['Oh you have the same rank and suit as my friend', he had said.]
[Matoba has already taken his own interest in investigating that man, for reasons that he had brought entirely on himself. But now he has confirmed for himself a second, equally interesting lead.]
[He will proceed carefully. It would be a shame to trip up with one, and spoil the other.]
In that case, [Matoba settles his shoulders back with a breath, as if a note of deep consideration,] You ought to read the rules of the game carefully. There are ways to maximize your profits, so to speak. You should pursue your targets with that in mind.
Who you choose to fuck, I mean. [No need to be coy about it. Matoba's lips quirk slightly. In the same dry, diplomatic tone,] ...Shall I take this moment to mention that I still lack my own card after a year in this place? If you're interested after getting settled, let's discuss business.
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Date: 2025-05-07 01:46 am (UTC)['Oh you have the same rank and suit as my friend', he had said.]
[Matoba has already taken his own interest in investigating that man, for reasons that he had brought entirely on himself. But now he has confirmed for himself a second, equally interesting lead.]
[He will proceed carefully. It would be a shame to trip up with one, and spoil the other.]
In that case, [Matoba settles his shoulders back with a breath, as if a note of deep consideration,] You ought to read the rules of the game carefully. There are ways to maximize your profits, so to speak. You should pursue your targets with that in mind.
Who you choose to fuck, I mean. [No need to be coy about it. Matoba's lips quirk slightly. In the same dry, diplomatic tone,] ...Shall I take this moment to mention that I still lack my own card after a year in this place? If you're interested after getting settled, let's discuss business.