[i][b]Gloria Van Graff - Ultra Lux, New Vegas[/b][/i]

Gloria watched as the nations of the wasteland began filling in and taking their seats at the table of diplomats. The first to arrive following themselves was the Legion, they’ve proved.. difficult to make contact with in the past and Van Graff attempts to expand their trade network into Legion territory had been met with heavy opposition. So heavy in fact, that trade trade networks in Legion territory had to be slowed and all shipments had to be moved in secret. Though, Gloria was satisfied to see them, hopefully she’d be able to get through to the leadership and have them open their borders to trade. And if not, she was sure there was something of value they could do that would convince them.

The next to enter, almost ironically following the Legion was the NCR. While they’ve had their troubles, the NCR was the Van Graffs most profitable market. Gloria nodded at the president as he came in and took his seat. Quickly after, one of the masked men of the Ultra Lux came and approached her and her father. Jean Baptiste stepped in front of the man and placed an arm on him to stop him from furthering. 

Jean Baptiste looked at the man angrily and asked him in a equally angered voice, “What?”

The masked man looked at the massive Van Graff security guard blocking his path in fear and hesitation
“A thousand pardons sir. A message from one of the delegates for the Van Graff leadership”

Gloria who hadn’t even looked in the direction of the masked man behind her, raised her hand
“Let him by. This is a Diplomatic meeting brother, I don’t need you stopping everyone that tries to speak with me. Not a single person in this room would dare an assassination attempt.”

Jean-Baptiste gave a heavy push on the man before taking his arm away and allowing him to pass. He came and whispered into Gloria’s ear. “The NCR delegates wish to speak with you privately following the meeting” he then began walking away.

Jean-Baptiste quickly placed his hand on him once again, “Never approach my family again without permission” he then let him by

Gloria looked to her father and spoke in a quiet voice to ensure the delegates around her couldn’t hear. “It seems the NCR wishes to meet with us privately”

Salvatore nodded. “I assumed they would. Meet with them after and see what they want, I’m sure they have something up their sleeve. Either way, you know our plans. Follow them”
Gloria nodded, this summit was something the Van Graffs had been planning for, for weeks now. Every discussion had been thought out, and every move they were willing to make had been calculated. 

The next to enter was the delegate from the south-east. Gloria knew little about the nation other than the fact that the nation was a trading haven. Which meant a lot of competition… however, it’d be worthwhile to speak with them about possibly opening up stores either way. Soon after the West Coast Brotherhood chapter entered. In the past they’d been a threat to the Van Graffs though in their weakened state, and with their new reforms that have been rumored to possibly be occuring, it’d be possible that trade networks could be opened or perhaps direct trade with the Brotherhood government would be in order. Though, in all honesty, they are far more of a risk then a benefit, the Van Graffs would be better off without them.

House’s little helper was the next to enter the fray. Gloria and Salvatore gave a nod to him as he walked in, relations between House and the Van Graffs had been extremely beneficial and Gloria intended to keep it that way. Not only did House inform them of the Big MT research facility but he had also given them the land as sovereign territory, which came with the protection of being in his territory, and the added benefit of his territory not having taxes on trade. Overall, it was a good set up and the Van Graffs had every intention of keeping the deal running.

The next group to enter had a strange air about them… she’d heard of a dark cult in the east and it was immediately obvious to her that these must have been the cults envoys. Gloria couldn’t help but get chills as the young girl in their party entered the room. While she wore a elegant dress and looked fine on the outside, something about her simply felt off. Salvatore had made it clear however that no one was to open discussions with them, they were currently at war with the MWBoS apparently and the Van Graffs did not need a reason for the midwest to deny trade deals. Seemingly on cue the other cult from the east. The “Children of Atom”. This group was also an overall unknown to the corporation.

After a little time the Midwestern Brotherhood entered the room. As they walked in, Gloria noticed them acknowledge the Van Graff leadership. Gloria nodded in return. The MWBoS was the next market the Van Graffs hoped to open up. Given their technological prowess they’d likely be open customers to the new energy weapons being produced at Big MT and their nation was known to have the materials needed for the corporation to increase manufacturing capability even further than they already were. She felt compelled to move over and open discussions immediately though she decided it’d be better to allow the meeting to occur firstly, rather than be interrupted by it mid-conversation.

The Arctic Haven mercenaries showed up next, a group to the far north that was relatively small. However, given their presence at the meeting it seemed likely they were trying to expand into the west, which was a threat to the Van Graffs market and if it came down to it, would likely need to be eliminated. 

A man named Joshua Graham and a woman named Christine announced themselves as leading the Ghost traders. Gloria didn’t even have knowledge of such a nation, though she did know Joshua Graham from the rumors that everyone had heard by now. 
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And finally the Enclave entered and made their presence known. Gloria had assumed that they had been destroyed given their lack of a presence in the west, though perhaps this would prove beneficial to the Van Graffs. The Enclave technology had been a mystery since their disappearance and perhaps a deal could be struck for it.

It had taken a while but the nations of the world had actually decided to show up to the summit. She had expected far less delegates to actually show, though perhaps the nations of the world were serious about achieving peace after all.. Though she still doubted it. In all likelihood most people were just here to make alliances against the nations they wanted to destroy. Which is something the Van Graffs could easily exploit.

The King then announced the rules of the discussion and Salvatore snickered as he read them. House really expected people to follow this bull shit? He invited nations that had been at war with each other for years and yet House was acting like he was hosting a tea party amongst old friends.