Act 2: Tension Rising

Posted on Saturday March 28th, 2026 @ 4:25pm by John Eagle & Omek
Edited on on Sunday March 29th, 2026 @ 8:21pm

932 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: VFY S1, E5: Del'a soran
Location: Port Royale Promenade, Eagle Antique Shop

Location: Port Royale Promenade, Eagle Antique Shop

Omek had heard a rumor, on the station. That the Commanding Officer had ordered a bottle of Bloodwine from the Eagle shop, why were they meddling in his business. They were suppose to be an antique shop. He stormed over, hoping to fast talk his way past them, and get them to stop selling liquor. That was his job. He was an honest Ferengi, trying to make a honest wage. "Who do you think you are hoo-man?" Demanded Omek, he went on to say. "Your suppose to sell old junk, not the finer spirits."

Nicole wasn't entirely comfortable around Ferengi being one of few species she couldn't read but with JJ currently busy she had no choice but to deal with Omek. "This is purely a one off transaction, a favour for a customer here on the station. Our field of expertise is more antiques as the name of the shop says." She had to wonder what JJ would say.

"A favor, he is the station commander. More likely groveling up to the big boss. I know how it is, I have staff that grovel to my every whim hoo-man." Omek said, looking at Nicole, she was cute for a Human, to bad she was damaged goods in his eyes. He had no interest in pregnant women.

"Come now Omek, are you telling me you've never offered anything in return for a favour?" Nicole smiled as she looked at Omek. " We have no intention of moving in on your business or of undercutting you in any way. We may even be able to do business together at a future point."

"I do like partnerships?" Omek said, mainly the ones he can press the advantage on. He smiled for a moment. Then started to haggle to get more information. "What type of business arrangement, do you have in mind?" He said, as he lobes itched with anticipation of more profits, coming his way.

"Ahh Ferengi rule of Acquisition number 292, Only a fool passes up a business opportunity." Nicole smiled as she walked over to Omek, walking behind him she smiled as she turned and gently rubbed his ears. "What Ferengi doesn't enjoy Oo-mox?" He wasn't the first Ferengi she'd dealt with in her years with JJ. "As for business I'm sure we can come to a profitable agreement."

Omek growled with excitement, and was thoroughly enjoying the Oo-mox. His eyes were wide open, in the past he knew this was a tactic used by some shady partners, to try to steal things from him. He just Nicole, he was far from trusting her. "Let's talk numbers." He said, staying on focus. Her hands were very gentle and stimulating.

"That's usually my husband's area of expertise" She smiled as she looked at Omek. She'd had a few dealings with Ferengi in the past and she knew just how sensitive Ferengi lobes were. "Seeing as we won't be dealing with much in the way of spirits for anyone else how's about we arrange to supply you with any of the finer spirits you may require at a pre-arranged discount to what you'd normally pay. We can get our hands on rarer supplies, I will leave my husband to arrange the final cost with you. What might I say is your opening offer?" She gently ran her fingers along his lobes judging how much he was enjoying it from the reaction she was getting from him.

Omek was falling for her lobe stroking trick. "fifteen percent." He called out with a big grin on his face, her fingers were very generous. He purposely started with a low number, because she was giving good Oo-mox, he added an extra five percent on the top.

"Hmmm how's about ten percent?" She grinned as she leaned closer to his lobes. "And I'll throw in the occasional Oo-mox."

"Can't make your Husband jealous now." Omek said with a grin on his face, then went on to say. "20% if you want to get greedy my dear." He said, hoping she would come up a little more. He was hoping for at least 12%, anything above that, was just more latinuum and other currency lining his pockets.

“Now, now Omek! 11%” She walked around and took a seat at her desk to rest her aching back.

Omek watch her take a seat, she was in pain, and he maybe able to haggle his target goal. "13%, and you have a deal." He said with a big grin on his face. He hoped she agreed or came down to 12%, either way he gets what he wants

"11.5% final offer!" Nicole looked at Omek raising an eyebrow in a manner more accustomed to Vulcan's than Betazoids.

"Surely we can settle at 12%." Omek said, with a sly soft voice. He was not good at the being humble thing, but this was his final chance, to try to reach his target goal.

"11.5% with a previso to see how business goes between us. If it goes well we may review that share at a later date." She sat back in her seat. "Do we have a deal or not?"

"Throw in the occasional Oo'mox, and you have a deal!" He said with a little greed in his eyes. She had a way with her hands, that were so relaxing to his lobes.

"I think that can be arranged" She grinned. "Just don't expect it too often. A pleasure doing business with you Omek."

"The pleasure is mine." He said, with a big grin on his face, as the scene starts to fade.

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