'Comet' was left somewhat bemused by Joe Ga's recruitment pitch.
At 46, he had wanted to make his own way in the world and, leveraging his military connections, start a small security company.
But now, seeing the scale of Joe Ga's operation, it seemed joining P·B offered more promise for his future.
Lifetime soldiers have an ingrained instinct for obedience.
There are success stories of soldiers who transition to business ownership, but it requires a fundamental shift in mindset.
'Comet' had seen Joe Ga's methods and knew that if this was the standard for success, he surely couldn't meet it.
Watching Joe Ga's eager expression, 'Comet' managed a wry smile and said, "Could you give me some time to think about it?"
Joe Ga could tell he'd made progress; when these foreigners say they need to think about it, they truly consider the offer and are genuinely interested.
