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Nanami Kudo
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It was exactly a week ago when Nanami was approached while she was busy at work bysome man wearing a suit and sunglasses. She thought she was just joking to a co-worker when she had said "look, it's the men-in-black" until the man took off his sunglasses and looked right at Nanami. He wasn't anything dealing with aliens, but he was from the government.

"Ms. Nanami Kudo? Or should I say, Red Fox," he began to say which Nanami wasn't very happy about. It wasn't good if he knew who she was. "Don't worry. I'm not here to arrest you. I'm here to offer you a job. Come to this address in exactly a week."

He pulled out a small slip of paper and handed it over to Nanami. "Don't be concerned. It is not a set up. It's a job offer." He stood up from the seat he was in and put his sunglasses back on. "Oh and there will be others there as well, in the same position as you."

Then, he walked away.

It was exactly a week ago that she had meant the unnamed government agent and while she was hesitant, she felt she needed to go to this address and really find out what was going on. She found herself at some warehouse, one that looked abandoned. She surveyed the area to see what might be around, where anyone might be hiding. But, there appeared that there really weren't any agents hiding away for an ambush.

She started to head for the entrance of the warehouse, paused, wondering if she should sneak in instead but sighed and figured just go for it. She opened up the door. It was dark in most places but there appeared to be a light shining in the middle, where there was a round table. The man in the suit was standing over to the side, and others sitting around the table.

Nanami started walking closer.

"Good evening Ms. Kudo. I'm glad you decided to show up," he commented. Nanami went over to take the seat that was the last one open. She looked around briefly at the people. Some she didn't know at all, but there were a few that she recognized. However, she didn't have time to think about it as the man started to talk again.

"I'm glad you all can join us. As I stated before I'd like to discuss a job offer for all of you. Nanami Kudo the thief, Shin Kazunari the grifter, Kin Oshiro the dealer, Kanako Minko the hacker, Keita Assaragi the chameleon , Kensho Takata the strategist and will be the leader and Yuuna Shinimaru the muscle."

He took a moment to point to each person to the name and explained their specialty.

"You each are very special in a certain role and the government would like to use your skills for assignments. You will be our specialists. You will go on missions that we give you that will require you to use your skills. In return, you will get a salary and you will have all amnesty from the law. You do not have to take this job if you choose not to. It is your choice. However, I highly suggest it. You will have time to think about this offer and discuss it with each other. I do hope you will choose to work with us."

 

[Rauzi]

Shin Kazunari

It was a few days ago while i was at work. A man in a suit wearing black sunglasses sat down to the corner of the bar. As i went over to his end to ask what he would like he spoke up. "You're hard to find... Wolf" he said. Just hearing the nickname sent a shiver down my spine, who was this man and what did he want with me? "And you are?" i asked, i had to know was he a friend or foe in this situation. Did i have to get ready to run? But then the man slid a small envelope across the counter to my side. "All the answers are in this envelope, we hope you will show up, and don't worry it is not a set up" he said before standing up and disappearing behind the wall of customers.

Just what was that... i picked up the envelope and carefully opened it to reveal it's contents. As i read through the message i was disappointed. All the letter had was a date and an address. All the answers are in this envelope my ass... This tells me absolutely nothing! But... i have to admit that this might have sparked my interest, then again this is too good to be true. You don't get approached by a man in all black suit and not get suspiscious about it. It has to be a set up.. but i guess i have to find out.

Few days later

I reach the location written in the letter... a warehouse, apparently abandoned one by the looks of it. You couldn't choose any more suspiscious location didn't you? I mean, this is ridiculous. I take my first steps towards the warehouse, sweat gleaming in the moonlight on my forehead. I didn't like this at all and at this point i was only hoping for this to be some really cruel joke. When i reach the door to the warehouse, the same man in black was standing next to the door. "Good evening Mr Kazunari, glad to see that you accepted our invite" he said. "Like i had any choice...." i muttered to myself as i entered the warehouse.

In middle of the room there was a single table with a single lamp above it lighting up the table and small area around it. You got to be kidding me, this guy has watched too many movies or something. A round table in middle of a night in a dark warehouse, lit by a single lamp... I didn't know that i had suddenly chosen to act in a spy movie or something. I sit down at the table. There was five other people sitting there as well. Looking around didn't give me any real clues about what was going on. Well i guess i just have to wait and find out..

A while later

I heard the warehouse door opening and closing behind me. Footsteps, very light ones... I know those footsteps, you got to be kidding me... that girl is here as well, and i thought this was bad enough already as it was. She sat down next to me and i quickly glanced at her to make sure i was right and unfortunately yes. Nanami 'Red Fox' Kudo herself. When i was about to ask what really was going on the man in black started speaking.

"I'm glad you all can join us. As I stated before I'd like to discuss a job offer for all of you. Nanami Kudo the thief, Shin Kazunari the grifter, Kin Oshiro the dealer, Kanako Minko the hacker, Keita Assaragi the chameleon , Kensho Takata the strategist and will be the leader and Yuuna Shinimaru the muscle."

Muscle? Grifter? Dealer? What the heck.. this is just odd. I seriously didn't sign up for something like this, i think...

"You each are very special in a certain role and the government would like to use your skills for assignments. You will be our specialists. You will go on missions that we give you that will require you to use your skills. In return, you will get a salary and you will have all amnesty from the law. You do not have to take this job if you choose not to. It is your choice. However, I highly suggest it. You will have time to think about this offer and discuss it with each other. I do hope you will choose to work with us."

The man finished speaking, i had been listening to every word he said carefully and stopped to think about this offer for a second. Well it has been hard to find targets lately and the offer sounds ok, but these people... i don't know what to think about working with others, well i think i just have to accept them coming with me if i accept this offer Then i came to my decision. "Well, i would've loved more information beforehand about this thing but i'll accept your offer" i say, just what kind of hell i just signed myself up for, well i guess i will find out soon.

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita Assaragi

Keita was at another photo shoot, he stood as the photographer had instructed and emoted just as he asked. "That's it Keita-sama look into the camera just like it was your one true love that you haven't seen in years" CLICK, CLICK, CLICK The camera shutter was running wild as Keita's emotions were pouring through the lens. Just as it seemed to reach the most intense the photographer stepped back. "That was the best photoshoot I've ever done. Keita-sama Thank you so much for working with me, everyone was right about you, your skill is without equal." Keita simply smiled and thanked the photographer and the staff. "thank you everyone I appreciate all of your hard work."

Keita retired to the changing room where a man was waiting for him. "oh, did you want an autograph?" The man stood up and walked straight for Keita, he pulled his glasses down to the bridge of his nose and spoke. "Keita Assaragi. Age 20, born January 20th blood type A. Father and Mother alive but estranged due to a forced stay at Hiyama Hills mental facility due to his sisters untimely passing" Keita started to back up toward the door. "Keep calm Mr. Assaragi, I'm not here to hurt you in fact I'm here to offer you an opportunity to help your country." He handed Keita an envelope and excused himself.

Keita took the envelope and as soon as the men left fell to the floor. He had tears welling up in his eyes as he gripped the envelope. "Keika?..I..Need you." Keita closed his eyes and suddenly stood up. "What the hell was that guys deal? saying whatever he wants and leaving, he's lucky I wasn't hear or I would have. Hyah, Hyah" Keita or rather Keika started punching the air. "what's with this envelope? Keika read it and got fired up. "Ooh a mystery." She giggled as she plopped down on a chair. "this seems interesting I'll get to be a spy."

It was time for the required meeting. Keita wore a hoody sweatshirt, glasses and a hat trying to hide his identity from fans. He made his way to the warehouse and stopped. "this is the meeting spot? it's like out of a crime drama, what if this is one of those celebrity hostage situation my manager warned me about?" Keita was about to turn and run when he saw others walk in. "they look about the same age as me, maybe I'll give it a shot, Keika seems interested at least."

Keita finally made his way to the entrance he walked in his guard up. "Hello? Pardon the intrusion" The entire warehouse was pitch black except for a table that was lit by a single lamp. "Mysterious" Keita made his way to the table where he was greeted by the same suited man. Keita quickly sat down and waited with the others. The man started to explain the reason they were all called. Thief, Grifter, Dealer, Muscle. Keita suddenly laughed. "it's like your putting together an A team or something." He looked around at all the serious faces and decided to be quite. The man finally finished his speech and left them to decide. Keita stood up as if to leave that's when Keika decided to intervene. Keita's body turned around suddenly and he shouted "sounds like fun count me in!!" His eyes were bright and he looked energetic.

 

[Futalia]

Yuuna​

Yuuna was running for her life. The government was after her and she didn't know why. She was a small time street gang member. Sure, she might be an annoyance to the local police, but the government shouldn't have any interest in her, or any reason to send some kind of secret-agent-assassin guy after her.

She darted through an alleyway. The G-man wasn't far behind. For some reason he was holding some kind of envelope, and no gun. This was odd. He was trying to kill Yuuna, wasn't he? She was trying to think of some kind of explanation. Maybe there was some kind of weapon in the envelope?

Yuuna's train of thought was interrupted by the sudden appearance of a garbage bag directly in her way. She tripped and tumbled forwards into a pile of smelly plastic bags.

The agent came to a stop before her, clearly out of breath, and clutching his knees as he wheezed and panted.
"What the hell is your problem?", he asked, quite unprofessionally, breathing heavily.

"What's my problem? Why the hell are you chasing me?" Yuuna asked, as she wiped a banana peel off of her shoulder.

"Why did you run?", replied the G-man. Yuuna thought for a moment before answering "Because you're trying to kill me?"

"I'm- what? Listen kid, just take the envelope. It'll answer all of your questions", he said, before handing Yuuna the envelope. And leaving, while muttering something.

Yuuna opened the envelope and read it's contents.

"This just raises additional questions!", she remarked.

A few days later​

Yuuna entered the warehouse wearing a hoodie and sweatpants. She tied her hair into a bun as she sat in one of the many seats around the room. There were just a few people here, including another goverment man. She was reluctant to come at first, but decided she needed some anwers. Why was she called here? Why her of all people?

A while later​

Now all the seats were taken. The last person to walk in was a very... red woman.

The government man explained why they were called here. Yuuna didn't pay much attention. That is, until she heard the word "salary", which piqued her attention.

Once the man had finished his speech, Yuuna asked. "How much would we be paid?"

"You'll be paid as well as you do your job", said the government man, "Taking the job also has multiple benifits which you would probably very much appreciate, including-"

"Wait, government?", Yuuna said in surprise, "I'm not working for the Man, man. I'm out."

The man put up his finger. "You didn't let me finish. The benefits include amnesty from the law, meaning your criminal record will no longer exist."

Yuuna hesitated for a moment, before shrugging. "Eh, alright. I'm in."

 

[Lavender Lights]

"Damn it..." Kanako muttered underneath her breath. She was sitting in front of the glare of her three computer screens, her small one bedroom one bathroom apartment otherwise pitch black. "Why do you not work?" She spoke to a USB drive that stuck out of her computer. The USB drive was pieced together and was visibly damaged. She had smashed this USB drive on purpose, she was trying to train herself and get better at putting together broken electronics. She was learning how to extract data off of USB Drives, Computers, Phones, and anything else after they had been thought to be destroyed.

"Okay, Mister USB drive, let's go back to the drawing board." Kanako was alone but not lonely. She found nights alone in her apartment teaching herself skills were the most relaxing.

Kanako reached down to pull out the USB drive with a familiar computer 'ding' filled the otherwise quiet room. She had a new email alert pop up on her screen. Kanako opened it, not to threatned by an email of course.

She opened up the email titled, 'You Are Invited, Miss. Minko'.

"Sounds enticing..." She said to herself as she clicked on the link provided in the email. She had up to date virus protection software, she wasn't worried about an email link.

A video popped up with a man in a nice black suit and sunglasses, he began to speak, "Miss. Minko. I am glad to see you opened your message. As you can tell there is no virus and this is a perfectly safe program," Kanako let out the smallest laugh, "enclosed in this email are some details on a job offer and where our first meeting will be held. We hope to see you there."

And with that the video clicked off. Kanako went back to her email and read through the message the followed the video link. Her mind swirling with thoughts. She didn't like the man, he was a government official and with her past she didn't trust people like that. But the idea of a job offer was kind of intriguing to her. She came to the conclusion that she would go and at least see what it was about.

The Following Week

Kanako was wearing a black hoodie, oversized of course, with dark washed jeans ripped from the middle of her thigh all the way down to the middle of her shin. Her ridiculously long hair was braided in one thick braid over her right shoulder, she also had her inhaler in her baggy hoodie pocket, just in case she had to run.

She entered the room and noticed the others. 'I am sure they are all in the same boat as me. Weird, I usually am a step ahead.' Kanako hadn't been able to trace any information from the video she received, except for the fact that it was sent using a government server. Usually Kanako could find information on things, she always knew information on people and places. She had wanted to find more information about this job offer but despite her best hacking skills she couldn't find anything, she also was not too found of breaking into government servers. Last time she did that she wasn't careful enough and had been tracked.

When the man finished talking, explaining all the roles and the reasons why they were here, Kanako didn't know where to start. 'Work for the government? Amnesty? Do these people have a criminal record? Are they even trust worthy then? I can't just be part of a team, they need to have skills. They need to be above average in their talents and skill sets or we are as good as dead.' Kanako stared down at her hands while she thought. She needed to puzzle it out, she had to put everything together in her head.

"There is a lot of doubt I have behind this," Kanako sighed, "but, hell, if you think this mesh of people are what you need then I am sure there is a reason behind it. I guess I am in." She would say she was in for now, but she would not forget to go home and find out all the information she could about each person.​

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

A week ago:​

"Miss Kin."
"Yes?"

A female in her early twenties turned around at the mention of her last name with a questioning look. Her ballet recital had ended over an hour ago whereby the media representatives were not allowed to approach her before or after her performance. As such, it came as a surprise that an individual knew, or even scout, the back alley of the building her recital was held at. "I'm sorry, but I have to go back to my dorms now," she says before moving past the peculiar man wearing a suit and a pair of sunglasses, considering it was close to the darkness.

"I am not a fan nor a press hound looking for an extra income on an exclusive with you....Snow."

The second she heard her dealing name, Kin Oshiro turned around with her usual charming smile, "How may I be of assistance, sir?". She then reached into her pocket before silently pressing the top button on her techno pen. The man then laughed before taking off his sunglasses, "Don't worry, Miss Kin, I am no part, or to be more exact, hold a minuscule affiliation with the government. Although, I doubt you'll have a problem with them even if I was here on their part," he mentions, almost insinuating an innuendo.

"However, to get to the point, I am here on interest of business and would like to recruit you for a....tiny partnership among many, if you will. Choosing to accept or decline is completely up to you as I have no qualms in whatever your decision may be.", he ended before slipping a tiny piece of paper into her palm.

She was puzzled, but this definitely piqued her interest. This could be her chance.
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Current day:​

Kin Oshiro held onto her lab coat tighter as the weather didn't seem to cooperate with her today. She was currently dressed in a pair of tights, a blue blouse alongside her favorite pair of flats. Not to mention, she forgot to leave her lab coat behind after the autopsy this morning. Her professor was giving her hell and she needed out of there quick.

It didn't help that it was slightly more windy than usual. She just hoped that the man she was to meet, alongside whoever it may be, not count her in as a suspicious individual. But then again, she was well known in the black market as one of the only dealers who could actually get almost anything in the world, thanks to her father's connections and her power of persuasion. She blinked as she stopped in front of a warehouse.

Nope, not a conspicuous hiding place at all, she thought to herself before opening the main door of the warehouse, noting that she might as well announce her presence. What she didn't expect was to find five other individuals, not including the man she had met at the alleyway, present.

"-You each are very special in a certain role and the government would like to use your skills for assignments. You will be our specialists. You will go on missions that we give you that will require you to use your skills. In return, you will get a salary and you will have all amnesty from the law. You do not have to take this job if you choose not to. It is your choice. However, I highly suggest it. You will have time to think about this offer and discuss it with each other. I do hope you will choose to work with us."

What?

He was not of the government, yet he was. "What do you do exactly? I don't know about the rest but I'm not going to blindly walk into this without at least knowing that you are what you say you are," Kin mentions before tucking both her hands into the respective pockets of her white lab coat.

It wasn't as though I needed amnesty from the law, but it would be better to know that this isn't a hoax of a sort. ​

 

[AtomicBass]

Kensho Takata

One Week Ago:​

The sound of indie music filled the nearly empty classroom, the only other noise coming from the tapping of chalk on blackboard. Kensho almost seemed to dance between the three chalkboards he had set up for his work. The way he went back and forth between boards, sometimes doing the same calculations multiple times in a row, may have made it seem as if he were lost or confused, but he knew exactly what he was doing. He just... Had to make sure. He needed to be sure he was doing every calculation exactly correct, even if that meant going back multiple times.

In the middle of one of his calculations, he heard the door to the hallway open up, and someone walk in. He let out an audible grunt, but continued on with his calculations. His movements weren't as cool or relaxed, however, as if just the outsider's presence was having an effect. "Excuse me, are you Kensho Takata?" It was a man's voice. Calm. No hesitation in possibly interrupting. Whatever he was there for, it was probably important. At least, to him. Kensho was only concerned with his math.

"Yes." He replied, not looking away from the boards. "I have something I need to give to you." The man pulled out something that sounded like an envelope. "Understood. If you could just set that on the desk right there, I'll grab it when I'm finished." He heard the man walk closer, but he didn't go to the desk. He walked up right behind him and held out the envelope. "Sir, I just need to make sure you get this." Nobody seemed to understand. "Please, just set it down. I don't want to have to repeat these calculations four more times." Kensho could feel his OCD getting ready to flare up, and he hoped that he could at least get down his current train of thought before needing a break. "Please, sir, if you could just-"

His hand clenched shut, snapping the piece of chalk and derailing his train of thought. He sighed and dropped the white pieces into the tray at the bottom of the board, then turned around and halfway smiled at the man behind him. Actually looking at him, he was well-dressed, resembling a sort of government agent. He carried himself in a way that reflected the importance - and most likely confidentiality - of the envelope in his hand. "I am sorry about that, it's a tic I have. I'll take that envelope, then." Kensho took the envelope and walked over to the desk, where he wrote something on a sheet of paper. "I assume any questions I have will either be answered in here or will have to wait." He finished writing and headed for the door. "Now I'm going for a smoke."

Present
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You'd be a fool to try and ignore this. That's what he told himself as he walked up to the abandoned-looking warehouse, donning his black and purple suit. But that doesn't mean I like it. He flicked the cigarette he'd been smoking on the ground as he looked at the building. He showed up 20 minutes before the given time, so he was careful when he looked inside. It was lit inside, with a light dangling over a round table. On the far side was the man from a week ago. He was the only other person there, so he went inside and took a seat.

"Mr. Takata. You're a bit early. But I'm glad you're here. How is your research?" Kensho flinched as his fist clenched under the table. "It's-It's going well. I'm making progress." He waited for more people to come in.

After a bit, people started coming in. There was a casually dressed woman with her hair in a bun. Looked dangerous. There was a man with glasses and a hat, looking like he had been trying to hide. A woman in a large black hoodie and dark ripped jeans, who looked unusually lost. A woman with a blue blouse and lab coat, visibly rushed. Then came a gloomy looking man, probably didn't want to be here. Finally, in walked a girl who was very... Red. When she sat down, all the seats were filled, and the agent started speaking again.

The man looked at each of them as he named each one and stated their jobs. Thief, grifter, dealer, hacker, chameleon, strategist/leader... He was a bit thrown back at his position. Leader? Why am I the leader? He was expecting either the man in front of them, or even some other agent, to lead them. He took a moment to think. I'm going to get paid to lead a group of 'specialists' for the government? And we're all around my age? "I guess I have no choice, but will I still have time for my research?"​

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo​

While most agreed to the offer and decide to take it, a few seemed a bit more confused and skeptical, wanting to know more information. Nanami wasn't sure as she thought it over. She wanted the benefits but she wasn't really into the idea of working as a group with all these people to do something for the government.

The agent looked over at Kin who was questioning for more information. "Ms. Oshiro, I understand that you want more information. However, I cannot give out the full information to simply explain it to you. I can only explain the full information to those who accept the job offer. As for me, I don't exist. I do work for the government however I have no ID to prove myself. I am not seen as an agent of the government, no one knows who I really am. And, that is how you all will be.

"You will continue about your daily lives just fine, but when the time comes you will assist the government and the people such as taking down corruption and protecting innocent people. You will be helping the government, but you will not be government agents. Also, you will assist civilian people when they come to you for help."

Nanami didn't really care about helping other people. That wasn't really what she was about, but the benefits would really work for her. "I'm in," she finally stated after the agent explained only a little bit more to the one girl's questions.

"This will not be all the time. You will have the chance to live your normal lives and do what you please. However, you will be called upon when you are needed, and further instructions on what I mean by that will be given to those who have accepted. I cannot continue anymore information if there is anyone present who chooses not to accept the offer."

This was a really strange way to do things, but Nanami understood what he meant. They didn't want anyone else to know about the information about this new group. They wanted to keep all information secret except to those who were part of it. Though, that did make it a hard situation.

"You will simply be called the specialists. You will be posing as a company who helps anyone who comes and asks you for it. You can choose those at your own discretion. However, there will be times when I will give you a task from the government."

The man reached into his pocket and pulled out a few slips of paper. There appeared to be exactly the number that matched with the amount of people sitting at the table. He placed them in front of Kensho. "Those are tickets to a hot springs. You will go there as a group to get to know each other. A good team needs to be able to work together. Afterwards, more information will be given to you to specify this job offer."

Wait! There job right now was to go enjoy themselves? Now Nanami was really confused. But, hey, she got a free trip to relax.

The tickets showed the trip was to be in three days. There was going to be a free train ride, and a three day, two night trip to the hot springs. Each one had a name on it that matched with a person at the table.[/imga]

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita Assaragi

Keita or rather Keika was smiling brightly as she heared others accept the job proposal. "Hooray!!! I'm gonna be a specialist." Keika stood up taking up a Charlies Angels pose and said. "Just call me specialist Alpha Bravo Foxtrot Rider!"

The man in the suit and glasses looked in Keika's direction. She smiled, stuck her tongue out and lightly bopper herself on the head. "Sowwy" she said cutely then sat down quickly. " Keika'll be good. Continue." The man continued. He spoke of a team building exercise where they'd all go to an onsen. "Onsen? Yey!! It's been forever since I had a soak."

The government man finally spoke up. "Ms. Keika. I really need to speak with Keita right now, if you please." Keika looked annoyed. "Don't wanna." The Agent pulled something out of his pocket and tossed it to Keika. "Yay!!! Honey lemon candy. My favorite." She popped in her mouth and made a blissful face. "Ow ish show guwd." She said as she enjoyed the flavor. "Ms. Keika?" Keika looked in the agents direction. "Oh, alright but you better have more candy." He nodded.

The once happy, hyper body of Keita changed almost instantly to a calm cool Keita. "Tsk, she accepted didn't she?" He crossed his arms and muttered some curse words under his breath. Keita saw the tickets then looked around, he figured he'd be stuck with all of these odd guys for a while. "What did she get me into now?"

 

[Rauzi]

Shin Kazunari

Onsen? I don't understand how a trip to one would help us get this team, but i guess this man knows better than me. This Keika person really is getting on my nerves, all of that energy just seems like too much for me to keep up with. As i kept my eye on the person and the conversation she and the agent had between each other i took a note of one major thing. Did this man just say tell that... thing that he had to talk with someone else, someone called Keita. Wait a minute.. Keita is the person the agent mentioned before, so who the heck is this Keika then?! My brain hurts... Soon the person had completely different posture as a moment ago and he seemed like completely different person.

"Wait a minute, are you saying that we're having a person with personality disorder in our team? You got to be kidding me... since when hiring a crazy person was a good idea?" i questioned. There was this slight chance that i might have been a bit too open with my thoughts but i really had to know, because if i have to work with this person i need a good explanation. And the agent mentioned before that this guy's role was called Chameleon. What was that supposed to mean? Is that just a straight up description of his personality and his disorder? This is just stupid and confusing.

I look around studying rest of the people sitting at the table. I could recognize one of them on top of Fox. She was that medical student that had paid a visit at the bar a few times. Haven't really talked with her ever so not more familiar with her. Then there's this girl that is giving me a bit geekish vibe, so she's the hacker then? A girl that's like she has violence written all over her, or at least that is what she seems like. She's built and she seems to carry herself a bit in that way, so she's the muscle.. Which means that student is the dealer. I never could've guessed.

Well i handled the nutcase already, so all we have left is the strategist. He seems like a smart guy, but there's something about him that i don't like. Well i'll find out if my guts are right sooner or later. I let out a sigh, well i guess i can work with this group. Like i'd have a choice...

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

There were in total about seven of them, including herself. But excluding the same man who had approached all of them some time the last week or so.

"....You will be helping the government, but you will not be government agents."

What?, Kin thought to herself as she folded her arms across her lower chest. She wasn't very well versed in anything dealing with the government, but she would consider herself slightly more knowledgeable than the average Joe about it. The government in the country was leaning more towards a republic state than a democratic, whereby the people in power didn't really enjoy the involvement of any non-government party. As such, she wondered, who was that man and why was he working for the government but he isn't an agent.

Maybe people couldn't trust people anymore.

Or maybe someone on the inside was openly dirty.

Almost every politician or government official was dirty but who knew. She was wary still but she wanted to know more. As such, she walked towards the table before grabbing a ticket, "I guess I'll be seeing everyone else at the hot springs." before smiling slightly.

 

[Futalia]

Yuuna

Yuuna got up. She had never been to an onsen before, and she was slightly skeptical about what the use of going to one with these strangers was, but she was a part of this now, and had to go. Also, she really had nothing better to do with her life at the moment, so why the hell not go?
"Sounds fun", she said, as she picked up one of the tickets and began to make her way away from the table.

She snapped her fingers and began walking away backwards. "I've got to get back home, but I'll see you guys later probably." She turned and strutted out of the warehouse. Once she was out, she got on her bicycle and pedaled back home, which was miles away.

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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The agent had explained a bit more and that seemed to convince others who weren't before to see what this was all about. Well, this was certainly going to be very interesting considering there suddenly was a guy who was actually completely different at one moment than another. That was really interesting though, Nanami wanted to know more about it.

Though, she didn't see any of these people as bad, she wanted to get to know them and hopefully Shin would finally forgive her in some way and that wouldn't make things really awkward between them. Hopefully they could all work together. Nanami didn't mind working with people, she could be friendly to people, she just knew though not to get too attached.

After that, everyone took their tickets and left.

A few days later, on the day that their trip was supposed to begin, Nanami found herself on a train with everyone. It was a bit awkward between everyone because it appeared that not everyone knew how to interact with each other, but that was okay.

Nanami hummed to herself, almost like a little girl but it was evident that she was definitely too old to be anything near a little girl. She watched the scenery out the window, seeing exactly where they were going and what there was around them.

After the train ride ended, they were taken to a large building with a few other smaller buildings surrounding it. It was the hot springs that they were going to be staying at. They went inside the building and got their keys as normal. Each person had their personal key. Though, when they arrived at the room they realized that they all were supposed to stay in the same room. It was large, and would fit everyone comfortably but still…

"Well…this is going to end up very interesting," Nanami commented as she stared at the room. There were just enough futons spaced out for each of them. Nanami walked into the room and decided to take one for herself, setting her bags down onto the bed. She was sure some of them would not be happy about this living arrangement but it was only for this trip and it was most likely because of the whole, learn about each other so you could be a good group thing that the agent was talking about.

"It's a vacation, right? Seems like we can do whatever we want now. I bet the hot spring is great, I might go check out that soon. Anyone want to come along?" Nanami figured she might as well try to enjoy herself, and she didn't mind trying to talk with the people she was going to be stuck with. It might might all this a lot of fun.

 

[AtomicBass]

Kenso Takata

Kensho looked down at the tickets place before him. A three day trip to a hot spring... Should be interesting, I suppose. He was glad they had some sort of plan for them to get to know each other at least a little bit. It would make his job easier when they actually started doing work. But, as pleased as he was to hear he would still be able to conduct his research, being called upon when needed instead of at scheduled dates was a tad bothersome. His fist clenched shut. It was bad enough that he'd have to take three days off suddenly to take this trip. Three days that could be spent working on his thesis.

He grabbed one of the tickets and stood up. "I suppose I'll be seeing you all there." He pushed in his chair and walked outside, heading back home.

About three days later, Kensho found himself seated in an uncomfortably rocky train. The sound of the tracks were being drowned out by the guitar in his earbuds. Despite everyone being seated near each other, he didn't really have any urge to talk to the others. Instead, he figured he would try and get some work done. He reached into the backpack he had with him, pulled out a notebook and pencil, and began to do some calculations.

After getting off the train and arriving at the buildings, Kensho was not exactly pleased to find out that everyone would be sleeping in the same room. "No privacy, huh?" Well, they would certainly get to know each other, whether they wanted to or not. He walked over to the back corner of the room, and placed his bags on the closest bed. He was about to pull out his notebook again, when he heard the Nanami girl mention that they were on a vacation. She was right. This whole thing was supposed to be a vacation to get to know each other. As much as he didn't want to, he was going to have to interact with everybody at some point.

But that'd have to wait. He would go to the hot spring, though. He honestly could use some relaxation. So, he took off his suit jacket and tie, grabbed a towel, and headed to the showers.

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita / Keika Assaragi

Keita was suddenly extremely irritated at the tired looking guys sudden outburst. He slammed his first on the table demanding his attention. "we're not Crazy!!!" Keita glared at him. "I don't care what you say about me, but I don't ever wanna hear anyone insult Keika again." He grabbed his ticket and made his way toward the door. Keita made his way to the train station still fuming at what that guy had said. He sat down and took in a deep breath "baggy eyed bastard"

3 days had passed since the meeting as Keita made his way toward the train. He saw some familiar faces, and headed straight for them clearly avoiding baggy eyes. Keita greeted everyone else as if they were headed for a school trip. The ride over was a little awkward, it looked as though everyone's guards were still up. The ride was finally over as they made their way to the Onsen, Keita was a little excited to see his room.

They all received their keys but to their surprise they were all to the same room. Keita walked in and saw the futons spread out all in a row. "woah. I um there must be some mistake." Keita on habit pulled out his cell phone and started dialing his manager. Mid dial he stopped. "that's right. This isn't sponsored by the agency. Keika signed me up for some strange secret bonding trip." Keita took in a deep breath and found a space for his things, next to the loaner guy who muttered 'no privacy, huh'.

That's when the red headed girl asked who wanted to go to the hot spring Keita's head dropped for a second before springing back up quickly. "OH. ME, ME PICK ME I WANNA GO!" The shy serious Keita was replaced by his energetic fun loving Sister Keika. "Oh, Now that I finally get a good look at you, you really are a beauty aren't you Red?" Keika looked into her eyes admiring their deep red color she then got closer and grabbed her hands. "Ok I decided. Your gonna be my new besty." Keika started pulling Nanami tword the door. "come on, come on before all the old ladies take up the good spots."

 

[Rauzi]

Shin Kazunari

I left the warehouse right after the crazy guy.. or girl or whatever that person is. There wasn't much going on for the last three days, just working as usual. On the fourth day i found myself sitting in the train. The crazy guy arrived short while after i had arrived. He seemed to be avoiding me, he greeted everyone else but me, well at least i can just ignore him for now then. Almost everyone were acting the same way, it seems like i'm not the only one keeping my guard up. Even though i apparently don't need to care about government officials anymore, it's not that simple to just start to not be on your toes constantly. Keita or Keika or whatever his name was, seems to be out of his mind, seemingly not keeping his guard up, or then he just is stupid enough to really trust government just like that after that meeting.

We finally reached our destination and we made our way to the hot springs, i was kinda excited to get there, i just want to take a long nap and maybe spend rest of the day relaxing in the pool, the less i have to deal with others the better. Fox being one of the people that might be just better for the whole group if we don't talk much. When we got to springs, we got our keys and made our way to the room. What came up next was a total trainwreck on my plans. A shared room? You got to be kidding me.

The crazy guy began to complain something about it and he seemed to even pull his phone out. "Just drop it" i commented making my way to a corner of the room. I sit down to the corner and start rummaging through my backpack i have with me. Producing a thin woolen blanket from it. Fox asked if any of us wanted to go to the spring, i just let out a 'hmph' before wrapping myself in the blanket trying to take a nap as i had previously planned. I won't let a shared room spoil my plans. That girl is way too loud i thought as Keika was getting apparently way too excited about going to the spring with Fox

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

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With that, everyone went their respective ways.
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Three days later:​

Despite what she looked like, the pink-haired female knew a thing or two about travelling, especially with a group of people you weren't even acquainted with. Kin Oshiro was dressed in a simple pair of jeans and a green t-shirt. Sometimes she questions the taste of the university she was currently pursuing medicine in. They're well known for their course but not their taste. She smiled to herself placing her blue duffel bag on the rack above them.

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The atmosphere itself was....silent. Snow didn't know who these people were. She didn't know what they didn't like. It was difficult to engage in a social activity when you had no clue of who these individuals were. Although, she has heard of them from the Underground. Her business was wide enough that she'd think people involve in that market would know her. She didn't mind that as long as they didn't actively know about her connections. In any case, it would certainly be interesting to see how this will go.
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Currently:​

Snow blinked alongside her other presuming teammates at the large room. She had no clue that all of them would be sharing the room. Well, it doesn't make much of a difference, she wondered to herself before occupying the corner that was closest to the window. Maybe some fresh air would do her good at night. She placed her duffel bag down before stretching. They had a long and silent ride just now that nobody even dared move a muscle. Just as she was about to think of taking a nap, the redhead, Fox, suggested checking the hot springs.

"That would be nice," she said aloud to herself before reaching in her bag and grabbing a towel. Snow followed behind Fox and another individual who seem to be fond of the redhead already. She also noted that another raven-haired male made his way in that direction too.
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[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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Obviously the others were not satisfied with the living arrangements but there was nothing that could be done with them and it was just something they were going to have to live with for the next couple days. She watched for a response and at first it didn't sound like anyone was going to come with her. Though there was that one guy named Kenso that suddenly grabbed his towel and started to head out somewhere.

Although that thought was pushed out of the way when that one guy who acted kind of strange suddenly called out that he wanted to come, not to mention he ran over to her and grabbed her hands as she mentioned about Nanami's looks and how they were suddenly going to be best friends. Nanami stood there for a moment, thinking it over. But then her arm started to be pulled.

What the hell, might as well! Nanami thought to herself about this guy who was acting a lot different suddenly.

"Alright! To the hot springs," Nanami commented cheerfully as she was still being dragged out of the room.

It didn't seem like Shin was going to join them, but from what Nanami saw of him on occasion because of work, he wasn't fond of being around people much anyway. Well, they were free to do whatever they wanted. If that's what he wanted then so be it.
But it was nice when the pinked haired girl who was introduced as Kin by the agent a few days ago decided she would come along too.

"Great. The more people, the more fun it'll be. Besides, we're stuck with each other anyway, might as well enjoy it."

And with that Nanami left the room with Kin and Keita. "Now Keita or Keika you're still technically a guy so you're going to have to let us ladies change first," Nanami said as they arrived at the hot springs. The hot springs were set up with three separate ones, one for just women, one for just men and one in the middle who was for both. And yes, they were allowed to wear towels if they wanted to keep certain areas covered. The interesting thing was there weren't a lot of other people at the place either. Perhaps that was on purpose so everyone could try to get to know each other better without random other people being around.

 

[Kurogane86]

Keika who was walking out the door with Nanami in her arms stopped when Nanami mentioned she had to wait since they were different Genders. "tsk, now I won't get to see Nanami's rockin' bod." Keika acted like the life was sucked from her as she pouted near the entrance. "It's not like i'll let Keita peek. He's a real chicken anyway. I remember one time when we were kids we had a friend come over and she saw Keita come out of the tub." Keika started laughing. "i don't know who was screaming more our friend or Keita."

Just then Keika stopped laughing and turned bright red "KEIKA!!" Keita was back and blushing like crazy. That's when he looked down and saw he was still holding onto Nanami's hand. "Geez that girl." Keita quickly let go of Nanami. He looked around at the others clearly embarrassed of his sister's actions. He panicked and bowed to Nanami and Kin who looked startled. "i'm...sorry I.. I. I'm sorry for Keika's behavior. She's become more of a troublemaker recently." Keita felt everyone's eyes burning a hole into him so he excused himself. "i'll be going first."

Keita quickly left not waiting for anyone. He wandered around the inn until he came to the bath entrance. He sighed and went in. Keita got undressed and grabbed a towel heading straight for the male side when something or someone made him go to the mixed baths instead. It was empty for the time being so Keita, thinking it was the male side, was relieved. "good I got this space to myself for a while."

Keita washed himself and made his way to the bath where he found a nice corner as he let the water envelop him. "This feels nice, I can't believe you Keika." He said as if she was next to him. "these people already think were freaks you don't need to give them any reason to hate us anymore than they already do." Keita leaned back in the bath and put a towel over his eyes. "what am I gonna do with you?"

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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From what Nanami was getting, there were two personalities coming from this guy, one was a girl while the other was a man. The girl was still with them for now as she started to explain about how the guy was a chicken so it didn't matter if he went into the woman's changing room. However, as soon as the story ended, it appeared that the male version finally came back.

He had a sudden deep red blush on his face and he pulled his hand away from Nanami's. She had forgotten that the girl version had even taken hold of her hand in the first place until he brought attention to it by taking his hand away. He started to run off somewhere, clearing embarrassed.

"There's really nothing to be embarrassed about though," Nanami thought out loud and shrugged her shoulders. "Guess he's just a shy one. We'll have to work on that. Well, come on, Kin, let's get changed."

With that said, Namani went into the changing room and switch to a towel in order to cover her up. She headed for one of the baths, not really caring to notice which one it really was. She didn't really read any of the signs for the baths, figuring that it didn't even matter. She hadn't known that there was one for both genders though.

She went into the bath area, then started to step into the water. it was warm and felt nice on her skin. "This feels great," she commented and then that was when she noticed someone else was already there. She didn't know who it was though because there was a towel over the head and the water covering everything else. Maybe it was just another person on vacation? Though, the old thing that Nanami noted was there didn't seem to be any other visitors besides the team. Maybe it was one of the team already.

"Hey!" Nanami said towards the person as she started to head closer to the body in the water.