IC Contact [City of Ariel]

[recitings]

Genesis Rhapsodos here. What do you need me for?

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[recitings]

Nothing. If Ariel collapses, our lives would end with it, too.

[Genesis knows it all too well. And it's part of why he had been so willing to follow through with everything the city asked of him.]

[youwillrot]

Then you see my concern.

I will not give up what I've gained now. I would surmise the same holds true for you. There is too much at stake and too much we stand to lose if jarring reform comes to pass. I shall play the villain once again and play it a thousand times over should any fool try to tear my home and my happiness from me.

My final question is thus: will you help me prevent this, or not?

[recitings]

I would. You wouldn't have to ask me twice. I don't want to lose what I've gained here either.

[youwillrot]

Zack will fall in line. Keep Angeal out of the loop for now. I don't where he might cast his lot and it's too much of a risk telling him.

I'm going to address the network within the next few days on the matter. I am taking a public stance against the issue and I need as much clout as I can get to draw attention.

It stings my pride a bit to admit it, but there's very little I can think of that's a better draw than your own face, Genesis. That is my favor, in return for my services at your club -- I want you with me.

[recitings]

I see.

Someone's put out propaganda against the city recently, too. The rebellion might be picking up. Very well, let me help you with this public stance of yours.

[youwillrot]

It would seem we're fighting once more together, Genesis. I wonder if the odds will play to our favor this time, working to put down a rebellion instead of causing one. Strange bedfellows, indeed...

I don't need you say anything. In fact, it would be better if you didn't. I only need you seen with me. Subservient. Seductive. Set your ego aside and cater to the crowd. Then we'll call everything square.

And then the true battle begins.

[recitings]

Very well, then. Consider me yours for this occasion.