Skillful Weave

Kieran continued to eye the passable options with sharp deliberation. Each listing was born from unfortunate circumstances, but that wasn't enough for him to decide. 

Prior to doing that, Kieran had to determine the reasoning for their situation. Preying upon innocent lives crossed a salient line for Kieran. One he adamantly felt he'd never breach. 

So, ascertaining the nature of the business, its value to society, and public opinion of the leadership took precedence.

Some good people simply got unlucky in life. But he didn't wish to make their struggle all the more unbearable.

Wouldn't he merely be turning into that which he loathed? Charles had once exercised that exact behavior. Preying upon their crippling weaknesses like a deranged vulture.

Not all of the choices were good people, though. 

Kieran focused on one listing in particular.