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Phonecall to Ethan Rivers by Yoko Tawada

Y: You're very resourceful Rivers.

E: I take it you're the monster that slaughtered my men back in the day. Yoko Tawada was it?

Y: No need for pleasantries. I'm calling on behalf of my boss.

E: I see. Please relay the message if that is all you claim to want.

Y: "I hereby declare war against Ethan Rivers and his associates. The Port Mafia, looks foward to seeing your blood tainting our walls."

E: How kind of him to give me a warning.

Y: I thought so too. Though it's better than sniping a blind child in the dead of night.

E: Personal grudges aside Tawada, I do admire your ability. You see, I notice how you hide under the facáde of your previous disability. But now, you can see. Therefore your ability itself has changed its purpose has it not?

Y: What are you getting at?

E: Yoko Tawada, your ability as it is now, is your true nature. Blissful death. Pure slaughter. A beautiful display of rage and carnage.

Y: You're quite cunning Mr. Rivers. I see how trying to turn me into a monster would benefit you. Bloodlust leads to irrational decisions. Such as acting on one's own behalf, by themself.

E: Not bad. I see you can read people.

Y: Years of practice Rivers, years of practice.

E: Alright, I say we propose a wager.

Y: And what will that be?

E: You are excellent in the ways of murder and crime, not to mention work for a mafia. I, on the other hand, have strong ties to the American Underworld.

Y: Keep talking...

E: Have you heard of Biological Warfare?

Y: Say I have, so what?

E: America holds roughly 300 million people. Biological Warfare, could easily wipe that slate clean. Bring it all the way to zero.

Y:...

E: I'll give you a choice. Your life, or 300 million lives.