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[individuates]

I don't even know if this thing is working the way I think it does, but if this is getting through to whoever kidnapped me and brought me here... you clearly have no idea who I am, who you're dealing with and precisely whose wrath you have just provoked, so I'd better enlighten you. You have just provoked not one, but five of the biggest corporations in the country. I've acquaintances who could crush you with their little finger so whatever game you're playing? You'd be best off releasing me and ending it now before you get hurt. No matter what you do, you're only gonna end up being hunted down and taken care of. And when I say 'taken care of', I meant in the worst possible way.

[All of this is written in a pretty big rush, with lots of underlines, double-underlines, triple underlines, capital letters... he's totally venting, here. And the following comes as an afterthought.]

No amount of money is worth losing your faculties, believe me.

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[bedninja]

I am sure that there is no harm in holding onto it!

However, when it comes to matters of the Castle, you truly should... "keep an open mind", I believe the term is.

[individuates]

Well, I'm open to a little empirical persuasion. But right now I can't be sure that this isn't all a dream, so I'll listen to all the warnings and be sure to remember them should a situation present itself. Good enough?

[bedninja]

I suppose that is acceptable for the time being if you find yourself unable of any other alternatives.

But I have been rude! I am called Pharos. What is your name?

[individuates]

I'm glad that's satisfactory.

Oh, I'm Kaoru. Kaoru Hitachiin.

[bedninja]

I would say that it is a pleasure to meet you... but for most new arrivals, that is not typically the case.

I do hope you enjoy your stay here regardless, however.