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Looking up to the young man, the tall figure removed his hat, long wavy obsidian locks framed his visage, and pale blue skin adorned his appearance. His own eyes peculiar, one gold his left and one crimson his right. He appeared to be undaunted by Griffin and his cold bite, and rested a hand on a nearby chair while grasping his cane in the other. There was a pleasant smile on the Count's face as he closed his eyes nd addressed Griffin. "Greetings. My name is... Gankutsuou, the Count of Monte Cristo. I have come to meet with Griffin Night whose reputation is notorious in this region. You are he?" So the lines of conversation were now open. The other gentlemen waited a few feet back from the Count who had just introduced himself, he held a small metal case.

Guns were something in this case unnessessary, it wasn't as if either the count or his companion were going to attack Griffin. The guns were just a reminder one could suppose that he could defend himself if needed. "Hmm hmm... indeed." The Count would tip his head slightly in "appriciation" of where Griffin was coming from. "I have recently entered the market in this area, and am familiarizing myself with those whom I may share some competition with, in this case yourself and... I do believe you have a sibling do you not?" There was a momentary pause to let the question sink in before the Count continued. "Your support in entering this city's markets would be most appriciated... and in return--" The Count's companion stepped forward and set the case down next to Gankutsuou, then stepped back to his former position. From there Gankutsuou would open the case and take the contents in hand. Placing the items down on the table, they appeared to be cheques, 5 in all and the amounts written on each one were an astonishing 500 million. This was no bribe though, the Count appeared to have a great deal of money to sink into Twice Royal's economy, a veratible boost of sorts and very attractive. One might wonder how the Count could accumulate such a vast amount of funds, but perhaps that question was better left alone for now. A little help now, nudging into the markets from Griffin, and a huge boost to the economy, the populas in return. Due to the trickle down effect, a good portion of that would come back to Griffin. Maybe then... it was possible to put that money into helping to find Bell where ever she might be; so could Griffin really just turn away? Griffin was no fool, and he could likely smell when something was up. Gankutsuou did seem to be genuine however, so it would be his call; Gankutsuou would wait for Griffin's replys, staring lightly at the man while wearing a grin.

A small chuckle would come from the Count; it seemed that Griffin had the wrong idea of why the Count was there. "Hmm, hmm, hmm... It seems I was misunderstood or gave the wrong impression. I am not selling anything. I am buying into the market, investing into this city and its economy. These--" The Count tapped lightly at the cheques on the table, "--are simply the first of what I am hoping to sink into this city." So... the Count was not selling a product. As he had stated, he was trying to get into the markets, buying and selling stocks, not selling products of any kind. Afterall the Count was an Aristocrat, not a salesman. Hopefully by now Griffin would have realized that. Aristocrats always had a lot of money to toss around, and generally that was great for any economy, so it should be the same for Twice Royal. What that place was now, it could easily be twice over, giving everyone an even better quality of living. Not that anyone was complainning.

A slight chuckle would be preceived from the Count's lips, before he spoke again. "Then perhaps, would you be at all interested in accompanying me upon my ship? A small sign of friendship and gratitude on my behalf." A ride on a ship? That was of no use... heh, unless the Count had a "star ship", but what were the chances? It couldn't hurt to ask if it was, even if jokingly. Afterall, it was all for Bell, Griffin had to find her and bring her back. So... it was worth asking, and the Count still appeared to be in unusually high spirits. "If memory serves, Luna is quite pleasant this time of year." Luna? Wasn't that.... another name for the moon?

The Count would blink briefly at the sudden out burst, then without even taking a breath to speak he would answer the young man. "Why, a spaceship of course. One simply can not travel to the rings of Saturn and back without one. So... are you interested in such a voyage, or are boats more to your tastes?" This was just what Griffin needed, and needed to hear. The Count had a spaceship of all things. What supurb timing for his arrival in Twice Royal. Now all the two needed to discuss was when to go, and it was likely Griffin would want to leave right away, though not completely certain.

"Ah... Very good then." It seemed that The Count had arrived at a very good time. Griffin appeared to be welcoming of his help, and it also looked as if getting into the economic front of Twice Royal was assured. All in all what little time The Count had spent in the city was... good. "Why of course, we can set out immediately if you please. My carriage is just outside if you would care to join me." The Count would bow slightly when he spoke, moving his left arm and cane across his chest. His eyes would keep contact with Griffin's the whole time. Upon hearing Griffin's reason to hurry The Count would give a short reply. "Ah, so that's it." A moment later The Count's aid would collect up the cheques and place them back into case he had with him. The money could later be deposited into a bank account that The Count could open later. It was then that The Count would turn to look at the door. "Well then, I suppose we should be off?" The offer was already made for Griffin to choose his own transport or travel with The Count. It made sense to go with The Count, seeing as he knew were his ship was, and Griffin did not.

The Count's carriage finally entered the city limits and continued on down the streets to its destination. It looked like The Count was going to enlist some of Twice Royal's carpenters, and builders for the renovation plans he had in mind for the Seven Hells Temple. It shouldn't take long to gather enough men and supplies to do that job, hopefully. The Count had the money, so getting what ever he needed wasn't a problem. After that, the next stop was the city's largest bank, to open an account.