"...It's a rare enough thing." [i]At that moment, a smile, one of a darker intention, formed across Isabella's scarred, young face and she nodded towards Mason and blinked, before continuing.[/i] "A man who lives up to his reputation, and a businessman who doesn't hide behind lies that he spoon-feeds to others. Course.. you could always be a liar. But I'm taking this bait anyway, Cartier. After all of that.. well, you've really done some work, haven't you? Very well, very well." [i]Isabella knew that it would be best to keep her illegal affairs hidden from Rubicon and the rest of those "vigilantes" that roamed the Dojo in search of justice. Rubicon because they would be a legitimate threat, and the vigilantes because they were just annoyances.[/i] "...Since war helps us both, you more than I.. any conflicts that you would.. perhaps, wish to initiate? Not these Hawkwind mercs, they seem rather frank and honest with their intentions. Rubicon.. we could talk about, though. Any others though.. well, I'm sure that we could reach an agreement."