Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-24147026-20160605220338/@comment-5999656-20160803054813

Zanipher listened attentively to Neil's words. It was no small matter for one to disclose the names of loved ones to strangers, especially in this business. But the young CEO was aware as well that Neil probably felt as though he had no other choice. Fair enough - it's not every day a criminal spy boss from one of the world's most extensive networks shows up on your doorstep knowing your name, what you do, and wants you to join up. But from what Zanipher knew, Glaucia was in no danger of being targeted by the Dragons.

"If she's a Beacon student, she should be well on her way to being able to take care of herself," Zanipher pointed out dryly. "Especially if she's a good student, one who doesn't wander around looking for trouble. The Dragons are good at avoiding those kinds of people. They avoid us just as much as we do them. But I'll keep her a secret from the other Dragons."

Zan shifted in her seat slightly, and her weapon clanked against its sheath as she did so.

"I might as well give you a deeper rundown on what we do. Every Head has jurisdiction over a sector: their own organization and freelance individuals who work with them. We also have sponsor sort of relationship with many street gangs. We pay them, they keep an eye out and do the odd job for us. In addition to these, we have direct alliances with multiple mercenary and tech companies. So when it comes to basic manpower and armaments, we're not lacking by any means. That's why we have specialties, to focus in on the really cutting-edge things," Zan said, gesturing to emphasize the point.

"That's also how we avoid conflicts within the network. As long as the spy doesn't suddenly decide to try her hand at smuggling, then both factions can function without competition. It also is a type of power limiter, since usually no one can get too diverse without creating competition for someone else."

Zanipher gave an almost imperceptible shrug.

"The Dragons exist to avoid war and bolster each other using a close trade union. Everyone, and by that I mean the Heads, usually keep to themselves and do their own thing. We call meetings every month or two to assess developments, but aside from that you won't encounter the rest of us too often. Or, that is, as long as there isn't trouble. If you run into an obstacle that you can't solve on your own, we're obligated to offer some form of assistance. So tying this all back around, well, your rabbit sister is in a place where she'll be left well alone as long as no one realizes she's connected to you. And unless you guys meet every Sunday for tea or something, I don't see anyone being able to go that deep into your background as to find her. I can wipe your history from government files if necessary, but honestly as long as you're discreet about contacting her, as I assume you've been till now, it'll be fine."

The Ninth Dragon cast around.

''So. Slow.''

"Are we, you know, almost there yet?"