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Post by stinger2319 on May 31, 2020 2:01:04 GMT -6
Mr.Rhom put the bottle into a bucket of ice. His eyes now fixed in sig. Buy he didn't to neglect citrio. He instead had thought ahead having already had sigfried scheduled to make orderbs. He pulled out several trays and placed them down as his mind went over the options he had for sig.
"Well young master, I have in my possession the remains of the last Sinanju Stein unit... aswell as a new and unfinished frame. Both of which are high performance but... have limitations."
He explained calmly not caring if citrio heard. If anything the Jovian might drive the price up or make the deal better for himself.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on May 31, 2020 18:18:08 GMT -6
Citrio quietly took another sip of is wine as he listened in on the conversation between Mr. Rhom and Siefgried. It seemed Mr. Rhom intended to finish his dealings with Siefgried first, and tat was okay. For now he was intrigued by this talk of a Sinanju Stein whic Mr. Rhom had brought up. How curious, and even more he had an unfinished frame. But, he mentioned something about their limitations. Regardless, he was lightly interested and the curious and amused look on his face clearly portrayed this."How much do you want for such units?" he asked curiously and with a smile having an idea, having caught a glimpse of Mr. Rhom's intention.
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Post by shockwave1793 on Jun 2, 2020 8:34:04 GMT -6
Siefgried looked over the options, thinking for a bit. The Sinjanu Stein looked intimidating, glancing over to Shelly and back at the Sinjanu Stein profile. He continued to read the documents, placing a hand to his chin. "Shelly, please come closer." he called for the bespectacled brunette.
"This Sinjanu Stein... If I were to pick this... Would I be able you customize it to my liking?" he asked, looking back at Mr. Rhom.
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Post by stinger2319 on Jun 4, 2020 13:44:09 GMT -6
"Well you see all machines can be customized. Though as Citrio has brought up the manner of cost... any path forward will require a bit of extra funding. The Sinanju Stein took damage during it's capture. The other is as I said unfinished.
Though I beleive I might be able to do something for your Rebawoo also." Mr.Rhom was polite as he incorporated the two conversations. This was a subject rhom knew would likely be causing issue. Though he hand't lost track of The earlier arrival. She had become lost on her own in the corridors admiring his art collection. This alone warmed the man's old heart to just have someone able to recognize these things for what they were. Some were pain staking recreations he had made himself.
"The Stein is a several hundred million machine. It's cutting edge even today. So that means more precision and man hours trying to work with a framework we don't understand exactly.
The other machine I have under construction is likely going to hit a high price mark due to being beyond the bleeding edge by our standards today.
Now... your Rebawoo well you technically have cut down on the work only bringing in the top half. Likely I could put togeather something much cheaper and on par with some of the higher spec Z types."
Rhom had to fight to keep from laughing at the Nutterless ReBawoo. He had seen this several times over the years. It was immature but never lost its appeal. Likely due to jokes about nutless zeon faggots.
Now he grinned as he got to what he wanted to pitch to Citrio.
"Now already made and significantly cheaper I have... Titan machines. Chief Among them being TR-6 Woundworts. Second generation mobile weapons I have upgraded with modern components. They can even compete with and defeat modern third generation machines.
I can't exactly give a hard estimate on them as of yet since there is no mere standard iteration anymore. The modularity of the TR-6 line has rendered them more of a core now. You can effectivly attach the limbs of other mobile suits onto them to tailer and tune. The standard composite I have available is easy enough to use that I could say... Put Your assistant Shelly there into one with no practice and she would be able to use it just fine."
Mr.Rhom smiled in a bit of pride at his ready made machines. His pride easily able to be felt by Citrio and Sieg. What he didn't say was that he knew the costs would likely reach a billion for the machine Sieg wanted and knew that just by citrios swagger and predatory grin from earlier the jovian was likely rich as sin.
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Post by Oberst on Jun 4, 2020 13:54:53 GMT -6
The obedient chaste concubine would follow Siegfried's voice, heading over to his side post-haste. Engineering was not her field of exercise but even someone like her could tell that the Sinanju was not a Martian nor a Zeon design in the slightest.
For all intents and purposes she merely stood next to him, happy to cling to the blond heir arm with a smile of comfort on her face.
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Post by shockwave1793 on Jun 5, 2020 14:05:34 GMT -6
"The Sinjanu Stein will do...the price won't matter much.." Siefgried smirked, stroking Shelly's hair with his free hand. He felt Me. Rhom's pride in the air. He glanced over to Citro, wondering why someone from Jupiter would be here. He shrugged it off, looking at Mr. Rhom.
Siefgried cleared his throat as he began to speak. "I don't need to see anything else, the Sinjanu Stein is my choice." he said, continuing to run his fingers through Shelly's hair.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 5, 2020 14:16:09 GMT -6
Citrio grinned widely and playfully as he took another sip of whine rather casually. He was able to clearly sense the feeling of pride that Mr. Rhom had for this, and in return Mr. Rhom would be able to feel something far more sinister from Citrio. His outer playful and friendly expression however did not change for the moment. Except for the split moment he looked over at Siefgried. Mr. Rhom who was watching him like a Hawk, would see that Predatory grin return for a moment, before he looked back to him."I'll take both the damaged unit and frame for double your stated price." he would say taking one long sip."My Jaguar is as good as the Sazabi, but it is better to stick as close to the bleeding edge as possible. No matter the cost." his eyes darting to Siefgried for a moment, then back to Mr. Rhom.
"How many of these TR-6 mobile suits and core units do you have? My Jupitris has vast cargo holds you know." he said pushing off from the bar. He was confident, very much so. He was willing to put a lot of money down, because he knew soon enough he would be in the end game."With suits like those, i don't think that the Federation supply ships will know what hit them. Nor will my father know when I return."
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Post by stinger2319 on Jun 5, 2020 19:10:08 GMT -6
"I am well aware of the wealth and power Comanded by the Jovians. I considered fleeing to Jupiter in my youth to enjoy the luxorys my practice could bring.
Though this is an awful lot of money..."
Maxamilian had been keeping an eagle eye on both of his guests. Though he could already see what citrio might be going for as a plan formed in his head. He began to pour ice into three glasses. Then got out some soda, whiskey, and special syrup.
"I have quite a few units available... it depends on how many you need. I even have Newtype tailed versions if you belive you need them.
Ah young master Siegfried... could I borrow your assistant for a momment. My arthritis is acting up and I need some help opening these fresh bottles."
Maxamilian asked politely. He needed to adjust the atmosphere slighlty and there was no better way than to get some help. Even if she was a bit air headed seemingly.
"My assistant Felicity would handle this but she is away on other buisness."
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Post by shockwave1793 on Jun 6, 2020 1:55:52 GMT -6
Siefgried looked over to Citrio, his expression becoming serious. He grabbed one of the bottles, opening it easily. "In that case I'll pay four times the stated price for the Sinjanu and the unfinished frame." he said, grabbing another bottle and opening it.
"And that would only be for their current state, the upgrade cost will be payed as well." Siefgried added, putting the bottle down. He wasn't going to let those two mobile suits slip from his hands. He grabbed the last bottle, opening it quickly with a pop. "I always try to keep my business meetings fair, Mr. Rhom." he said with a smirk.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 6, 2020 11:47:00 GMT -6
Citrio was now fully invested with a smirk on his face as Siefgried went for it."I can pay six times the original amount for their current status, and anything additional for upgrades and repairs can be paid for as well." he would say with a pause before looking to Siefgried."I am willing to drop the issue, though I require something in return." he said rather mysteriously. Citrio was obviously willing to pursue this for what ever reason, a look of playful determination in is eyes.
"Well, I have a rather large amount of hanger space available to me. Anything I cannot fit can be picked up by another ship down the road." he said looking over to Mr Rhom."Are you able to make more of these TR-6 types or do you simply have a vast stockpile of them? As for the newtype use one, you can consider me interested." he would say with a pause."How would you say they do in a Jovian environment? The Gravity of Jupiter is rater strong after all."
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Post by stinger2319 on Jun 6, 2020 12:37:32 GMT -6
"Ah thank you young master. I didn't wish to bother you with such a menial task." Mr.Rhom said humbly before he began to pour Whiskey and soda into the glasses. An imported cola being the choice here. A strange and wonderful drink from Jupiter as the whiskey was from earth.
The syrup however was the star here as it was a decidedly Martian creation. A simple syrup at it's base with a ribbon of grape fruit secret ingredient. It was carefully added and mixed into the drinks as Mr.Rhom was serving them.
"While you two enjoy your bidding war. I offer you a drink from three planets. I only regret the ice isn't from mercury.
The Whiskey is from earth. I beleive at one point the company was called Jack Daniels. The mass migrations to space caused... Economic shifts so many company's had to merge and rebrand or be consumed to stay afloat.
The cola is one produced at Jupiter. I'm not familliar with it's origins but I'm sure Citrio will be able to identify it by taste alone. Surely a man of refined pallet.
And lastly a Martian Syrup. As you two know Mars has always had to make do with what it has been able to scrounge. Nothing has ever been for merely it's intended use, the people engineer everything to be used in many ways. Hence this syrup. It's a common staple in sweets, drinks, and other foods."
Mr.Rhom grinned and beamed with pride at his creation. Simple yes but it was assembled from components from across the system. He then placed a metal straw into each glass.
"As for the Woundwort's... As they are they are not terribly suited for jovian gravity. But I was already experimenting with a new backpack that would remedy this. Another option would be to use arms from the gallant series...
For the newtype use machines I have many options. But unlike the rest of my Woundwort's they are made to order instead of a yearly batch.
But for both of your benefits... That frame I am offering is for a Gundam. A Martian Gundam. I was making it to be the flagship machine to change the winds of this brush fire war. But I am more than happy to part with it. I have other project to sell to the Martian military that will provide the same benefits.
I just imagine the idea of a wholly Martian made one of a kind Gundam will be a game changer. Afterall just look at how good Martian pilots already are. Now imagine if you gave them high end machines like gundams and... Jegans I beleive."
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Post by shockwave1793 on Jun 6, 2020 12:54:58 GMT -6
Siefgried looked at the drinks. "Hmph.. I would rather not drink." he said refusing the drink. "More for you Citrio." he said smiling, sliding it to the man next to him. "Back to business..I was thinking.. You're funded by the Mars government.. What If I would fund your future projects here for a further 5 years. Easy to pay the workers and engineers.. Easy to finish bigger projects." he said, folding his arms, losing his smirk.
Siefgried sighed," Also..I will pay ten times the original amount, the upgrades will be payed three times the original amount." he said, his expression staying serious.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Jun 6, 2020 13:51:41 GMT -6
"Eleven times the original amount, and funding for projects for the next six years with the option to move operations to the Jovian sphere should the war not develop in favor of Mars. So eleven times. and four times for the upgrades and repair work, and then funding for the next six years." Citrio said with a smile as he looked to Mr.Rhom."What would either of these options entail?" he asked as he began to examined the imported cola. His original wine still on the bar. In the back of his mind he wondered how much more he had to raise the price before Siefgried caved in for him.
"I recognize this brand. Water shipments from Earth are expensive, so this was created using water from Europa. Not that you would be able to tell the difference." he said as his precise eyes examined the cola in its entirety."You know Siefgried." he began as he looked at Siefgried."I have an offer to make. I'll pay the said amount for you, so you can spend your money else where. All I ask is a favor." he smirked as he eyed them.
He then looked over to Mr. Rhom."What do you think I intend to do with these mobile suits?" he asked seemingly out of no where.
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Post by stinger2319 on Jun 6, 2020 14:49:07 GMT -6
"That I suspect Citrio is a matter best discussed in private. But you both make tantilizng offers... Perhaps once you two come to an understanding. We can go to somewhere more private.
I do admit your eye for detail is quite sharp." Rhom was cordial. He knew this must be big if a jovian prince was offering this much. He also didn't want to discuss the matter infront of Siegfried. The young man was clearly becoming irate. Likely also his deal would do more harm than good depending on where the funding was from.
"But you both make tempting offers. Mars pays well but I have my own ambitions that would open so many doors with real funding."
Maxamilian then took a bottle of cola and made himself a drink. Using a bit of slight of hand to swap his Exstacy tainted syrup for the real syrup. He then took a drink as he watched the two.
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Post by shockwave1793 on Jun 9, 2020 12:38:26 GMT -6
Siefgried looked over to Citrio. "What kind of favor? If I may ask?" he asked the slender man next to him. He had a hard time figuring him out, something about him was hard to read. He held Shelly close against him, trying to find a little comfort. His amber eyes looking into Citrio's eyes, trying to figure the man out.
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