the fine print - [COTC VISIT]

[Stryker]

STRYKER ☣ COTC ☣ KINGPIN

It was time he showed his face. A smirk flashed his stained teeth as the sweet sound of Bai Shi's voice filled his senses. His head lowered, offering a curt nod out of respect. Upon returning to his previous position, slitted eyes attempted to connect with his old friend's as they spoke. "My, it really has been," he reminisced. Stryker didn't want to think about how long he was in that cave though, especially with the torture and mindfuck he had to endure. "No hard feelings though, truly." Grudges were for children anyways... or in serious cases. Goldenluxury's disdain for him was completely understandable, especially after killing her mother. Nevertheless, he was open-minded and was always willing to sit down with her if she changed her mind, despite how odd it would be.

"She's living the life, spawning carnivorous plants for some reason. Don't ask." He chuckled to himself. For as much as he wanted to swoon, Stryker didn't want to sway away from his purpose of visiting. "I assume you're doing well too?" A lot of things must have changed. Seeing Bai Shi lead a group was certainly different to his usual agenda.

Finally, down to business. Stryker cleared his throat, ready to dish out his spiel for the millionth time. "Despite our differences, I think an alliance would benefit the both of our groups, especially with how small and novel we are," he drawled. Unlike the others, he didn't have to indulge too far into his own morals. Bai Shi, despite their touch and go relationship, knew him. Even so, the Kingpin didn't know his group's opinion on The Typhoon, nor his own.

THE WEAK ONES ARE THERE TO JUSTIFY THE STRONG
DON'T BOTHER TO RESIST OR I'LL BEAT YOU

— Reggan