Hokay. That took a bit longer to get done than I expected it to, but I believe I've gotten this to flow right now.
We are back!
>>5539933“Look, maybe we can’t all come to an unanimous agreement here, but, well… maybe we don’t need to?” you suggest to everyone. “Some can make their own agreements with Towa and Dabura, with their own terms, and wash their hands of this whole affair-”
Vegeta doesn’t even wait for you to finish before he rockets off towards them, not listening to those telling him to hold up. He arrives a couple meters away from your scout, Beelzebub, and Keli. “Demon King!” Vegeta addresses. “A rarity, but Peppa-” He looks over at your scout, blinks, and rolls with it. “-here presented an idea that I can agree with. None of the three here can speak for all of us, but we have been listening to their parley. I have terms. You agree to them, and I at the very least will not interfere with whatever you’re planning in your little realm.”
Towa’s ever so slightly surprised, but Dabura is intrigued. “Most interesting, Saiyan Prince. Let’s hear them.”
While he’s doing that, you contact Gohan. ‘Bro. Bro. Got an idea. Tell King Kai a joke. One at Towa’s expense.’ Hopefully he’ll catch the meaning behind that. The Kais should know about this too, they can provide info that Towa and Dabura are refusing to divulge. This does mean more stalling, but Vegeta’s provided an opportunity. Your next focus is Basilea. ‘Dabura intends to offer you as a hostage, doesn’t he?’
Basilea just averts her gaze in response, and that tells you all you need to know. So they’ll toss her to the proverbial wolves in as part of their deal. You pass that along to everyone else, to make sure they know at least one of their intentions with this exchange of hostages. You then cross your arms, tail swaying behind you as you listen to Vegeta’s demands.
“You will leave myself, my son Baozi, my brother Tarble’s world, Pilaf and his court, the Crane School, and Nappa out of your schemes going forward.” Vegeta demands. “No more tricks, no more attempts in manipulation,” He glares right at Towa as he says this, “and no further ‘experiments’ of yours.”
“Reasonable terms.” Dabura acknowledges.
Keli is a little surprised by the inclusion of the whole Crane School in that. “Vegeta, while I appreciate that, I don’t know if Tien would agree…”
“He doesn’t have to. If any of you have your own deals to make, you can make them. But if not, that is my offer.” Vegeta states bluntly. “Oh, and one more thing, witch,” he barks out at Towa, “You will leave Broly right the hell where he is, in Hell. Understood?”
She has that bored expression she had towards you again. “I didn’t think you cared, Vegeta.”
(cont.)
