"I need more influence with the Cabinet."

"Ah," Emiko said. "I thought you might."

"Will you help me, Mother?" Isabella asked, her voice tinged with desperation.

"Of course," Emiko said, her tone warm. "That's what I'm here for."

She paused for a moment, as if considering something. "Your uncle is doing all he can to flip the cabinet, so I would have to resort to... unconventional methods. Would you be okay with that?"

Isabella thought for a moment. She was desperate. Anything her mother could do would help.

"Yes, Mother. Anything."

"All right, Bella. I will see what I can do. But for now, get some rest. You must be exhausted."

[+10 Cabinet, -25 Loyalist], Gain [Nakamura Cabinet Support]