„Speaking of money,“, Gavin began, „back to the hotel and change into something suave but formal. I have set up a meeting with Princess Hasnuk of Eullant. And their local ambassador Lady Toval as well as their regional grand ambassador Lady Durwert.“

King raised an eyebrow and put on a sly smile. „Three girls. You want to tempt me?“

Gavin stopped in front of an elevator and pushed the call button before he turned to King: „Long tradition in the kingdom of Eullant has it that all diplomats are female. Now here’s the important bit: They are eager to invest into something artsy. Their father took over just a year ago after the death of their grandfather and his infamous reign of terror. Since the coronation, they have been busy trying to change their kingdom’s reputation and get out of the diplomatic isolation it got them into. They have been spending lavishly on art and culture of all kinds. It should be an easy sell, and they have deep pockets.“

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The elevator arrived and they got in, joining the couple that was already inside and was in an animated discussion of the exhibition they had just visited.

„Remember“, Gavin repeated, „suave, stylish, respectful. This is a business meeting.“