Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-11588669-20140421033222/@comment-11588669-20140508115913

He exhaled slowly. This was something he hated.

"Any weaknesses in the staff or sets? I do not believe so. Whoever contracted the guards, they did their work." His voice held a notion of grudging respect. "My only problem would be shifts. We'd need them tightly controlled, with every guard in sight of another. If you're looking for a weakness in me: I'm not quite as....durable, as some of the others you'll meet." He straightened up, case by his side. Winter glanced over at the clock on the wall, noting the time. It was getting late, and they were due on a set sometime during the next three hours. His gaze returned to her own brown orbs, midnight eyes cold, but not disrespectful. "In anycase, many weaknesses have been or will be alleviated if you allow me to coordinate with your guards. I cannot be with you all the time, for several obvious reasons. I will be close to you for the duration of this job, though. Please let me know if that is discomforting, and I will see to a different way of performing my duties."

His hand tapped a small rhythm on the case before he stopped it, inwardly cursing himself. Umbra normally conducted negotions, or at least specified deals for a contract. Problem was, he wouldn't have been able to shut up after being in front of the famed Kasumi Gallota. And Nox didn't have the patience to deal with more than four hours of talking.

"I do not know how much you know, but as for the law, Ms. Kasumi: It is perfectly legal for a combatant contractor to fight lethally as per the terms of their contract, if it is in defence of their charge -that would be you- with little to no repercussions as long as they show proof of their contract. Rest assured, I do not kill mindlessly, or even have to. They will have one chance to walk away. I am not without restraint. But after that chance has passed, they have moved by their own discretion, and made their choice. I will not have a problem making mine." Winter relaxed his posture. "And it may not be lethal. I have no qualms killing: I find it an expedient and efficient method to rid one's self of a problem. But there are instances where killing is both unneeded and unwarranted. If you have problems with that, then I will restrain myself as much as possible."

He hated talking this long, and it showed a bit on his face.