Takeshi observed the byplay without comment, settling into the offered chair with the grace of a trained killer.  He ignored the pen, picking up the contract and taking the time to read it in the entirety.  Finding the answers that he was looking for in the contract, he simply laid it flat on the table and picked up the pen.<br/><br/>"1 million up front, non negotiable."  He said flatly.  "You can, of course, deduct that from the mission completion fee."