>>5418087“Let’s cut to the chase, shall we?” Asks Mr. Fox helpfully. “Our research projects and our paramilitary assets have put us in a unique position–were we to take the proper steps,” he explains, “<span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY DOGGIE BONES</span> could make quite a profit in new innovations or private security… under the guise of selling pet products, of course.”
“But there’s an inherent risk when living by the sword…” Adds Crane, “And our research, while promising, hasn’t always been, well, <span class="mu-i">ethical</span>.”
Right, you snarl as Talbot and those abominations at the <span class="mu-g">TOP SECRET LAB</span> flash through your head, you get the picture…
“But see how <span class="mu-g">LAW ENFORCEMENT</span> fared. The <span class="mu-g">MILITARY.</span>” Counters Mantis! “Would we be here today if we had adhered to ‘<span class="mu-i">ethical</span>’ constraints?”
“The ones who instigated this mess didn’t.” Grunts Rat. “And there’s plenty more where they came from…”
“In short, Ms. Parble, we believe you should have a say…” Concludes Hare with growing apprehension in his voice, “Moving on from here… where should our priorities lie?”
“Vee can still keep making doggie bones, of course!” Chuckles Wolf, “Or vee can do avay vith departments entirely!
The new face of <span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY,</span> huh? So wait, they’re <span class="mu-i">SURE</span> you can’t change the name?
“We’ll have to run the idea by Marketing,” answers Crane, “But… perhaps?”
Works for you! So what’s the company’s focus?
>JUST… JUST DROP THE OTHER STUFF AND GO BACK TO PET SUPPLIES, PLEASE!>FOCUS ON PET SUPPLIES–NICE AND GUILT-FREE!>LET’S GO FULL PMC–DROP EVERYTHING ELSE!>WE’VE GOT A BUTTLOAD OF WEAPONS–LET’S FOCUS ON PRIVATE SECURITY!>THEY CAME UP WITH SOME CRAZY STUFF–R&D MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO GO!>WHY ARE WE STILL DOING DOGGIE BONES AND CRAP? LET’S RESEARCH AND DEVELOP… AND NOTHING ELSE!>NO CLUE, GUYS… MAYBE WE TALK ABOUT THIS LATER?>WRITE-IN! 