#baronyofthesilverwolf

Nadeen hides a smile, A happy hold is organized Chaos

Nadeen moves by Aiden's side. His space is her space

Aiden turns as she approaches, and greets Nadeen with a smile - then reaches out and lightly draws her closer, letting his hand linger on the small of her back. It may speak to how intent Julius is in his current debate that he doesn't even grin at this intimate gesture.

"You see, now is the PERFECT time to invest." He holds up a hand to forestall the incoming argument, and turns to Nadeen. "Nadeen, perhaps you can provide your take. There is a small winery just north of here - a couple hours as crow flies, that is on the brink of closing or getting snatched up by one of the big bevco brands. They have well-tended arbors, but the owner is ready to retire and her kids aren't interested in the family business. I think it would be a marvelous investment for the hold."

Aiden allows him to finish, and then adds, "While I don't disagree entirely, a new venture will take not only capital, which we have, but man power, which we lack. I need you here, handling Silverwolf affairs, not out shoring up the walls of a new business."

"I do see benefits to it" Nadeen confesses, "Not the least of which is that Dame Calanthe and Julius might actually unite a bit. For wine tasting is a very social event and could occur at the vinyards themselves. Still, manpower is a point. Where would you get the extra help, Julius?" Curious

He grins, and responds promptly, it seems he has already been considering it. "To start, I'd see if the current owner would stay on in a part time or advisory capacity. She loves the business, so I think she'd be willing - not so much retiring due to desire, but age.

"We can hire on mortal manpower - it will cost a bit more in the beginning, but my thought is to increase wages and hire a marketing manager. Focus on the image of the company. Social reform is IN right now, and we can make waves as a new sort of company in the ol' boys club, donate a portion of sales to relevant causes. Of course, that means that we'll need increase prices a bit, but... damn, I tasted a selection of their bottles, and it's GOOD stuff."

Aiden smiles, but it's a bit sad. "All that still requires a guiding hand. And that would be a full-time job."

"If you made it known to be LBGT+ friendly and followed through, you might get quite a vocal if slim nationwide base built in" Nadeen is intrigued

"If only.." A thought comes to mind "Dru"

"Dru?" Aiden and Julius ask, in unison. Julius looks intriuged.

"Would she want to stray so far from her glade, though?" Aiden ponders.

"Oh, they can go quitte far if they wish... Julius, talk to Dru if you can. I think it might intrigue her"

Aiden considers this. "See if she is willing to assist. I do not doubt that she'd be a valued asset for any business that is centrally horticulturally related. That does still leave management to tackle though." He reaches out and claps a hand on Julius's shoulder. "Speak to the Dryad, and do some scouting. I do not make promises yet, but I will seriously entertain your proposal."

"Oh good!" Bluebell chirps from nearby. "I felt the same way!"

Nadeen laughs softly at Bluebell's comment, "He's a fixer upper with bones?"

"The best fixer-uppers have good bones. The rest of it can be renovated around." Bluebell winks to Nadeen.

"Standing right here." Julius says dryly, as Aiden chuckles.

"Now Julius, we ladies must have our fun." A pause "Bluebell, a bachelorette party... is one in motion? "

"Ah, well, of course." Bluebell says. "All of my closest mortal friends and family are arguing over who gets to be baked into the cake, so it has been unavoidably delayed."

"Mmmm " Intrigued "Later we should talk, just us girls, and conspire"

And she is happy to wait to talk bout the goblet with Aiden

(scene!)