-Well. You have certainly proved yourself over the time of our partnership, wouldn’t you say?

  -I guess you could say that.

  -hmm, well no matter the effectiveness of your contract it is coming to a close.

  -yeah…

  -Now, it is my understanding that you have no intention of extending your contract. Is that correct?

  -Yeah…

  -What a shame… I can indeed confirm that you were one of Corvus’s most valuable operatives we’ve had in a while-

  -I don’t care. The debt means nothing any more, so my need to continue working for you is pointless.

  -hmm… while that is true, i… we… have one final job we need you to complete.

  -I refuse

  -May I remind you that your contract is still in session.

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  -As per Pantheon law, I have the right to refuse.

  -Look at this… falling back on Pantheon law. That means nothing any more, and you know this… The Orion arm will soon be plunged into endless chaos, Pantheon law means nothing.

  -…

  -There we go. Now tell me, are you ready to hear we need from you

  -….

  -Are you?

  -yes…

  -Good. For your final job. I require you to kill your team. Every last one. And extract with the test subject.

  -… ok

  -Also know that while you complete your assignment, we will be assailed by Vanguard forces. This is very much an active war zone mission. Do you understand?

  -yes…

  -I am feeling a form of… resentment. Would you rather not complete this task?

  -No… I’m just contemplating

  -Well, keep the thinking to a minimum. We wouldn’t want you catching a stray bullet from one of our other operatives while in the field, would we?

  -No…

  -Good to hear. I’ll see you later for a more official briefing

  -yes…

  -yes…?

  -yes sir…

  [debt remaining: 1,560,049 V]