Resolve by Bern Dean

Author:Bern Dean [Dean, Bern]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-05-01T04:00:00+00:00

Morning November 10 to Evening November 11, 2266 & ED year 1, days 350-355.

The morning of the 10th was uneventful as everyone enjoyed their last morning of exercise before Abysses End arrived and joined them for their Monday morning aikido lesson. That evening, Alex found himself next to Nicole at dinner at a Korean BBQ restaurant as they shared one side of a booth while cooking the meat together. After dinner, Alex took Nicole to a local ice cream shop and they enjoyed a walk as they worked on their cones.

When Alex, Sam and Nicole awoke expecting a simple relaxing morning on the 11th, they were surprised by a knock on the door. When Alex looked through his door’s peephole, he found himself looking at an elderly man of Chinese descent dressed in a luxury suit. Alex opened the door in confusion as he was unsure as to who this man could be.

“Can I help you?”

“Ah, thank you for answering. I am glad that my information was correct on your normal logout time. Ah, where are my manners. I am Shen Chun and I represent the Jingong workshop here in the United States. If it would be okay with you, I would like to discuss a business opportunity with you.”

Alex took in Mr. Chun’s appearance in more detail. He could tell that the man was doing his best to maintain his composure and not project desperation. However, the fact that he was standing at an apartment at 4:00 in the morning on a Sunday to talk business told Alex all he needed to know.

“Certainly, though I must apologize as I didn’t expect you, so my hospitality may be a bit lacking. Though I believe we should be able to at least get you a refreshment. Nicole, do we have any tea that isn’t the instant stuff?”

“Oh, I do have a bit of matcha, will that do?”

“That would be lovely, young lady. I thank you for your hospitality as I intrude on your home.”

“Very well. Shall we sit and get to business while we wait on tea?”

“Yes.”

Alex gestured to a recliner as Sam joined him on the couch while Nicole went about preparing the tea. Mr. Chun took a moment to organize himself before speaking once more while he maintained a neutral expression.

“First, I would like to thank you and your workshop for taking several of our unsustainable locations off our hands. Yes, we are aware it was you who acquired them, though we did not know that you were behind it until after the sale was final. I must say it surprised us to find out you had such financial resources at such an early point in your organization’s history. As I am sure you are aware, the Jingong workshop has recently hit a difficult situation. I am here to see if you would be interested in attempting to assist us in getting through it. Now, before you ask why you should be willing to do such a thing, let me assure you that we are prepared to make it worth your while.

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