[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.]
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.]
[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.
[Chuuya actually knows a lot about these situations, since this is exactly how his first gang was destroyed, so...]
In that case, you want to do more than just make weapons.
[He adjusts his hat, pauses what he's doing to look at him.]
They have more than just brute force to use against us, so we need something other than brute force as well. We need more contact within the criminal groups in this city, earn their respect, and we should bribe more officials, too. And get dirt on as many as possible.
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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.
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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.]
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[ He says as if Chuuya had asked him to pass the butter. ]
I guess this must be boring for you.
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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?
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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. ]
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[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.]
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Guess we'd be at an impasse.
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[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.
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I'd imagine. But I don't want enemies. Not of the people who were pulled here against their wills. You should know that.
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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.
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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.
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[He knows he's a good fighter. He's strong even without his Ability.]
At least you got lucky with your designation.
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That's why this matters. This could have happened to anyone.
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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.
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I'm not even convinced it's not just a highly funded social experiment.
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You mean Port Harmony, right?
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[He'd honestly assumed it was just for the money.]
I know they nullified everyone's abilities somehow.
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Yours and mine, and I'm sure I don't have to tell you that an over-reliance on those could prove dangerous.
[ hence, the weapons. ]
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In that case, you want to do more than just make weapons.
[He adjusts his hat, pauses what he's doing to look at him.]
They have more than just brute force to use against us, so we need something other than brute force as well. We need more contact within the criminal groups in this city, earn their respect, and we should bribe more officials, too. And get dirt on as many as possible.
To start with.
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That means we're going to need a lot more money.
[ Is Erik suddenly going to be a mob boss because it seems like he's going to be a mob boss and honestly he's kind of okay with it. ]
And a lot more staff.
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