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</div><br/><div style="text-align: center">《 Ray jr 》<br/>
Location: Abendblume<br/>
Addressing: Alvaro <a class="username" data-user-id="288" data-username="Flannel King" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/288/">Flannel King</a>​</div><br/>"I don't think my father is ready to see the world for what it really is. He stays here, behind these walls. I go out and I see it though," Ray said with a nod. "I'm not afraid. I think deep down, my dad is afraid. Insecurities show through in some of the decisions he's made recently. He is worried. I do not want to see Abendblume crumble because he's got one foot in the door, and one foot out." He shook his head. That would be a shame after all that they'd put into it.<br/><br/>"I'm familiar with what things have become. You knew what the world was capable of before any of these even started, and that's invaluable. Your words bring me relief. I know that you are a loyal man, and asking this of you is not something I take lightly." Alvaro leaned forward to meet him across the table, expressing the same trust and support Ray had extended. He smiled, leaning away to pour them both a shot of the tequila. Now he really had cause to celebrate.<br/><br/>"Armando thinks I am still a child. He has<i>always</i>underestimated me, but taking the position of leadership in the near future will make things more clear to him. He has his place here too, just not by my side. He does not need to know the intricate inner workings that will be between you and I, and the burden we will face. He's cracked under that sort of pressure, and really, I'm not surprised." That didn't mean he didn't care for Armando. On the contrary, he wanted to make life more simple for him. To alleviate some of his stress.<br/><br/>"I don't want another purge. That would be too easy and these are<i> our </i>people now. Actual<i> problems </i>need to be dealt with, but we move forward with intentions of salvaging the mess my father made. You and I need to go to Dryden, probably without my father knowing initially so he doesn't screw things up, to sort out the immediate food situation. That's enough of the business end for today, though, I think. I apologize for making this about me. Really, tonight should be about<i> your</i>elevation." He smirked and raised his glass.