>>5416807Speaking of decisions, you segue, pointedly ignoring Mantis’ barbs, suppose you were planning on tracking down some of the robe-wearing bastards who orchestrated this thing-
“If you want to be a vigilante, do it on your own time.” Interjects Crane in a voice dripping with seriousness! “Being the owner of the company will put you under a permanent spotlight no matter how hard you try to hide from it.”
“<span class="mu-i">IF</span> you try to hide…” Snorts Mantis.
“You have to understand, Parble, that the incident has passed.” Explains Mr. Fox. “<span class="mu-g">CLEARWATER</span> and its residents will recover in time, and things will inevitably return to a comfortable normal.”
“Which is why you’ll have to watch your step.” Crane concludes. “If one of your crusades runs you afoul of the law, it’ll reflect poorly on <span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY.</span>”
“Zee press loves a good scandal!” Adds Wolf with a knowing laugh!
“If you act in a particularly egregious manner, we’ll be forced to distance ourselves from you… or even ask you to step down.” Fox gravely explains.
“Not that we <span class="mu-i">want</span> to, of course,” Mutters Hare, “But we only want what’s best-”
For the company, you recite in a dry tone. You think you get the picture…
>CONTD. 