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[kaientai]

Who ⬤ sakamoto ryouma + others
What ⬤ catch-all for meetings to arrange the big idea ryouma's working on
When ⬤ shortly after the funeral + during the kappa support efforts
Where ⬤ various locations
Content Warnings ⬤ none expected, but will update as needed!

☆ lan wangji + wei wuxian
☆ miyamoto musashi
☆ okada izō

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[no_kyouken]

They need t'know Daitengu is gonna back th'agreement. Fastest way to it is to get 'em to come t'the meetin'.

[ Majima inhales thoughtfully. ]

Ok, so ya got somebody in Tamamo... They come with Tenkohime, I come with Toraguma, then you come with th'Daitengu. We all want this t'work out, so we advise in favor of it an' try t'control their tempers.

[ That's starting to sound like a plan to Majima. ]

An' you play mediator. Makin' sure everybody gets their slice of things an' it stays balanced.

[kaientai]

[ ryouma can't help but perk up about this turn. with how majima's been so far, he hadn't expected him to propose this so easily. the toughest audience ryouma's ever had??? ]

That's a good plan! Always like bein' able to send in the best man for the job.

[ and he knows this is one area where he's never going to do particularly well, so he much prefers leaving that to people who can. still, being coached means he knows better what to look out for. ]

At least I don't have to worry about whether or not you understand the risks involved. There are people out there who would probably prefer us tearing each other apart, after all, which is why I was prepared to try and do this all myself if I had to. I don't like asking people to stick their neck out for me.

[ it's different when people knowingly make a choice on their own to be involved directly though, which the others have at this point. ]

The only people who know about any arrangements at this level are the three of us, so we should make the most of the fact that no one will be expecting this.

[ which gives him a strange sense of deja vu just in pointing that out. the present can stop reminding him of things he's done before any time now and that would be great. ]

[no_kyouken]

[ Yakuza negotiations are vicious. One does not simply agree to an offer lest anyone seem in need, there is always a back and forth. It's a game of respect, intimidation, posturing. Can everyone keep their standing, or is someone going to lose face and in that case how are they going to retaliate. There's a way about it that no one who hasn't lived it can understand. ]

Need somewhere neutral for them t'meet. Conference room in some hotel, watch how many windows.

[ He inhales, still thinking. ]

Have th'Daitengu send th'invitation so it looks right. We'll tell th'other two t'expect it.

[ He spreads his hands. ]

Ya got a shot at it. But if this fucks up an' falls through I'm takin' th'guys and smashin' up Tenkohime's turf.

[ Seems fair to set expectations. ]

[kaientai]

I'll find a suitable place. Somewhere unaffiliated. I've taken a lot of time getting to know as many of the locals as I can and I'll know just what to look for.

[ he might not think of his own personal safety but he's mindful when it comes to the safety of others. unfortunately, if anything he has first-hand experience in what not to do. ]

That'd be fair! Like I said, I'm prepared to take full responsibility if it doesn't work out. That's how much I believe in this.

[no_kyouken]

[ He finally picks up his cup of tea and drinks from it. He had mostly forgotten it was there, but he actually does have something to add: ]

It matters if a yakuza drinks yer tea or not, keep an' eye on it when yer talkin' to 'em.

[ And with that he gets up. ]

Izo's got my number if ya need somethin' else.

[ He's kind of a busy guy, he can't stay here all day. ]

[kaientai]

Yeah? That like a gesture of trust or something?

[ none of this ever entered into any of his dealings before so he's just guessing. ]

And I don't need anything, but you oughta let me buy you a drink some time so I can thank you properly.

[no_kyouken]

[ He pauses in the doorway, pointing briefly at Ryouma as he pulls open the door. ]

Ya need a lotta help.

[ Later, kid, he's out. ]