Alderaan - Love and Intrigue

Durasay hated wearing the regalia of his office. But he had to get ready for the presentation that evening. Still, before hand, he had to reach out to the contact. Ensuring the door was locked, he checked his holo communicator from his quarters of the Turtle.

His eyes glanced to hilt of that saber, contemplating. A moment of thought to things that needed done.

Before he pushed that from his mind, and typed in the communicator code.

"This is former Senator Durasay Mixo of Pantora, seeking an audience with the Lady Veresh Organa. I believe she is expecting my call."

Verash is brought into view, seated. She smiled like a shark and said, “Durasay Mixo, thank you for reaching out to me. It’s quite late here, but I am pleased to receive your call.”

"I surmised that with the festivities going on tonight, the time while getting ready would be the best chance to speak privately, even if only via call." He was all smiles, quite relaxed as he affixed the Cascader to his collar. "Though I offer my sincere apologies if I've caught you at a bad time."

"Your family's spaceport has been quite accommodating for our ship, I thank you for the hospitality. Your crews here have been the epitome of professionalism."

“House Organa is always hospitable,” she said in reply.

“How are you enjoying the Festival at the Spring Palace thus far? I plan to come to Alderaan soon but my business keeps me on Delaya, the work never ends. But as an ex-senator I am sure you know what it’s like to have more appointments than hours in the day.”

He sees her lift a glass to her lips and then added, “I hope you don’t mind, just something to take the edge off the night.”

The Pantoran made a note of the system, to record later. "That I do. It's why good aides are worth their weight in aurum, and more so." He shook his head, waving off her question about him minding. "Not at all. This is as much a social call as anything else. Make yourself comfortable, please."

His hands worked, finishing the fastenings of the regalia up to his neck, making sure everything was in place. "I'll take the time to enjoy every aspect of the Festival. So far it has been quite pleasant. Is there anything you recommend?"

“If you get a chance I recommend the hedge maze at night, it attracts fire bugs, and it is a rather beautiful scene. It is a must see,” she offered.

“I know that I intend to see it again when I arrive.”

"Then I certainly have to take the time." A momentary pause. "Upon your return, once you are settled, perhaps we could explore it together, to better discuss how a fruitful arrangement between Pantora and Alderaan, and more importantly, your business, could be achieved?" An eyebrow raised, watching the woman for her reaction, to best guage the playing field.

"How could I say no to such a well crafted offer. Pantora and Delaya could benefit from some proposals I have crafted, business dinner at the Silver Spires?" she offered.

"I would be honored. Libations and a meal are always welcome to help get to the finer details of commerce and inter-system relations." The reply was presented, and his smile never waivered.

"Something in the later evening?"

"Yes, that sounds wonderful. I look forward to doing business with you," she replied.

"Until then?"

"The feeling is mutual, Lady Organa." He beamed a bit, eyes focused on hers through the holocomm.

"Until then."

The holo-call came to an end.