Odd business tactics

The walk to Boris' house was quick. You weren't sure what you could expect, but you hoped Copper wouldn't have to be anything more than just a distraction. You could see Boris' house way before you were close to it. It was easily the biggest house in town and towered over the other homes near it. You approached the front door and saw one man, a thug basically, standing at the door. He held up a hand to stop us when we got close enough and asked what our business was.

"I'm here to see Boris about selling my shop to him". The thug didn't take his eyes off of Copper, but nodded his head and told us to wait while we waited outside. You couldn't help but chuckle at the theatrics Boris did to make himself seem more important than he was. Soon the thug came back out.

"You can go inside, but that thing" he gestured at Copper "stays outside" he said with some finality. You just rolled your eyes.

"No" you replied simply putting a hand on your hip.

"Sorry what" the thug asked clearly surprised you didn't want to comply.

"Copper comes inside with me" you explain "if Boris want's my shop then that is part of my terms. Now run along and tell him" you said waving the thug away. You could see a certain amount of fear in the man's eyes. Boris wasn't going to like that and he was the messenger.

"Uhhhhh...just a moment" he said slipping inside again. Several minutes passed this time and the thug came back out. You could see one of his cheeks was red and slightly more swollen than the other.

"Boris will see you now" he simply states opening the big door. You and Copper walk inside the home.

The home is extravagant you notice. You're in a big entry area. In front of you is a massive stone fireplace and flanking it are curved stairs going up to a second floor. Fancy furniture sits before the fireplace, and a bar stocked with **** sits in a corner. Everywhere you look is some painting of some form of sex you notice. What a vile man you remind yourself. To your right and left are hallways that disappear around corners. You start to step forward unsure where to go, but a **** wearing some fine clothing steps out of a room down the hall to your right and motions you towards him. He holds the door open for you and inside you see Boris sitting behind a desk. He is flanked by two more thugs and as you enter the room you see two more waiting just past the door. Copper notices them as well and you hear a low rumble of a growl come from him. You watch one of the thugs swallow nervously, and both of them have sweat across their forehead. They clearly don't want to have to deal with Copper.

Boris seemed to watch Copper, but didn't show any signs of nervousness. You could see you caught him in a meal, which didn't surprise you, and he idly took bites from a turkey leg as you approached.

"So" he started "you finally want to sell your shop" he says with a smirk. "Why the change of heart" he asked.

"That's my business" you replied curtly.

"Come come, no need to be so..." he looks you up and down slowly "unfriendly with me" he says. "You and I have known each other for years now. Why don't you get a bit more comfortable" he waves his hand over and the **** enters the room with a chair for you, quickly leaving the room after.

"No thank you" you counter "I don't want to stay for very long as I have other plans for the day" you state pushing the chair away.

"Very well" Boris says with a bit of frustration in his voice.

"What is the offer" he waves his turkey leg almost dismissively.

"My building and enough stock for 6 months. I want 10 platinum" you state firmly. Boris stares at you a moment and starts to chuckle.

"You must be kidding me. 1000 silver. You are joking aren't you" he asks with a sneer settling on his face.

"Boris, we both know that at my prices you'd make your money back. We also know you aren't going to sell at my pricing are you" you ask him rhetorically. "I already know the answer so don't bother with excuses. My offer is more than fair" you say putting your hand on your hip and cocking your hip to the side.

"Hmmmm..." Boris stares you up and down again. "Maybe you can add a little something to...sweeten...the deal" he asks raising his eyebrow. His eyes stay glued to your breast. There it is you think to yourself. He always has to try and fuck you.

"The deal is sweet enough" you say rolling your eyes.

"Come now, what if I threw in another platinum to the deal" he says standing up and walking towards you. Copper, who had been up until this point motionlessly staring at Boris, quickly moved between you and Boris cutting off Boris from further approaching you. He leaned forward putting his face inches from Boris' face and emitted the same rumbly growly you heard before.

"Easy there big fella" Boris tried to calm Copper down raising his arms up. Copper wasn't having it though and his lips slowly crept open showing his teeth.

You glanced at the thugs and none of them knew what to do it appeared. They had stepped forward a few steps, but none of them seemed willing to move closer. Boris was clearly concerned with how close Copper was and took a few steps back. Copper moved with him however, and herded him back to his chair. Once Boris sat down Copper let out a single bark, snorted at Boris, and stepped back to your side. You crossed your arms in front of your chest and raised an eyebrow to emphasize you weren't going to tolerate any further advances like that.

"10 platinum" you stated once again. Boris stared daggers at you. Clearly he didn't like being unable to torment or intimidate you. A few moments passed and Boris let out a deep sigh.

"Fine, it's a deal" he said meekly. "I'll come by later and we can sign some documents to transfer ownership to me" he smiled.

"No need" you countered and pulled out some documents "I have them with me".

You placed the documents in front of him. One was the title of the shop, the other was a list of personal items you'd be taking with you, one stating you'd have one week to vacate, and the other was a list of stock you'd be leaving behind.

"All you have to do is produce the money and sign the title here and the one that says I have one week to vacate here" you pointed where he needed to sign. Boris grunted and pulled up an inventory window, took out 10 platinum pieces, and slid them across the desk to you. You took them and deposited them into your own inventory. Boris briefly looks over the documents and finally signed both documents.

"I'm assuming you're leaving town then" he casually remarks "it's a shame to see one of our most...prominent...figures leaving us" he said staring at your chest. You thought about teasing him a little and telling him why you were leaving and with who, but you decide not to rock the boat.

"Yes, I will be leaving soon" you state "I find certain elements of this town displeasing" you leave the statement hanging open. Boris just smiles at you.

"Well I'd hate to keep these pussies worrying longer about your bodyguard here" he gestures at Copper "much longer and I feel like we'd need to clean up puddles of piss" he says with disdain past you. You glance at the thugs and they are all appearing to be looking a bit sheepish refusing to look at Boris.

"So with our business done I wish you the best in your endeavors. I trust you know the way out" he says, but he clearly doesn't care and waves you away as he digs back into his meal. You bow your head slightly and turn to leave. One of the thugs opens the door and quickly steps back from Copper. On the way out the thug at the front door must be feeling a little brave.

"Hey baby, why don't you let me show you something" he says grabbing his crotch. In a blur Copper snaps his mouth shut inches from the thugs face. The thug stands frozen in fear as Copper holds his position. You casually open the door and walk outside. Once out Copper quickly moves beside you and keeps pace as you walk away from Boris forever.

"Thanks Copper" you tell the raptor and pat his side. He cranes his neck over and nuzzles your cheek. You both walk back to the Inn to wait for John and Yvette.