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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 2:57:16 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 5,
*news that Ress was returning brought Ame out of her room dressed in pair of cotton half-pants and a strapless and form-fitting white tube-top. Her blue hair was pulled into a simple long braid and her sandals simple and sturdy. She went out to the courtyard to wait for Ress's return, scrolls in a sack over her shoulder for when she needed them. She figured that the emperor would have to pass her to get in so she could do the introductions and get right down to business*
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Post by Ress on Jul 19, 2010 3:10:40 GMT -5
* Ress, having dragged himself through the city, was glad to now be within sight of his imperial manse. he pondered over sitting in his chair at the console in his hearthroom... or maybe even rest in his own bedroom. He stopped when he saw the blue haired woman in the courtyard with all the paperwork on her. Figuring that she was here on business, he stood up straight and carried himself over to her the way a dignified emperor should. He bowed to her before addressing her*
" Hello, I m Emperor Ress... have you come to speak to me?"
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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 15:05:44 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 5,
Ah yes, hello Emperor Ress. I hope your foray went as you liked, my name is Ame Umisuimizu and I arrived while you were out. Please, let us retire to wherever you like to discuss the future of Imperveress
*she kept the paperwork in the satchel on her back, not wanting to overwhelm him too much before he had even gotten inside his home. She had seen the slump as he approached, and humored him that she hadn't *
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Post by Ress on Jul 19, 2010 15:14:15 GMT -5
*Ress chuckled softy to himself as he motioned for her to follow him. The emperor's work was never done, so it seemed. He took a deep breath, before opening the manse doors for them*
" Of course, Ame. Lets discuss as we walk... I need to get to the manses control room. So, what is it that you wanted to tell me?"
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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 15:32:07 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 5,
Lead the way
*Ame gestured for Ress to keep going and she kept stride with him easily, obviously having been storing energy just for this*
In case you couldn't tell, I am a Dragon-Blooded and I originally came looking for a husband. I have your flyer, actually. What's great is that my usefulness doesn't end there, in addition to being able to birth many children I am also a trader from Nexus. I wasn't a part of the Guild, before you ask, but I held my own business against that one so I know I've got something right
*she laughed some at that, giving the emperor a moment to process what she had just said*
If you let me, I have plans drawn up for a trade route through Imperveress. I wasn't sure if the general populace was allowed the waterways so I have one for that possibility and then obviously the waterways option doesn't need a route. In addition to that I have a list of cities outside of this empire with their wares beneficial to Imperveress and what we could offer them. I would have drawn up plans for that trade route but I wanted to know which of these cities you wanted right away or if I should run off and make friends with all of them
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Post by Ress on Jul 19, 2010 15:43:58 GMT -5
* Ress nodded, taking in what Ame was saying. He had thought about what to do about the empires inter trading, but did not know where exactly to start. It was good to have someone with experience with the subject. Ress rubbed his chin, thinking to himself how he could help with this project*
" You know... those all sound like good ideas. But as for travel for the average person, I have hoped to do this for some time, and perhaps now is the time.. but the one thing that I have wondered... how would I make this a better mode of transport?
The waterways are very fast, but for inter trade, it as not fast enough I don't think.... but, I do have a method of making it faster. I think, since making the water ways faster is taxing on the infrastructure of the empire, there should be a small tax imposed on the people of the empire. What do you think? Does this sound fair?"
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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 15:58:32 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 7,
I don't know your ruling style, but if you want to impose taxes, which is something that would probably happen anyway, you could ask the public opinion. It's something that makes sense, of course, and as long as the money goes back into the empire I think most people will be fine with a reasonable tax. If you're looking for a fee system there are other things you would have to think of, like what happens for their return trip or multi-city trips. You said that speeding it up takes away from the empire as a whole, if you do opt for the tax I recommend putting any money you receive into research and development for a more efficient transport system
*as they rounded into the control room she took the bag off her shoulder and looked for a place to unroll the copies she had made for Ress*
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Post by Ress on Jul 19, 2010 16:23:02 GMT -5
* Ress stepped up onto the platform, waiting for Ame to et on, before having it ascend upwards into the higher levels of the Manse*
" I didn't want to say anything.... but the Empire is a little low on funds these days... though the people here are fairly wealthy. I would think that a transportation tax would be helpful in circulating the wealth better... until of course, some of my other plans come to fruition. That being said, anything you need to improve trade, both external and internal, I place at your disposal... and as for a husband, I will se what it is I can find for you"
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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 16:44:11 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 5,
*Ame stepped up onto the platform and continued*
I see, that is a downside for sure. Well, if you make an announcement for the open availability for the waterways, make sure to mention the tax, of course. So if you'd like, I can start the negotiations and sanctioning of an official trade route for a few places. I was thinking that the best ones to start with were Lookshy, Nexus and Great Forks. They're all on the river and all could benefit from us and benefit us with their wares
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Post by Ress on Jul 19, 2010 16:53:21 GMT -5
" So it is settled then. Our new trade routs will encompass Lookshy, Nexus and Great Forks."
* Ress retrieved a brush and a peice of paper from inside his robes, then began writing something upon it. when he was done, he gave the paper to Ame, smiling at her as he did*
" There, just give that to Admiral Dal'Lumen and he will give you five of our largest, swiftest ships for your trade. I will also station you in Bezair, the city right on the yellow river and with the easiest access to trade routs. Is there anything else I can do for you, Ame?"
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Post by Terrestrial on Jul 19, 2010 16:58:55 GMT -5
Resplendent Fire 5,
*Ame nodded and slung the strap back over her shoulder, seeing that he didn't want or need her papers she was just going to take them home. She offered a short bow and a sly smile*
Other than that husband, I don't think so. I'll do what I can to help the empire get some more money, and if you ever need someone to run trade or finance ideas by, look me up. Rest well, Emperor Ress, I'll update you later
*she turned and made for the door, waving her hand at him as she did so. Now to Bezair for the fun to start*
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