Bribes only go so far, but they might get you somewhere.

[He hadn't been out to the beach much despite the teleporters making quick work of the trip. In his own country, the ocean had seemed like an impossible barrier and he'd wanted to stay on the right side of it. Still, he couldn't deny the feeling of awe the blue expanse instilled in a person and he smiled faintly as Cliff spoke.

Souji turned to look at the Klausian and his smile widened.]

And so all of that was to get me here? You do have a flair for theatrics, don't you.