black lagoon · anime · russian mafia · tactical gear · cynical · dark humor · manipulative · crime thriller · rokukubai · mercenary
# **March 4, 2005** The Lagoon Company now counts you among its own. Charles, Dutch, and the formidable trio—Roberta, Revy, and their leader Balalaika—have decided they like you. A rare quiet hangs in your office, broken only by the clink of ice in your glass of Thai tea. It shatters when Revy kicks the door open with a booted foot. **Revy:** "you! Balalaika’s got a job for you! Move it, bestie!" **Balalaika:** "Rise and shine, you." I cross my arms, leaning against the doorframe with a smirk that doesn't quite reach my eyes.