Private Free and Clear

[Judah Dashiell]

"Your research sounds fascinating and I am genuinely happy you are enjoying it."

The old salvager viewed Liin Terallo much the way he did Myra Arceneau Dashiell - a young lady whom he regarded not only as a friend but also something akin to a daughter. A fatherly desire to see the person grow and develop and find their footing the the galaxy with whatever their heart may be set on.

Judah chuckled at her description of lobbying.

"Work with? You mean bribe Miss Terallo?" A small grin at his words before shake of his head. "It sounds like you have lobbied before. To be honest...I am a little nervous. I can be a little....outspoken, so much to the point I am unsure of myself. Lately I feel like its just me on a deserted island, you know...but I am getting off topic. What I am really trying to ask is if you have any tips of the trade. I'm sure I'll do a lot of failing before actually succeeding, which is fine."

 

[Liin Terallo]

Mister Dashiell hit the nail on the head. Bribes are a large part of lobbying. No matter the type of government involved; bribery is very much a part of it. Some of it is conducted under a shroud of secrecy, while others are free to be more open about it. And the type of bribery can vary quite a bit.

"I am no expert, Mister Dashiell. My own efforts to lobby with other corporate interests had failed more often than they had succeeded. But it is not much different than what you already have done. Is there a world with resources that you require but cannot have access to? You could always start there, and perhaps work out a deal with their government so that access could be granted. Just be sure to be wary of the fine print."

I start on some of the vegetables now, knowing that my suggestion may or may not even work. But it is certainly what I would do if I was in his shoes. Thankfully however, I am not. Nor do I expect that I would ever again. That kind of pressure I can so readily live without.

Tag: Judah Dashiell

 

[Judah Dashiell]

"Seems more like business negotiations. I've done that before, not a big deal. Win some, lose some. I've been thinking on a much larger scale, such as doing more for corporations beyond Salacia Consolidated and Dashiell Incorporated. Perhaps I'm still harboring some nostalgia since the entire Corporate Interest Guild folded under."

A small shrug of his shoulders as he speared another potato. He was a little miffed about the entire situation. There had been a real chance to push narratives and bend some tides in their favor. In the end it didn't work but such was life. He would continue on his own as needed to carry out a vision of the future.

"Do you mind if I visit your laboratory soon? I'm an old man with quite a bit of free time. Plus, I'd like to see what you've got going on. Make sure you've settled in just fine. I'm sure you have just making sure. I don't know much about this government beyond they plan to bring order to the 'verse with....war? Their dogma? Again, just thirdhand information, so I apologize for any misinformation."

Liin Terallo​

 

[Liin Terallo]

I was unaware that the organization had folded under, for I had severed ties with that kind of life beforehand. It was more than just New Cov that I had lost. I could not guess as to why the CIG had folded. Perhaps others had just gotten too busy for it. It is really hard for me to say given that I know very little about what was going on in the Galaxy amongst the powerful. I have my life and work to worry about, afterall. Not to mention my freedom.

I lofted a curious brow as he suggested visiting my laboratory. I dare not risk a glance to young Mister Dashiell, for that would surely raise unwarranted suspicions.

"You are too kind. And I am certain that my parents would be grateful for the attention to my well being. I cannot admit that I know much about the Diarchy either; but they would do me better than the Imperials and others of that ilk. So I welcome the visit. I work at my own pace, so you would not be interrupting anything."

Tag: Judah Dashiell

 

[Judah Dashiell]

"Excellent, glad to hear things are going well. Best that could come out of your situation. Sounds like I'll be making a visit soon. Haven't made my way out to Diarchy space in some time, I might as well schedule in a trip. Don't worry, I won't be in your hair for long. I'll have other things to handle while I'm out there but I want to see where you're settled in at."

His tone had a hint of finality. He was headed off to Bastion and the Diarchy to visit her in the near future, no getting around it now. Judah just had to find a business reason to be out there but that would be the easy part of it all. Salvage was everywhere afterall.

Liin Terallo ​