A Criminal Meeting

[Helvetius 314]

((Please only gang members post here))

*A Letter is sent to the Black Hand gang requesting them to meet at a specific time and place*

 

Artemis Tenebris sits in a broken down home at a table which was moved in for the meeting. Behind him stands several gangsters clad in normal peasant clothing with the occasional shining trinket or silk lining. It was not a matter of lack of wealth but rather a preferable outlook they wished to keep. As time went on the orange dim that had settled in the room disappeared as night came. Artemis lit a candle in the center of the table which was positioned in front of the door and the gangsters pulled dusty old curtains over the windows. Now only black outlines of the gangsters could be seen though Artemis's face could be seen clearly. The Society of Snakes waited patiently for the Black Hand's arrival or, if they decided so, their letter of refusal.

[Destroyer_Bravo 1054]

Rap'lur would offer catering if these guys were anything he knew about

[Jonificus 2741]

The Master of the Black Hand enters the room with two thugs armed with arbalests. The dark elf clearly being a man of wealth, donning expensive clothing and his fingers adorned with rings.

"I apologize for the weaponry, men, I'd rather not take any chances." Smiles and turns his attention to Artemis "Would you introduce yourself and the goals of this meeting, my friend?"

[Helvetius 314]

Artemis smiles and gives a wave of his hand at the arbalests, "Put those down. These men behind me have brought naught but small daggers. I swear on my criminal honor that this meeting will go down without a drawn weapon towards violence." His eyes drift to the dark elf and he politely asks as he motions at the seat, "Take a seat?"

[ThatCanadian 203]

*An elf would slam the door open as he enter's, dust tornado's off the ground as he walks through, a long black cape trailing behind him. He appears to be armoured underneath such a tunic, with what, it is unknown. A bladestaff is held in his right hand.  Eyes flash back and forth underneath a mop of blonde hair as he takes in the situation. He notices the dark elf already inside and smiles, his white-teeth flashing off of the lanterns inside, "I am glad I was not the only one who came." Walking over, he goes to stand beside the dark elf, "What is it you want? My time is most valuabe."*

[Jonificus 2741]

"Your time is needed here now, friend, sit with me." Sits down by the chair as beckoned by Artemis "Pardon the fellow elf. He's got a busy schedule. Now, why did you summon me and my associates?" He lifts his hand, snapping his fingers to signal for his thugs to lower the arbalests.

[Helvetius 314]

Artemis folds his hands on the table, "I offer you a partnership. Not a friendship agreement but a partnership act. Criminal operations can be conducted together with, depending on the operation, split wealth. Of course this does not mean revealing our sources, men's names or identities, and so on. Are you interested?"

[Jonificus 2741]

Mithius smiles pleasantly, placing his hands in his lap "I would consider it, my friend, but neither me or my subordinate know anything of your capabilities. Unless you can change my mind or perhaps sweeten your offer I must respectfully decline your proposition for now. Bad investments tend to harm the organization." 

[ThatCanadian 203]

*The Elf wouldn't sit, but would stay standing, leaning against the wall with the bladestaff still in his hand, as Artemis says this he would remain silent, deciding to let the Dark Elf speak for the Black Hand. His eyes would float to the gang members within the house, his right hand tightening on his weapon.*

[Helvetius 314]

Artemis chuckles loudly before speaking, "Are you sure that is your answer? Besides...who said we don't have big fish? Cutting yourself of a partnership could mean you losing a cut..." With that Artemis would pull out a special letter with magnificent engravings. He turns it so that the Dark Elf can see the front in the candlelight.

 

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[Jonificus 2741]

Mithius recognizes the engraving, a hearty laugh coming out of him. "Oh by all that is holy!" His laugh subsides. Mithius' face turns stern, he looks at Artemis in an entirely new way. "A true loss. My answer is still no, friend. However I would like to discuss something with my men back at home. I will call upon a new meeting for our own proposal. Unless you have other important matters to bring up then we must leave. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavours, I shall not stand in your way as long as you stay out of mine."

[Helvetius 314]

Artemis nods, sliding the letter back into his inside pocket before letting out a solemn sigh, "If there is a next time." With that Artemis stands, "This was a good talk. When you're ready, I would ask you to leave."

[Jonificus 2741]

"Twas indeed. I sincerly hope that our next meeting will have a better outcome for the both of us." Mithius pushes himself away from the table and rises from the chair. He beckons for his two thugs to walk for the door "I wish you and your men well." Leaves the location with his entourage.

[ThatCanadian 203]

*The Elf would go to follow, his eyes remaining low. He would stare as Artemis as he walks out the door, his boots producing a rythmic thud against the wooden floor as he walks past. Opening the door, walks out, leaving the door open as he leaves.*

[Helvetius 314]

Artemis shakes his head after they leave before saying, "Alright, lets get this shite moved out." As his men begin to move about, Artemis just stares at the door in which they left and ponders. After awhile he turns his head back to a man in the shadows and says, "A bit disappointing... If only they knew what was going to happen." The man nods before they both walk out of the building. As they walk out prying eyes can only see a glimpse of a separate scroll with a string tied extremely tight to keep it secure.