Posted by Civilian Kodek Vonn (Clandestine Associate) in The Not So Odd Couple

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Eryn gave the man plenty of room as he made his escape. She nodded to Vonn and allowed Davivica to proceed them into the bank. A very quick but serious discussion between Davivica and a well dressed professional woman behind the main desk, had them quickly seated in a private conference room. A woman entered with a serving tray of tea and iced water. “No thank you. My clients are not here to socialize, but to conduct business in a swift and professional manner,” and she shooed the woman out. The approach of the bank manager, a Rigelian man, and his confusion over the arrival of Mr Holk and then subsequently a disappearing Mr Holk and demands for a special client had him quick stepping to the conference room and then pausing outside the door and straigtening his suit jacket. He entered with a overly charming smile on his face and made the mistake of approaching Eryn directly. “Ms Haley-Smythe informed me you have some significant business with Colonial Bank and Trust today. I’m Mr. Rotaalr,” and he turned what he assumed was a very charming smile on Eryn attempting to take her hand.

Inside Eryn was laughing more than she should, this was going to be beautiful.

Eryn

As the bank manager’s hand went to take Eryn’s, someone cast a magical spell. That could be the only explanation for how the reaching hand ended up twisted and pinned behind the Rigelian’s back as Vonn moved him bodily to a wall. “Back away!” the voice said sharply and the manager was pinned to the wall. Davivica smiled slightly and stepped forward. “Cru’hl, this is the client’s personal security and chief aid. They are… particular… about who approaches the client. I would suggest a quick apology and to direct all further discussion through them.” she said with a warm tone dripping with inflexibility.

Eryn simply stayed where she was, as if the sudden inexplicable speed of her body guard was an every day thing and nothing out of the ordinary. The was barely there nod of satisfaction at Davivica’s explanation of the situation. Eryn watched on bored and sighed heavily at the whole situation. Almost as if she accepted it must be Vonn’s way, but couldn’t they just get on with it already.

The manager simply nodded twice and and said “Understood. Apologies.” and Vonn released him. It was impressive… the man seemed only mildly flustered as he straightened himself for a moment and then looked at Vonn. “Your attention to your client’s security is most impressive. So we can expedite things, what do I call you?” he asked as he tugged his shirt cuffs back into place. “Kashir Gran.” the voice said.

It was like someone fired a phaser set on stun directly at the bank manager. “Ka-ka-ka-shir Gran? The, um… the same Kashir Gran who worked for Ardel Bekks?” he asked softly. Ardel Bekks was a name most who dealt in the criminal underworld knew. Syndicate Boss with ties across entire systems. Ruthless. Violent. Connected. And wholly reclusive. But many knew the name of Bekks’ Chief Enforcer, Kashir Gran. “The same. Now are we doing business? Or…” and the voice trailed off.

Now, after all her work and time she’d spent doing what she did, she of course had heard the name, but she did not know it was Kodek. It was nice to know there were still some secrets to be discovered. How boring would life be without surprises. Rather than showing her surprise she looked like she was the cat who caught the canary in procuring such a person for her own personal security.

The Rigelian broke into a sweat and said “Yes yes yes… of course. Yes. Please. If you will ask you client to be seated we can address the um… the…” and he looked at Davivica. “Purchase of seven select properties under the holding company of the anonymous client. Transaction will be made in currency, not transfers. And they wish all documentation completed today before close of business.” The last had never been said, but Vonn approved.

“Of course, of course. Now, as far as currency is concerned, what kind of currency and we can begin to look at the exchange rate for-“ “No exchange rates.” Vonn said and began to unload the big bars of latinum onto the table. The manager’s eyes went wide and then he said “Um… I see. Yes. Well, latinum is the standard, is it not?” “The remainder after the purchase will put into an account under the name Carol Danvers.” Vonn said. “You will tie the biometrics to my client. And the commission for the sales will be deducted from the realty office’s holdings and given to Ms. Hayden-Smythe in a manner of her choosing. I’m sure the firm will not object when you contact them. Is that acceptable?” The manager thought for a moment and then smiled.

“As this is a cash transaction, I’m sure we can be accomodating.”

Vonn

Eryn sat leaning back at her ease. She listened back and forth and then when the man stated that latinum was the standard, something in his tone caught her attention.
She let her senses stretch out carefully and she watched him carefully without appearing to do so. Eryn leaned over to whisper to Vonn. She ‘spoke’ with her hands, waving at Davivica and then with some contempt at the bank manager. The man was willing to be accommodating but he was also greedy and the bars of latinum were more than he could resist. He was also willing to forget their ‘anonymity’ for the right price. While she whispered there was a quick 3, 2, 1 pattern against his glove. Another left over RTF signal, for trouble. They really needed to get their own set of codes.

Eryn