Port Kar … and the Imperial Topaz
[10:37] Andreea Spire (velvet.darkstone)’s eyes would light up by sparkles when she managed to see who was that was approaching her. At first recognizing Haru, the girl’s features unmistakable. Her concerned look caught. Met with a slight nod, that was letting know she was great and dandy. ”Haru.” it was all Andreea said because Crow, with his new look, would bring a slight tilt of Andreea’s head. ”Uncle. Almost not to recognize you.” and it was in an admiring voice that she would say this. Admiring and also laced with joy. Andreea growing fond of that relationship she developed with that man ”I am glad it reached you. I didn’t want to leave without letting you know where we are.” wide open eyes at the man ”Gifts? More of them?” her hand reaching to touch the heirloom he offered her some time ago and with the other, inviting them inside the shop.
[10:39] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) relaxes after her assessment of the lady, seeing that little nod of the head to reassure her. They had already found the store the other day so everything looked good. So she looked then to the chest and also their surroundings as if keeping eye out for the very things that her master had mentioned though thankfully such activity so far seemed rare in the port. Perhaps as more people moved in, she was sure – as captains and their crews returned.
[10:40] Crow (melchior.wardell) smiled. “This is something different. Something that might be quite lucrative.” he stated. “I imagined you would have another shop as a jeweler. Let us say I have a gem that is quite … the sight to see.” he would wave his hand “Can we go inside ?” he asks “I rather not show it in public.” as he looked about himself.
[10:44] Andreea Spire (velvet.darkstone): ”Of course uncle. Come on in.” she would invite him while stepping on the site to let them both indoors. The store was better looking than one she had in the lost city. And well equipped against robbers also. ”Did you travel for a longer time or you would need to leave soon?” she was hoping the first option was on the table. ”Come inside” she’d insist even more after closing the doors shut. And Andreea’s curiosity was easily read in her attitude, this when they reached the second room. There were a safety box was reigning along with all of her tools to work the stones and metals.
[10:49] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) followed along behind, the girl’s light steps passing like a giani in their wake as she closes the door behind them. She hadn’t entered the store before, especially the back room, so she looks about as they enter – drinking it all in. A small half-whistle, quiet, to show she was impressed. It was certainly fancier than the store back in lost city and that big safe caught her attention.
[10:49] Crow (melchior.wardell) would place the chest upon a table and started to open it. The several locks seemed to open difficult as if the chest had not been open in a long time. “Now this has a story.” he started “One you might question, but allow me to tell it.” he would take out a very large but perfect cut Imperial Topaz. “This is one of the most sought out gems on a planet that is called Earth. Perhaps you ever heard of it … ” he knew this could be dangerous and yet he trusted his niece with it “The gem was in possession of a man that was known for his business in fine women. So many years I was paid for guarding a man and this was all he had left to give me.” he placed it on the table so she could study it. “I think it is a small fortune .. and it is yours to sell it for me.”
[10:56] Andreea Spire (velvet.darkstone) would wink at Haru, the whistle bringing a smile over Andreea’s lips. But then, there was not more because her attention had been caught shortly by the stone and the story her uncle was sharing with her. ”I feel honored you tasking me with such, Uncle” her eyes sparkling again while they were shifting from the man to the stone. ”It is so big. I will need to find the connections to sell such a beauty. But then, mother was born in this city, perhaps she will manage to open some doors for me. And if not.” the thought of selling it on the black market of course passing her mind. As innocent as she seem and sound in the day to day times, Andreea was the daughter of her mother and the one of a killer. There were other genes sleeping in her.
[11:00] Crow (melchior.wardell) smiled and nodded “Now … there might be men that know of the origin of this gem. As I said it is famous and yet none know I ever had it in my possession. If one recognizes the stone …one might question you for it’s origin. The only true story is that the man Cortius Flamius sold it to you long time ago. Before he was murdered. But you never understood it’s meaning or value.” he would place it back in the chest “I know you must understand that it may not be tainted by blood. Since there is a story that it might bring bad luck … although I can not detest to it.”
[11:00] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) would look to see as her master pulled the gem from the chest, her eyes widening. Topaz weren’t her own favourite gem but that didn’t mean it was any the less beautiful. She could see now why her master was concerned about thieves intercepting them – though which thief would be foolish to get between a killer and that which was his.
[11:05] Andreea Spire (velvet.darkstone): ”I understand and I shall respect your desire, Uncle” the young Spire would nod lightly as she agreed with the man about her future meanings around the stone. ”It will not be an easy task it is sure, but we both agree easy it is boring.” she was still keeping her eyes onto his, bluntness given by youth making her tease the uncle in a playful manner ”I would have never taken you by a superstitious man Uncle.” and the genuine, soft laughter would fill the room as she once more winked at Haru.
[11:10] Crow (melchior.wardell) chuckles “Well boring I doubt there is something boring in those genes not of your mother nor from my family.” he jested. He enjoyed the directness of her although that of her mother had cut him deep on occasion. “Your mother and I agreed to leave the past behind us. And as to superstitious nah … I never really gave in to those silly thoughts.” although for one moment his thoughts went to his killing dagger and the fact he had lost it.
[11:11] Haru (cecilia.ushimawa) was listening, sticking close to her master. There wasn’t much for her to say at the moment but she could listen and pay attention. No movement from outside; no signs of any intruders and that kept her at ease. She gave a few small tugs of her silks, straightening them and giving the room another scan.
[11:16] Andreea Spire (velvet.darkstone): ”You have no idea how much happy your words are making me. A family is never perfect, but they should stay united no matter.” again, Andreea was still young, was still genuine for life, even though not always easy, life had not marked her yet. So her directness, was indeed softer than the mother’s one. ”Do you have a price in mind? Something you would want me to aim for?” his answer related to superstitions brining another soft laughter. Perhaps she would keep tease the man, just like that, for the sake of family banter. With thought, Andreea would move to secure the chest in that safe box she had in the office. ”I am also tempted to ask for a locking door here. A look over at Haru as she returned to face the uncle. ”And so? Pardon me. Not sure if I caught your answer about staying. Will you remain in the city or return there where we used to live before?”
[11:21] Crow (melchior.wardell) smiled at her being happy and winked “As to the price … I leave that to your capable judgment.” he stated. He had valued it more than a golden tarn due to its origin but again he held very little knowledge besides the jewelry he bought for his slave. When she asked about him he grinned “Would it please you that I decided to stay around ?” he asks “Not far from this place .. Where the dark banners hang.” he stated. “so if there is any need for me … leave a message to the door.” he suggested. “And I am sure Haru will check up on occassion.”
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