[Easier though it may have be to take out any guards, bribing them often works better - they don't make enough money to stand by a guy with the Company on his ass - and Hijikata has been permitted a chip full of Joy for that purpose.
Though, if negotiations go hostile, they might have to fall back on a strong hand.
He usually turns the chips back in.
Hijikata watches his fellow officer's suggested route, the only indication he's listening a hum of agreement. He turns to give the go ahead only to be met with a faint smile
And a 'concern' he isn't expecting. The man's brows furrow in confusion, head tilting slightly.] That won't be an issue. [He tries to keep them professional, even as his expression remains perplexed.]
We're to take him alive and call for a convoy to pick him up once the job is done. [Back to business - and the most harrowing part of it. If the man is operating alone, they'll be in the clear, but if he's with anyone who would consider him a liability, they'll need to watch their backs.]
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Though, if negotiations go hostile, they might have to fall back on a strong hand.
He usually turns the chips back in.
Hijikata watches his fellow officer's suggested route, the only indication he's listening a hum of agreement. He turns to give the go ahead only to be met with a faint smile
And a 'concern' he isn't expecting. The man's brows furrow in confusion, head tilting slightly.] That won't be an issue. [He tries to keep them professional, even as his expression remains perplexed.]
We're to take him alive and call for a convoy to pick him up once the job is done. [Back to business - and the most harrowing part of it. If the man is operating alone, they'll be in the clear, but if he's with anyone who would consider him a liability, they'll need to watch their backs.]