[DeDeDe's smile grows as he lets out a hearty laugh.]

Right down to business, huh? I like that. Pay's negotiable, but I can promise it'll be worth your trouble. More'n the city pays just to live here, I'll personally guarantee that. I take care of folks who take care of me.

[He's not worried about this place making enough once it opens - there's always a market for this stuff. And thankfully, he arrived with a pocket full of gold coins to float the paychecks while it's getting off the ground.]