Doctor Kane sat down in his seat of the cafe, he asked for a newspaper from Darach. He knew he needed to maintain his stature, The Peony and Lady Caitlin looked at him from above. They need to have a good relationship to the Family if they were to locate the warheads. Ms. Toudou checked into the cafe, and was seated by Darach. Doctor Kane jumped up to accept her hand



"Good evening Ms. Toudou" said Doctor Kane, as she shook her hand "I trust you had a nice flight here? Before we begin, I suppose you can order first?"

“Good evening Doctor,” said Ms toudou. “The flight was... an interesting ordeal, but nothing out of the ordinary.” She then took her seat and asked the waiter for a cup of Darjeeling tea and chiffon cake. “Doctor, I believe we can skip the pleasantries. What would you wish to know of Point rain Armories”

"I am seeking the nuclear missile that went missing. They are from Point Rain, but I must know whether RIM has any weapons of sorts in their arsenal, and whether they plan on activating it anytime soon." Said Doctor Kane as he folded his newspaper, "neutralizing such weapons is of anyone's interests, especially of word that Bzerneleg is becoming really... Intrusive, in the Reizen theatre"

Ms Toudou shook her head, “The short answer is no, the RIM won’t be using the weapons any time soon, but that depends on their results in repelling the Imperialists, Sedunn and the Communists.They may end up using them in desperation as a suicide bomb planted at the center of a village, town or city. And while I do know it is Point Rain Armory’s intent to sell nuclear materials the loss of several full warheads led to many being shipped off to help the RIM fight against the rest of the world in atonement.”

"So it is their intention to support the RIM, by having them lose these assets. Do you have any idea how many warheads does the RIM have at this moment?" Asked Doctor Kane.

"It was their intention to make a profit from the war... what they didn’t take into account was how sympathetic some of their representatives were to the RIM cause. So the loss of the Warheads was unintended and forced them to take a loss in profits, but it gave them some unexpected benefits and problems." Said Ms. Toudou, "at present I don’t know how many of the 12 war heads managed to make it into Reizen, but I know that at least 3 were smuggled in."

"It appears that the prognosis has taken to a more malignant position," Mumbled Doctor Kane, "What is The Broker's stance in having nuclear warheads in his place of business?"

“I’m afraid that’s something even I don’t know. But ever since the Imperial offensive started the RIM have been hounding the family to send volunteers to ‘defend’ the city and straining our once beneficial relations..." Ms. Toudou looked down, and looked again. "And while I can’t speak for the broker this time, I and several cleaners feel as though we have our hands tied and awaiting the hangman’s noose.”

Doctor Kane let out a modest chuckle, "Perhaps a lesson must be taught towards the RIM. With your permission, my team and I would like to neutralize any warheads the RIM may have, as well as locate 9 of those that are unaccounted for. If you could give me the location of the three that you know, I might be able to track the rest."

"As much as I would like to... I'm afraid I can't do that." Said Ms. Toudou, hesitant. "To disclose the location of these nuclear arms would compromise one of the Broker's investments and also put the family at risk. In addition the risk of detonating a nuclear warhead is much higher since the RIM are using Dead man switches for most explosives outside their chemical weapons and biological weapons."

"Would a desparate nuclear line of defense in Kinjishi be much worse for you?" Challenged Doctor Kane. "These warheads would certainly dampen any of our assets in Reizen, especially if these weapons are not suited for operational profit. Now certainly, there is room for negotiation?"

"A premature detonation in Kinjishi would be far worse for the family." Answered Ms. Toudou, unfazed, "it the very least a nuclear defense of kinjishi would mean that we would have time to evacuate the city"

Doctor Kane paused for a moment before continuing. "If they are willing to share such information with you. nuclear bombs are far worse and far more destructive now. Now I acknowledge that you seem auspicious."

Darach then moved with his tray of food. Proceeded to place the chiffon cake and tea for Ms. Toudou, while placing some Coffee and a cookie for the Doctor. Doctor Kane did not avert his gaze from Ms. Toudou, and simply tapped his two fingers on the table signing his appreciation to Darach.

"They won't have to..." Said Ms. Toudou as she sipped her drink, "the family has eyes everywhere in Kinjishi, and is why we can confirm 3 of the 12 nuclear weapons were smuggled in. But once the warheads were moved outside of the city I don't know where in Reizen they've been moved to. They could be in the frontlines by now along with the new Catra death strain... and rumors that some are still in transit trying to evade Imperial and foreign inspection on their way to certain targets"

Doctor Kane was interested in what Ms. Toudou just said, and asked as she cut her cake. "You've said that 3 are smuggled into Kinjishi, the rest are in transit or unknown to the family. If they are brought out of Kinjishi, the family wouldn't know where these warheads are anymore. How can you be fully certain that these warheads are still in Kinjishi?"

“That’s a trade secret, but one I have permission to disclose for the right price.” Winked Ms. Toudou as she sipped another time

"And if I pay said price, the family would let us neutralize the warheads as well?" Said Doctor Kane, reciprocating by drinking his coffee.

“That would depend on the Broker, but the information will help you track the warheads outside Reizen.”

"Very well. What do you have in mind?" Asked Doctor Knae.

Ms. Toudou took another bite of the chiffon cake, and modestly chewing it. Upon swallowing, she continued. "What I have in mind is a complicated job, but I think you have the skills to pull it off. Furthermore, the rewards for completing the job will benefit your search for the warhead as well."

"Tell me more." Asked Doctor Kane. It was then that Ms. Toudou took a large manila folder to the table and continued sipping her drink. Doctor Kane sipped his coffee before shuffling the papers within.

“The job is a series of political assassinations ranging from imperial officials to foreign leaders who seek to destroy the RIM. Each bounty she places a thick file on the table yields a reward of the contractor’s choice, foreign slaves, wealth, arms, or information including the whereabouts of the nuclear warheads if you’re deemed ‘trustworthy’.” Doctor Kane continued to shuffle the files as Ms. Toudou explained “The complicated part is what the broker wants. The Broker wants those assassinations to fail and he hopes to galvanize the alleged targets into committing more troops against the RIM. He’s been waiting patiently for a chance to evacuate the city but seeing how annoyingly vigilant the RIM are we require outside assistance to make an opportunity.”

"So you'd like me to be the guardian angel of these targets, or annihilate the contractor? Coerce the targets to commit more troops against RIM, all so that we could evacuate the city?" Asked Doctor Kane after sipping his coffee. "Why not we simply combine our efforts to retake the city? I have proper mercenaries for the job."

“We can’t retake the city without significant casualties to the uninvolved, and the Broker does not like to take unnecessary risks. The complexity of the job is the choice you’ve been given to act as the targets’ unseen guardian angel or their grim reaper." Ms. Toudou took another bite of the chiffon cake. "The Broker will be pleased if you act to stop the assassins, but that will only give you the information we possess regarding the nuclear warheads and our continued friendship. The latter will help the RIM cause in greatly extending their losing war but you will be given better weapons, wealth and information at the cost of broker’s good will.”

"The RIM certainly wishes a lot of people gone" Doctor Kane shuffles his paper and took a bite of his cookie. "Anyone The Broker has in mind to help?"

“They have many enemies, but there are 3 individuals in particular they wish gone, but the RIM know they can’t harm them. The first is in their words: Imperialist Foreign Minister Nagisa Kuribayashi, who is the right hand of the Imperialists. The second is politburo leader Alphonse Kirihito, the leader of the pragmatist wing of the WPR, and finally the humanitarian eyesore Princess Isara. However, all three are heavily guarded and I don’t expect anyone to be foolish enough to try." Ms. Toudou drank her Daarjeling before having it filled again by Darach the moment she sets her cup back. "However, this one..."

She pulls another file, "is one that the Broker is keen on keeping alive. The man in question is a Biochemical Officer in the Imperial military, and one who is rumored to be working on a vaccine for the RIM biological weapons. The RIM cannot allow him to succeed for obvious reasons, but the vaccine has potential in the markets in lieu of the recent rim foreign adventures."

"Doctor Ozai" scanned Doctor Kane, as he took another bite of his cookie "I believe I've seen him before when the Health Committee of the World Forum, he was quite adamant on the catra death cure initiative. Alright, I suppose you have anything else?"

"Yes, Doctor Ozai was last seen treating Catra Death patients in Central Reizen, but our informants lost him enroute to camp Sanctuary." Explained Ms. Toudou

"Very well, I'll look into this." Said Doctor Kane as he sipped some more tea, finishing his cup "Shall we leave? I know a fantastic place for some ice cream."

"Of, course.." Toudou replied as she finished her cake, and downing it with tea. Both of them stood up with Doctor kane hiding the folder in his newspaper. He gestured to Darach his appreciation, before holding Ms. Toudou's arms out of the Cafe, leaving the newspaper. It was outside that Ms. Toudou managed to leave another detail.

"Oh before I forget, do you remember Inspector Kariya? He's your contact to enter Kinjishi and cover to allow you to move through RIM held Reizen."

"Is he not hostile towards foreign contractors?" Asked doctor Kane.

"Hostile? Not quite, as you may be somewhat aware, the Kariya and father have a mutually beneficial relationship. This relationship has strengthened in light of the RIM's foolishness in demanding additional concessions from father because Kariya believes RIM officials have tied his hands with more paperwork and 'babysitting' duties when Kariya wishes nothing more than to go back to the hunt." Answered Ms. Toudou before she entered Doctor Kane's car, both clipped their seatbelts "Kariya's help was instrumental in revealing the fools who undermined father's credibility and trust, and he has also expressed an interest in meeting with you at least once."

"Very well, I look forward to his... Cooperation."

Doctor kane sped out from Cafe Sonata, thinking to get some ice cream before dropping off Ms. Toudou