(D3, EE, Open) An indulgent sort of day

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nods.

"That makes sense, given the reasoning behind the Governor's invitations. And there certainly has been a surge of visitors. But it feels like we've got more casual vacationers than business partners. A boon for the local stores, to be sure, but not quite the economic revitalization that was envisioned." she offers.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"I know, right? I mean in theory that makes our" he motions to the pair of them "jobs easier by not bidding against each other. But it's a little odd it's been that quiet. In theory I could be helping the Phoenix but I reached out to a few and didn't get any replies"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nibbled a bit on her food while listening to her fellow Crab's concerns.

"Hmm, does that include Asako Hikari? I'd think with his background in interplanetary finance, he'd be most attentive to such opportunities. Then again, he wouldn't be the first businessman in the history of the Empire to flex his bankbook to impress rather than to invest. It's like bushi who devote themselves to body building while never seeing combat. It looks more impressive than it really is." she considered.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"I was actually passed his name and I floated an invitation to the man and I heard nothing back." He shrugs "But if you're having more luck I would appreciate the introduction"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nodded.

"Of course Kaiu-san. I would be happy to arrange such. With Fancon tomorrow, I don't think my schedule will allow for such, but perhaps we could arrange a meeting for the day after?" she suggested.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"There's a Fan-Con?!" Tetsu perks up at that. "I know we just joked about others treating this as a vacation but those are a blast"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nodded.

"And quite good for business." she added. "I will make sure to make time to enjoy myself a bit though. I take it you've been before?"

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"Not to this one, but back on Asakaze. It turns out I have a knack for costume work. Once you know how to custom fit your armor for real, it turns out that the mock ups for that are darn near cosplay ready"

He raises the cup to his lips, eyes lighting in amusement

"Sadly I think I'd only have time to fit one of us and I play to win"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka grinned a bit at that.

"Well there's always the next one, Kaiu-san. If I want to pre-order work from you I'll be sure to give you more advanced notice than one day." she teased a bit.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"I'd appreciate that. You'll find that I'm good with my hands but I'd prefer some time to really get into it" Tetsu takes another sip and tries to not think about it too hard.

"No, seriously. Armorworking and Engineering are by forte, but I'm a bit of a jack of all trades. Ma and Pa are two perfectly capable gunnery officers whoooo haven't had a promotion in over a decade. If something broke or you wanted something new, congrats, you were making the replacement."

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nodded.

"Ah I know the type. I'm sure they serve the Crab honorably. But once you're in the same service and position for so long, it's hard to switch. They are the mountain and the mountain does not move." she said with a nod.

"So what's the most interesting repair or replacement you've had to make?"

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"Pretty much. I love, cherish and respect them, but imagining that I would do the same thing? To spend my life inching toward the hope that a superior will notice me at just the right time before someone born with a higher rank gets the slot? No, I'd make my own luck happen." He gestures vaguely "Results may vary on that front but I certainly got more buzz by putting myself out there.

"Hmmm, most interesting? I mean, there was this race. It had to be absolutely fair and safe, with this speed limiters built in, really integrated in. Of course, you were expected to perform your own maintenance check and well..." Tetsu offers a wicked grin

"What about you? How did you get into the business?"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka nodded.

"Ah well, it's a family business. Father and Mother founded it. Big sister ended up marrying out as part of the wheeling and dealing it took to get it off the ground, so I suppose that makes me the heir apparent." she explained.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

Tetsu raises an eyebrow. "She passed it up? Was that...expected?"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka waved her hand.

"Eh, perhaps not expected, however, she and her new husband ARE heads over heels for one another, and as he is the heir to a medical concern she's doing ok in all senses." she explained.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"I mean, ok, but...that's a change. I mean, congratulations, you seem like the better choice. I've known you for all for what, a half hour, and I can tell you know your business, that your whip smart and can charm a total stranger"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka smiled openly at that.

"I do like the forward way you compliment me, Kaiu-san. You can feel free to swing by the store any time and do it some more." she said, finishing the meal.

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"It is rather pleasant to enjoy talking shop with someone else. If nothing else pops we should check with that Phoenix"

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka grins.

"It helps when we're not direct competitors. Unless we're going to literally make battle carps much bigger, I can absolutely speak to you as a colleague wanting to help the local economy." she teased. "We've got a bit of a rivalry with Mechanauts and Player Station Plus, but we've all managed to find our own niches, FBC specializing, Mechanauts generalizing, and PSP bringing in a different sort of crowd."

[Kaiu Tetsu]

"I mean, I'd love to pick your brain about mod kits but unless we are going in together on fabrication I see your point." Tetsu holds out his communicator with contact details. "If you want to get in touch"