Page 93 of Mercy Written in Blood

"No."

Kael looked at him.

"You asked for a representative."

"I decide who represents my Family."

"Then decide."

"Me."

Reina struck the table with both hands.

"No."

Ken followed almost immediately.

"Boss, absolutely not."

Ayako closed her eyes. Kael looked faintly incredulous.

"You can barely sit upright."

"I'm doing an excellent impression."

"You are medically unfit."

"So everyone keeps saying."

"You will not be involved in field operations."

"Fine."

"No site access."

"For now."

"No interrogations."

"Interviews."

"No operational authority."

"Unofficial partners rarely have much."

Kael stared at him. Haruki smiled.

"Unless you prefer Ken."

Kael looked towards Ken. Ken folded his arms.

"I'm less polite."

"That is not true," Haruki said.

"I can be."

Kael's attention returned to Haruki.