11th Design [voice]

[threadthefire]

Despite the rather troubling events happening, business, apparently, marches on. In this case, mine. I've discovered that I'm it a bit of a bind; my success, while to be expected, has had three, well mostly two, rather unfortunate results.

Firstly, I have more than enough commissions to keep me busy for the next several months, and yet I'd like to take on more, expand my repertoire, and that necessitates hiring more help to assist in production which I don't currently have enough currency to hire.

Secondly, I need more space, even if I don't expand, my current workshop is getting too small for my purposes. Again, my lack of currency is an obstacle.

So despite my inclination to remain sole owner, I'm looking for investors who, for a respectable investment, will be given a percentage of ownership in my works.

If you happen to have any interest, please let me know, I have some ideas for my eventual expansion that I would be more than happy to share with you.

Comments

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Well, then, how much are you looking to invest. I'm Cinna, by the way, I don't think we've been introduced.

[voice]

[jiyuna_togabito]

One quite interested in well designed clothing as yourself. Luke, was it?

(Private)
[He lightly snickers.]
And here I thought you'd rather avoid any public interactions with someone as myself. Deciding to come out from hiding?

[idmakeitaweek.livejournal.com]

A few hundred indigo perhaps. Of course I'd want to know exactly what percentage of the profits I'd get in return for my investment.

Tony Stark. A pleasure to meet you.

Re: [voice]

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

Mr. Valentine - I prefer the formal when embarking on new business ventures, Mr...?

(Private)

Scoff at my caution all you like, Aion.

I'm already well aware of this designer's fine work and am eager to invest. However, based on previous experience, I've found it best to withhold money for a bit when these artistic types are hungry. This 'training' during lean times helps keep their attitudes in check.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

[Pause. You, sir, are Cinna's new best friend.]

For your part, should you invest that much, I'd be willing to offer, say... fifteen percent of the company?

[idmakeitaweek.livejournal.com]

[What's the point of money if you don't buy things--like designers]

I think that sounds fair. Have you squared away space already?

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I have a few places in consideration. There's a disused hair salon I'd like to incorporate, and a nice storefront next door.

[idmakeitaweek.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an ideal space. If you need fabrication room, City Solutions has available labs

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I think I may have found a good warehouse space. It will mostly be hiring talented people to assist me that will be the challenge. I have some very exacting standards.

[voice]

[jiyuna_togabito]

[Oh, quite the actor.] Very well. It's Aion, Mr. Valentine.

(Private)
By no means. It is better to be safe than sorry after all. [He laughs.]

Sounds about right. It'll help maintain his drive as well. Either way, I'll leave this matter to you. What do you prefer I do then?

[idmakeitaweek.livejournal.com]

Good. I'd rather put my money on exacting standards. In that case I'll transfer the money to you. I trust you'll keep me updated and good luck finding some talent.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Certainly.

Re: [voice]

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

A pleasure to meet you. Maybe we'll talk again.

(Private)

I'll contact you later.

[voice]

[jiyuna_togabito]

Most certainly.

(Private)

I'll look forward to it.

[dreamsofnoah]

How much do you need to be invested for you to start off properly?

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I'm asking for initial investments of ten indigos, but one gentleman is offering several hundred.

[dreamsofnoah]

I'll match that.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Then I'll offer you the same fifteen percent?

[dreamsofnoah]

Okay ♪

And we need something new at the circus, new costumes for a new year. It would mean more people saw your designs.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Do you? Did you have a theme in mind?

[dreamsofnoah]

No, not really~. I'm sure you could pick something suitable. But not ice! We did that for Christmas.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

How do you feel about fire?

[dreamsofnoah]

I like it very much ♪

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Well, then you're in luck. I'm exceedingly good at fire. How many costumes are we talking about?

[dreamsofnoah]

[give her a minute to tally up performers - Road is hardly intending to win Employer of the Year, it's not like she keeps track of such things]

Around thirty, give or take a few.