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Galaxy Trade Tower - Norb Talks Business (Tag Zerbo/Hoka)

Posted Feb. 18, 2023, 8:01 p.m. by Civilian Norb, of Klaxut Markets (Business Owner) (Shaun Tee)

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Norb teleported into the lobby of the Galaxy Trade Tower wearing a traditional Ferengi uniform in place of his usual breezy linen suit and straw hat. It itched at his neck, and he fumbled with a golden wrapped package for the Daimon and Colonial Finance Minister.

Since construction had wrapped up on the Golden Klaxut Market HQ and Flagship Store, he supposed it was time to drop by and pay his respects, do a little bowing and scraping, and ingratiatate himself to the big man upstairs–besides, one day Zerbo could be the Nagus, and old Norb could be selling tableware to the fancy folk of Ferenghar if he played his cards right now.

Ferengi Rule of Aquisition Number 0: What the Nagus wants, we acquire.

Norb walked to the reception desk and asked the NE, “Excuse me, I don’t have an appointment or anything, but is it possible that Mr. Zerbo is available for a quick tete-a-tete, so to speak?”

-Norb, Klaxut Markets

The Vulcan looked down and nodded. “Let me see.” After a moment she looked back down at the Ferengi. “The Finance Minister said he could spare some time for you. Please go through those doors and press the button for the top floor.”

“Very good,” Norb said, still juggling the package. He made his way through to the elevators, slightly intimidated by the size and scope of the building, and pressed the button to the top floor: Zerbo’s Office.

After Norb pressed the button and the elevator finally made it to the top floor, it opened into a large waiting room where another secretary was seated. He just nodded and pressed a button and the doors to the office opened up allowing Norb to see. The WHOLE TOP FLOOR was his office! Sitting in a plus and stately chair made for a Ferengi was Zerbo. He got up and motioned for Norb to come to the bar area. Smiling. “Norb, is it? How can I help you today and would you like something from the bar? I am getting myself a drink as well. How about something from home?”

DaiMon Ress Zerbo, First Assistant to the Grand Nagus

For one who was normally the wealthy CEO and used to impressing upon others, this kind of role reversal was not Norb’s favorite, though he was a firm student in the Ferengi Trade By-Laws.

“Great DaiMon, before accepting a snail juice–you know, these Federation replicators cannot make a good snail juice? Why is that? Before that, I have a token for you from our gilded latinum line at the Golden Klaxut Market.” Norb said, placing the golden box on Zerbo’s desk.

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-Norby, Klaxut Markets

Zerbo looked at the golden bottle and smiled. “This is a very great gift. I will save it for another time. In the meantime, let me give you some snail juice. As you can see, I do have a federation replicator but I have a fully stocked bar and do not use the replicator for drinks other than water.” He poured himself some in a crystal glass and then poured Norb some as well in a crystal glass and brought it over to the table were they will be sitting. The table and chairs are made for Ferengi and will be the correct height and proportion for Norb.

Norb grinned–albiet a little toothlessly–happy to see that his tribute paid off. He followed the First Assistant and Finance Minister to the seating area.

“Ahhh,” he said, relaxing into the chair. “It’s nice to leave home and sit somewhere and not have my feet dangle. And snail juice! Fresh!”

He rubbed his hands together.

“Indeed. I feel insulted when I go somewhere and have to have my feet dangle like a child. That is not be coming to one in my position and stature.”

Sitting down and taking a sip before he continued.

“Where is this Golden Klaxut Market? I have never heard of it and it looks like you are making great profit from it because of your gift and your attire. Do you need any help?”

DaiMon Ress Zerbo, First Assistant to the Grand Nagus

Norb took a big gulp of the snail juice and made an aah noise involuntarily.

“DaiMon, we are but a small coin in the great cash register that is the Ferengi Alliance,” Norb said.

Ferengi Rule of Aquisition 33: It never hurts to suck up to the boss.

“But we’ve recently moved our entire corporate HQ to that new gold, egg-shaped building. You might have missed it–we just took the scaffolds down this week,” he said, “But we have locations all over. Maybe you have heard of the holo home goods store, where you can’t touch it til you buy it? That’s us!”

“I do have plans on Oed, though. Expansion plans. Manufacturing. For generations, my family has been wholesalers, but you know what they say: Rule of Aquisition 141: Only fools pay retail. And I’m no fool.”

“Good” Was all he said.

Norb’s little black eyes glinted as he took another gulp of snail juice.

-Norb, CEO of Klaxut Markets

Zerbo’s eyes widened. “Oh, that Klaxut Market! The one from home? The real one. But I did not know that you owned it. Are you the son and aire and are you the current owner that can speak and make business deals?” He didn’t like the idea of another Ferengi setting up shop in his territory but this could work out for them both and Norb did come in bearing gifts and making it known that he was here. This Ferengi here, is a well astute.

“DaiMon, though I am old, I’m the grandson, actually. My dear sweet grawmpee Nargt left the company to my father, and my father left it to me.” Norb was really trying to sell it. “We’ve expanded quite far beyond the little market stall and now have franchises, but I’m lookin’ to grow here, on Oed V. And wouldn’t do it without seeking appropriate approval.”

“Then I will be by your shop soon to purchase some things. I do miss some things that I can only get from home and no where else. IF things go well between us here, I can get the Grand Nagus to purchase from the store and that should bolster future profits, since I am second only to Him as the DaiMon Ress and First Assistant.

Zerbo, DaiMon Ress, First Assistant to the Grand Nagus

“That’s why I come,” Norb say. “One hand washes the other, and just wait til you see it–our Golden Klaxut Market is the new Flagship with high-end services from Risan salesmodels.”

Once the rest of them show up, Norb thought. “So tell me, DaiMon. What are your goals here on Oed?”

-Norb

“Ress. Dai’Mon Ress.” He said flatly. “We are not equals and if you continue to call me by my rank and stature, it is DaiMon Ress. I am the First Assistant to the Grand Nagus himself, which means I am second in charge of the Alliance.” He wished to not be rude or curt to this marketeer, but still wanted him to know with whom he was dealing with.

“Now that that is put off the way, you mentioned Risan salesmodels?”

“DaiMon Ress, yes, the Risan salesmodels,” Norb said. The old man kicked himself, hoping he didn’t spoil the sale. “We hire them to staff all the Klaxuts, top hospitality providers from the pleasure planet. Because why not look at gorgeous Risans when you buy our goods?”

“Yes. It does make looking at beautiful good with beautiful Risans much better. My main concern with that is what else are the Risans for? The Govenor will stand for any sex acts, paid or otherwise by them and the police here will keep strict tabs on you and them while they are here. And I will say this only once. I do not deal in human trafficking or the like and again, OED will not stand for that either. So if they are here to just work willingly, then all is good.”

Norb shook his hands, “No sex. No trafficking. My salesmodels are all top graduates from Risa’s best sales and marketing programs. Listen, sex complicates the important thing–the sale. But the eye candy is definitely a part of the sales model. What they do on Oed off the click is their own business.”

“Good enough for me.”

“My dear Norb. My goals are my own. My Alliance goals are to come here, establish trade routes, build up infrastructure and a mirage of things that I cannot tell you because it is Alliance business. But suffice to say that it has been working and you are proof of that because you are here and heard of this OED V. What do you need from me to make your business profitable Norb?”

Dai’Mon Ress Zerbo First Assistant to the Grand Nagus

This bristled Norb somewhat. Though he guessed a man like Zerbo had far more to consider than one chain of home goods stores and distributors. This tower alone was a huge edifice.

“I’m already making profit. The goal is wholesale, Zerbo. I’m talking me putting my own latinum into expanding on Oed. Buying raw goods from the mines. Building factories. Golden Klaxut brand mugs. Bedsheets. Dishwear.”

Norb grinned. “It’s the natural next step for us. Whaddya think?”

-Norb, Golden Klaxut Market HQ

Zerbo smiled and showed his razor sharp teeth and sat back in his chair a bit before leaning forward again. “Now you are talking like the next Dai’Mon Ress Norby. I love how you just flat out called me Zerbo. I like that and I will permit you to do that from now. After all, we will be business partners.”

“Sorry, DiaMon Ress–I mean, Zerbo–I got a little carried away,” Norb admitted.

“Do not apologize Norb. You are well on your way. And how could you not get excited? We are talking about Trillions of Latnium here.”

“To branch out is exactly what you need to do. DaiMon Hoka has used his own Latinum up, trillions of it, to create the Zoo and all of the schools here, including the University. He is reaping the profits in but continues to put it ALL back into the ZOO and schools. He just got done with a mine survey and I am sure that all three of us can come up with a solution. Keep in mind Norby. We, the Ferengi’s, are not allowed to purchase large tracks of land or any land right now per the orders of the Governor. That is to keep things fair, because Hoka and myself could buy this whole planet if we wanted to. But we get compensated in other ways like in taxes or they have to get a permit through us and the like, but to be able to own some of the mines here would greatly advance your stores and our futures.”

Zerbo

“I might need to speak to this Hoka and find out what he knows,” Norb muttered. “Just tell me what I need to do. I’ve already thought about running for Head of Chamber of Commerce, to see if I could grease some wheels politically.”

-Norb

“That is a fine start. I will back you and we will schedule a meeting with Hoka in two days, here in this office again at this same time. Does that work for you Norb?”

Zerbo

OOC: We can create a new thread or just change the title to this one and carry on with Hoka involved as well. Your pick.

IC:

“That sounds wonderful, DaiMon Ress. Thank you,” Norb said, leaping off his seat to shake the man’s hand. “By then, hopefully, my Risans will be in to run the store and we can get you in for an official visit before I host a grand opening event for Oed V.”

Norb bowed rather awkwardly and left the Galaxy Trade Tower with all sorts of plans running through his mind about how he could activate this potential growth.

OOC: Let’s just carry on here. Tags and title changed and time momentum addressed!

IC:

Two days later, in the same suit and carrying a new box for Hoka this time, Norb re-entered the Galaxy Trade Tower like an old pro and confidently walked to the reception.

“I got a meeting with DaiMon Ress, Minister Zerbo and DaiMon Hoka, please,” Norb told the attendant and was ushered to the same elevator and the same office as before. He was struck by the grandness of the size of rmthe room as he stepped out of the elevator again and almost dropped his gift when he heard a noise in front of him.

-Norb


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