Oh...?
Someone new approaches...?
Yuuya alone from looking over at Sangwoo could tell that something was off. Perhaps it was due to the two doing something very similar in 'playing nice'.
"It's Yuuya... Yuuya Kizami and it was no trouble helping your friend out. Though he does seem a bit frail and this bag feels heavy enough to contain a person..." Kizami spoke in a calm and friendly manor but something seemed....off about that last remark. Perhaps by picking up the bag Yuuya had figured out what's likely in the bag going by the weight and smell.
"I suppose I could carry it for you both the rest of the way to where you two were planning to head with this.." Kizami offered after thinking about it a moment
Ah... Finally, Sangwoo had managed to make his way to the scene. With their new (and hopefully final) arrival, Morgiana grew even more suspicious of Bum and now Sangwoo's behaviors. She watched with curiosity. Bum looked extremely distressed... even more than before. Sangwoo seemed to not even remotely care about how his "friend" was faring. And Kizami... he was a bit strange when it came to the bag. He'd said something about it being able to contain a human body... And from the foul stench, Morgiana knew it wasn't something good, considering she'd known the smell ever since she'd lived as a slave and experienced many horrible deeds ever since she was a little girl. Blood... rotting flesh... she had strangely grown used to it due to her strong sense of smell.
For now, she would wait until something happened. She kept a neutral face and eventually told them her name after a moment of thinking to herself.
"My name is Morgiana."
"Ah, well, I'm Sangwoo, and Bum here is a coworker of mine as well as a friend."
Sangwoo kept that same smile on his face, introducing himself and Bum for the company they had. It was somewhat... similar on what he and Yuuya were trying to do, but the fact that another person had come around due to Bum's helplessness... it absolutely pissed Sangwoo off inside. Only he was allowed to be the person that Bum can be dependent on. Only he was allowed to indulge in Bum's helplessness. Not to mention that this "outing" was supposed to be meant for him and Bum only...
"Well, figuring that you've been a help to Bum, I don't see much reason for you to help bring the supplies over. Sorry if we're leaving you out of it, even if you seem like you want to come along, Morgiana. Three people for this type of project is more than enough, if you ask me."
The more he spoke of the "project," the more Bum wished that none of this was happening. He had no idea what Yuuya's deal was in getting involved right away, but he got the faint feeling that he wasn't going to be like the usual people that Sangwoo would "bring on in" for their projects.
"Don't want to run out of precious time, c'mon Bum."
Walking ahead as if he were taking the lead, Sangwoo had a tight grip on Bum's wrist as he tugged him forward roughly, almost ending up with Bum toppling over if it wasn't for him regaining his footing mere moments before he would trip up. While Sangwoo had verbally told Morgiana that she wasn't needed, it looked like he wasn't going to check and see if she followed along. From where they were headed, it seemed like they were going down into the basement levels, Sangwoo somehow having a set of staff keys on him.
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As they were ushered into the janitor's oset by a strange man, Yuuri became confused as all hell. Who the hell was this dude?! They needed to find their Makkachin before he was held captive again!!!
"Why are you bringing us in here?"
"Who are you? We need to find our dog... we don't have time for this!"
By the time the door was closed, Nishiki gave out a tired groan.
"Damn I'm an idiot, to think that you civilians actually know about a little mess that I'm wrapped up in. Guess I have a lot to owe up for dragging you two into it, it just so happens that I'm dealing with the Mad Dog's boys, and just hearing you two mention something about a dog, I got things mixed up."
Cue a slight facepalm meant to berate himself for the mistake.
"Anyways, I'm Akira Nishikiyama, feel free to call me Nishiki... To get you caught up so I can properly think of a way to clear out a path for you to safely slip out of this, I'm a part of the Dojima Family and well... the guys outside this janitor's closet right now are part of the Majima Family. They're as ferocious as their boss, and want to get fights out of the Dojima Family members... They're probably scampering throughout this hotel to pick fights honestly, especially from the news I heard about a certain fight..."
Taking the explanation in, Viktor didn't seem that shocked, but of course, he was focused on one detail.
"So... you're a part of some Japanese mafia family? ... oh no, Yuuri, those bad men outside could find Makkachin!"
Viktor was totally drawing connections to the last incident, and it took Nishiki the initiative to cover Viktor's mouth before he would get too loud.
"Quiet now, do you honestly want these guys finding you? Look, I'll contact one of my other buddies through my pager, and see if he can manage a distraction for us..."
Today was going to be a long day.
At the other end of the hallway that the janitor's closet was on another pair of footsteps could be faintly heard.
The Reed brothers happened to be walking down the hall at this time... How convenient...
@MarMar @Gummi Bunnies
Several men wearing rather... extravagant and colorful suits were standing around in the hallway, trying to look for someone apparently.
"That Nishiki motherfucker, he can't hide forever. I could've sworn that I heard his voice here!"
"I know, we better go and rough him up, and then do the same towards that Dragon of Dojima guy. There ain't a chance we're letting that fucker come up on top to our boss!"
Well, these guys weren't even trying to hide the fact that they were out for some people's heads, not even taking to account of the Reed brothers being present.
Nishiki, Viktor, and Yuuri were able to hear all of this go down from their hiding place in the janitor's closet.
@MarMar @Crimson Spartan
"Viktor.... and Yuuri...? Well I suppose we should get searching!..."
Inigo spoke up as Brady nodded in agreement. Noticing the dog falling asleep Brady careful attempts to pick up the sleeping dog without waking it.
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"Maybe we can go down to the lobby and run into the owners there?"
Kiyo suggested as she stepped into the hallway, and gestured over to the staircase. No time for elevators.
@Crimson Spartan
Upon hearing Kiryu's offer, Happy cheered happily.
"Aye! Let's go now!"
The exceed soon landed onto Kiryu's shoulder and his wings disappeared from his back.
"I hope you don't mind me being on your shoulder..."
"I haven't eaten anything and I can't fly on an empty stomach."
"... makes sense."
Kiryu partially couldn't comprehend on what he was getting himself into. Partially because before he would step forward, his pager would go off. He knew that cellphones were going to be the next big thing, but he was pretty used to a pager after the fact. From a quick look at the number set, it was obviously from Nishiki, but with how some numbers were mashed together on the small screen, it merely translated to "Where are you, bro?"
The Dragon of Dojima sent over a simple reply of "Waiting at the restaurant," which was followed up by Kiryu with "Waiting for your slow ass." Well, there wasn't much else to answer back to Nishiki via pager, and Happy was waiting for them to get a move on. Once they entered the restaurant, seated and given the menu, one thought floated in his head.
@MarMar
'why me...?' Despite the bad feeling he had while carrying Tarlotte Yoshiki followed Luke...
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Tarlotte just stayed unconscious. Looked like Joker had gotten off better than her... Despite her not taking any hits.
@Crimson Spartan @Gummi Bunnies
Once they were in the hotel room that Kyle was going to let them borrow, Luke was somewhat relieved to see that there were separate beds. Placing Kyle on the farthest bed in the back with his rose vines, Luke froze with what the other offered.
"Say, Hatter, I helped out by offering my hotel room, right? How about you help me out by allowing me to be close to miss Alice there?"
"Absolutely not. One, we aren't bound to Wonderland's rules right now, two, this girl is not Alice, and three, you're annoying. Now shut up before I change my mind on helping you recover."
Well, this was some interesting banter between the two. While Luke may not have the mana to do a complete healing process, he did have one healing potion on him. However it was only enough for one person.
"Oh don't leave me hanging around like this, Hatter. What's one little kiss on the little miss's lips gonna do? Hm~?"
Even with the slight beating Kyle got from Tarlotte, he didn't seem to be changing his opinions no matter what.
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