"As long as it remains healthy. Too many hide the knife behind them even when being pleasant."

And yet, no sign of distrust. A warm smile and a clap of his hands.

"Yours as well, my new friend. Might I be able to invite you to my place of business later?"

"The wide scope is good. It's a mark of a wise leader. But a narrow outlook is needed for my wants.

Thank you for the conversation."

"It is a difficult thing. Every universe filled with its own possibilities, and yet, far more out there in that multiverse than some realize.

Forgive me if I keep my gaze from the skies. Too many bad memories. Best to stay grounded for now."

"Ahhh, I see.

That's almost worse. Hard enough dealing with one universe of trouble."

"Ah. I imagine they crop up quite often down here though?"

"Has something happened?"

"There is always something that can be done to cause change. Even if the methods can be unsavory at the start. Just another part of Life's game."

A small chuckle, though he offers forth a hand.

"Manners, I've forgotten them. Ryu."

"That is the truth behind every bargain. Nothing is ever free, and sometimes the cost is greater than mere effort. But as long as you are happy with your deal~"

"One never knows their true limit until they finally reach it. But that's the danger, isn't it? Limits are safety mechanisms, in the end."

Hmm~

Curious, a free soul! Such a rarity in today's economy.

Kefka can have the dance floor of the club to his own then.

//Flip already done~