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{{Era|AC3L}}
{{Era|Memories|AC3L}}
{{Memory Infobox
{{Memory Infobox
|description = ''A little charm goes a long way.''
| image = Taking Care of Business 5.png
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''
| description = ''A little charm goes a long way.''
|type = Main
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''
|fullsync = Do not kill anyone.
| type = Main
|previous = [[The Safe House]]
| fullsync = <small>
|next = [[Your Father's Troubles]]
*Avoid killing anyone.</small>
|ancestor = [[Aveline de Grandpré]]
| previous = [[The Safe House]]
|location = [[New Orleans]]
| next = [[Father's Troubles]]
|date = 29 January 1765}}
| source = [[Aveline de Grandpré]]
| location = [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana|Spanish Louisiana]], {{Wiki|New Spain}}
| date = 29 January 1765}}
'''Taking Care of Business''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Aveline de Grandpré]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]].
'''Taking Care of Business''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Aveline de Grandpré]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]].


==Description==
==Description==
Aveline overheard a conversation between her [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré|father]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] about missing goods and went to investigate.
Aveline overheard a conversation between her father [[Philippe de Grandpré|Philippe]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] concerning missing goods, and decided to investigate.


==Dialogue==
==Dialogue==
Aveline entered the warehouse.
Aveline entered the [[De Grandpré warehouse|warehouse]].
*'''Philippe:''' ''--second time this month! Customer relations are strained enough without shipments disappearing!''
*'''Philippe:''' ''—second time this month! Customer relations are strained enough without shipments disappearing!''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Your er... frustration is understandable, Monsieur. In your position, I... I should demand a full investigation. Please, let me look into it. I... I will go talk to [[Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent|Monsieur de Saint Maxent]] at once.''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Your er... frustration is understandable, Monsieur. In your position, I... I should demand a full investigation. Please, let me look into it. I... I will go talk to [[Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent|Monsieur de Saint Maxent]] at once.''
*'''Philippe:''' ''Most grateful, Monsieur Blanc. At least I know I can always rely on you.''
*'''Philippe:''' ''Most grateful, Monsieur Blanc. At least I know I can always rely on you.''
Aveline then tailed Gérald Blanc.
Aveline then tailed Gérald Blanc to his meeting with Maxent.
*'''Gilbert-Antoine:''' ''My boy, the cargo was stolen from this very ship. I have no more means of retrieving it than you do!''
*'''Maxent:''' ''My boy, the cargo was stolen from this very [[ship]]. I have no more means of retrieving it than you do!''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Yes, Monsieur, that is indeed troubling. I er... well what would you suggest, then?''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Yes, Monsieur, that is indeed troubling. I er... well what would you suggest, then?''
*'''Gilbert-Antoine:''' ''I know this much: the devil had the gall to impersonate my dress, and my signature! Can you imagine?''
*'''Maxent:''' ''I know this much: the devil had the gall to impersonate my dress, and my signature! Can you imagine?''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Non, Monsieur... Imagination has never been my er... strong suit. If it's not too much trouble, may I... uh, look at your books?''
*'''Gérald:''' ''Non, Monsieur... Imagination has never been my er... strong suit. If it's not too much trouble, may I... uh, look at your books?''
*'''Gilbert-Antoine:''' ''My books? I'd interrogate the captain! If his crew takes bribes, I'd wager he's no less corruptible!''
*'''Maxent:''' ''My books? I'd interrogate the captain! If his crew takes bribes, I'd wager he's no less corruptible!''
Aveline neared the ship and bribed the guards.
As Gérald returned to the warehouse, Aveline decided to investigate the matter herself. Bribing the [[Soldier|guards]], Aveline went aboard the ship and met the captain.
[[File:Taking Care of Business 4.png|thumb|250px|Aveline charming Dominguez]]
*'''Aveline:''' ''Are you the captain of this ship?''
*'''Aveline:''' ''Are you the captain of this ship?''
*'''Carlos:''' ''Si.'' (Yes.) ''Capitán Carlos Dominguez, at your service.''
*'''Dominguez:''' Si. ''(Yes.) Capitán [[Carlos Dominguez]], at your service.''
*'''Aveline:''' ''May... May we speak in private, Capitán?''
*'''Aveline:''' ''May... May we speak in private, Capitán?''
*'''Carlos:''' ''Who am I to refuse such a comely creature? Come.''
*'''Dominguez:''' ''Who am I to refuse such a comely creature? Come.''
They went to the captains quarters.
Aveline guided the captain to his quarters.
*'''Aveline:''' ''Would you be so kind as to tell me what happened with Monsieur de Saint Maxent's shipment?''
*'''Aveline:''' ''Would you be so kind as to tell me what happened with Monsieur de Saint Maxent's shipment?''
*'''Carlos:''' ''Why would you want to know? Bah! Don't you worry, my little ángel. The cargo found its way to the intended recipient. Let me pour you a cup. I dare you to tell me this isn't the best Madeira wine that ever graced your heavenly lips!''
*'''Dominguez:''' ''Why would you want to know? Bah! Don't you worry, my little ángel. The cargo found its way to the intended recipient. Let me pour you a cup. I dare you to tell me this isn't the best {{Wiki|Madeira wine|Maderia}} [[wine]] that ever graced your heavenly lips!''
*'''Aveline:''' ''If... if you insist, Capitán.''
*'''Aveline:''' ''If... if you insist, Capitán.''
*'''Carlos:''' ''I do! You will not find a better vintage in all of the New World.''
*'''Dominguez:''' ''I do! You will not find a better vintage in all of the [[Americas|New World]].''
*'''Aveline:''' ''I am intrigued. Truly.''
*'''Aveline:''' ''I am intrigued. Truly.''
Aveline stole a letter and escaped the ship while the captain poured the drinks.
Aveline stole some documents and escaped the ship while the captain poured the drinks.
*'''Aveline:''' ''They hid the goods in two warehouses.''
*'''Aveline:''' ''They hid the goods in two warehouses.''


==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Aveline discovered the location of the stolen goods.
Aveline procured documents that would allow her to locate the missing shipments.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Taking Care of Business 1.png|Aveline tailing Gérald
Taking Care of Business 2.png|Maxent speaking with Gérald
Taking Care of Business 3.png|Aveline bribing the ship guards
Taking Care of Business 7.png|Dominguez introducing himself to Aveline
Taking Care of Business 6.png|Aveline stealing the letter
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''
{{AC3LMemories}}
{{AC3LMemories}}
[[Category:Memories of Aveline de Grandpré]]
[[Category:Memories of Aveline de Grandpré]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus console]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus console]]

Latest revision as of 02:17, 25 May 2026

Taking Care of Business was a virtual representation of one of Aveline de Grandpré's genetic memories.

Description[edit | edit source]

Aveline overheard a conversation between her father Philippe and Gérald Blanc concerning missing goods, and decided to investigate.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Aveline entered the warehouse.

  • Philippe: —second time this month! Customer relations are strained enough without shipments disappearing!
  • Gérald: Your er... frustration is understandable, Monsieur. In your position, I... I should demand a full investigation. Please, let me look into it. I... I will go talk to Monsieur de Saint Maxent at once.
  • Philippe: Most grateful, Monsieur Blanc. At least I know I can always rely on you.

Aveline then tailed Gérald Blanc to his meeting with Maxent.

  • Maxent: My boy, the cargo was stolen from this very ship. I have no more means of retrieving it than you do!
  • Gérald: Yes, Monsieur, that is indeed troubling. I er... well what would you suggest, then?
  • Maxent: I know this much: the devil had the gall to impersonate my dress, and my signature! Can you imagine?
  • Gérald: Non, Monsieur... Imagination has never been my er... strong suit. If it's not too much trouble, may I... uh, look at your books?
  • Maxent: My books? I'd interrogate the captain! If his crew takes bribes, I'd wager he's no less corruptible!

As Gérald returned to the warehouse, Aveline decided to investigate the matter herself. Bribing the guards, Aveline went aboard the ship and met the captain.

Aveline charming Dominguez
  • Aveline: Are you the captain of this ship?
  • Dominguez: Si. (Yes.) Capitán Carlos Dominguez, at your service.
  • Aveline: May... May we speak in private, Capitán?
  • Dominguez: Who am I to refuse such a comely creature? Come.

Aveline guided the captain to his quarters.

  • Aveline: Would you be so kind as to tell me what happened with Monsieur de Saint Maxent's shipment?
  • Dominguez: Why would you want to know? Bah! Don't you worry, my little ángel. The cargo found its way to the intended recipient. Let me pour you a cup. I dare you to tell me this isn't the best Maderia wine that ever graced your heavenly lips!
  • Aveline: If... if you insist, Capitán.
  • Dominguez: I do! You will not find a better vintage in all of the New World.
  • Aveline: I am intrigued. Truly.

Aveline stole some documents and escaped the ship while the captain poured the drinks.

  • Aveline: They hid the goods in two warehouses.

Outcome[edit | edit source]

Aveline procured documents that would allow her to locate the missing shipments.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation memories
Main memories
Sequence 1
Only a Nightmare - New Orleans by Night - A Slave in Trouble - The Safe House - Taking Care of Business -
Father's Troubles - The Key to the Problem - The Colony's Good - The Escape
Sequence 2
The Loas Guide You - The False Mackandal - Meet the Smugglers - A Faithful Acolyte - The Second Camp -
Eve of Saint John - The Whole Truth
Sequence 3
At the Pub - Prélude to Rebellion - Elegant and Deadly - Vanishing Slaves - Storming the Fort - In Vino Veritas -
Getting Ulloa's Attention - A Governor No More
Sequence 4
Southbound - A New Life - Gathering Tools - The Company Man - Trail of Truth - The Secret of the Cenote
Sequence 5
Prodigal Daughter - Rotten Barracks - Power of Voodoo - The Lighthouse - Stolen Goods
Sequence 6
Return to Mexico
Sequence 7
An Urgent Favor - Supplying the Revolution - The Last Dance
Sequence 8
A Fool's Errand - Connor's Way
Sequence 9
Abandoning Pretense - Confronting Agaté - Reconciliation - Erudito
Citizen E
Citizen E (1) - Citizen E (2) - Citizen E (3) - Citizen E (4) - Citizen E (5)
Business rival
M. Ratel's Merchants - M. Salmon's Ships - M. Reynaud's Bypass - M. de Vandal's Harbor - M. Marcantell's Materials - M. Chapperon's Textiles - M. de Chevallier's Weapons
Ship crew
Mistress and Commander - The Cannon - Before the Mast
Free slaves
A Family Divided - Earthly Belongings - A New Recruit
Detective
Helping Hand - The Case - Hot Trail - Witness Protection - The Culprit
Contracts
Delayed Justice - The Snitch - Free Delivery - Safe Passage - Pigeon Hunt
The Plot
Barely Made It - Payback - Breadcrumbs - Bon Voyage - Old Friend
Citizen missions
Bayou Fever - Mapping the Bayou - Secret Stash