A beautful one. Is there some sort of problem?

I agree with Ragnarok. I can't pay 2 mil, but I would pay for Lily to take the floor.

"Well, there sure is! I don't sell my body--or the privilege of looking at it for..."

She pauses at Ragnarok's offer of two million.

"Well...wait, just, um...who would be getting this two million dollars?"

Let me ask you a question, Miss Lilly.

In our... particular line of work... why shouldn't we make a buck?

Beauty, after all, is fleeting. My club is hardly a den of sin. Merely a place for confident women to utilize the gifts that God Himself gave to them, rather than bury their natural beauty beneath layers. And for men to pay for that privilege.

To answer your more practical question, the Good Lord asks for only 10%. How could I ask for anything more? So you'd be receiving 1.8 million dollars... just for being yourself. Not a bad deal, no?

Grinning, like a fat child with candy in his pocket, Ragnarok turns to Lily.

Kates would get the money obviously. Now how she pays outs is obviously up to her. This is her grand idea. Im just a buisness man with a fancy for naked ladies

"Well..."

Lily snorts proudly and tosses her hair, but her green eyes glitter slowly with consideration of the proposition. The older woman had a point. If men were suckers enough to pay for the privilege, why not? And 1.8 mill for a dance or two? That was a good amount. But a deep-seated resistance still pounded against her sensibilities.

"Well, I'm still not sure I'd like all those men...ogling me."

She glances uneasily over to Ragnarok, already slightly disgusted by the grease from his chicken dinner still clinging to his cheeks.

I might have missed it..But what city will the club be opened? I'm assuming Detroit,correct? And when will it be opening?

Gee, Ive never been nominated as a dancer before, thanks Mck. If i could walk in a straight line without tripping I would have been interested. I cant so i have to pass.

My dear Lilly... the ogling is happening already. Why not get paid for it?

Her smile, inviting, managed to maintain something of a feline quality.

You assume correctly, Coach, with regards to the location. As for the timing- that depends on how well my recruiting drive goes.

And TBK- don't underestimate the effect of a good teacher.

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Could I work at your club Kates?

Warden slides onto the streets wearing his suit for this special occasion.He tips his

hat to the ladies.

"I myself would pay for such a pleasure of watching beautiful women pose like sculptures. I believe it is an art."

Warden coughs into his hankerchief.

"I would pay up to 4 million for a personal sculpture"

Any background in the business, lily?

Warden,

A dance in which a woman poses like a sculpture could certainly be arranged. An actual sculpture... or any enduring visual... is entirely out of the question, I'm afraid.

Pistone was directly in front of Kates, he moved his very well built arm to shake Kates's hand.

"Kates, I would like a position in your strip club as a bartender, If you would like that I would be happy to be of your service."

Pistone waits for Kates to reply

Warden laughs

"Miss,I would certainly not want an actual sculpture. I was merely making a reference that exotic dancing is an art."

Stop by once we open up, Mr. Pistone.

And Warden, I'm so relieved. I highly doubt any of the girls could hold a pose for quite that long. Although adventurous suggestions are certainly always welcome. Drop by my office when the club opens up- I'm sure we can accommodate you.

Pistone got the answer he wanted, he walked out and to the HQ

Lily ponders for a moment more, remembering the eyes that generally followed her around, mentally undressing her. That was actually probably more disturbing than if she was taking off her clothes for money. She gives a small shrug and opens her mouth hesitantly. An offer of four million for a special dance with several women reached her ears, and her eyebrows flew into her bangs.

"Well, Miss Kates...I suppose I could give it a shot."

Excellent, Lily. I'll add your name to the roster.