Konnichiwa, Finn-san

[Arioch]

That name sounded familiar. Had the IRG interacted with them before? H e couldn't remember... add it to the long list of things he couldn't remember either. Though, it seemed as though, while no specific memories were returning, emotions associated wih said memories were as if waves washing over him, a mix of fear, pain, anger, and relief. A very strange set of emotions that took turns washing through Finn's mind.

Pushing those emotions aside, he finished his meal and looked at Iwankurry.

"That is a very exciting offer if i do say so myself. Only one problem. There is nothing in what you just said that separates you from the company I founded years ago, the Ingenuus Research Group. You're offering me a chance to be on the forefront of unknown discoveries. I was already doing such with the IRG. You said I would have the freedom to create my own projects. I already had that privilege. You also stated that I would be expected to provide positive results. First, that can never be a guarantee, not in our field. Research is not something you can 'demand' results from. Results very, and projects often times do not provide the expected results. That is why it is called research. Yes, positive results will inevitably come, but that does not account for the myriad of tests and other projects that will come and go with less than ideal results. Secondly, why would I trade my position as head of the IRG, with the best staff I could ask for, as well as as much freedom as I assign myself, to report to a manager or managers, and be potentially restricted in my work?"

Shaking his head, Finn looked around, still feeling uneasy about his surroundings, but yet again, could not put his finger on it.

"Unless there is something you can offer that beats my position as Director of the IRG, where I currently do not report to anyone and have as much, if not more freedom in my research, then I will have to politely decline. That said, I'm sure a collaboration between Musashi and the IRG could prove fruitful?"

Finn clasped his hands on the table, watching Iwankurry to see what response would be provided this time.