Skating Into Submission
We descend into the dark, where Takumi is already waiting alongside a man I recognize—not a friend, but someone I’d seen around the Northbridge elite.
“You’re behind schedule,” Takumi snaps.
“The assets were late,” Ryder growls, dumping the body onto a cold metal table. “Consider the job done.”
The other man shakes his head, a low chuckle vibrating in his chest. “I see what you meant,” he says to Takumi before pushing off the wall. “Gentlemen, I am Ren Takahashi.” He extends a hand, and I take it.
“Kai Mercer.”
He nods. “Takumi just gave me the rundown on your utility.” Ren finishes the formalities. “How do you find life under the thumb of the Lords?”
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