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[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?

[indensity]

I was, but I don’t remember any of it. I’ve been told a little about it.

[incogneto]

Whatever you heard was probably true. We'll be better prepared when they come back for us.

[indensity]

So that's why you're making weapons?

[He'd honestly assumed it was just for the money.]

I know they nullified everyone's abilities somehow.

[incogneto]

[ erik has way more money than sense, chuuya. ]

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. ]

[indensity]

[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.

To start with.

[incogneto]

Alright.

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.

[indensity]

[Erik is definitely a mob boss now. Enjoy your new life, Erik, because it’s about to get out of hand. ]

I’ll start building contacts in the down. Work on our influence there. And I know someone we should hire.

[incogneto]

Sure, bring them in for an interview. Just an interview.

[ Nothing scary. Erik isn't like that anymore. Guess he's gotta brush up. ]

[indensity]

I will. He won't be able to work out front, though.

[He'll just be useful for... other things.]

[incogneto]

Not good with other people?

[indensity]

That's an understatement.

[Pretty much the understatement of the century.]

But he's good at what he does, which is going to be useful for us. He can help me confront other gangs.

[incogneto]

Sounds good, but I just wanna meet him first.

[indensity]

Sure. I'll bring him in tomorrow.

[incogneto]

Thanks, Chuuya.

[ A pause. ]

So I told you why I'm doing this. Why are you?

[indensity]

[Because his actual boss ordered him to isn't really a good answer, is it?]

Because I refuse to be made helpless and weak. [That's true.] And I hate this city and its designations.

[That's also true, though he's not the kind of heroic person who wants to save everyone. That doesn't mean he won't, though, if he believes it's possible.]