Proposition (Sinbad)

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Napolia in Reim was an impressive port city, and home to the up and  coming Sindria Trading Company. Although at this time, they are limited  to goods from Imuchakk. There is rumor of the company expanding its  product base.

Sinbad is going over transactions when Vittel looks  in on him. He tells him that his appointment has arrived and Sinbad  tells him it's okay to let the person come see him there. Vittel escorts  you in and closes the door behind you.

"Hello, Sinbad," you pleasantly greet him.

He looks up and is taken aback briefly. He stands up to bow a greeting back.

"It's been a while. (y/n) is it?"

"I'm so glad you remember!"

"Why, I never forget a pretty lady."

"You flatter me."

"How did you even know to find me here?"

"When I heard the name of your company, it made me think of you. So I had to come check it out."

"Now you flatter me. You didn't by chance catch any of my performances at the coliseum?"

"I may have..." you say mysteriously.

"So how can I help you today?"

"Actually, I've come to see how I can help you."

"Ever  so thoughtful. If you're looking for a job, my company can take you in.  There's office work, inter-company relations, sales. Hey, if you've  traveled a lot, we could probably even use you as a guide. Have you ever  been to Sasan or Artemyra?"

"In a sense. I am knowledgeable about their cultures."

"That's  great! We've been in correspondence with Artemyra and there are rumors  of Sasan opening trade in the near future. We plan to head out to visit  them."

You imagine how negotiations would go differently in  Artemyra if you accompanied them and did the speaking. Some fun times  would be missed out upon, that's for sure.

You grimace, "I don't  think I can afford such a trip right now. Maybe as far as the Tenzan  Plateau outside of Sasan? But I actually come offering pro..." you trail  off and look down to your bag. What Sinbad was saying just hit you. You  mentally go over the presentation you had prepared to give him.

All  of a sudden, it seems silly to do such a thing. Your oration was just  to show off little trinkets that could be a novelty. He has no need for  them. So why were you even here? They were a pretext, but now just by  showing up Sinbad has held the company's doors wide open to you. He was  giving you a much better offer than you planned to give him. Here was an  opportunity to go on an adventure with him. Albeit you would need to  cut out before they reach their destinations.

"Offering...? Oh, do you have products you would like to trade? Things you've picked up on your travels?"

"Actually  from my land far away. But it wouldn't do much good. It's not like  they're things I could mass-produce. They were just an excuse."

"Why did you really come here then?"

Your face turns red and you timidly reply, "I...wanted to see you again."

Sinbad  steps around his desk to get closer to you. Trying to decipher his  thoughts while he takes his time to respond is maddening. Will he take  the lead or push you away for showing such boldness? He stands right  before you and takes your hand.

With a bowed head, he states, "I  am truly humbled, Miss (y/n) that you would go through such lengths to  see me again." You start to swoon but then his voice changes, "So you're  going to stick around and guide us, right?"

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