[[Hi. >>; Liza's new house is kind of a battle zone, so uh...I don't think imma be on this afternoon. D: KEEP SKIPPING THROUGH FLOWERS.]]

[[IT'S FINE. JUST REPLY HERE WHENEVER YOU HAVE TIME KAY? C: I AM MUCHO PATIENT. AND THESE FLOWERS ARE SO FAB]]

shows up quietly, dressed for a day out. It's a business day.

dressed more plain then usual, to blend in a little better. He smiles pleasantly. "The piano is in here too."

nods and returns the smile. "And just in time. Xiang, I had the most terrible thing happen to me yesterday."

raises an eyebrow. "Most terrible thing? Do share. Have people been causing trouble again with you?"

crosses his arms. "If by 'people' you mean my crew, yes. They got drunk and took it into their heads to destroy the ship piano."

purses lips. "Pity. I guess I'm glad the only thing my crew does drunk is do stupid dares and bet on ridiculous things." Heads into the

warehouse. "I do hope this piano will be to your liking then."

sighs and follows him. "As do I. Honestly, the men are hardly worth it to put up with."

"Should think of getting new crew members." He pulls the blankets and sheets off the piano. "Quite pretty, at least I think so."

his breath catch. He circles the piano with an expert eye. After checking everything, inside included, he finally permits himself to say,

"It's...really quite a fantastic model. May I?" He gestures to the keys.

shakes his head lightly. "Be my guest. I doubt anyone else would have an eye for such an item, but you." Stands back, letting him have as

much space as possible.

snorts and shakes his head in mock-pity. "Their loss." He places his fingertips lightly on the keys and plays a shortened version of an

etude by Mozart.

always enjoys hearing the other perform. "It's always an honor to listen to your music. I hope the keys are still in tune at least."

pleased with the result. "A few of them may need adjustment, but did you hear that *tone?* Like crystal. Perfect."

"I'm assuming you will want the piano then?" Will have to come up with a reasonable price. As long as he makes profit, price doesn't really

matter to him.

"Oh, most definitely." He hadn't meant to show so much excitement when he was the one buying, but he couldn't help himself - and Xiang

was fair to him, usually.

"As long as I make a little profit, I'm fine with prices per usual. I'm not stupid to think I can rip off people. Nor am I greedy enough to.

shrugs with a slight smirk. "I suppose that depends on what you consider 'ripping off.' I have some inflated price here and there."

"Being stupid about it. The obvious idiots who think they can put more price to low class goods." Laughs a bit.

nods. "That's true. There's definitely a balance. Of course, I only stock quality goods." He kind of has an ego, of course.

you can't be in this business without an ego anyways. "So. Prices of course." [[HOW DOES ONE PRICE A PIANO? D8]

[[LOL NO IDEA LET'S JUST SAY THEY AGREED ON SOMETHING REASONABLE. FOR THE BLACK MARKET>]]

[[YES THEY DID. BECAUSE WE DON'T NEED ACTUAL NUMBERS 8D]]

[[LOL OF COURSE.]]

"I'm guessing you have men to help you move this piano or should I enlist my crew?"

shakes his head. "No no, they're nearby. Probably outside." He goes and retrieves the men and proceeds to make them do all the heavy lifting

claps his hands together. "It's always a pleasure to do business with you. And I am looking forward to the ball. I thought of bringing a

lady with me."

smiles. "I'd be delighted to meet her, then." He's actually not 100% sure of Xiang's...preferences, though he has a guess, but won't pry.

"She's rather polite, so I'm sure she will cause no trouble." Thinks his preferences are perfectly fine anyways.

nods. "I wouldn't expect her to be, if she's deserving of your company."

"I bid adieu then. We will see each other soon of course." Tips his hat.

Tips his in return. "Always a pleasure doing business with you."

takes his leave. At least he doesn't have to worry about the piano anymore. Three AM and drunk girls singing and playing. NOT FUN.

[[Pffft.]]

[[YOU KNOW DEM DRUNKS AND NEEDIN TA SINGGG]]

[[I just - wish I could draw. Because I would draw him and his crew.]]

[[STICK FIGURES ROFL]]

[[LIKE THE EPIC FLOWER SKIPPING.]]

[[YES]]