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[indensity]

nakahara chuuya | bungou stray dogs

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[incogneto]

Oh, good. I think I might be spending more than I should, make sure I give you a cut of it.

[ For putting up with him basically. It is very quick and then Erik goes out to the back to shake the hands of the guys, promises them more business, and then goes back in and locks the door. ]

Device?

[ He destroys the one in his hand as is custom; he'll put it back together later. ]

[indensity]

If you don't, I'll just take it from the till.

[He won't. As long as Erik does pay him, that is. But Erik has given him no reason not to trust him, and for now, he has Chuuya's loyalty. He'd like this store to do well.

He pulls out his device, and hands it over so Erik can safely destroy it. If Chuuya does it, there will be no putting it back together, since not all parts in it are metal. Every bit of plastic would be crushed. But hey, no one would be spying on him with it, guaranteed.]

Did they give you a reason why the shipment is early?

[incogneto]

They had to reroute their delivery schedule to accommodate a different customer.

It's not a big deal, just happened to be at shift change.

[ He goes to unpack and help Chuuya with inventory. ]

I'll do the inspection, if you have other plans tonight.

[indensity]

Just be careful. Sometimes gangs change up the plans just to throw you off your game. It's a good way for them to gather intel on us.

[He'll shrug as he starts pulling open crates.]

I'll stay, and help you get it done more quickly.

[incogneto]

You sure know a lot about gangs, Chuuya.

But sure, help me with these.

[ He passes a few boxes over. ]

In the end, I don't think it matters much. How much sway do they even have?

[indensity]

I used to be in one.

[Technically true. He was in a gang before he joined the mafia, and he learned a lot about how gangs work from that. For example -]

Smaller gangs have to be creative to survive. Don't underestimate them. Besides, they might sell the information.

[With each box he touches, he uses gravity, making them easier to carry and move as they go through all of them. The effect will last for a while, unless he cancels it.]

[incogneto]

[ Erik's always thought that was cool. Together they're two of the fundamental forces of the Universe.

And they're behind this closed shop having a conversation about street gangs. ]

Guess that means I'll have to defer to you if we're going to get tangled up in this business.

[indensity]

[Two fundamental forces working together might just make them unstoppable, and isn't that exciting?]

You should. I was their unofficial leader, too.

[He does like bragging, but he's also testing the waters, seeing how Erik reacts to all of this. He's still not sure just how much of the story he should tell him.]

[incogneto]

Well, that sure explains a lot.

[ He says as if Chuuya had asked him to pass the butter. ]

I guess this must be boring for you.

[indensity]

[Good reaction. Or lack of one.]

It's not.

[Really, he's never minded hard work, and he prefers this to the paperwork that comes with being an Executive of the Port Mafia.]

You're not worried I'll take over?

[incogneto]

What, take over from me?

Good, at least someone would be doing the work.

[ He gives Chuuya a wiry grin. He doesn't actually want to do this because he likes it, it just needs to get done. ]

[indensity]

You don't seem like the type to like being bossed around.

[That's what take over means. Take charge, not take over all the work. Chuuya can't exactly make weapons himself, although he does know how to gain the contacts to help him get his hands on some.]

[incogneto]

Oh, you'd find I don't follow orders well.

Guess we'd be at an impasse.

[indensity]

There are ways to make people follow.

[He grins, but it's a teasing one. Really, he's not serious, though he is still testing Erik just a little.]

But you can relax, that's not my style. It usually backfires in the end.

[incogneto]

[ He really wasn't worried, though he does arc an eyebrow at Chuuya. ]

I'd imagine. But I don't want enemies. Not of the people who were pulled here against their wills. You should know that.

[indensity]

[Chuuya raises his eyebrows, too, meeting his expression.]

Understood, boss.

[Whether he meant he didn't want Chuuya as his enemy, or he didn't want Chuuya to make them both other enemies, his answer is the same. He's letting him make the calls, because betrayal has also never been his style.]

Though if you don't want enemies, dealing in weapons is an odd choice.

[incogneto]

No, I said I don't want to make enemies of the newcomers.

These natives can't be saved from their caste system. They simply won't allow it.

And they will try to kill us over it.

[indensity]

If they try to kill me, they'll regret it.

[He knows he's a good fighter. He's strong even without his Ability.]

At least you got lucky with your designation.

[incogneto]

I haven't always been so lucky.

That's why this matters. This could have happened to anyone.

[indensity]

[Chuuya looks a bit surprised at that declaration. He hadn't expected that. He won't ask about his past experiences, but--]

If there's someone you want to save, I don't mind helping. Not sure how to do that if it's just because they're a submissive, though.

[incogneto]

It's not someone, it's all of them. No one deserves to be part of this ridiculous caste system outside of their choice.

I'm not even convinced it's not just a highly funded social experiment.

[indensity]

Maybe. Someone at the top definitely makes sure they get all the benefits, they always do.

[incogneto]

Guess we got too close to figuring that out. Can't think of another reason they'd have shuttled us all away.

[indensity]

[Give him a second--]

You mean Port Harmony, right?

[incogneto]

...Were you here for that?