Muirfinn's diary (Moore)

[Anastasia]

"Before that," Filbrez cuts in, "Will there be any other investors?"

[Nephrite]

Moore takes a breath and rubs his chin. "I think if we get too many people involved it's going to be complicated. So I would say probably not for right now, unless you have an opinion to the contrary."

[Anastasia]

"It really depends," Filbrez says, "If you get a good contract drawn up and specify them as limited partners who have no input, it's not a problem. If you don't or write it so they can meddle, much more so. It also depends on having the sort who will respect the contract, or having a magical one made that enforces conditions."

[Nephrite]

"I think the only people I really want to be able to have a say in this are myself and Moonlight. Well, opinions are always good, of course." He adds with a smile at Filbrez. "For now, it's probably best to just take your investment and whatever else we need from my gold and the writ and start with that. We can always modify things later if we need to, but I think this is a strong enough starting position. If this ends up being really popular, then it might even be easier to get buy-ins from people."

[Anastasia]

"Right," Filbrez says, "Then first of all, get a contract done and get it done right. Something magically binding, so even if something goes wrong, you're covered. Get it witnessed and validated by Waukeen's clergy there, they do it for a nominal fee and will arbitrate in case of breach of contract."

[Nephrite]

"But shouldn't we figure out the logistics of where we're going to be selling and who will be selling it before we worry about a contract?" He asks. "It feels like I'm missing a step here, I guess."

[Anastasia]

"Oh no, you just leave that part of the contract undone in a way it can be integrated in later smoothly and without impacting the investments angle," Filbrez says, "You're creating a trading company and shop, even through a third party. Imagine it like it's your new child. You need to provide for it and that's providing for it. You can give them all the nice and fancy things later, once the essentials are taken care of."

Filbrez folds his hands together, "Contracts are the lifeblood of commerce. Without agreements and law, dishonesty is even more common. A proper contract eliminates loopholes, established exactly what every party is responsible for and can do and ensures a healthy company free of interference and drama."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I get the basic idea, if nothing else. All right, I'll go to Brightwater and get the basics sorted out."

[Anastasia]

"Go visit Xanar IV and Raseiel," Filbrez says, "They specialize in contracts. Tell them that Filbrez sent you and mention Aurora. Make sure they understand the gravity and importance of this account. Take someone to be backup with you."

Moonlight nods along, "Right, all the boring stuff. You mean someone so they won't try to smooth talk Moore at once, right?"

"Well...it's only prudent. They do good work, but they're an archon and Inevitable working together in Brightwater. Why take chances?" Filbrez says, "That's one of my mottoes."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs. "I'll even wear the mask so they can't see anything on my face or read my mind." He nods to Filbrez then to Moonlight. "Ready to go on a fun talking adventure?"

[Anastasia]

"Am I?" Moonlight says with a hint of sarcasm, "It's not tearing apart vampires, crushing the skulls of cornugons or smiting heretics. But well, not every adventure's like that. I'm ready."

Plans?

[Nephrite]

Grab the mission readiness arch to be safe, don the Mask and Gate to Brightwater, then go look for the contract folks Filbrez suggested.

[Anastasia]

Make sure to keep up on the condition of the mask with rhyming.

Xanar IV and Raseiel's office is a small but rich building in Brightwater. All columns and marble, with gold accents just to remind you where you are. Inside is a comfortable sitting room, no doors inside (except to your eyes, which can see four doors hidden by illusions, one right next to the other). A smiling young woman stands just inside, a human but not a human. Your mask shows she is a snake with a female human's head.

"This is the office of Xanar IV and Raseiel, sir and ma'am."

[Nephrite]

It just wouldn't do to tip his hand so early, would it? He can always use that later.

Moore bows deeply to the not-human-human. "I am Moore, and this is Moonlight, we are both of Aurora. Perhaps you've heard of us? Filbrez sent us to have a contract created. I hope this won't be any fuss." Behind the mask, Moore realizes he really ought to have practiced with it a bit before he came out here, but he'll simply have to make the best of it.

[Anastasia]

Moonlight waves, "I'm also with Lathander, name's Moonlight." She strolls right on it, taking a look around.

The not-woman smiles and inclines her head, "Miser Filbrez contacted us, you're expected." She snaps her fingers, the leftmost door appearing. "Please go in, you'll be directed along."