The Specialists IC

[ScarletNova]

Hitomi Honda
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Hitomi watched as the young woman who was their hacker decided to leave the hot springs. The air and the water was pretty warm, it could start to bother someone, especially someone who was younger. She would most likely be fine after being away from the heat for a few minutes.

The woman then turned to Kin as she spoke about the store. "I'll come along with you," she replied. "I'm sure you'll need some help to carry some things and might as well check out what they have. We can buy a couple of things to have for either now or later."

With that idea in mind, Hitomi lifted herself out of the bath with the towel wrapped around her body and started to head out of the water and to the changing room. "I'll wait for you if you want a few more minutes in the hot springs." Also, this would give more chances to get to know some of the members of this new team.

Inside the changing room, Hitomi got on her usual clothing and gloves, then went into the hallway to wait for when Kin was ready to head for the convenience store.

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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"We should go too Keita," Nanami said as she looked over at the young male next to her and gave him a smile. "I'm starving and it's so much better to do things with other people rather than alone."

"In fact, we should all eat together. Some of us can go grab some things from the store, and then we can all come back to the room and have some food together. It's perfect to get used to each other since we're going to be a team now. Eating together will make us the best team ever!" She gave everyone who was still there a smile, making sure to acknowledge all of them, even if they were more quiet and didn't really want to be around.

"Come on, Kei," the red fox said as she took hold of Keita's hand just like he had done when he was his sister and started to pull in along out of the hot springs and towards the changing areas. Of course, once they were there, she let go so they could split up and go into the right rooms. "We can also meet right outside once one of us is done." And she slipped into the room to get changed.

 

[Makomin]

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The world was a strange place.

People said that God existed and is the centre of all creation. He is the one who rules over all and will smite those who against him. People worship him to the point where they lose themselves or even manipulate the Words of God to their own bidding.

But in the end, they blame Him for everything.

"What sort of services are you looking for, sir?" The male asked in his usual flirtatious tone before giving a wink at the slightly older man who had been following him for the last ten minutes. Jin had sighed and merely walked into a pub before now confronting the man.

"Mr Nakuya."

That surname.

In mere seconds, the blond's expression turned from almost suggestive to a cold one.

"Who are you and what do you want?"

"I'm merely here to hire your services, Mr Nakuya."

In one motion, Jin Nobunaga gestured to the whip that was inside his coat pocket before asking once again, "Who are you and what do you want?"

The older man merely smiled before raising his hand up as a 'stop' motion.

"I am a government official that is here on business. Would you care to hear me out?"

~~

Hence why Jin was now standing in front of a Hot Springs.

It seemed like no one was here, except for the said individuals mentioned by the man.

Walking into the male changing room for the hot springs itself, he heard voices, both male and female coming from the shared hot springs. He guessed it was his now teammates.

Taking his clothes off, he immediately wrapped a towel around his waist before walking into the hot springs.

One male, two females and a child.

Was by the off chance, he was being....conned of a sort?

He swiftly made his way to sitting beside the only other male of the group before greeting everyone with a charming smile, "I assume everyone is here for the same purpose."

The blond then nodded at each one of them in acknowledgement before introducing himself, "My name is Jin. If you're up for it, Wire is also suitable."

Once introductions were done, he too, stood up before gesturing to Kin and Hitomi, "I will join you ladies, I suppose."

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

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It was quite a sight to see two more members joining in at quite a late time compared to them. However, she assumed they had a reason to do so. If they did not, it would certainly last quite a sour impression on Kin Oshiro. As a dancer, punctuality was one of the principles she had and have always uphold from the beginning of time. She didn't think that she would be able to work with the two females who had just entered if they were the type who didn't prioritise time management. In any case, the woman in the suit looked like the type who didn't like wasting time. Kin couldn't say the same for Neko-tan. She seemed....more challenging to deal with.

But regardless, she was here to complete whatever was to be thrown at her, with the obvious, expectation of team work and cooperation.

Just then, another joined in. However, it was a male this time. From the way he interacted, she could deduce that he was rather open. She could be wrong though.

"My name is Kin Oshiro. It is indeed a pleasure to be of acquaintance." She said with her usual smile, holding no actual reason for the smile except for the fact that she did not want to seem unpleasant. The pinkette then turned to Nanami before nodding, "That is a rather good idea. We will meet you three back in our shared room, I suppose."

She then turned to Hitomi Honda and Jin. "Thank you for volunteering to help. I shall meet you two outside, or rather, Jin, once we have done changing."

She then followed Hitomi into the changing room to dress up.

~~

After changing, the three were gathered once again and begin their way to the store for provisions.

"We will need to get some drinks and food, if possible. However, I doubt whole food is a guaranteed. We should mostly like get snacks." She said to the two before walking ahead.

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita Assaragi



Kei smiled as the plan was made. He introduced himself to the new members and excused himself to get changed. He met everyone outside as they waited for the rest. He heard Kin Oshiro mention snacks. "Well last time I was here they served us a full dinner, japanese style. It was quite good one of the best." He smiled as he ran his fingers through his hair. At that moment he looked like he was shooting a commercial. He noticed what pose and face he was making he got red. "Sorry, it's hard to turn off I guess."

Tama Yameno aka Neko-tan



Tama recovered and quickly changed
She met everyone outside and typed away at her tablet. She cleared her throat trying to get everyone's attention. She flipped her tablet and showed her Neko alter ego again. "Hey listen up nerds!, i just checked the inns incoming goods and cross referenced their expense report. Looks like we'll be served a grand meal like the pretty boy said."

Tama turned the tablet and looked down as if what she was doing was a little embarrassing. She continued to monitor the cameras and check the surroundings of the Inn just making sure that everything was safe. She looked away to keep listening to the others not wanting to seem rude.

 

[ScarletNova]

Hitomi Honda
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Hitomi was sure that this younger girl was going to be the most complicated to work with. She seemed to be shy but when she had her tablet to be able to speak from, she didn't seem to care what she said. This could cause some issues because the others, or some of them, might not be quite happy with how she spoke to them.

It seemed that all of them would be joining them, and thus they waited until all her out and dressed to talk again. She listened to what Kin had to say, then Kei, and Tama as well.

"Still, even if we will get a large dinner, it will still be some time until then. Also, I suggest we get some snacks and drinks anyway in case any of us get hungry later. Ms. Kudo is correct in saying that we should get closer in order to work together. I think us planning like this would be a good opportunity to get to know each other and get used to each other. So, shall we?" She gestured to all those who were coming and started to head for the store that Kin mentioned.

"What would you like to look for?" Hitomi asked to the group.

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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Nanami let out a little laugh at Keita's stance. "Maybe we should just get a camera and let you do it anyway," she teased him while they waited for the rest to come out and get changed. Now that everyone was introduced and was willing to participate in some things together, it seemed like things were going to be fine.

Nanami listened to Keita about the food as well as Tama. "Don't be a little brat you cutie. You don't want to go around calling certain people here a nerd," she replied though she sounded completely playful as Nanami normally did. She reached over and rubbed the young girls hair when her alter ego went away and she was shying away a bit. "Don't worry, I like the weirdos." She gave another giggle as she looked at the girl, then briefly towards Keita, then focused on what Hitomi had to say.

"Good, I could use a good dinner, and a free one too!" The red fox stated but still nodded to their leaders explanation and reason for why they should still get some snacks from the store. "I always get hungry and want a midnight snack. It would be so much easier if I already have it with me."

So, Nanami started to follow the others as part of the way to their shared room was also the way towards the convenience store. She looked briefly at everyone who was a member of this new group. "Well, aren't we a motley crew. And poor Kei and Jin are going to be outnumbered all the time."

 

[Makomin]

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He wasn't usually the type to get irritated as easily as he was now.

It was safe to say that Jin Nobunaga will not be getting along with the younger girl. "Isn't she already one?" The blond snickered once at Nanami's comment on Tama's behaviour as a brat. The male usually never disliked anyone easily but he can't stand anyone, let alone someone her size, to feel superior to others. It looks like he had already made one enemy. He then stood up before making his way to the male changing room.

"I'm quite alright with being outnumbered. More game for me." Jin winked at Nanami before proceeding to change into his clothes once again.

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He then joined the two males who were going to make their way to the stores, hoping that he could at least make an ally, considering he made one possible enemy, maybe more.

"Since the brat said that we would be getting some dinner, I think snacks would suffice." Was all Jin mentioned before smiling at the two. He then grinned at Kin and Hitomi.

One looked nice but deadly and the other just hated the idea of an antonym of cooperation.

Soon enough, they had reached a small store that was run by an elderly man. He was balding and the only remaining hair he had on his head was a pure snow white. He was short and his glasses was so big that it looked like it covered half of his shrunken face. Being short, he walked out from behind the counter before bowing slightly. "Welcome to the Onsen store. Is there anything you ladies and gentleman need?"

The male then noted the store. It was quite small but the shelves were organised in a way that made it looked like it was full, despite having so little things. The corners had paint that was peeling off and Jin merely smiled before saying, "Snacks for the night and some drinks for six."

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

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Kin liked Hitomi. She was polite and she was neat.

"I fancy some salted dried seaweed and a bottle of peach tea." The pinkette replied before looking at the other female. "I think some alcohol would do a lot of justice, as uncommon as it sounds to drink of the first meeting." She then entered the store and looked around. Jin had answered for them but his answer was ambiguous. She disliked the being general and rather specific.

"Some dried squid, prawn crackers, chocolate, a few lollies," the female said as she walked around the store, inspecting the items on the shelves as she picked each one up. She then went to the cooler before retrieving out a bottle of soft drink. After doing so, she turned to the shopkeeper before asking, "Do you have some sakae, sir?"

The old man nodded before making his way behind the counter and handing her a rather large bottle of alcohol. "It is all paid for, my dear. Have a nice night." Kin bowed in reciprocation before handing most of the items to Jin, who has no free hands now.

"You said you'd come for the purpose of helping. Thank you." She said before making her way to Hitomi. "Tell me, what do you do as an occupation? Feel free to not answer if you are uncomfortable."

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita smiled as they decided what to get. He raised his hand and smiled. "I'll be ok with whatever, if it's ok with you guys." He looked at Tama who was now pouting and hiding behind her tablet. He walked over and smiled. "It's ok Tama meeting new people is tough, why don't you and I go straighten out the room while everyone else goes ahead to the store." Kei walked to their room and with Tama moved the furniture around to get the most room out if the space.



Tama got red and planned on putting a virus on the blonde guys phone but was relieved when the red haired girl said she liked weirdos. "Thanks" she said softly. She met with the pretty boy and agreed to go with him to straighten the room. She moved some cushions around a table and pushed some plants out of the way. She looked at kei, than at her tablet.

 

[ScarletNova]

Hitomi Honda
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Hitomi followed the others to the convenience store. Already she was getting a sense of who each member was as a person. It was important that she understand who there each were as individuals in order to properly lead them. They arrived at the store and already Jin and Kin were on top of asking for what they wanted. Meanwhile, Hitomi looked around the store, making note of what it had on the shelves in case they needed to get something later on.

They easily got everything they needed in no time and with Jin carrying most of what they bought, they left and started to make their way back to their room where the others were. "No, I'm not uncomfortable though I have to admit that my occupation isn't anything special at all. I'm just a simple office worker to be honest. I sit in an office, mostly on a computer. It's nothing very interesting," Hitomi explained to Kin when she asked about her work.

"How about you two?"

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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It was obvious to Nanami with the way that Jin responded to her tease of the young girl that he wasn't really happy with what she had said on the tablet. It was probably a good thing Nanami did say what she did then. It would be bad if everyone just hated each other. How would they work together then? After all, Nanami kind of needed this job in order to get out of trouble with the law after all the times she stole things.

The party eventually broke off when the other went to the store and Kei and Tama started to head back to the room. Nanami decided to tag along with the latter since three seemed to be enough to get some snacks. Nanami slipped in after Tama and Kei got most of the rearranging finished. "Wow, looks pretty good in here now," Nanami stated. "It looks a lot better for us to share with."

The red fox then took a seat down since all the moving seemed to be finished. She stared at the both of them. "I'm sure the others won't take that long, but for now it's just the three of us." The young woman then started to hum playfully. "I guess this is gonna be like a sleepover, huh? I've never had a sleepover before."

 

[Makomin]

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Jin Nobunaga didn't mind carry the things. He had, after all, suggested that they would do well with another pair of hands. He nodded at the old man in greeting before making his way too, back to the party of them. He was quite surprised to find Kin actually obtaining alcohol for what they could consider a 'party' of a sort.

Well, not really.

"I'm a freelancer. I can't really specify because my scope is quite wide but I am known for being quite the persuasive man." He grinned at Hitomi before walking in the direction of what he assumed was their shared room.

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

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"I am a medical student but I perform for a side income."

The pinkette did not look at the two of them as she spoke but rather, continued on on her destination.

Kin was never really the type of person to pry into people's personal lives. She never liked doing it as it did not really give her anything in return- maybe the satisfaction of the continuous pressure of society and that was socialising with one another. But she wasn't the type to get succumbed to it that easily.

"I see. Maybe the two of you could come watch me perform at the performing arts centre one day in Russia." She said when the trio soon arrived back at their shared room. She then set the bottle of sake down of the table, "I assume we aim to have fun too, tonight."

 

[Kurogane86]

Kei / Keika

Kei finished moving everything and took a seat neat Tama. It took all he had not to pat her head, he than saw Nanami come in and mention a sleep over. Kei got kind of embarrassed thinking about sleeping in the same room as Nanami, he blushed than suddenly stood up. Kei or rather Keika walked over to Nanami and grabbed her hands. "Me either! I wanted to in high school but couldn't due to extenuating circumstances. Anyways it'll be so much fun.!!" Keika looked in Tama direction and squeeled with joy "oh, my, god! Isn't she just adorable!" She crouched next to tama and started poking at her cheeks.


Tama

Tama was busy on her tablet when Nanami walked in complementing her and Kei on a job well done. "Uh-hu" was all Tama could get out of her mouth before retreating to her tablet screen. Nanami mentioned a sleepover and Kei went nuts, she searched on her tablet for files she borrowed from the government on Assaragi, Keita. She typed on her laptop and moved the screen so Nanami could see.

Her alter ego Neko-tan was on the screen with a lab coat and professor's hat. "Assaragi, Kei suffers from split personality syndrome in which the patient believes he is the embodiment of his dead sister Assaragi, Keika. This condition is mostly brought on due to high stress and a weak constitution. Furthermore I would.." the presentation was cut short when Tama started getting poked in the cheek by Kei or Keika. She got red and muttered "stop it" she looked at Nanami as if to say help me.

 

[ScarletNova]

Hitomi Honda
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Why was he grinning at her? Well, maybe he just figured to let her know for future missions. It was good to know their skills. As for what Kin said about her shows, Hitomi gave the young woman a small, friendly smile. "I would love to come to one of your performances," she replied.

It didn't take long to arrived at the room again, where Nanami, Tama and Keita were. It seemed there was something going on between the three of them though, because it was evident that Keita was now the female version of himself again, any very excitingly poking Tama who was looking for some help from Nanami.

"Yes," Hitomi then said. "Our goal is to have fun...though I do have to admit that we seem like quite the odd bunch. I wonder how tonight will end up turning out. And we might need more of that alcohol than planned." Hitomi took a seat down.

 

[ScarletNova]

Nanami Kudo
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It was obvious that Keita changed again. Nanami smiled. "Great! We get to enjoy our first sleepover together. Isn't that great," she replied to Keika. Nanami let out a little laugh at the squeak. It seemed that Keika thought Tama was very cute and adorable. "Yeah. She is pretty adorable. I have to agree with you there."

Nanami noticed what Tama had on her tablet, and that did explain a bit more, even though Keita did explain some things already. The information just made things more clear. Though, Nanami's thoughts were cut off as Tama was suddenly getting poked in the face by Keika. Tama didn't seem to enjoy it and was already urging Nanami to help.

"Looks like I'm gonna have to keep you, little monster, safe," Nanami mentioned to Tama with a wink, then grabbed onto Kei's hand and pulled him away from Tama and closer to her right when the others arrived into the room. "Oh, hey guy!" The red head said while she still held onto Kei's hand. "Looks like you got quite a bit." She looked over at the sake, then all the items that Jin had in hand.

"Come and join the party!"

 

[Makomin]

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The trio made their way to their shared room. Before they entered, he smiled charmingly at Kin before saying, "I wouldn't miss your performance for the world." Yet again, he was trying to pull off his charms. But he wasn't too into it. If he was, he was sure to be able to get his way. Nevertheless, he set the food items down onto the table before taking a seat next to the only other male in the room.

"You're quite the interesting man." The blond said lightly with no hidden agenda, a mere conversation starter before his eyes noted that the brat was sitting there too. He wasn't going to say anything. He didn't need more trouble.

"I suggest we start out with the sake already." He suggested with a grin before nodding towards the bottle of alcohol. He was curious as to see how people were when they were drunk, especially his team mates. He could handle his share of alcohol very well and he looks forward what is to be in store.

 

[Makomin]

KIN OSHIRO

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Kin Oshiro wasn't the egotistical type of person to say that she was used to be on the receiving end of compliments. However, it did not really move her at all, in any way when Jin said what he had to. It was somehow odd but she preferred obtaining compliments from people of the same gender as she was. Maybe it was because they actually knew what they were talking about when it came to topics that she preferred conversing in.

"I do not usually drink but I can have a cup or two." The female said in response to Jin Nobunaga before prepping out the six shot glasses for the team to use. Elegantly, almost like a trained doll, she poured out the clear liquid to fill only half the shot glasses. After that, she lined them up in front before saying, "Neko-tan isn't allowed to drink, are you?"

She then took hers before taking a seat next to Hitomi. She felt like the two would get closer.

 

[Kurogane86]

Keita / keika

Keika was sitting next to Tama playing with her hair when Jin sat beside her. "I'm totally interesting?" she said as she turned to face Jin leaving Tama alone. "But are you talking about the acting or this" the sparkle in Keika's eyes are gone and suddenly Kei is front and center. He looks nervous, than red. He takes in a breath, "sorry for Keika's behavior. But I'd also like clarification, if we are to work together I do not want to be thought of as a freak who is unable to do the job."

Kei got closer, his expression turned serious. "There is a reason I have been called the greatest actor of all time. I work hard at whatever roll I take. I can be a tuff member of the Yakuza." Kei moved jaw forward furrowed his brow and raised his lip just enough to give off an 'I'm gonna kill you' look "or I can be an innocent Maiden." He removed his glasses and looked into Jin's eyes as if he was truly in love with him. He put his glasses back on, "so tell me Jin, what are you impressed with?"

Tama


Tama was trying to escape but was held by her Hair as Keika started to braid it. She wimpered and started to whine when the others came in. Tama was released when Jin sat next to Keika and started talking, for some reason Kei got hostile. He started showing off his acting ability and asked if Jin was interested in him as a person or a freak due to his disorder.

Tama made her way to the others and was about to grab a glass of sake when Kin asked if she was old enough. Tama looked upset and typed on her tablet. She flipped it and her alter ego Neko-tan appeared. "Baka! I'm a working, mature, adult woman and besides isn't this supposed to be a bonding exercise? Do you not want me to bond with you?" The girl perked from behind her tablet face red as she awaited a response.