01-10-2018, 09:00 PM
Nik breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment he worried that he had misread Jacques. He was independent and stubborn, but he needed to continue to do what he did best. With bigger powers on his radar, most of Africa was an afterthought for Nikolai. However, he believed what he spoke earlier. A better economy and more stable government would only improve the CCD. Others had argued much the same for the remainder of the world, what with it being in a rather bad way, or so he was told. Why now? They would question it, of course. None of the standard answers would work
In the end, his obeisance was clear. Nikolai nodded. He would follow through with his promises. Buying Jacques' allegiance was costly, but worth it. Like he said, It was time.
"There will be much to arrange. You'll need to remain nearby for discussions."
They spoke on the details for some time after until Jacques departed on a handshake and promise for future arrangements.
***Several days later***
Some days later, the first such plans were outlined for Jacques. He received a call early one morning from Ascendancy himself describing a fundraiser to be held that Saturday evening. They were projected to raise over three billion Custody dollars for humanitarian aid. Leveraging the PR and personal contacts he had, Nikolai fully expected the value of funds to be raised would expand once corporations offered services, supplies, and medicines at low or no-cost simply in exchange for the attention from the Ascendancy.
Specifics regarding the transfer of funds were forthcoming, but it was very clear that Jacques and the presence of his entourage were required. Furthermore, it was a white tie affair, with the only exclusion for religious robes and formal military dress. He would be introduced at the time, and expected to give a speech that would be pre-screened by the EoA officers prior to delivery.
In the end, his obeisance was clear. Nikolai nodded. He would follow through with his promises. Buying Jacques' allegiance was costly, but worth it. Like he said, It was time.
"There will be much to arrange. You'll need to remain nearby for discussions."
They spoke on the details for some time after until Jacques departed on a handshake and promise for future arrangements.
***Several days later***
Some days later, the first such plans were outlined for Jacques. He received a call early one morning from Ascendancy himself describing a fundraiser to be held that Saturday evening. They were projected to raise over three billion Custody dollars for humanitarian aid. Leveraging the PR and personal contacts he had, Nikolai fully expected the value of funds to be raised would expand once corporations offered services, supplies, and medicines at low or no-cost simply in exchange for the attention from the Ascendancy.
Specifics regarding the transfer of funds were forthcoming, but it was very clear that Jacques and the presence of his entourage were required. Furthermore, it was a white tie affair, with the only exclusion for religious robes and formal military dress. He would be introduced at the time, and expected to give a speech that would be pre-screened by the EoA officers prior to delivery.