Five-Minute fiction - 22:50-22:55
And frankly, Mr President that is not something I can afford to have happen. So, while I appreciate that you wanted to be very hands on with this part of the arrangement, and if you dont mind, Ill stick to negotiating my contracts with the usual parties.
The President seemed to pause for a moment, as if considering some unforeseen implications. The smile returned, quickly, and the President rose to his feet and extended his hand. Thrope pulled himself to his feet and gingerly took the mans proffered hand. Hed exchanged pleasantries with all manner of dignitaries but hed never shaken the hand of the President.
Well, as it so happens, Ive brought along a negotiator just in case one was needed, he said, the smile broadening. Oh Carla! he bellowed.
A pleasant woman stepped through the door and made her way to where the two men were still, and now somewhat awkwardly standing. Yes, Mr President?
Yes, thank you, please negotiate a contract with this fine
And frankly, Mr President that is not something I can afford to have happen. So, while I appreciate that you wanted to be very hands on with this part of the arrangement, and if you dont mind, Ill stick to negotiating my contracts with the usual parties.
The President seemed to pause for a moment, as if considering some unforeseen implications. The smile returned, quickly, and the President rose to his feet and extended his hand. Thrope pulled himself to his feet and gingerly took the mans proffered hand. Hed exchanged pleasantries with all manner of dignitaries but hed never shaken the hand of the President.
Well, as it so happens, Ive brought along a negotiator just in case one was needed, he said, the smile broadening. Oh Carla! he bellowed.
A pleasant woman stepped through the door and made her way to where the two men were still, and now somewhat awkwardly standing. Yes, Mr President?
Yes, thank you, please negotiate a contract with this fine