I am not suggesting that he would- and when I say willing, I mean one willing to be intimate with a stranger, without requiring any level of emotional intimacy. Why should they seek profit, when they will already be reaping their own rewards? It is not conscionable.
[But Genji does raise an interesting question.]
If he is not a pimp, then how would you describe his proposed role?
As an owner, most likely a manager with added security. He handles the funds that keep the business going. He's explained the model he has in mind - a flat fee paid to him, up front, for the room they'd keep in the brothel.
Any money they make after that fee is paid goes directly to them, not through Hanzo. And the fee that's incurred to the clients goes to the employees, that 10% off the top. They have the benefit of security and a room that is not their house to moonlace in.
And of course, only people willing to work there. He is not looking to recreate the yakuza brothels of old.
[ genji gives a small shrug that zenyatta cannot see. ]
As I have said, I agree with you in the theory that we should be able to moonlace with each other without expectations. But some people are reluctant even then - and brothels already exist down in lower Lunatia, so there is a market.
Of course- I have never once said that I thought he would be unkind in his position. [He does not believe he would be, though he has no way of knowing what Hanzo was like as a clan leader, in his old life.] But what you describe, regardless of negative connotations with the word, is a kind of pimp.
[Which is more an interesting observation than anything else, and, given Genji's reluctance to use the word, perhaps a little telling.
He pauses.]
I do not believe we shall come to an agreement on the matter. My issue is with that ten percent. I would understand if the entirety of it went into maintenance and security, but I cannot approve of making a profit.
[ even if he does not agree, and he thinks leaving it alone is the best point. he's already seen what hanzo suggested to zenyatta, by this point - that he offer himself, and that zenyatta may do that.
he has no issue with that. it fits his master's giving nature, and he knows him well enough to know this is not out of spite. ]
We shall have to agree to disagree on the matter. [ ... and because he knows that they would not leave it on a sour note, ] I do appreciate you speaking to me of this. How have you been doing? It has been some time since our paths met up.
[It would not be the first time. Genji would not be such an excellent student, nor Zenyatta such a successful teacher, were they not able to compromise.
That does not make it any happier, however, when they do disagree, or any less of a relief to change the subject.]
Well enough. I have missed you, though- it seems that we only meet to discuss your brother. [There's an obvious guilty tinge in his voice.] I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet your hatchling.
I will not say that is not true, but it is up to us to change that. [ when zenyatta mentions the hatchling, he brightens. ] I have a lot of pictures of her! And video. I know it is not the same, but I would be glad to show you some time.
We should meditate together and talk a walk. And not speak of my brother.
[Zenyatta chuckles softly, imagining her- green, surely, like her master, like her sister, getting her nose into everything, chirruping tunefully at her new father.]
I would like that very much. You need only name a location.
Then I shall be there- and perhaps Ramen will bless me with her presence, too. I look forward to seeing you soon.
[Which is why Genji will doubtless find Zenyatta waiting already when he arrives en route to the temple, perched daintily on the fibre glass railings of a pedestrian bridge suspended across the busy streets below. Though he cannot see it he can sense the temple's presence, a bubble of supernatural energy floating effortlessly in the thronging chaos of the city; it calls to him through the steel and light, and for a moment he is startled to realise how much a part of him the Cordis moon has become in the few short months he has been here.
[ it's easy to spot zenyatta amongst all the others - he still stands out, an omnic amongst people with animal features. when the omnic lights up, genji smiles freely, moving in to wrap his arms around his master in a hug. ]
Zenyatta. It is good to see you, my friend.
[ there's a small surge of energy, and then a tiny chatter as ramen pokes her head up over genji's shoulder, clambering her way onto her favorite monk. ]
[Momentum carries Zenyatta down from the railings and into a warm embrace with only the gentlest bump as they come chest-to-chest, his feet skimming the ground rather than truly touching it in his haste. There is something wonderful in knowing that the pleasure that surges through him at the contact does not come simply from the whims of the moon: he has missed this.]
And you.
[Somewhat reluctantly he puts a little space between them, hands resting still on Genji's shoulders, only to find that his arms make for an excellent bridge if one is of a certain size...]
Ramen! How are you, little one? [There's no way he can resist petting her with one crooked finger under her chin and another along her back, even if it does mean relinquishing his hold on Genji.] As beautiful as ever, I see. Have you been behaving yourself?
[ genji gives a gentle laugh when zenyatta drifts into his arms. he'd easily offer to carry the monk, but he knows his master would refute it. he sticks close to zenyatta even as his hold relinquishes.
ramen chirps in the affirmative, settling in the monk's arms, even as genji tells him: ] No, of course she hasn't.
[ she shoots him a dirty look, and he gives her one back. ]
She wasn't very happy about the dragon eggs until they hatched.
[There is, admittedly, some part of him that rather likes the idea of being carried, like a prince on a palanquin, but the possibility does not even occur to him- and, even if it did, he's far too distracted by Ramen to think on it any further.]
I am sure she was not! [Very gently, he touches the tip of one finger to her snout.] Was it terribly difficult, having to share Genji's attention? But you must have enjoyed having a sister in the end.
[The fingertip draws over her head again before he leans in, mock-secretive.]
For what it is worth, you are still the loveliest dragon I have ever met.
[ ramen chatters in affirmative. she was not happy about the eggs but sachiko was very cute and it was hard to dislike her. still, she preens when zenyatta calls her the prettiest, leaning her head up to bump her snout against his faceplate.
genji smiles, glad to see the both of them. ]
She was a lovely older sister, I will agree. She liked to sing with Sachiko.
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[But Genji does raise an interesting question.]
If he is not a pimp, then how would you describe his proposed role?
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Any money they make after that fee is paid goes directly to them, not through Hanzo. And the fee that's incurred to the clients goes to the employees, that 10% off the top. They have the benefit of security and a room that is not their house to moonlace in.
And of course, only people willing to work there. He is not looking to recreate the yakuza brothels of old.
[ genji gives a small shrug that zenyatta cannot see. ]
As I have said, I agree with you in the theory that we should be able to moonlace with each other without expectations. But some people are reluctant even then - and brothels already exist down in lower Lunatia, so there is a market.
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[Which is more an interesting observation than anything else, and, given Genji's reluctance to use the word, perhaps a little telling.
He pauses.]
I do not believe we shall come to an agreement on the matter. My issue is with that ten percent. I would understand if the entirety of it went into maintenance and security, but I cannot approve of making a profit.
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[ even if he does not agree, and he thinks leaving it alone is the best point. he's already seen what hanzo suggested to zenyatta, by this point - that he offer himself, and that zenyatta may do that.
he has no issue with that. it fits his master's giving nature, and he knows him well enough to know this is not out of spite. ]
We shall have to agree to disagree on the matter. [ ... and because he knows that they would not leave it on a sour note, ] I do appreciate you speaking to me of this. How have you been doing? It has been some time since our paths met up.
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That does not make it any happier, however, when they do disagree, or any less of a relief to change the subject.]
Well enough. I have missed you, though- it seems that we only meet to discuss your brother. [There's an obvious guilty tinge in his voice.] I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet your hatchling.
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I will not say that is not true, but it is up to us to change that. [ when zenyatta mentions the hatchling, he brightens. ] I have a lot of pictures of her! And video. I know it is not the same, but I would be glad to show you some time.
We should meditate together and talk a walk. And not speak of my brother.
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[Rambunctious, outgoing, curious. All the qualities he has always loved in Genji.]
Do you have time now?
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[ that he had not expected, admittedly, but she had a lot of surprising traits. when zenyatta asks if he has the time he hums. ]
I have nothing but time. Would you like to meet up now?
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I would like that very much. You need only name a location.
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genji misses her a little, and he feels a pulse of the same from ramen. ]
There is a small temple like a pagoda, that is for those who are Cordis, in Level 1. Would you like to accompany me there?
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[Which is why Genji will doubtless find Zenyatta waiting already when he arrives en route to the temple, perched daintily on the fibre glass railings of a pedestrian bridge suspended across the busy streets below. Though he cannot see it he can sense the temple's presence, a bubble of supernatural energy floating effortlessly in the thronging chaos of the city; it calls to him through the steel and light, and for a moment he is startled to realise how much a part of him the Cordis moon has become in the few short months he has been here.
Then he notices Genji and lights up.]
Genji!
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Zenyatta. It is good to see you, my friend.
[ there's a small surge of energy, and then a tiny chatter as ramen pokes her head up over genji's shoulder, clambering her way onto her favorite monk. ]
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And you.
[Somewhat reluctantly he puts a little space between them, hands resting still on Genji's shoulders, only to find that his arms make for an excellent bridge if one is of a certain size...]
Ramen! How are you, little one? [There's no way he can resist petting her with one crooked finger under her chin and another along her back, even if it does mean relinquishing his hold on Genji.] As beautiful as ever, I see. Have you been behaving yourself?
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ramen chirps in the affirmative, settling in the monk's arms, even as genji tells him: ] No, of course she hasn't.
[ she shoots him a dirty look, and he gives her one back. ]
She wasn't very happy about the dragon eggs until they hatched.
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I am sure she was not! [Very gently, he touches the tip of one finger to her snout.] Was it terribly difficult, having to share Genji's attention? But you must have enjoyed having a sister in the end.
[The fingertip draws over her head again before he leans in, mock-secretive.]
For what it is worth, you are still the loveliest dragon I have ever met.
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genji smiles, glad to see the both of them. ]
She was a lovely older sister, I will agree. She liked to sing with Sachiko.