RP:Invest in a Spa

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Part of the Larketian Fault Lines Arc


Summary: While the concept alone of doing something with the sinkhole, Ameno realizes his need of an investor, and seeks out Larkets local rich merchant Kreekitaka in hopes he might be able to secure a destination and resourses of the rich merchant. With this successful endeavor Larket may yet have its very own Baths' and Health spa.

Kreekitaka's Larketian Shop

Kreekitaka had a -lot- of work to do before the ball in a couple of days. He'd already sent runners to Cenril to have them bring in the dresses and other outfits used for the fashion show and was now in the process of making another dress as quickly as he could. Brennia, tall as she was, needed something more full-length. But at the same time, he needed to be watching the store since his workers were on break. So he sat behind the counter, watching the store--more people were showing up to buy things the closer to the ball it got. People did seem to realize that no finer outfits could be easily acquired from someplace other than his store, after all.


Ameno was among said customers when he walked in, at first he marveled at the interior of the shop including the many sections, he even stopped by a dress that he could almost picture a dear friend in. Shaking the thought from him, he made his way, to the front where the counter seemed empty aside from the large crab like creature, which he assumed to be the owner. Taking a pair of fine black leather gloves he placed them down, After all buying something before discussing business, often at least from what he knew made business people more open. "Evening."


Kreekitaka hung the dress up on a hook as the large reptilian customer approached the counter, so as to better focus on the transaction that appeared to be taking place. "Evening," he responded, then tapped the gloves with a claw. "Is HHHTHis everyHHHTHing? I recommenDAH! a jackeTAH! TAH!oo go wiHHHTH HHHTHem, if you've HHHTHe coin or incyination." Gloves by themselves--especially black ones--were, to him, a somewhat odd fashion choice.


Ameno white scaled as he was looked at the crab and then back to gloves, he smiled, he wore simple garmets traditional to ranger, hood to cloak, all in a shade of dark blue, returing his gaze to the crab, "A jacket? Perhaps,"


Kreekitaka nodded. "You have however much TAH!ime you beyeev necessary." He clenched his facial crushers lightly in respect, then checked the tag on the gloves. "75 for HHHTHe gyoves by HHHTHemsevvs."


Ameno nodded, "I think the gloves will be satisfactory." He said dishing out the coin for the purchase. "Sir, I suppose you heard of the sinkhole that opened up, and that there has been some speculation as to what to do with it."


Kreekitaka flashed back in his mind to the letter he'd received not too long ago. "Ah, so you're Ameno," he answered with a nod, accepting the coin and stashing it away under the counter. "Yes, I've revieweDAH! your message an' I have a few questions." He glanced about, failed to locate the message, and clasped his claws on the counter for business, coming up with the first objection he could remember. "How are you going TAH!oo DAH!evise a safe sructure arounDAH! an open an' unsTAH!abo piTAH!.?" Honestly, this was his largest problem with the whole thing. If there were caves down there, exploring them could be quite fun for tourists. Making sure the structure and ground around the place were safe was the key to attracting more people.


Ameno mentally smiled, "The area on the north side of the sinkhole is made of granite, and is constant down for until the curvature of the sinkhole hides the rock from view, along the south side though we alot of clay and sand deposits, and on the east side a bit of limestone here and there, possible areas for caves to be, the concern will be with the whirlpool that swirls at the bottom which is almost 100' across. And that whole you got me, I have no clue how far it goes down." he paused hoping he understood the foundation concerns. IF so he would continue with the plan of the hotel and health spa.


Kreekitaka twitched a facial crusher and stroked it lightly in thought. "So I assume HHHTHe norHHHTH siDAH! is going TAH!oo be where you are pyacing HHHTHis resTAH!auranTAH!, yes? I have no DAH!esire TAH!oo see my money simpyee coyapse inTAH!oo a boTAH!omyess piTAH!, of course."


Ameno he paused, as he remembered in his letter he had said hotel and restraunt, but then he had considered something another larketian had said that there was a need for a health spa, "Yes, the concept of the plan was to incorporate a hotel with a restaurnt but also incorporate a health spa, as word is larket has been looking for one for some time, as for worry of erosion, if we build on the granite we won't have to worry about devastating erosion to the foundation for at least 1000 years, which by then will be somone elses problem, which they will have to spend the money on not us, because we'll be dead," Ameno said best he could.


Kreekitaka waved off the hotel thing. Most inns were also restaurants around here anyhow. If it was going to stand for a thousand years... that was long enough, he supposed. The health spa, though, was a bit different. "Expyain HHHTHe spa, HHHTHen," he said, tilting his head. He wasn't going to let people use a whirlpool for swimming. That was just plain dumb.


Ameno prepared himself for whatever the thoughts where of the uyeer, "Traditionally a health spa, is comprised of a group of pools some hot others, cold. As I was at the Cenril baths I observed a Steam closet as an interesting addition, but what I did not see, was a Massage center, supposedly similiar to what the chapel of pleasure offers, however I was also aware of a health treatment that is able to provide relief for muscle and joint pain, so the idea as a whole in its concept is to provide a healthy, relaxing environment that provides luxurious comfort accommodations to well paying guests, who will in turn receive a variety of massage, chirohealing, water treatments, lotions, salts ect." he paused. "The building should be designed to appear like a small palace, or temple with high ceilings, and wide rooms, with a sky light opened to the air, above the cold pool, while the warmer pools be located opposite to the balacony that would overlook the whirlpool, waterfall, and sinkhole. As for the area around the sink hole i purpose a variety of flowers and plants and moss that enhance the sinkhole to look more relaxing, and in return to the health spa, we can include a variety of decorations maybe the cold pool could have a plaza nearby a perfect place to throw large parties, and balls, while also attracting those guests to the many admenties."


Kreekitaka made a small internal rumbling noise, thinking first of the costs required to build such a place. If he was going to construct a palace, he'd do so in his own city. This was quite the project. ...It was, however, doable. "Assuming iTAH! mereyee neeDAH!s TAH!oo -appear- as a payace, I can accepTAH! HHHTHe cosTAH!s requireDAH!. If I am your chief invesTAH!or, I wanTAH! my yogo on HHHTHe fronTAH! of HHHTHe sructure." Well-paying guests. And a city that needed a particular service. It was just like starting his first business. He liked the cut of this guy's jib. Still, there was no reason not to milk this as much as possible.


Ameno smiled, "I was hoping you'd request your logo, as your brand is known for the highest quality. I would like to request being able to have a small room in it to myself, as there will be a need for a manager."


Valen would, for the first time, actually step into Kreekitaka's establishment and almost immediately be lost at all the sites and wonders that awaited within. He had come to give measurements for an outfit, and while he tried to remember them exactly, he would also walk around the store and browse the wares. If he had the means, he would have bought everything right then and there, he loved the fashion, and over time regardless of how scary Kreekitaka might be, each meeting with the giant crab he felt less and less troubled. That is the reason that he had summoned up the gumption to even do so this evening. So it was, the Vampire would simply make himself scarce...not wanting to interrupt the Draconian male and Kree's conversation.


Kreekitaka rippled his paddles up and down, puffing himself up a little. Why yes, he was known for high quality and luxurious items. And with one business gaining his support, perhaps soon the others would as well. "Marveyous. Io have a contracTAH! wriTAH!en up straighTAH! away. Vayen!" He waved to the man who was looking around the store, waving him forward--more business things to attend to, let's do them all while we're in business-mode. "Have you broughTAH! me HHHTHe measuremenTAH!s I neeDAH! for your seconDAH! ouTAH!fiTAH!.? I have HHHTHe firs' one in HHHTHe back, if you wanTAH! TAH!oo see iTAH! Now."


Ameno smiles bowing slightly taking his bought gloves. "I will talk to the queen for an audience and then bring her our proposal." he said walking out the door. "Pleasure doing business with you.