Use is such a strong word. I'd say "mutually benefit."
[ In response to that almost-sneer, Jack's smile is honeyed and easy. After all, he's the one bargaining with more power here and he knows it. He's offering Akemi an out, and it's completely his choice on whether to take it, just like the water. It doesn't particularly hurt Jack if he refuses. It makes things way easier, actually. The dude goes towards the bottom of the mines, and chances are? Next time Jack sees him, it'll be on an autopsy report. He's being generous here, because even if he loathes working with criminals, he's not an idiot that's going to throw away talent.
Just, you know. He might be keeping a very sharp eye on all of Akemi's activities if he accepts. If the guy didn't have a medical background, he'd consider something like a bomb in his face to ensure his loyalty, but, eh... That was a bit much. And experimental, if he's honest.
But, hey, maybe it'll be less experimental with this guy owing him a debt. Jack smiles more, confident and self-assured when Akemi accepts, and he shrugs. ]
Yeah, can't do anything about that one. I'll take the handshake in spirit, buddy.
[ It's no guarantee, after all. It's just a "I'll see what I can do," and Jack never shakes on something that he's not completely sure of. Despite his... Everything, he's a surprisingly genuine businessman. ]
But, hey, glad to hear it! And really, you'll see that being my "agent"—which, for the record, bad term here—comes with a lotta benefits. That's the mutually beneficial part of this deal. You work for me? I look out for you. Easy. I look out for my people way more than the Company as a whole does.
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[ In response to that almost-sneer, Jack's smile is honeyed and easy. After all, he's the one bargaining with more power here and he knows it. He's offering Akemi an out, and it's completely his choice on whether to take it, just like the water. It doesn't particularly hurt Jack if he refuses. It makes things way easier, actually. The dude goes towards the bottom of the mines, and chances are? Next time Jack sees him, it'll be on an autopsy report. He's being generous here, because even if he loathes working with criminals, he's not an idiot that's going to throw away talent.
Just, you know. He might be keeping a very sharp eye on all of Akemi's activities if he accepts. If the guy didn't have a medical background, he'd consider something like a bomb in his face to ensure his loyalty, but, eh... That was a bit much. And experimental, if he's honest.
But, hey, maybe it'll be less experimental with this guy owing him a debt. Jack smiles more, confident and self-assured when Akemi accepts, and he shrugs. ]
Yeah, can't do anything about that one. I'll take the handshake in spirit, buddy.
[ It's no guarantee, after all. It's just a "I'll see what I can do," and Jack never shakes on something that he's not completely sure of. Despite his... Everything, he's a surprisingly genuine businessman. ]
But, hey, glad to hear it! And really, you'll see that being my "agent"—which, for the record, bad term here—comes with a lotta benefits. That's the mutually beneficial part of this deal. You work for me? I look out for you. Easy. I look out for my people way more than the Company as a whole does.