[Stormhold Castle] Getting down to business

[Alistair deGrey]

Alistair tentatively took the papers from Grandmaster Dyres, now aware that he had slighted the man. Unsure of whether it was the manner in which he had addressed the man or if he had said something when informing Dyres that he no longer needed assistance, Alistair opted to keep his silence. He glanced down at the papers, his eyes running over the paper; although he did not immediately take in what he was reading. His mind was more preoccupied with reviewing the conversation, trying to find his error. That must be it, it cannot be anything else. deGrey mentally verified that it was one, or both, of the previous possibilities that had angered Dyres. He would have to do better next time.

"Yes, I will return this to your office tomorrow morning. As well I do apologise for the slights, they were unintended." Alistair folded the paper and tucked it into his belt and watched Grandmaster Dyres leave, a slight look of worry on his face.

[Alistair deGrey]

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Small flakes of white dusted deGrey's shoulders and hair when he walked into the third tier of the castle. The snow melted into him from the heat of the castle, causing an uncomfortable sensation as cloth and hair damply clung to him. Earlier today Alistair had tucked away his business agreement and had decided to drop it off sometime today. It was only after the inventor to be had left the warmth of the castle interior and into the Syliran streets that he realized his logical fallacy. The most efficiency would be had by completing everything task within the castle first.

Alistair navigated the the third tier, through the merchant's section and towards the residential. The stairway to the upper tiers was somewhere near here. Ah, there it is. Near the first steps stood several guards, checking anyone who moved through. deGrey walked over and allowed the guards to check him, the procedure happened almost exactly as it had the last time. Efficient. "I have a contract to deliver to Grandmaster Dyres." deGrey informed the guards of his business.

Up the stairs he went with his new guard escort, to the second tier of Stormhold Castle. He was brought through the same hallways, to the same office, with the same secretary. Alistair left the guards waiting at the entrance while he approached the secretary. "Greetings good miss, I am Alistair deGrey. I was told to deliver this business agreement to Grandmaster Dyres' office." deGrey pulled out the signed contract and lay it on the secretary's desk. "Thank you for your time. I do not suppose there is anything else?" Alistair made to leave, if there were no forthcoming comments or inquiries from the secretary.

Business Agreement Shop Title: Tinker's Shop Location: 4204 3rd Tier - StormHold Attending Knight: Grandmaster Dyres Agreement: Use of shop and equipment within in exchange for complete profits from the shop. Funding will be provided in the amount of 500 gold miza a season with 500 gold miza to start up provided that profits from the shop return, after costs, at least 250 gold miza a season or higher. Salary: 8 GM to Alistair deGrey Additional Salary: 7 GM for one assistant Void: Contract can be voided at any time by the Syliran Knights, and will be immediately voided if the undersigned is arrested for any reason within the city of Syliras. Signed:______Alistair deGrey________________________

[Gossamer]

Ali Experience: +2 Business, +1 Negotiation, +1 Interogation Additional Notes: Thanks for the thread.