Quoted By:
“What are you planning on doing now?” You ask now that all those important questions were answered.
“Heard they found two people with crystal shards. I wanna look into this, and get a piece for myself.” Rooke is ready to have some fun.
“You’re interested in winning the war?” You want to know more!
“Got no choice. I have no horse in the race, so I gotta bet on myself.” Rooke stretches.
“And where did you hear about this?” You don’t think he has Neko as his contact, so it must be someone else.
“At a bar called <span class="mu-s">Red, Hot &Rio</span>, it’s in the southern district. It’s a neutral zone for people like us, but that doesn’t matter these days with the new rules.” Rooke explains further.
“You have a point there.” You can’t deny there’s not the same type of urgency as before.
“On the other hand, I bet people are more willing to get themselves into fights now.” Xavi sees it another way.
“Case in point.” Rooke points at you and himself. “Hmm, yeah, not worth the trouble of having everyone chasing my tail.”
“Seems like a bad idea.” Xavi nods.
“I’m the kind of man who turns bad ideas into bad ideas that work.” Rooke grins.
“Oh, you’re just like Johnny.” Xavi chuckles.
“Excuse me, what do you mean by that? Hmm?” You haven’t had a bad idea since the last one!
“N-Nothing…” Xavi has been put in his place.
“Hey, Xavi, do you mind taking Rooke under your wing for now until I come up with a plan?” You ask politely.
“That’d be <span class="mu-i">sweeeeeet</span>. Someone watching my back while I take a good ass nap!” Rooke already likes the idea.
“Are you homeless…?” Xavi has his doubts.
“I get by. Unlike that chick I saw rummaging through garbage on my way here.” Rooke points out.
“You’ve seen her too?” Xavi is happy to not be crazy.
“You two can bond over your hobo spotting, but I gotta go. It was great seeing you again, Xavi.” You drink your last sip of tea. You find it heartwarming how hobos unite people. “And please don’t do anything crazy, Rooke.”
“I give you my word, friend!” Rooke can’t lie after all! You’ll ask him about the documents next time you see him.
“W-What about that guy…?” Xavi feels like everyone is ignoring the hostage. But in truth, he’s the one staying quiet.
“It’s better if you forget about me.” The hostage doesn’t want to die.
“He’s Rooke’s hostage, not mine.” You shrug. Xavi is in shock. “See you later, guys! Call me if you need anything!”
“Catch you later, Johnny!” Rooke waves goodbye.
“See you…” Xavi is unsure on what to do now. You spot Naiad appearing to wave goodbye too!
“So long, mysterious man…” The hostage would wave as well if he could.
You step out of Xavi’s apartment to return to what really matters: <span class="mu-s">The Entertainment Business.</span>
