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See this is why I knew you were the right man for the job. [He has no way of knowing how right but the way Rei talks details, it certainly sounds like he knows what he doing. He had thought he'd need to find someone from another world, far advanced from their own to attempt this little project but this comes with the benefit of needing little introduction.

It's here that Hitoya produces his mic, and sets it on the edge of the table, far enough away that it's clear he's not making an offer yet but still within reach if Rei decides to take it anyway.]

I was thinking this could use an upgrade.

[He knew it was coming, but the sight of Hitoya's mic still makes Rei laugh. Of all projects to get dropped in his lap, seriously...]

Heh! It is a shame they've been depowered here, isn't it! [Frankly, the fact that Avalon counted some of his technological advancements as magic to be absorbed still hasn't fully sunk in.] That should be doable. I've tinkered with some illegal mics back home--you might remember their abundance a few years back before miss Prime Minister cracked down on things.

[That's a lie, of course, but it's close enough to the truth.]

But I can't guarantee it'll work. More than that, there's a tiny chance it may backfire if the Party of Words has got a proprietary black box in there and it doesn't play nice.

[Another lie-- Rei knows these things like the back of his hand. But he's interested in Hitoya's limits. He wants to see how badly Hitoya wants this.]

But if it does work, you'll have the strongest mic out there. [He fixes his gaze on the man, appraising.]

Still willing to give it a try?

I remember. [It was before a time when the division rap battle had been a goal he'd entertained but a few cases had crossed his desk in that time. Not that he'd taken them when the prosecution was the Party of Words itself.

That was a risk best avoided but this...] I've considered that possibility but if that were the case they wouldn't need to make such a show of the canceller. Probably.

[Nothing's certain of course but he's willing when it's been calculated. Speaking of which...]

Besides. It benefits you to have one to try it out on before you go and mess with your own right?

Ha ha! You catch on quick, don't you. [Rei grins widely, pleased. Otome was right to rope this guy into the division battles-- he's certainly shrewd enough.] You can count me in, then. This should be interesting.

[He finally stands up from his seat, offering the other man his hand.]

Good to work with you, Sensei.

There's one more thing. [Though he stands in turn, Hitoya eyes his hand but doesn't take it just yet.] If this does work, I'll ask you do the same for the rest of my team.

[Here he smirks. Knowing Osaka stands to reap the same benefits as well.]

A lot of big players from the big city. Us regional newcomers could use any advantage we can get. Right? [Not that Rei falls entirely under that descriptor but yanno.]

Ah, I see the endgame now. [Something long-standing with that Jakurai fella, if Rei remembers rightly. Seems like that competitive streak of his is still a mile wide. How fun!]

It would be my pleasure, of course. [WAHOO!!!!!!!!! CHEATING!!!!!!!!!!!]

Then it's my pleasure doing business with you. [At that he does shake on it.]

Just let me know when you need me again.

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