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Citizens of Genessia, it has been a while, and things have been calming down rather nicely. However, I find myself with increasing amounts of time on my hands. As they say, idle hands are the devil's playground. As such, I think I'm going to begin offering my services and the services of my robots to provide security around the city.

[Private to Dragunov]

Can I interest you in helping me maintain this little undertaking of mine?

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[Kazuya's proposition wasn't completely out of the blue, but... there was still something surprising about it. ~~...perhaps it's the extreme amount of irony in part of that broadcast.~~]

[When he answers, with a video of his own, it's with a cup of coffee in one hand and the faintest of smirks curling his lips.]

... What will it entail?

How very kind of you to think of the citizens. May I inquire what sort of security these robots will be providing?

[He has absolutely no interest in robots. More importantly, he doesn't care for the welfare of the city. But perhaps, Master Kurei would find this man and his robots useful.]

Robots, you say?

Someone already asked the question I had in mind, so I'll bring up another question... if that is alright of course mister?

[Himawari looked a little happy right now.]

I'm sure your services will be very useful around Genessia, especially after what happened, I'm not sure if everyone feels safe even after a month has past.

Primarily collection of money for services rendered, and making sure the JACK's are doing their jobs. I won't lie, this is primarily a protection racket, however, if I am to make the contacts necessary to fully understand the Devil Gene and bring me one step closer to defeating Jin, I will need the money. In this place, I don't have the resources of G Corporation to fund my research, and so I must turn to less... savory means of collecting. Can I count on you?

Primarily, they will be providing security for businesses. Preventing theft and shoplifting, as well as keeping any hooligans from vandalizing property or using force for extortion.

[Kazuya snaps his fingers in his office, bringing up some light as a rather large yet obviously mechanical man walks onto the feed and stands at attention.]

Yes. My company manufactures the JACK line of robot for deployment around the world. When I brought this building here from my world, the manufacturing and assembly facility in the sub-basement came with it. They are skilled in the use of any and all firearms available in my world as well as skilled practitioners of over fifty martial arts specifically designed for their capabilities.

This is a public forum. Questions are to be expected.

That is my intent after all. Even in my own world, restoring order has become synonymous with my name. When my own son started a war using his grandfather's resources, my company and myself stood against him, providing much needed supplies and forces to the countries of the world that they used to maintain their independence.

[At the sight, Jisho doesn't even appear one bit surprised. Instead, he just looked at the feed with unfeeling eyes. Definitely, with additional weapons, that might prove useful. As useful as Maria.]

How does its mechanism work? Do you have it connected to a remote computer? Or have you provided it with specific programming, and instructions for which the owners might have them comply with?

They are programmed to act as individuals, following whatever orders those they are assigned to give them.

[Of course, any order Kazuya issues overrules any other orders, but, he's not going to broadcast that for the moment.]

And how will the owners provide them with orders? Do they have to go to you to have it coded in? Do we have to verbally provide them?

[Of course, Master Kurei won't be pleased with just getting them as is.]

Verbal orders will do.

[He smirks at the use of the word "we" though.]

Are you interested in hiring one?

That must have been hard for you though if your went up against your son? I mean that would be hard on anyone.

I-I know, but still. Sometimes questions might seem a little rude even in public. T-Thus why I asked.

The entire point of making this announcement is to clear up any confusion regarding the matter. Ask your question.

[There's the faintest trace of a smirk at that remark.]

I have never been on good terms with any of my family, unfortunately. My father deemed me "weak" when I was five years old and threw me off a cliff. Things only went downhill from there.

It is unfortunate that my son took more after his grandfather in that regard.

It was mostly to ask about how your robotics worked. I guess I'm one who likes the programming, that's all.

Oh... that sounds terrible. Your family life didn't sound like a good one.

[Hers had it's good moments at least. Sure she would be the cause of some problems to others but that was something else completely.]

So I take it things really wouldn't work out no matter what you would do then?

Honestly, I have no idea. I am not skilled in robotics, the machines that came with the tower when I summoned it were already pre-programmed by my employees in my own world. All I know is that they follow orders, and they get the job done.

No, the only solution to the conflict that plagues my world is the elimination of my family's cursed bloodline.

So they've been programmed that way, but it's not an AI at least since they aren't learning as they go, am I right in assuming?

Cursed? So its something that's supernatural then?

As it was explained to me, they adapt rather than learn. They can make judgement calls within certain parameters, but are not self-aware.

Something like that. My father's lust for power has put the entire world on the edge of destruction.

I see. So it is to ensure safety for the residents here. It is very kind of you.

I like to think of myself as a philanthropist.

[No, Tear, it's a robotic protection ring! Don't encourage the psychopath!]

[ shhh... she doesn't know that so... when she finds out the truth it might be a different point of view here. ]

I see. well, I hope that it will serve its purpose among those who are already protecting the citizens here.

It is as close to being an AI without being one. But it has it's advantages at least, which is good.

Can I ask if I can see them myself. I-I'm learning as much as I can about robotics for some things I'm working on.

Possibly. [If Master Kurei could find them useful, Jisho would acquire a great number of them.]

What are the possible uses and limitations of these machines, if you don't mind me asking.

I'm sorry that such a thing happened, but at least it won't happen here.

[It's a good thing you can't see him, Tear. He's got the psycho smirk on and his eye is glowing... he thinks he's found a manipulable ally.]

I don't think we've ever been introduced. My name is Kazuya Mishima. What's yours?

That would be more easily shown than told. If you desire, I can arrange a demonstration.

I suppose that would be acceptable. After all, any improvements to their performance would only serve to enhance the services they provide.

Unless I'm followed.

[He actually kind of hopes he is. Here, he's got much more of an advantage should Jin or Heihachi show up. In fact, he may just position a Jack at the Bay to watch for newcomers...]

Thank you. I promise I won't do anything bad and I do hope I could try and improve them in some way.

[ Extremely good, or else your cover might have been blown, but Tear wasn't going to easily judge people she can't see right now. ]

Kazuya, a pleasure. My name is Tear Grants.

You want to be followed?

[She doesn't get it at all, but she shouldn't try to either.]

[He makes note of the name if ever he needs a patsy in the future.]

The pleasure is all mine, Miss Grants.

I will dispatch one with a security badge to your position shortly. With the badge in hand, you will be cleared to access the facilities in my tower at your leisure.

I cannot deny I would have an advantage here.

Th-Thank you. I promise I won't let you down.

That's good at least.

Anyway, I should be heading off. I have things I need to get done. But it was nice speaking to you.

Time and Location?

[ Then when Tear meets him in person, she might regret it, but for now she had no ill feelings towards him. ]

Tear is fine. There is no need for formalities.

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