tcnetwork | Princess Lucira

[ Kevin sends a message, all official like, to request correspondence to ask the princess a question! ]

Edited 2019-03-30 01:57 (UTC)

[He gets a less than formal response.]

Kevin, my dear, you wished to contact me?

[ Hey, he didn't want to piss off her advisor! ]

I did, yes. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I wanted to ask for your advice.

[Tlitli can be terrifying.]

What advice can I offer?

[ No kidding. ]

I've been thinking about what I want to do after school, and Katharine suggested that I should open some sort of clothing store in New Dodge. Maybe specializing in very fashionable clothes of all sizes. It occured to me that that might require some sort of...affiliation with fashion houses attached to the actual haus system, but I'm not sure how to go about that. In any sort of way.

Are you curious more about selling, or making? I could put you in contact with one of the designers of Yamei’s ready to wear lines, or one of the marketing managers? Your choice.

Honestly, I'm not sure yet.

If you’re already thinking about your clientele, fashion for people of all shapes and sizes, perhaps marketing, with an intensive study of fashion, may be your course of action.

You may be right.

I almost always am. Would you like the contact information?

Yes, please.

[Lucira sends along four names, two of Yamei's proteges (one clothing, one accessories), one of the marketing managers and one publicist. ]

When you introduce themselves, tell them I gave you their names. Include the words "ochre" and "perspicacious" somewhere in your introductory letter and they'll know it's true.

I will. Thank you so much for this.

You ask for mere moments of my time, and are trying to make something of your life. I'm happy to help.

I will be seeing you soon, I expect.

You'll be at that Assembly?

Of course I will be at the Assembly. Nanfrid does not go off planet. I always go in her stead.

I hope I'll see you, then.

I expect to hear about your progress then.

Hopefully I'll have quite a bit to tell you.

Lady Lucira of the Haus of Gaga,

Hello.

My name is Oswald Cobblepot and I am writing to you in regards Lady Kathra Parker. She has approached those on New Dodge with a renewed interest in seeking a father for her heir and I have put forth an offer of candidacy.

She has, of course, sought out references for my character and I felt it would be suitable for me to do the same of her. I do not doubt that the Head of Haus Mercury is an honest woman in regards to her business deals, of course. But if I am to submit myself for her scrutiny for the purposes of merging bloodlines, I believe it only right that I do the same to ensure I'm as knowledgeable of the potential mother of my children as possible.

If you would be so kind as to give me a few moments of your time and consideration in providing an assessment of her character, values, and needs as you perceive them to be, I would be greatly appreciative.

With great respect,
Oswald C. Cobblepot

P.S. I've been informed that you are partial to Dream Pear Wine and I am happy to say that I'll have several bottles on hand to serve you and any guests you wish to host at The Lotus during the Assembly.

Mr. Cobblepot,

That’s wise of her, trying at New Dodge before they are officially associated with any Haus.

The first thing is I expect Lady Kathra to be informed I was contacted. I would not want it to appear the Haus of Gaga had was showing favouritism towards a candidate. The official position of the Haus of Gaga is that we want her to have an heir to avoid the power vacuum that would occur if Haus of Mercury becomes extinct.

In regards to her character, she is unfailingly honest. A business deal with her is always honoured to both the letter and the spirit of the agreement. That is not to say she is naive. She alone is responsible for the Haus of Mercury becoming the third richest in the galaxy, from the tenth. I presume she is still offering the tidy little moon as incentive? That should tell you how much she values this deal.

Be in any way dishonest or equivocate and you will be dropped from consideration. Too many candidates thought themselves able to outsmart her by leaving out information. If it is out there to find, she already has it. She is nothing if not thorough.

Any child of Kathra’s will be raised in the lap of luxury and with the consultation of the best child development specialists money can buy. Expect the child to be amongst the best educated in the galaxy. In short, they would be raised to rule over a large swath of the galaxy.

Her need is simple, an heir: a healthy, intelligent heir. Expect to have your intelligence tested. There is literally nothing else in the universe she wants.

Princess Lucira Zarina Soaph Juith
Haus of Gaga

P.S. what is The Lotus?

Princess Lucira of the Haus of Gaga,

I will inform Lady Kathra forthwith. And I thank you for your kindness in this matter.

The Lotus is the former brothel house of New Dodge, refurbished and rebranded. While it still serves its function as a place to enjoy the pleasures of a talented companion in the privacy of a bedroom, it is also to be a place to gather socially within the first floor Lounge, the Ballroom, and the Egypt Room. Whether that be mingling with the public, a private party, or a social affair with the talent the Lotus can provide for companionship of all kind.

During the Assembly and our Grand Opening festivities, we will be showcasing both local and galactic talent on stage at the Lounge for the viewing and listening pleasure of all who seek a place to relax and while away a few hours. We also boast a full service spa on the second floor. Not all pleasures of the flesh need be sexual, after all.

With Esteem,
Oswald C. Cobblepot

Mr. Cobblepot,

If you don’t mind my bringing my entourage, I will happily attend the opening of The Lotus.

Princess Lucira
Haus of Gaga

Hello, Princess Lucira of the Haus of Gaga. It is a pleasure to meet you.

I apologize for not giving a proper introduction of myself, it's all based on a very long series of unfortunate events. I will be reaching out to the other haus members in attendance here today with a very similar offer, but I wanted to address you first. You can call me Matt.

The offer I wish to place on the table is that of telecommunications. I am quick to adapt to the technologies of this town and galaxy, and was hoping to lend those skills out to those beyond where I've fluxed to. If you would like a display of my skills, I am more than willing to oblige in whatever way you would think appropriate. I hope to be in contact with you soon.

-Matt

Matt,

What specifically can you offer when it comes to telecommunications? New Apps? Privacy guarantees? Unhackable back channels? I have to know exactly what skills I'm to be impressed by.

Princess Lucira
Haus of Gaga

Given enough time to adjust to the technologies of the galaxy, I would be able to offer all of that. My own first experiment with the network of New Dodge is actually in my signature. Considering I have just arrived, I would need until closer to the end of the event to learn the technologies, and perhaps another week to form my own codes.

Each haus that accepts the assistance would be receiving their own unique coding for each system they require. If you wish to test my capabilities as they are already, anyone you have currently staffed for such means is free to decrypt the layers hiding my signature. If it takes them no time at all, I understand entirely if you would rather stick with them than take on an offer from someone who is most definitely a stranger.

Matt,

Is it only software, or hardware skills you're offering?

Princess Lucira

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