of the carbonated junk that most people drink these days, or fancy alcohol that disrupts your mental state. Recollecting her thoughts, she proceeds.
"The reality of the situation is we cannot keep up this strategy without proper supplies to fuel it. We may be elite warriors, but we are not many. That is why we need this planet. It is absolutely vital to gain control of Tomioka when it comes to securing the future of the Dragons, and a new Kusari. Furthermore, we will remain in a deadlock indefinitely without new friends, allowing Samura to grow stronger while we become stagnant, and we eventually must retreat due to attrition. But with an ally holding the power to support us with Sirius wide trade lines, this result can change. You. With your expertise. Your connections. And your skills. You can bring something new to the table to change the course of history and get a piece of the pie while you're at it. After all, there is plenty of real estate on this planet... Let me hear your thoughts." She pauses to give them time to digest the information she gave them. There's still a good amount of time before their food is prepared. Can't rush excellence, of course.
Cait and Steph smiled at Tsuya as she knew how heavy the burden of a leader weighs on your Shoulders. She Gave Tsuya a Friendly Smile and Waited for her to Start Speaking. she was impressed with how attentive Tsuya was to the Litle Details in Cait's and Step's behavior and gestures.Cait: you are Right we are Pretty Interested in the Kusarian Culture and the Food. And I also think that you are Right that we should Talk about Business before the Food Arrives.She smiled and Steph took her hand to kiss the Wedding Ring on Cait's Finger.Steph: yes you are Right I love Nature and the Kusarian Nature is still Mostly Untouched. And it's always good to go Slowly when you try out something new and start from the things you know so that you don't get Unpleasant Surprises.As Tsuya Pluged in the Holographic Map and the Image of the Tactical Map that showed the Positions of the Dragons and Samura on the Planet. As a Former Soldier of the Rheinland Special Forces, this was Pretty Interesting for Steph, at least from a Profesional Point of View.
Stephanie looked at the Map with the Eyes of an Experienced Soldier that had Seen many Battles. She searched for Tactical Informations to Evaluate the Situation. She was sure that the Map would only show the rough coordinates and not go into much detail, but from what she saw so far Stephanie could tell that the Dragons had Dug in and didn't want to leave. She Could Clearly Identify several Outposts that were on Key Locations and could make the Life Verry Verry Hard for any Attacker.Steph: Quite the Interesting Operation that you have here. Outposts at Several Natural Fortresses from where you can Controle the Surrounding Area with Ease and make it hard for a Professional Army to Gain Ground, Not to mention some underpaid and Badly Trained Company Security or some Hired Mercenaries.Steph Points to the Strongest Positions that she could Identify in this short time. Cait always Trusted Stephs Judgment in Military and Security Matters and was Pretty impressed by the Widespread Network of Settlements and Military Installations that the Dragons had on Tottori.Cait: Aye there is a Shift of Power towards you at the moment but not enough to Risk an All-out Open War with Samura, at least not right now. Then there is also the fact that the Kusari Navy and Army wouldn't just sit on their Butts after you took the Planet and Send Samura Packing.She Played with one of the Braids as she Thinks about the Situation and Looks at the Map. Cait had a Sharp mind and Processed the pieces of information that Tsuya gave her and made some Calculations about the Situation and how an Involvement would be Beneficial or Dangerous for Orbital Spa and Cruise.
Cait was Silent for a while while she thought about the Situation and the Consequences an Involvement of OS&C could have both for herself and the Company as a Whole. She Looked at the Information before her and the ones that Tsuya told her. Cait Scratched her Chin about it before she sighs and Looks at Tsuya.Cait: so you want Logistical help from us? I am afraid that this is Impossible, We do have a logistics department, but it's just big enough to Supply our Liners, Stations, and Planets with the Necessary things. Then there is also the Case of Orbitals Neutrality to Consider. You know our Neutrality is Pretty Unique within Sirius and even Gallia, I cant Risk this Neutrality by Openly Supporting you. But while we can't help you Directly we can do maybe Covertly. You are Right that Orbital haves a Lot of Connections and that People from all of the Known Spaces make their Holidays at Orbitals Properties. What I could offer you is that we allow your Agents to use our Stations, Liners, and Planets to find the Allies and Negotiate the Deals you Need for your Operations. We can Support them with Housing and Food and some Information here and there. And after you Took over the Planet we could Open a Resort here to further Strengthen our Ties. She smiled and Sips her Tea as she Looked at Tsuya to Observe how she would React to these Reveals. Cait was sure that she had hoped for a more Active Role in Orbital Spa and Cruise, But Like Tsuya had to Care for the Dragons Cait had to Care for her Employees at Orbital Spa and Cruise.
She watches the pair intently as they each speak their piece, Cait, of course, remaining the more talkative of the two, revealed what Tsuya had been expecting. She proposed this initial deal to uncover their thoughts about the situation, and now the real games begin. Despite the long standing history of the Dragons, previous cliques as well as her own have had no prior need to investigate the ability of OS&C, and as such never bothered to expend the resources. However, common sense dictates that you don't overspend on a division's budget if you have no need to expand it, and that seemed to be the case when Cait mentioned her logistics department. She let out a brief sigh, before breathing in, ready to progress.
"So, if we can't tap into your logistical strengths, we would have to settle for a intelligence play. While that is something that is useful to us, it isn't the ideal." She pauses to take another sip of her water. "However, knowing your renown for attracting people of all kinds to your bases, I'm sure we could find someone who could. Perhaps even with your low profile assistance." Feeling cheeky, Tsuya gives a slight wink. "A 'chance' meeting between us and a potential benefactor, one could say. If this is what you're able to offer us in our fight, I'll gladly take it nonetheless. One ally leads to another, after all. Also, you needn't worry about our agents. They're some of the most well trained in Kusari."
As she slowly paces back and forth on her side of the room, an idea comes to mind. If they couldn't take it, perhaps the next could. But regardless, such a concept is worth throwing out. "There is... one more thing that could interest you. If you fear that your outward neutrality could be compromised, I have a theory to eliminate all risk of such a thing. We have the spare resources to supply a limited amount of transports. Unaffiliated civilian transports scrubbed of their original identifications. That have yet to be assigned new designations and callsigns. There's a chance that we could... 'donate' these ships to you, as 'wrecks' clean of any leftover incriminating code. I trust you'd have a way of incorporating them into your commercial fleet and having them deliver for us under a shell company. Discreet meeting points can be set up. If this doesn't appeal to you, so be it. But on my honor, I can ensure no leaks on our end."
Cait and Steph listened to the Tsuya and siped at their Tea. Cait was the one that had to care for the Business and that whatever they Agreed today would pose no Threat to the Company as a Whole. She understood that Tsuya had Hoped for a More Active Role in Orbital Spa and Cruise in this Deal, but it was Simply too Dangerous for the Company to do such a thing. She Listened to Tsuy and chuckles as she Gave her a Wink and noticed the Cheeky Behaviour she showed.Cait: I am sure that your Agents are Highly Skilled and have the best Manners. And if some of your Agents are let's say Artists or have other Useful Talents I am sure that Orbital could also Profit from that, oh and of course, we would Pay them like every other Employee for their Cover Work.She smiled and Sips at her tea as she thinks about it that Orbital could Realy Benefit from some more Kusarian Employees. People that were skilled in things like Massages and Entertainment would be Valuable to OS&C. Cait wanted to make the most out of this deal and after what she had seen in this Village alone she was pretty sure that Tsuya and the Dragons had just the Right People for her.
Cait made a thinking Face and laid her head a bit Sideways as Tsuya began to talk about the Cargo ships they had. She had some ideas about this and a thieving smile spread across her face, she Calculated the Risks and the Benefits of such an Operation before she nods.Cait: I am sure you know about the Second Gallic War? And I am sure that you know that the Gallic's had Ocupyed the Cortez system during that time?She smirks as she looked at Tsuya and her Face showed the Fasade of a Cold-Hearted Business Woman Her Smile showed that she would do anything to protect her Company.Cait: The Gallic's used our Headquarters for Target Practice Back then we lost a big part of our Companys Databanks back then. And that's why there are so many Independent Capitans out there Today, they Work for Orbital and use our ID and a Basic Orbital IFF but they are Legally on their own. So you see if some of your "Supply Ships" get Caught Red Handed we can deny having anything to do with you and just say that you must be a Leftover from before the War.She smiles Cheeky and Winks back at Tsuya as she chuckles about her Devious Plan. Like this, she would have enough Distance between the Dragon Supply Flights and her own Company to keep the true Nature of those Ships and their Purpose in Secret. Cait: I also have some Contacts that could help us with finding the Right Crews to Fly the ships, if you do have not enough Dragons to fly them yourself? But no matter what Crews these Ships have their IDs and IFF Codes will give you way more options when it comes to the Supply of your People on Tottori.
She smiled and took another Sip from her Tea before she laid her Hands on the Table and Fixed Tsuya with her eyes, her face was a Perfect Pokerface and didn't show any signs of Emotions. It was Caits Business Face and shouldn't give her Opponent any Clues till she made her demands. Cait: In Return for this we Demand that we get an Exclusive Right to Open a Resort on Tomioka at any Place that we Chose. Also, we Demand that the Safety of the Liner Maldives be 100% Guaranteed. And should you be able to Conquer the Whole Tottori System we would like to have the Right to Buy the Suzuka Station and the Race Track next to it. She smiled at Tsuya and Siped on her Tea as she waited for her Response. Cait saw it as a Generous Offer when she Considered the High Risk and the Problems that she would have should this Deal made Public of the Kusari Government find out anything about it. While Cait was Talking about it Steph was just Watching and Drinking Tea, she was just here to make sure that her Wife was Safe. All the Negotiations about the Deals and such where Caits Buissnes.
Now that her proposition was out in the open, Tsuya stood silently as Cait put on her mask and got to work. As Cait's mannerisms suddenly changed, Tsuya could feel that the game of words had just begun. She turned around to face away from the two after Cait finished, and crossed her arms together. Lifting one to massage her chin, she considers her next approach. If it's truly a viable and legal strategy to set up a small group of OSC suppliers working for the Dragons in secret, it would become a massive advantage. Having a sympathetic supplier with legal access to most of Sirius is quite lucrative indeed, but... Her intuition told her that Cait was going to try to milk this out for her own gain and yet, all she's demanded are distant promises that one could easily take advantage of in the future. A smile slowly crept across Tsuya's face as it became her turn to speak. That smile turned into a laugh as she slowly turned back around to face them, clapping as a form of banter. Her own facade is on.
"Yes, yes! That's the Cait I was waiting to see. That opportunist side of you is so bombastic and amusing. Such bold demands you make of us. But don't worry..." She took her seat at the table once more and leaned on it with her arms. "I'll do everything in my power to hold up my end of this bargain. You will provide us with legitimate identification and codes for these proposed discreet transports, and I'll give you some real estate in Tottori once we eventually remove all enemy presence from the system. However..." She paused, knowing that the Dragons are undeniably the underdogs in such a takeover. "You may easily see years pass before such a result comes to reality. I fear that a swift hostile takeover of the system is not sustainable for us. The better approach may be to covertly tear it apart, piece by piece until we are the ones controlling it from the shadows, as is our nature."
A moment passes. She shrugs and shakes her head. "But that's just the thing. People like you can be the difference that tips the scale, and gain something out of it. I can see the cheesy resort advertisements already. And the race track? What could you possibly want with that? It's very intriguing and absurd, but I'll humor you on these. These things will have to be fleshed out later, after it's all said and done. But that bit about protecting the Maldives? That's the simplest bit. We have the means to stop threats before they even approach points of interest to us, making our motives rather ambiguous. And of course, we would promise never to attack it ourselves if this all goes over smoothly. I do also believe you sharing your connections with us to expand our intel reach would greatly increase our capability to do so. Additionally..." She takes a moment to reconsider the demands Cait made, and a clever thought appeared in her head that she would run with. "If it's resort space you want on the planet, you might feel free to reserve it now... for a fee. Even I don't know what would be available after we establish our own control. But... our food should be here any minute now, so better think fast."
Cait smirks and enjoyed the View of Tsuya as she Processed the Demands that Cait made for a Deal. She knew that her Business and her Normal Self were almost 2 Different Personalities. Cait loved it to watch Peapole when she made her demands and they have to Process them, the Body Language of the People during that time showed her a lot about them and had given her some Advantages in the past. Cait's eyes sparkled as she saw how Tsuya Reacted to the Demands and she couldn't hold back a smirk, she know that some of her demands were bold but with the Risk that was present with this Deal, it was a generous offer.Cait: oh I already know that nothing that I demand is achievable in the Near Future.She smirks.Well apart from our Demand for the Maldives of course. This whole Deal is not one that brings a Smal Short Time Profit. Oh no Dear Tsuya this deal is a Long Term one, and I am pretty sure that the Honor of the Dragons will make it sure that we get our Profits in the end as well as you get yours.Cait's smile became bigger. It had a very good reason why this Former Junker was now at the Top of Orbital Spa and Cruise and Leads one of the most Profitable Companys in Sirius and Gallia.
Cait was a Calm and Calculating woman when it came to Business with Outsiders, but she was a Firery woman when it came to her Family, this deal was Risky but most of that Risk was on the Dragons side. It was just too easy to Blame a Smal Rouge Sidearm of OS&C for making Deals with the Dragons and Set them on the"Red List"If the Cover of the Dragon Supply ships should be Blown away. as the Arrangement was right now it was the Safest and most Lucrative Arrangement for Orbital that could be Reached.Cait: how you achieve your Goal and how long it will take is your Business Tsuya, you have more Knowledge of Covert Warfare and Hidden Operations than I am. I Trust your Judgement in this matter and I am sure the Results will please us both. Orbital is an Old Company and we have time to Wait to get what we want.Cait smiled and even though it was the Smile of a Businesswoman there was still a bit of the warmth in it that Cait had for her friends and family. Cait was pretty sure that she could have become good friends if she had met Tsuya in a more Private Matter. But the fact that Cait had a business with her didn't mean that this couldn't happen in the future.
Cait couldn't hold back a Laugh as Tsuya talked about the Racetrack, it was clear that she hadn't thought about it and how much it would benefit Cait to Own one. But she was more than happy to enlighten her. Cait: aye of course we have to make a separate Deal for the Race Track and the Station should the Possibility Arises. All I Demand is the Right to make these Negotiations Before this Real estate is on the open market. She smiled and Drank from her Tea as she watched over Tsuya and her Reaction, Cait hadn't had such a Negotiation for quite some while and greatly enjoyed It. It was like a game of Poker where no one wanted to show their hands till it was the perfect time for it and the Jackpot was the biggest. Cait: no we will wait for the Property Claim of this Planet to be Fully Cleared before we will start a Search for Resort Ground. I am sure we can find a Beautiful place that haves No Military or Cultural Value. As most of this Deal, I see this Resort more as a Long Term Investment. To open one Right now would make no sense as it would be Competition for the Maldives when she still isn't fully Established on the Kusarian Market.Cait had said what she had to and waited for the Arrival of the Food with a Smile on her face, she wondered if Tsuya was a Poker Player as she was sure that such a game with her could be Realy Interesting and Exiting. Stephanie was watching them while the both of them were Talking about the Deal. She was a Soldier herself once and knew that it could take years or even longer till Cait could Harvest the Profits of this Deal, but she knew that Cait had a good Instinct for People. But whatever the Future would bring for the Dragons and Orbital once was absolutely Sure Steph would remain at Caits Side no matter what.
With that last bit of negotiation said and done, and Cait not seeming to budge on the matter, Tsuya shrugged and shook her head."Well, you have a point there. Perhaps I misjudged you. Maybe you aren't as opportunistic as I expected. Well, I still have much to learn of you after all, so that's to be expected. I suspect we'll rectify that over time, won't we? I feel like this went over fairly nicely. A low risk for you, promises for the future, and all reliant on the natural expertise of our people. I see now why you find yourself as the CEO of such an esteemed corporation. But... I have a feeling we've much more to discuss in the future." Right after saying that, an idea popped into her head. Learning about people... Having spent so much time with the Dragons, she'd become well adjusted to learning people through the heat of combat. Rather than words, she realizes she enjoys 'speaking' with her blade. That she's not so ladylike as she presents herself to be. So that's why, she presumes, that she found herself unable to read Cait as she should have. The thought is interrupted by the sound of knocking. Must be the food. "You may come in." She shifts the idea into the back of her mind as the soundproofed shoji doors open wide to introduce the fragrant scent of their meals.
This time, a pair of male servers silently entered the room. One was pushing a cart that held their food, and the other pushing a cart with various beverages, primarily of the sake variety. For non alcoholic options, there's a few selections of juices and of course, plenty of water. What's interesting about the beverage cart is that it has a small refrigeration encasing that chills the drinks, allowing them to maintain an ideal drinking temperature. The food server delivered each of them their choice of meals, all seemingly fresh off the presses. Cait and Steph notice the third meal that was for Tsuya. A large bowl of hot nameko soba, named after its featured mushrooms that have a jelly-like texture to them. Accompanying it is an appetizer of shrimp chawanmushi. Seems as though the staff are accustomed to her usual order. Tsuya for one, looks very pleased. "Ooooh~! I always love the food here. Tomioka Dragons know how it's done, no offense to those back elsewhere... You just can't beat staff that have a proper kitchen and environement to cook in... Ah, where are my manners? If all is to your liking, you may dismiss the servers for now. I can signal for them if you need anything with this little remote I have on my lap. As for me... Give us a bottle of tokubetsu honjozo. And refill my water, please."
Without hesitation, the second server reaches for the bottle in question after pouring more water into Tsuya's tall glass. It's moderately sized and its glass is frosted with a deep shade of red. The typical color of choice, considering who Cait and Steph have decided to throw in with. They set the bottle down in the middle of the table. Afterwards giving each of the three a sake cup. "Now, this drink has a little bit of alcohol in it, so don't get carried away! It presents both a fruity sweetness and a hefty zest, so in case it's not to your liking, the beverage cart will remain here as it can keep the drinks chilled. Now, feel free to eat." She motions the servers to attend to any of Cait and Steph's remaining needs and then take their leave. Tsuya waits for the other two to begin their meals before she starts hers. It's only polite after all, that the host makes sure that they are satisfied.
Cait smirks and looks at Tsuya as she hears her words, Cait had enjoyed the Talk with her and the Negotiations. She smiled and was happy about the Deal and the Possible Benefits it would bring in the Future. She was sure that as long as they worked Together all would become Perfect and Cait could Expand her Luxury Empire and Tsuya her Shogunate. Cait: oh I am as Opportunistic as one can be, but I know that a Good Deal needs time and I can wait for the right time. Steph smiled and laid a hand on Cait's Knee as the Servants of Tsuya came in and brought the Food. she smiled at both of them and then at the Servants. Steph: well now enough talk about Business and Plans to Kick Samura in the Balls, that have to wait for the Future. I am really Hungry and this Food looks way too good to ignore.She smiled and takes a Rheinbeer out of the Cooler and made a Glas of Rum for Cait as it was her Favorite Drink. She smiled and sits down again as she starts with the Apperetive and made a Happy face. she had expected much but this had was better than her wildest imaginations.Steph: Oh my Goddes this is Delicious. I really love Kusari for its Cuisine it's so natural but Perfectly Balanced with the Spices. Is there Maybe a Chance that I can have the recipe to try it at home? I love to cook sometimes and I love to Cook Kusarian.She smiled and Chuckles as she shared some of her food with Cait so that they could taste what each other had.
Cait was also enjoying the Meal and nodded with a happy face as she tastes the Food. This Tripp became better and better, it began with a walk through the Beautifull Village and ended with and some Cute Kimonos and now they had Tastey food that Rivals even the Quality of the Best Cooks that Orbital Spa and Cruise had to offer.Cait: aye this food is really Delicious so you should better hide your Cook or I might try to make him a Job Offer.She chuckles and took a sip of the Rum before she Continued to Eat, Tsuya was a wonderful host so far and she would really Like to show her the Hospitality of Curacao as well one day. Cait: if you ever have the time then you should Visit Steph and me on Curacao and see our Home as well. I would love to show you the Beaches and the Wonders of my Home as you have shown me yours.Steph smiled and nodded, as well as she, tastes the Wonderful food and the tokubetsu honjozo. it was a Perfect Meal for the end of the Day and a Successful Business Deal. But she still was Curious what the Rest of the Evening would Bring?
Cait Also smiled as she finished the Appetizer and looks at Tsuya, as the Business was done she had Put her Businesswoman Mask away and was again the Friendly Cait that Tsuya had experienced earlier.Cait: So now that you have Secured a Supply Chain what will you order First, I mean for you Personally? I hope you excuse my Curiosity about it but well I am Curious. She smiled Curious while she continues to eat and enjoyed the Evening with her beloved Wife and a New Friend that she had some Sympathy for.
Tsuya eats her meal slowly as Cait and Steph express their fervent enjoyment of their own meals. She can't help but feel a little bit prideful of the cooking as it involves some recipes that she brought from her old home in New Tokyo. At the same time though, these are two people that specialize in the experience of cultures from other regions in Sirius. So she figures that she can't be too surprised. It's not too polite to stare during a meal, though, so she returns her attention to her own food. She wields her chopsticks with a certain deftness that can't be matched. The noodles seem to easily find their way in between the pair, and it was then that the pair noticed Tsuya is left handed. It is a considerable rarity especially in Kusari as children are often forced to use items such as pencils or chopsticks with their right hand rather than the left. For her, it was no different, but it's not too hard to undo that sort of thing if you dedicate yourself to it, she figured. It just fixed itself over time.
"Mmm. I never tire of this. Soba is one of my favorites, no matter what kind it is. Well, it looks like the two of you are enjoying your meals as well, at least. I can find a way to transfer recipe information to your neural nets, maybe." She makes sure to completely finish what she was eating before talking. Even now, her formality doesn't budge, making them wonder what kind of upbringing she had. Between their brief tableside conversations, Tsuya alternates between her soba, the shrimp, and her drinks after every couple of minutes. Making sure to balance her intake of sake and water as well, it's as though she practiced for this. She eats rather quickly as well. The politeness of a businesswoman yet the hunger of a wolf. She realizes this about herself and almost laughs out loud, stopped only by the shrimp from the chawanmushi cup that was about to exit her mouth if she did so. She plays it off like something got caught in her throat and feigns a cough.
"My apologies. Sometimes I outpace myself. She listens as Cait mentions Curacao and asks what Tsuya might have in mind for personal shipments. "Well, if only the automatic defense systems didn't lock us off, I'd try to make a stop. But... personal orders? You're asking what I would want, for myself? If that's the case, I never really thought of such a thing. For this, I wholeheartedly have the benefit of us all in mind. Whatever I order first would be something like something geared towards that. Resources, equipment, et cetera..." She pauses for a moment. She couldn't possibly imagine how to use the transports in this agreement for her own desires. She's spent too long tending to her people to ponder such a thing.
Cait Smiled at Tsuya and nodded as she and Steph just had finished feeding each other so they could taste the meal of the other. They had a wonderful day with her and she considered her to be a friend Right now, at least when it not comes to the Business side of things. Cait broke out in Laughter as she as she Mentions that she can't land on Curacao and shakes her head.Cait: You are talking with the Chairwoman here, I can give you some special One Time codes that bring you past our Defensive systems. You wouldn't be the first Guest that we have that would normally be shot at by our Defenses.She smiled and looked at Tsuya as she imagined her in a Bikini with them on the Beach while they enjoyed the sun. Steph of course knew what her Wife had in mind and gave her a Loving Slap on the back of her head. Steph knew her wife way too well as that she would allow her to have such Dirty Thoughts about other Women.
Steph: you really should Visit us there as we can also help you to meet some interesting Friends while you are there. She smiled at her friend as she hears how her friend would always put the sake of the Dragons first and never thought about herself.Cait: We will go shopping with you when you visit us and we make sure that you have a Beautifull Dress when you Leave. You are such a Kind woman that you deserve something that makes yourself happy just for yourself. Believe me, every woman deserves a bit of Luxury in her Life.She smiled and Finished her Meal, as well as Steph, did hers as they waited for the Dessert. The hours were Late and both of them had Drank Alcohol so they would stay here for the night and hoped that Tsuya had some rooms for them. Steph: do you know where we could sleep tonight after this wonderful Dinner? I am not Letting Cait fly when she have Drank Rum and I won't fly myself after that Rheinbeer. I hope we arent too much of a Burden with this?She smiled and waited together with Cait for the Dessert and Tsuyas answer, but with such a kind woman she was sure that she would give them a room to stay in for the night.
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