Jeff smiled a little and nodded, sizing up the girl Ave had brought with an appreciative expression.  "Yes, most definitely.  I think it's a natural progression, this partnership... We join our businesses, our efforts, streamline the whole process... cut costs, share clientele... "<br/><br/>His words were genuine, but the consideration was not.  In truth, Jeff had already received word to go through with the deal.  He had people he answered to, and he suspected the same of Ave and her Madame as well.  Jeff had no evidence of this, of course, only educated guesses.  Still the all played their parts, enjoying their lives as Ave had mentioned.  There were certainly worse ways to live.<br/><br/>Jeff squared his shoulders and arched his torso as he stretched in the chair.  It had been a long day, and it didn't look like it was over yet either.  "We stand to pull in a lot of money doing this, I think that much is clear.  So, are we in agreement, then?"