Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:17:52 AM)
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Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:20:02 AM)
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Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:21:29 AM)
*Jack would come to the club wearing some camo cargo pants with a camo jacket tied around his waist, he has on a drab green shirt under it and a couple dog tags on a chain. He makes his way towards Annette's little office area, having arrainged a meeting with her.*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:24:10 AM)
*Annette had just recently moved into the office Roni had given her upstairs. The room was furnished in blacks, reds, and purples. On either side of the door was two bodyguards who admitted Jack after checking him for weapons and insisting he leave them in the chest next to the door. Once inside, Annette herself sat behind the desk looking statuesque as ever, dressed in a women's black suit with purple trim.*

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:29:10 AM)
*He wouldn't leave one of them in the chest, but would leave the clip and chambered round out there.*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:30:43 AM)
*Annette looked up from her paperwork and smiled slightly, steepling her fingers as she set her elbows on the desk.* Ah, Mr. Jack Welcome. What can I do for you sir?

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:33:14 AM)
*Nods to her, showing a measure of respect* Hey Annette... *Sits down across from her.* Not sure you can do anything for me, but I wanted to get to know you a bit better and maybe find out if we can help eachother out now and then.

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:35:42 AM)
*She nodded and stacked the paperwork to one side of the desk, very neatly and orderly. She returned her gaze to Jack and laced her fingers together.* Very well Mr. Jack, I always have time for Veronique's friend. *She eyed him up a bit as she pulled a cigar from her desk and layed it flat on the desk.*

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:37:08 AM)
What's your deal with her anyway? I mean, I'm glad ya got her back and all... just wondering how that came to play. *He'd take the cigar if it was offered to him, running it under his nose to smell it.*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:40:51 AM)
[it's not] *She smiled as she picked up the cigar and let it rest between her fingers.* Veronique and I's relationship is... complicated. We have always had a mutual interest in what the other has to offer. She is and always has been my partner. I simply couldn't let that animal take her the way he did.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:47:27 AM)
*Nods and frowns at that, a dangerous glint in his eye at the thought of Sergei.* Yeah... well... you seem to have a soft spot for girls that get into trouble.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:48:10 AM)
So what kinda partners are you and Veronique?

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:49:42 AM)
*She chuckled and fingered the gris-gris bag around her neck.* I am a shepard to my people, whether they know it or want it. *She smiles slightly and chuckles.* I'm sorry Mr. Jack, but I think that is a topic better left for you and Veronique to discuss, she is your girlfriend after all.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:52:55 AM)
*Shrugs* You seem pretty well connected... a planner... got things goin' on. How do you see us benefiting eachother, me an' you? What do we have ta offer eachother?

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 10:56:13 AM)
*She narrows her eyes a bit as she stares at Jack.* You keep my Veronique safe, so you have already benefitted me. But you have some unique talents Mr. Jack, and I am always in the market for talented men. *She coos softly. Licking the end of the cigar, she cuts of the tip and lights it. She closes her eyes for a moment savoring it's flavor before looking at Jack again.*

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 10:58:20 AM)
Yeah... so I can help you with my unique talents... and in return? *He'd cut the tip off his own cigar and light it up, watching her as he does. He doesn't inhale the smoke but would let it roll from his mouth after a couple puffs.*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:03:19 AM)
You're not exactly a sublte man Mr. Jack. I have already made one headache for you go away on Veronique's behalf, I can do so again if need be. It pays very well to be my friend Mr. Jack, very well indeed. Is there something you are want for? *She let the smoke from the cigar curl from her mouth and into her nostrils.*

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:05:44 AM)
You made that go away? *Smirks* An here Sergei was tryin' to take credit for it last I heard. Ah well, I have no problem bein' yer friend. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yers. You don' own me though and if you cross me it might get messy... but if ya don't I don't plan on crossing you. Just try not to make too many enemies of people like me, that could get to be a problem.

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:09:42 AM)
Mr. Jack, I don't cross my friends. As long as you don't go around shooting up my men anymore and let me do my business, I am more then content to let you carry on with dear Veronique wherever your loins call for each other. As for other Loa, I don't make enemies of you, but Mr. Alenikov killed many of my people just to get attention. Well he got it. Then he took Veronique like that, which is something I will not stand for. Finally, he has lied to you repeatedly Mr. Jack, which is unacceptable. This is a man who has made an enemy of us all.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:12:20 AM)
You got that right. *Smiles dangerously* Glad we're on the same page then. *Leans back and kicks his feet up* So tell me friend, anything I can do for you now?

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:15:30 AM)
Yes, deal with Mr. Alenikov, and make sure that Veronique stays safe. *She eyed him over the curling smoke of her cigar with a mischevious smile.* Anything else, I'll take as a bonus.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:16:19 AM)
The dealing with Sergei is gonna be more difficult than most would think... it'd be easy to kill him, but he'd just come back.

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:18:59 AM)
Then simply bind him Mr. Jack, or consume him as you Loa are want to do. *She shrugs and savors the scent of the cigar as she turns it in her hand.* I am sure that someone of your talents can handle it. According to Veronique, you're -very- talented.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:19:41 AM)
You seem to know a lot about our kind... it's interesting.

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:20:37 AM)
There are many stories, books, and treaties on your people. They are all well loved and known in my country.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:23:46 AM)
Well... you need anything, lemme know. *Stands up* I won' take up any more of yer time now.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:24:30 AM)
*Takes out a peice of paper with his number scribbled on it* In case ya ever need my help. *Lays it down on her desk*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:24:31 AM)
You're always welcome Mr. Jack.

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:25:01 AM)
*She picks up the paper and licks her lips lightly.* Of course. And you always know where to find me Mr. Jack.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:25:17 AM)
Take care Annette... maybe we'll hang sometime in a more relaxed atmosphere... jus' for fun. *Heads on out, waving to her and collecting his guns and such at the door*

Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:26:47 AM)
Whenever you have the time, Mr. Jack. Just come back and see old Annette.

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:27:47 AM)
((Thanks for the scene!))

Jack Schmidt (Jul 10, 2011 11:28:00 AM)
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Annette DeLaCroix (Jul 10, 2011 11:29:57 AM)
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