Clarity had recently overheard a man talking about how people always spoke at a soap box and how they would tell their business to anyone in the world, for all ears to hear. So instead she found herself standing on a street corner, leaning up against a pole with her heel digging into the wood while her knee stuck out in a bent form. Looking down towards the ground she held pamphlets in her hands and only gave them out to certain people that walked by, also whispering something to them and then giving a big grin as they walked off nodding.

As you began to walk closer to her you could feel her eyes upon you. She motioned for you to make your way to her and you could feel her slip the pamphlet into your hand. She then whispered into your ear, "Looking to win big? Well, here's your chance."

You nodded and walked off before looking at the pamphlet she had gave you.

When looking down at it you saw that it read,

Let's Get Down To Business

Welcome to New York! Where the possibilities are endless and the sky is the limit! Now is the time to set up the shop you've always wanted and win! 

What does this mean?

New York is hosting a competition in their very own Business Districts!

What do you need to do?

You are to mail your business to ScreamingButterfly to get it approved before the competition starts, once approved you can set up shop and prepare for your customers. You have this week to get them sent in and if your business is not up by the time it starts your business won't count in the competition. You are welcome to set up either way, but only those sent in beforehand will have entered into the competition! Those already up and running will be allowed to enter also.

What do you win?

The most active business will win 10 credits and to reward the most active person in the New York business district, they will win 2 million dollars.

Are there any conditions?

One liners will not be considered actively posting. We don't want a business only having "Hi" "Hello" "How are you today" short responses. Interact a bit more with the surroundings and the people there. It doesn't take too much to write more than just a line.

And have fun!

When does it start and end?

March 6th @ 00:01

to

March 11th @ 00:01

 

Get ready, get set, and GO!

Sam had been working hard at watching people work hard for him. The fixtures and fitting were all in place. All the fussing over this fabric or that, these glasses or those, this lighting or that stage, it was all done now. He'd spared no expense and he felt confident the level of refinement he'd reached would be utterly lost of most of the passing clientèle. It mattered not to Sam, all he cared about was hitting perfection and to the best of his broad understanding, he'd managed just that. The place looked utterly fantastic. Just walking through it was like being embraced by an atmosphere so seductive it made your clothes just want to fall off. This place was the shit and he knew it.

Embalmed in his own smugness he wandered out into the street and off to where Clarity had been standing. God she had good legs. The way she dug her heel into that post made Sam's loins stir. She was a fine figure of intimidating womanhood and Sam respected her.

Godfather Clarity, as always a pleasure to see you. I got word of what you were promoting when one of my boys handed me this leaflet earlier. By happy coincidence I have just completed the construction of a seductive little venue and will be opening it very soon. I suppose it would be remiss of me not to include it in your event so I will put it forward for consideration.

Seeing Clarity's eyebrow rise with understandable curiosity, Sam could barely contain his enthusiasm.

Oh my dear, what a place it is. All the magic and wonder of a brilliant sexy dream. I am so pleased with it. I was going to call it 'BIG FUCKING SAM'S BABY YEAH!' but then I thought that may appear a tad tawdry for an establishment of this class. So I opted instead for 'The Careless Whisper' which I felt was more befitting the guilt footed pleasures that dwell within.

Catching himself getting carried away he reigned himself in and gave a composed smile.

Anyway, the venue should be opening in our fine district soon. I hope you would grace us with a visit and allow us to provide you with food, drink and dancing that will leave you breathless.

Clarity gave the nod to those around her.

"As you all may already know," She said quietly before them. "The competition has started! Good luck to everyone! I hope to see you all there!"

And with that she left the pole she was standing against to head towards the New York business district.

Red smiles and claps politely, nodding to GodFather Clarity. Sipping his flask he remembers the day he opened his Pub in New York, it was an adventure in itself running a business in New York, but with the almost certain influx of people that were about to be rummaging around the Business District of New York, Red knew it was a whole new game.

This is something our streets need more of, I applaud you Clarity, and the whole of New York for this event. It is unfortunate that I have been away the past few weeks, and therefore unable to tend to my business properly, but it is very good to hear that those of us who previously had a business up will still be allowed to participate. It does my old heart well to say that The Pub is officially back in business! Can't wait to see you all there.

Red bows theatrically and makes his way to the business district to get drunk.

This is a fantastic initiative Godfather Clarity and is great to see you leading your city from the front foot. I sincerely hope this venture gets the recognition and attention it deserves

Having recently got back into town, I will certainly head downtown to see how these new businesses are coming along and to show my support the next time I have business in New York. Who knows if there are any spare freeholds available in a desirable location, I might just look into expanding the family east coast 'GOT MILK' businesses to New York. It's proved to be very successful in Philly so far. After all, everybody loves a bit of Milk

Jax

Clarity had quickly got the bag of money together and had her credits in her coat. She was running late to give the winners their prizes, but she had been busy recently.

Running over she dropped of the 10 credits to Big_Sam and then gave the bag of money to ItGirl. Smiling and congratulating them both she then made her way off, but while she left she yelled back to them.

"Wondeful job! Enjoy the prizes!"

Startled by the Godmother's speedy approach, Sam almost dropped the coin he'd been idly flipping. He gathered himself and did his best to hide his surprise and feign a casual smile. As he was about to launch into some romantic overture, Clarity had smiled, said he bit and dashed off, leaving Sam spinning. Placing his winnings in his pocket he looked up and waved gratefully as she left.

Thanks my dear! As ever with our encounters, you always leave me in a better state than you found me. Thanks again1

Sam flipped his coin into the air a final time, opened his jacket pocket and let the coin fall into it. Winking at the desperately unimpressed kids throwing dice in the street, he strolled off toward the club, full of a smug sense of self satisfaction.