After the meeting, in Jade's guest room.
"Old Oti agreed, so that hurdle is cleared, right? As for the other family heads..." Topaz asked.
"They'll recognize the situation too." Jade remained calm. "When he asked that final question, Old Oti was no longer speaking only for the Clover Family."
"When would be a good time for the formal meeting?" Topaz asked. "I'll arrange it."
"I'll leave that up to you," Jade said. "You can handle the arrangements and handover from here. I won't be taking part. I trust you to wrap up this deal nicely, little Elena."
Topaz nodded. "In that case, let's make it a little later."
"Yes... it is a rare celebration, after all." Jade nodded. "The Radiant Feldspar... what a lovely ship. Now that business is settled, it's time I indulged in my own little hobby."
"You want to open the Jade Pawnshop on this airship too?"
"Opportunities like this don't come along often. Just look at the guests aboard. I'm sure there are plenty of valuable treasures to be found among them." Jade smiled faintly. "That's settled, then. A pawnshop can't open without its proprietress. See you later, Topaz."
"Lady Jade, there's one more question I'd like to ask," Topaz said.
"Hmm? Ask away."
"That dose of poison-I'm a little curious. Where did you hear about it?"
"It wasn't I who found the information. The information found me. It came from... a girl who cares deeply about the future of Harmony," Jade answered. "In exchange, I must help her accomplish something, but that can wait. There's no rush to deal with it until after we leave Penacony.
"You see, this is investment. The seeds of opportunity are buried in the soil. With just a little nourishment, they can take root and sprout. All we need to