Karlos Basoalto: ((Rather than clog up the other room with all the posts :) ))

Malcolm: He again interposes himself between karlos and Ingvar, patially blocking Ingvar from commiting any potential agression on KArlos.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *Once the three of them are outside, he closes the door behind them, gesturing a short ways down the hall, walking next to the man.*

Karlos Basoalto: "It's all right, Malcolm," he states quietly, still fuming, but bringing it down to a slow boil now that they're out of the Penthouse.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He eyes Malcom with a canted eyebrow... where was he yesterday, damnit.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She slips into the hallway after them, moving to stand next to Malcom, facing them all.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He just looks between the three of them for a moment.* Ms. Reiruno. Would you give us a moment please?

Malcolm: He frowns, not liking having to stand down, but following karlos' orders. He steps to the side, flanking karlos, smiling softly at Reyna for a moment.

Karlos Basoalto: He moves toward the elevators, tapping the call button.

Malcolm: He moves with Karlos.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He closes his eyes for a long moment, then follows after.*

Karlos Basoalto: "You have something to say, Mr. Urgahaldt?" he asks evenly.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Mr. Basoalto.. while my ignorance of these things is quite telling... *His eyes sweep over the man as he continues talking quietly.* I feel safe in assuming that changing hearts is no simple transplant...

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She shakes her head. "We're going to be working together, it appears, Ingvar. I think we'd better start learning how. Unless it doesn't concern the Body, and this is just something between you and Karlos, in which case, no problem."

 

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He doesn't respond to Reyna. No story ever included a coyote doing as told.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *His attention remains firmly on Karlos.*

Karlos Basoalto: "Our Mind was already destroyed. You are making a new Body, Ingvar. If the Mind can be replaced, so can the Heart. So get back in there and form a Sentai."

Malcolm: He's quite used to being ignored when his Master is around, and seems perfectly content to stand quietly aside.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She remains next to Malcolm, smiling his way as Ingvar and Karlos talk. She doesn't ignore people as a general rule.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Frankly, Mr. Basoalto, why? *He lets this sink in for a moment, then continues, voice still even.* What led you to join it in the first place?

Karlos Basoalto: He turns, gazing up at Ingvar. "You know what? I don't even know any more."

Malcolm: HE returns Reyna's smile, but his gaze doesn't linger on her. He may physically not protecting Karlos at the moment but he's looking for Ing to make the wrong move.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Karlos..." Her voice is calm, her face showing deep empathy for the man. "We're still working toward the same thing. Even if you go your own way, we're still all working for the betterment of all of those around us."

Ingvar Urgahaldt: When blinded by anger, no one knows anything. It is understandable. Understandable, but inefficient. *He watches him for a moment as the echoes of his voice fade from the small elevator, then are replaced.* Take a moment. Then consider that the only threat to your treaty is opposed only by yourself, and save a few exceptions, the people in that room. *He glances up before looking back to him.*

Karlos Basoalto: "Yes. We are. But I cannot do my job whilst being part of a sentai that is given its orders by a non-Neutral party. One that has shown disregard for the Treaty and the Neutrality of those who uphold it."

Malcolm: He clears his throat, as if asking permission to speak.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods. "I understand that. Just..." She sighs. "Please don't make the mistake of associating us with them. They're the cancer. We're the chemo."

Karlos Basoalto: "I know, Reyna. So get back in there and cure them from within. Stop fucking dallying about out here." He looks to Malcolm and bites the inside of his own cheek slowly before asking "What?"

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Cure who from.... *He looks between the two of them, and quiets as Malcom speaks. Anyone would know more than he at the moment.*

Malcolm: "Even if the Body is whole, there's no way that it will be able to defend Ellis Island once the casino is in place without a far larger pool of resources. The Asians have traditionally been insular and...neutral to all the other factions. If your Body joins the Asians, so long as the Asians are accepted by all others as enforces of the TReaty...then there is no conflict."

Karlos Basoalto: "There is no conflict so long as the Asians bow to us, Malcolm. But if we bow to them there is a conflict of interests."

Malcolm: "I can...handle the Concerto...if you all wish to...protect Ellis Island."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She raises an eyebrow, and considers that. Score one for the rich kid.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He listens.*

Malcolm: "Karlos...since you have found Rose, have you bowed to ~anything~ you did not believe was right?"

Karlos Basoalto: He narrows his eyes slightly. "This isn't about what I choose to do. It's about how the Treaty is percieved by those who are members."

Malcolm: "It seems to me that the Court believes because you are a Sentai, that you wil behave as other sentais, once you are recognized by them. But if this Firesnake is truly a spirit of transformation, then you will be the agent that transforms them from within."

Malcolm: "So...how can you know what the members will say unless you put forward the proposal?"

Karlos Basoalto: He grinds his teeth. Glowers at Malcolm. "The Garou loathe the Court. They won't sanction it."

Malcolm: "THe Garou ~fear~ the Court. They handed over Ingvar and Angelia rather than risk a war. And those who'd be willing to fight can be bought off, as they were bought before."

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He just leans back, listening.*

Karlos Basoalto: He bites his tongue. Stands, balling his fists.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She remains quiet, letting Malcolm do a much better job then either of them could have done.

Malcolm: He pales a bit, posture going submissive, eyes going wide as he fears he's displeased Karlos.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *His gaze flicks between Reyna and Malcom, considering an option that may relax the situation a bit before Karlos is completely unable to listen.. looking at him he decides against it, no idea if they even know.*

Karlos Basoalto: 8,10,8,4,4,3,5,8,

Karlos Basoalto: ((Ninjar!))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She moves to interject, if nothing else, to direct anger away from Malcolm. "Karlos...he does have a point."

Karlos Basoalto: His knuckles whiten, then regain colour as he slowly uncurls his fists, exhaling slowly, closing his eyes for a moment.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Mr. Basoalto, I regret that I do not see the issue, really. As the sentai's purpose is to support the treaty, how does being a member contradict your goals? *He narrows his eyes slightly.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "It's the Neutrality aspect, Ingvar. Being under the command of one faction damages that neutrality."

Malcolm: He doesn't recover his prideful posture, if anything going more unsure, more fearful--and for those who are senstitive to the signs, somewhat aroused.

Karlos Basoalto: He takes slow, measured breaths, then opens his eyes once more.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: This sentai- *He looks back to Karlos after Reyna speaks.* Has no intention- whatever, so far as I am aware, of joining actively with the courts at all. We could call it a pack and do the same thing. THe court seeks to destroy what is intended to be our totem spirit. We may in fact ~act~ as though we are their allies, or even subserivent- we will not be.

Malcolm: He breathes in a big sigh of relief and smiles adoaringly at Karlos, apparently sensing something in the other that makes him realize he hasn't overstepped his bounds.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She stands there, looking from person to person. She smiles a little to Malcolm when he relaxes.

Karlos Basoalto: He takes Malcolm's hand, squeezing it tightly, then glances to Ingvar and Reyna. "What's everyone doing out here, anyway? Go on, back to the Penthouse, kids."

Malcolm: "I've played the neutrality tightrope for quite some time," he grins to Karlos. "And I've long been the weakest among the strong and ruthless. I know how to play them against each other so that good prevails."

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *Just watches Karlos.. outwardly calm, but prepared for him to do anything short of breaking out a hookah.*

Malcolm: He quickly follows karlos instructions, scurrying back into the penthouse.

Karlos Basoalto: He releases Malc's hand, and follows at a more sedate pace.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *Walks back to the penthouse.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She smiles, warmly, and moves to hug Karlos. "You're a good kid for an old guy, you know that?"

Malcolm: (G2P)

Karlos Basoalto: He grumbles, patting Reyna's back. "Kids of today all talk shite."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She chuckles at that, and follows along.