The Catalyst.

[Chenzo-]

Almost amused but not showing it, he asks another question.

Chenzo:"What about if they were present, achieved a mutual goal and did not fire at any of us, then on this one occasion could you allow their presence?

We'll go hunting for them afterward, I promise.

But for this one time, give them but one chance to be useful? That's if they are even willing to, past a meeting with Burton."

He gently gestures with a nod toward Burton

Chenzo: "Senor Burton over there is a Zoner, after all. The whole reason this is to be a meeting between us is because he enjoys and persuades neutrality around his bases. Call it as a one off, as if you were to meet anyone at any Freeport. If they shoot first, we all shoot them. simple, si?"

He stubs his cigarette out awaiting a response

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