The First of Many Firsts (Closed)
Aug 12, 2018 18:50:03 GMT -6
Post by Belinda on Aug 12, 2018 18:50:03 GMT -6
"Aye, I like to think of Bel like a cactus. Prickly on the outside, but lifesavers on the inside." He spoke calmly as he took a sip of his drink. If these men knew anything about desert survival, they would know that certain cacti can be lifesavers. Prickly Pear cacti are edible. They can be used as bowls. The salve has some antiseptic properties. The needles can be converted into fishing hooks. The flowers and fruit when they are available are edible. Cid nearly choked on his own glass of liquid when he heard Carlisle's counter offer. Most folks in their right mind would try to lower the cost of an expensive trip not increase it. Geeze. Bel really knows how to pick them. Cid thought over his options quickly. He was not sure what Bel saw in these two or what their goal was besides get across the ocean. But, he wasn't about to turn down such a bold proposal either. As a captain he needed that money for the maintenance and well being of both his crew and his ship. He took another long sip of his drink, then put it back down on his desk. He gave them one more pause, just in case they needed to rethink that offer. But, when no rebuttal came the captain decided to make his move.
"Well, i'd be a fool to turn that down. I accept your most generous offer." He raised his hand to shake Carlisle's.
"Half of what you proposed will need to be on this ship by tomorrow." Let's see if you bail, yeah?
"I will use that gold to purchase supplies and acquire what documents I need. A contract will be prepared that outlines the details of this trip, length of time, so on and so fourth." Bah. I'm starting to sound like her.
"Well, i'd be a fool to turn that down. I accept your most generous offer." He raised his hand to shake Carlisle's.
"Half of what you proposed will need to be on this ship by tomorrow." Let's see if you bail, yeah?
"I will use that gold to purchase supplies and acquire what documents I need. A contract will be prepared that outlines the details of this trip, length of time, so on and so fourth." Bah. I'm starting to sound like her.