We pick up from last time as Akashi takes down a few of Suhail's flunkies, panting hard from the effort but still hanging in there. Suhail is impressed at how well Akashi is doing, then reconfigures his artificial arm to a giant handcuff mode. He shoots it at Akashi, which hooks him around the neck before dragging him over. Suhail notes that Akashi makes a lot of wasted movements and asks if he's an amateur, which Akashi denies and says he's a pro, even if he's only been at this for a month. Suhail is shocked by that fact given how many of his subordinates Akashi's managed to thrash already.
Suhail lets go of Akashi and puts his other hand up to his face for a moment. He then starts laughing and says this is the most fun thing ever. His crew is baffled by this, and Suhail unhooks Akashi from his arm attachment before he turns off his transformation. Suhail talks about how he likes Akashi now and orders his crew to stand down now that the fight is over. His crew obeys reluctantly, and the sudden battle comes to an end. You are surprised that the battle's stopped or shrug and roll with it. Mokdai is also surprised and says it should probably be okay for Akashi to transform back. Akashi struggles a bit to keep up with this turn of events and wonders if Suhail took a liking to him.
Some time later, Suhail walks coat flapping back to his fancy ass seat set in the middle of the bridge and plonks himself down on it. He brings back up that promise/bet you guys made before the fight, and since you guys won he'll answer anything you ask of him. One of Suhail's underlings interrupts and tries to argue that they haven't lost yet and can go back to beating on you guys if he gives the word. Suhail however insists that they've lost if a newbie like Akashi managed to beat them down like this. Plus, Suhail thinks you guys are 'fun' now, which means that they lost the fight. He gets a little pissy as he asks if the mob has a problem with his decision, but the dude freaks out a glance from him and backs down as he says he doesn't.
Akashi is amazed at this display of power and wonders who the old man is. Mokdai suggests he might be Captain Tronesion. He's never actually seen him before so he can't prove it, but he's pretty sure that's right. Akashi reacts in shock to this, and Suhail confirms that Mokdai is right as he calls him a butterball. Mokdai is taken aback to be referred to as such since his weight is a concern to him. You either ask if they're all space pirates then, try to comfort Mokdai, or tell him you find that cute about him. C gets an extra bit where Mokdai is surprised before feeling flattered. Akashi is weirded out as he asks Mokdai why he's blushing, so Mokdai tries to wave it all off and return to the subject at hand.
Anyways, Suhail tells you he's the leader of the Bautista Pirates known throughout the galaxy, then loudly declares himself as the great Suhail Bautista and Captain Tronesion. His crew starts fanboying over him, so Suhail laughs and says he loves them all. Akashi is taken aback at the goofiness, but he collects himself enough to recheck if Suhail really will answer any of your questions. Suhail confirms it as he says he's a man of his word, so you go ahead and ask if he was the one who sent that crime notice to Raidark.
Suhail is visibly surprised by the question as he wiggles his eyebrows and strokes his chin while thinking. He does admit that they're targeting Raidark next since they're moving a lot of money around covertly. The plan was to take that money and distribute it through the slums, but he's never heard anything about a calling card or whatever. When he glances at his crew, he looks displeased. The mobs deny having done it and say they know what he likes, so they'd never go against his policies. Suhail accepts this explanation and apologizes for doubting them, and you go on to ask about Suhail's likes and policies.
Suhail explains that their pirate gang motto is to never use any cheap tricks. They like having things happening when things seem so close so that they can enjoy all the entertainment to the end. It won't be fun otherwise, and if it isn't fun then there's no point to them committing thievery. The room darkens as a spotlight shines on Suhail, and he starts singing his lines next. He singtalks about loving things that amuse him, and rather than live a dull gloomy life, he'd prefer a life full of fun and excitement. And so he raises his flag, flying around the universe and being a pirate! What could be more fun than challenging rich pigs?
Akashi is baffled speechless at the show, and Suhail continues on talking about how picking things up along the way won't be enough. As he went on enjoying his life, he picked up a crew who would follow him while he was at it. Suhail turns to the mobs and asks if they also came together to enjoy their lives. They call out and say they do, and that they'd stake their lives on their pirating work. One says if they aren't having fun betting their lives on this, then there isn't a point in doing. Another compliments Suhail and asks him to keep him close. Or bang him. One of the two.
Suhail laughs and thanks them for their comments. He goes back to talking about not being interested in treasure, but he doesn't like people who sit back on top of their hidden wealth. In which case he takes their money, spends it on entertaining himself for a while, then gives it to people who need it. Suhail declares that his group gets their thrills through battles and that they need to get it that way. Sending a calling card would make things less fun, so they'd never do it. If you aren't fighting all out, then it's no fun at all! The crew fanboys over him again, and some mention being moved to tears by the speech.
Suhail poses amid the cheers from his crew members, and the whole scene just looks like a giant bro party yelling and screaming and having fun. Akashi just cannot believe his eyes, and you can react with befuddlement, say they look like they're having fun, or join in with the mobs in calling Suhail boss. C prompts Akashi to react in shock as he asks when you joined the pirate gang.
Anyways, Mokdai speaks up and says he's sure Suhail didn't send a notice to Raidark. He's remembered a bunch of things now and says Captain Tronesion isn't that sort of villain. Akashi is surprised and asks what he means, so Mokdai explains that Suhail likes to show up at a crime scene in a flashy way and treat it all like a show. He doesn't care about winning or losing, but more about having fun. Sometimes he doesn't actually steal anything either, so he can't get arrested for a crime in progress. Since that's how they are, he doesn't think they're lying as it wouldn't make things fun for them. You think their reasons are weird, but you agree that they didn't do it.
Akashi asks who sent the notice then if Suhail and company did not. If someone else did it, you guys can't stop with the investigation now. Part of him does want to just go home and call it a day, but he's already promised to help Gammei with defending Raidark. You agree with the point and wonder if anything can be done, then suggest trying to negotiate. Mokdai asks if you guys will leave things to him. Akashi is surprised as he asks if he has a plan. Mokdai admits he isn't sure if it will work, but there aren't any other options either. But based on what he knows of Captain Tronesion, it should work out.
Time passes to a later point where Mokdai is on the radio or phone or whatever calling Huckle, telling him everyone is okay and apologizing for worrying him. He then asks for Huckle's opinion on the idea of working together with Captain Tronesion, and narration explains how he's using the wireless network to make contact with him. Once he's done with the call, Mokdai reports that Huckle gave the okay, albeit reluctantly. But if it gets you guys back safely then that's okay.
You ask Mokdai if he's really going to try negotiating and/or if he'll be okay with it. Mokdai asks you guys to believe in him, but he does admit that he's a little scared. The pirates have finished with their bit of partying, so Suhail has sat his ass back down on the chair, rubbing at his chin and looking bored. He talks about his surprise at someone else sending out a crime notice and going after the same guy, then gets annoyed as he wonders who would do that.
Mokdai walks up to Suhail and tells him he has a proposition for him. Suhail is surprised by this, and Mokdai suggests the idea of getting there ahead of them. Suhail asks what he means by that, so Mokdai explains that you guys know when the villain who sent out the notice to Raidark will attack. He actually has what's written on the notice with him, for that matter. Mokdai mentions that they're likely to attempt large scale terrorism, which surprises Suhail.
Mokdai tells Suhail that the identity of the perpetrator is unknown, and that the police has failed to figure out who they are after a lot of investigation. But since they're targeting Raidark, that does give some ideas as to how they might carry out their plans. Since they went to the trouble of sending out this notice, they won't be doing anything sneaky probably. Mokdai also points out that the notice made mention of passing judgment, so it won't be quiet. It must be some sort of huge attack or something like that.
Mokdai suggests that you guys get there before the other villain does then. It's going to be a battle between the terrorist and Raidark's security system. So if Suhail jumps in, it'll become a three-way battle that ought to be really showy and exciting. Suhail seems interested in the idea, so Mokdai prods him a little and suggests he'd totally do it because of who he is. One of the mobs protests and says Mokdai doesn't have a chance in hell in tricking the captain, but Suhail starts saying it sounds like fun. The mob is shocked by that, and Suhail considers it some more as he plays with his chin.
Suhail compliments Mokdai in being able to incite him as he did and calls him a fatty again as he says he likes him. Mokdai gets embarrassed and a little put out as he tries to tell Suhail his name so he'll stop calling him fatass and such, which Suhail agrees to and asks him for further details and any attack plans he's thought up. Mokdai tells him he does have a simple plan already, so Suhail approves and agrees to go along with it.
One of the mobs speaks up and questions the idea of trusting you guys, but Suhail isn't concerned. Even if you guys are blowing smoke up his ass and get away as a result, he'll cross that bridge when he gets to it. Plus it might be awesome to get into a fight with the police. He's already excited by your guys' proposal, so he's on board with seeing where things go from there.
You express surprise it worked out and tell Mokdai he did great. Mokdai is also surprised it panned out somehow and is relieved. Akashi says he's amazing and that he could never have pulled it off himself. Akashi then questions if this is alright since this means you guys will be picking a fight with Raidark too. Mokdai says it should probably be okay, and since they're pirates they might have some sort of surprise hidden away. If you guys get shot at by the security system by mistake while infiltrating the place, you guys can claim justified self-defense. Gammei is backing you guys too, so it should probably work out.
Suhail turns to his crew and tells them it's time to get ready for a party. The mobs acknowledge the order and start running around, and he slowly gets up and walks towards you guys. Now that you guys are working together for now, he suggests going over the battle plans over a meal, and then the episode ends.
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