(Scene)
It had stopped raining the next night but the New Orleans
streets were still dripping wet. The steam rose up from them and hit the old
gaslight lamps with a glowing yellow/gold mist that almost made a hissing
sound. Perhaps it did if one would only to listen close enough. The people that
were employees of Dunsrin International were just now showing up for work, even
though night had just fallen. It was a perculair time to be working or coming
into work, that was for sure but here they were acting like nothing was outside
of the norm.
Adair Dunsrin::: looks at Dawn :: I hope that you rested
well and found our new apartment to your liking?
Andraya:Yes, it is really quite nice
::smiles::
Lori O.:::she looks ton Adair::Yes Iove the apartment and
it's just right.
Andraya:Great view of the street, and....excellent WIFI
::smiles""
Adair Dunsrin::: Adair was still trying to get comfortable
in a suit even though he'd had a couple of years at least. It seemed like this
was just beginning, though, these assignments. Perhaps they were but he hoped
not. He needed time .... space.... but that wasn't in the cards just now. Where
the hell was the wild places around here? He would have to find out more about
that himself and soon. He loosened his tie at the collar. He already missed
Scotland. He smiled at the ladies. :: Great. I'm happy to hear it. If there is
anything else that it needs, feel free to take these credit cards ... :: he
handed them a credit card each that was on behalf of Dunsrin International. ::
and make the purchase. I really do want you to be comfortable. :: he turned to
Andraya. :: Did you, perhaps, get another chance to peek at those alternate
shipping routes more? To set up any specifics?
Andraya:Yes, the alternate routes can be done by anyone with
a bit of savvy about the local ins and outs,,,,I noticed that ships have been
coming in to port at odd hours.
Also, some trucks have been doing unusual routes.....new
companies with logos similar to old companies....
Someone is defintely up to something....probably a bit
underhanded
Lori O.::::Dawn takes the credit card from Adair::Thanks. I
will use it wisely.
Andraya:There are a lot of Old Established companies,
but.....these are new masquerading as old.
::glances down at her card for a moment, then seems to look
at it a bit more carefully..::
Useful..Thank you
::grins:: In fact, you might soon be seen as a newer player
in this town....
I am trying to listen to what the internet says about your
company and it's greater presence here.....See who has noticed that YOU are in
town
Adair Dunsrin::: Adair grins at Andraya's news. He is well
pleased. :: I've made a fine choice in hiring you. Shall we go to my office
inside out of this nasty hot, wet weather? I'm sure that you will find A/C much
more to your liking. :: He bows gantlemanly and opens the doors of the office
building. :: After you.
Andraya:;;smiles a bit mischieviouslyu::
Of course, thank you
Adair Dunsrin::: His office was overly spacious, to say the
least. He offered them both a chair in front of his large desk. :: Would you
like something to snack on or drink> Coffee?
Andraya:Thank you, yes, I run on coffee
Lori O.:::Dawn moved to sit on the comfortable chair she
puts the company's credit card in a tin case to keep it safe putting it in her
small purse:: Coffee please.
Adair Dunsrin::: As he waited their answers to his
hospitality he grew overly excited at the information that Andraya had just
shared with him. So much accomplished already. He moved to get the coffee,
taking off his jacket. He smiled at Andraya and handed them their cups, taking
off his jacket and moving to sit at his desk. :: Then I shall never let you run
out, my dear! You've had an excellent start. Those companies need an eye kept
on them. Find out who they are coming from. What the company is that they are
running under and if possible an owner's name. This requires much discreetness.
Do either of you know what Dunsrin International deals in shipping?
Andraya:::perception and finance::
Andraya:I have heard that you might be shipping for a select
consortium of business men, a group that is relatively new to town...
Andraya:That some of your ships are the ah,..more
clandestine ships
Adair Dunsrin:Please tell me more, Andraya.
Andraya:An old established European family that has moved
into the area recently, trying to get a foothold
Adair Dunsrin:We may want to work with them. :: As a matter
of fact all of what Andraya had found and told him already was of extreme relevance
to what he needed to accomplish. ::
Andraya:An old established European family that has moved
into the area recently, trying to get a foothold
Adair Dunsrin::: So much for an "ease in" to the
situation, Adair thought. :He briefly looked at Dawn and then back to Andraya.
::::
Andraya:Not when of the French Creole
Andraya:Nor the Sicilians....but I believe Western European
An old family...
Giovanni....
Adair Dunsrin:Yes, I have heard of them. This is great news!
:: Of course he knew them and now he knew which routes were theirs that he
needed to target. :::
Andraya:They are, I believe, shaking up some of the more
established players....
I heard a few rumors here and there
Adair Dunsrin:Do you ladies see this shaking up as a bad
thing?
Andraya:From friends out of town....
hmmm Not sure yet
Lori O.:I can check out the routes on the domain name and
figure out where it is coming from. To look at their purchase and what not they
got it from.l
Adair Dunsrin:That would be great cousin Dawn. Also, see if
you can hack into their systems See what you find.
Andraya:So, I ah, thought this was your Company.....
None of your people in Scotland know what is going on in this
town?
::looks cuirous::
Lori O.:::nods to Adair:: Will do that also.
Adair Dunsrin:We know and I assure you that you've done an
excellent job in your research and investigation so far. Keep up with
everything that you've told me and we will add to that. It's my family's
company and their partners' firm in conjunction with each other.
Andraya:::nods::
So, have they borrowed your family's name?
Adair Dunsrin::: He cleared his throat loudly. :: However
.... neither of you ladies answered my question. Do you know what Dunsrin
International ships? What we do?
Um, no Andraya. They didn't borrow anything. All will be
clear in time.
:: Not so much but hey! ::
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrofluoric_acid
Andraya:One moment:: pulls out a tablet from her bagll'
Adair Dunsrin::: He nods ::
Andraya:::computer wits::
hmm
Hydrofluoric acid....Used to make Teflon and PRozac......So,
armour, or happy drugs
Also used for semiconductors, and glass etching
Andraya:And some use in oil refineries
Lori O.:::she listens to them talkilng:::
Andraya:MIght be useful for local oil industry
Or chemical industry
Adair Dunsrin::: His laugh was contagious and he whooped. He
clapped. :: Bravo! :: he cleared his throat again :: but it odes have another
use. It dissolves small animal bodies. We're going to hook up with the Giovanni
in New Orleans, our family's partners, and supply their animal control
business. Bayou rats or something. Oil ... yes look into that one. The more
profit we can make the better.
I
Andraya:Alright
Adair Dunsrin:I'm sorry, Andraya, do you suffer with
depression? :: he looked at Dawn/ :: Cousin Dawn, see if you can hack into the
nearest route and have the Giovanni truk show up here tomorrow night instead of
it's usual route. :: yes he knew the girls would be confused but he didn't see
any other way. One day he could clue them the rest of the way in. ;::
Andraya:No....:lol::
Adair Dunsrin::: He blinked. He thought she pulled out a
pill. :: That's good to hear.
Andraya:Just heard that was one of the uses for that
chemical compound
Andraya:(computer + wits would need a TABLET)
Adair Dunsrin:(I'm taking this stuff ..... I can't believe
what i read about it with that Wiki)
Andraya:Will look more into this Giovanni consortium
From what I saw intially, they are getting around and
insinuating themslves into a lot of places
Adair Dunsrin:That will be good to work with. :: Really?
All this secrecy for animal control? :: Oh, Dawn, I also
need as many false-bottom cardboard boxes as you can order.
Lori O.:::Dawn nods:: Working on that.
Adair Dunsrin:Anything else that we should lay on the table?
Any questions? :: He folds his hands and points both index fingers outward,
tapping the tips on the desk. ::
Andraya:Hmm I don't know
I can continue finding out more about this group
Lori O.:::she pulls out her tablet::: Anything else I should
take notes for this company? ::she types in the notes so she won't forget
anything else her cousin needs:::
Adair Dunsrin:Very good. Keep detailed notes and keep them
close to your person, Andraya. No, Dawn I think that's quite a load for you to
handle for now. Report back to me when you get further along. Are you ladies
hungry? Bored? :: He kinda chuckled. His teeth might be a little extra sharper
than normal people's. That might or might not be consiously noticed by Andraya.
But of course Dawn already knew why. ::
Andraya:Hungry, a little
Lori O.:::nods to him::Got it...I will check it out when I
get this up and running. Yes a bit hungry. Any ideas to eat?
Adair Dunsrin::: He punches a few buttons on the office
phone to get an outside line then hands the phone to the first girl to take it.
:: I'm in your hands again. You did such an excellent job last night, why risk
it? :he grins. ::
Andraya:Cleos French Quarter is open all night
Lori O.:Excellent! ::she claps her hands:::
Adair Dunsrin:Be my guest.
(beauty and the beast lol)
order double for me please
Andraya:You probalby could you some Tasty Mediterean
delights
Adair Dunsrin:I eat anything. :: he grins, remembering her
words last night - werewolves eat anything. ::
Andraya:Lamb shwarma, and some hummus
Adair Dunsrin:Ah, plenty of lambs for the slaughter in
Scotland!
Andraya:Oh yes....Moussaka....Minced rib eye with herbs and
pita bread
Adair Dunsrin:::he playfully rubbed his stomach exaggerating
it. ::
Andraya:hmmm maybe instead beef and chicken combination
shwarma
They deliver, if you want to stay out of the rain
Adair Dunsrin:::he did a little happy dance. FOOD! ::
yes, that's great
Andraya:;;goes onto the app, and orders four of all the
above listed,
then adds a pile of grilled shrijmp
Adair Dunsrin:Woohoo.
Andraya:That should do us for a while
Lori O.:Thank you Andraya. This food will be so delicious.
::she leans back and makes her self comfortable::::
Andraya:(damn vegetarians find the best meat options on the
net)
Lori O.:Next time I will order Greek food. Gyros. Yum.
Adair Dunsrin:Indeed! I can't wait! :: with that he came out
from behind the desk and arranged it as a table for them to be comfortable
around, then starts way across the room and digs into the bar in the far back,
right corner. He takes out a bottle of bourbon and sniffs it. :: Do you ladies
drink at all? Oh! :: he catches himself and grins. :: None for you, cousin.
Andraya, what's your flavor?
That sounds great also, Dawn. it;s a plan.
Andraya:Vodka if you have it
with almost anything as a mixer
Lori O.:Yes I do drink...anything is fine
Adair Dunsrin:I have it. :: he digs in the far back and
exclaims .. :: to Russia! with potatoes! :: he grabs a mixer and a fancy glass
with the Fianna tribe symbol on it and brings the bottle and all to Andraya. ::
Here ye go.
NO COUSIN YOU DO NOT! :: he roars, getting very angry all at
once. control .... try to control .... :: I'll not have any underage drinking!
