Whoever came up with the old adage ‘you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure’ had clearly never been to Zeltros. It was quite clearly…and quite pleasantly…the only way to properly do business on the hedonistic world. Velana adored the planet, and was particularly fond of the capital which bore the same name.
Her adoration was two-fold, in all honesty. It was not only her favorite place to kick back and enjoy some of the credits she worked for, but it was also one of the best places to see and be seen in order to attract new clients. The wealthy flocked to Zeltros, and it drew credits and inhibitions alike out of them at a remarkable rate. Where better for a purveyor of the finest, rarest goods in the galaxy to ply her trade?
It was business that found her there this time, savoring the atmosphere in the Platinum Stars VIP lounge. Clad in a deep blue vinesilk dress that hugged her every plump curve, the drink in her hand cast a soft glow that added a shimmer to the stretches of visible, flawless skin. A voice over her shoulder, softly speaking her name drew her out of the reverie as she admired the male dancers currently performing on the small stage.
“Lady Accendo?”
Turning, Velana smiled at the young Zeltron girl, and nodded to the girl’s apparent relief. “Yes, I am. I take it Master Venedhis is ready to discuss business?”
The girl breathed deeply and offered a tremulous smile, dipping her head before turning to lead the way to one of the private rooms that ringed the area. The woman’s gaze narrowed at the way the child took such care to avoid any and all interactions, her posture such that even Velana looked around to see who was about to hit the poor thing. Would that she was not here on business, she’d have handled the matter personally.
She schooled her expression to her usual casual mien and stepped inside the newly opened door. The dim interior was pleasant on the eyes and the young girl retreated to a cushion just off to the side, curling up and remaining attentive. Velana placed a hand on her head as she passed, making a mental note to return and see what she could do when time was not at such a premium.
“Master Venedhis, how can Luxury Acquisitions Incorporated serve you?”
The dented panel just at the top of her ship’s ramp was on the receiving end of another hit as she stalked inside and raised it. Venedhis made her skin crawl, but his credits were good and his references checked out. If the man wanted a pair of clamberwolves for security on his Dantooinian estate, she was not going to be one to judge. He was going to pay a sizeable fortune for the beasts, never mind the cost to keep them properly, and she consoled herself with that fact as she changed out of her dress and padded to the cockpit of her ship to set coordinates.
There was more than one place to find the beasts, of course. But only one of them came with Mandalorians attached, and that was the so-called Beast Moon of Tandral IV. That it was the best place to find the beasts went without saying. But Velana was nothing if not opportunistic, and the chance to savor the sight of armored warriors was one she wasn’t going to pass up. It didn’t take long to program the navicomputer, and the journey through the atmosphere and back into space was relatively short. There was something to be said for a few credits to the right person at the spaceport.
Soon enough, the stars melted into silver bands of light as Luxury’s Gambit entered hyperspace, slipping effortlessly to her destination. A message had been dispatched shortly before, containing her information and the request of Master Venedhis for the wolves. The fees were standard, and negotiations for changes or additions would happen when she arrived. With any luck, Velana mused, someone would be able to meet with her upon landing to discuss the purchase.
Her adoration was two-fold, in all honesty. It was not only her favorite place to kick back and enjoy some of the credits she worked for, but it was also one of the best places to see and be seen in order to attract new clients. The wealthy flocked to Zeltros, and it drew credits and inhibitions alike out of them at a remarkable rate. Where better for a purveyor of the finest, rarest goods in the galaxy to ply her trade?
It was business that found her there this time, savoring the atmosphere in the Platinum Stars VIP lounge. Clad in a deep blue vinesilk dress that hugged her every plump curve, the drink in her hand cast a soft glow that added a shimmer to the stretches of visible, flawless skin. A voice over her shoulder, softly speaking her name drew her out of the reverie as she admired the male dancers currently performing on the small stage.
“Lady Accendo?”
Turning, Velana smiled at the young Zeltron girl, and nodded to the girl’s apparent relief. “Yes, I am. I take it Master Venedhis is ready to discuss business?”
The girl breathed deeply and offered a tremulous smile, dipping her head before turning to lead the way to one of the private rooms that ringed the area. The woman’s gaze narrowed at the way the child took such care to avoid any and all interactions, her posture such that even Velana looked around to see who was about to hit the poor thing. Would that she was not here on business, she’d have handled the matter personally.
She schooled her expression to her usual casual mien and stepped inside the newly opened door. The dim interior was pleasant on the eyes and the young girl retreated to a cushion just off to the side, curling up and remaining attentive. Velana placed a hand on her head as she passed, making a mental note to return and see what she could do when time was not at such a premium.
“Master Venedhis, how can Luxury Acquisitions Incorporated serve you?”
The dented panel just at the top of her ship’s ramp was on the receiving end of another hit as she stalked inside and raised it. Venedhis made her skin crawl, but his credits were good and his references checked out. If the man wanted a pair of clamberwolves for security on his Dantooinian estate, she was not going to be one to judge. He was going to pay a sizeable fortune for the beasts, never mind the cost to keep them properly, and she consoled herself with that fact as she changed out of her dress and padded to the cockpit of her ship to set coordinates.
There was more than one place to find the beasts, of course. But only one of them came with Mandalorians attached, and that was the so-called Beast Moon of Tandral IV. That it was the best place to find the beasts went without saying. But Velana was nothing if not opportunistic, and the chance to savor the sight of armored warriors was one she wasn’t going to pass up. It didn’t take long to program the navicomputer, and the journey through the atmosphere and back into space was relatively short. There was something to be said for a few credits to the right person at the spaceport.
Soon enough, the stars melted into silver bands of light as Luxury’s Gambit entered hyperspace, slipping effortlessly to her destination. A message had been dispatched shortly before, containing her information and the request of Master Venedhis for the wolves. The fees were standard, and negotiations for changes or additions would happen when she arrived. With any luck, Velana mused, someone would be able to meet with her upon landing to discuss the purchase.
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