[ Well it's definitely not out of the kindness of his heart, that's for sure. Having the people on his side overall isn't so important to him either, but it is beneficial. What Rhys really craves is the power that comes from being in charge of something, or getting to make his own decisions and move forward under his own ability.

This is hopefully the first step in that. ]

I need to keep the other families of the Nine from shutting this down before it even begins. They don't like the people on Westerley and...honestly neither do I. But if I can get this going it could be pretty viable--we don't have to give them any of the land land. We just need them to think we're cleaning it up for them to keep them in line and working.

That's the idea I need the other families to have if anything comes up. Maybe...I dunno, maybe make them want to support it to? I mean it'd be nice if I could do it without the Company you know? I just need them to not be opposed to it--can you do anything about that? [ He knows Crowley usually stays out of the public eye due to his "illness," but there's a lot word-of-mouth can do. ]

Aaaand...if you've got any extra Joy lying around or some extra scientists that'd be pretty great too. Just saying. I'll fully compensate you for it.