[ ryouma has never enjoyed secrecy because he's the sort of person who doesn't like assuming people can't be trusted right up front but understands very well the necessity of it. if anything, he's tightened up in that area with time and experience. ]

It would probably be wise to avoid any direct mention of Meridian where we can help it. They don't care about our war anyway. What will matter is whether or not we can prove that favouring us is better for business. Competitors crop up all the time, so our ties to Meridian won't be obvious right away. That should buy us some time before Silco and the demon decide we pose a threat.

[ he can only imagine what those methods might entail, considering they're dealing with a demon. ]

As for that factory business, I like running around all over! Plus, you know what they say: if you go looking for trouble, you're sure to find some. [ the impression of laughter here suggests he is not remotely sorry. ] I'll be sure to check it out. Maybe Liem will want a look, too, since it's directly attached to Springstar?

Did he say what exactly was odd about it? I can always ask him myself, but no point in repeating questions.