"…There is certainly another way." Theo tightened his clenched fist even more, the tension in his arm becoming visible. "You overlooked that spot once before—so let us speak about it again." Then he gestured toward himself. "As the Shadow Swords, we have rendered you many valuable services across the three sectors, and after our recent expansion we will provide you with even more and more services on the informational front. Let our relationship remain cordial and mutually beneficial."
"Hmmm… are you threatening me, little sword?" The red-skinned man looked toward Theo with only one eye open, the other still closed. "I know you do not intend to, of course, but these are dangerous words, my small friend, and they can be interpreted in many different ways… be careful."
