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Post by Kato Kitoma on Nov 18, 2007 18:38:54 GMT -5
Lucy smiled down at the girl and slowly went down to her knees as well. "I'll talk with my husband when he gets back with Wick. You're welcome to stay here or go up to a room and rest until then. I'll leave that up to you," Lucy said calmly.
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Post by Naomi Iwate on Nov 23, 2007 15:23:04 GMT -5
Naomi smiled. "Thanks a bunch," she said, standing again, and sitting leisurely on the couch, crossing one leg over the other. "I think I'll wait here. I'd like to appear at least slightly polite and civilized." Rather than a punk girl who threatened to attack you, she thought, but didn't say.
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Post by Kato Kitoma on Nov 23, 2007 23:27:11 GMT -5
"Well wait right here and I'll be back," Lucy said as she smiled and walked out of the room. A few minutes later she returned with some water and Kato and Wick followed behind her.
Wick's long hair was pulled up into a ponytail and even with that her hair still reached down to her waist. "So this is the young girl," Wick said.
Lucy nodded to Wick and moved around to hand a glass of water to Naomi. "You've been out for so long I almost forgot that you're probably parched."
Kato chose only to walk back to the chair and sit down and let his sister do the nagotiating.
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Post by Naomi Iwate on Nov 25, 2007 22:21:01 GMT -5
Naomi had to work to not scream at the woman for calling her a "young girl," and instead took the water from Lucy. "Thanks," she said sincerely, though not taking her eyes off of Wick. "What is it you need to know?" She had no intrest in beating about the bush.
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Post by Kato Kitoma on Nov 26, 2007 14:22:27 GMT -5
Wick smiled at Naomi, 'I like this girl, she gets right to the point,' she thought.
"Well Naomi I need to know your entire story. Please don't leave anything out," Wick said.
Lucy listened to Wick and went over to Kato. Sitting on his lap she leaned in and began to whisper into Kato's ear.
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Post by Naomi Iwate on Nov 26, 2007 21:51:32 GMT -5
Naomi had to think for a moment. She didn't know exactly where to start. When Lucy started to whisper in the man's ear, she shifted slightly, so that she could keep an eye on them, her fingers brushing the handle of her knife. She didn't take anything for granted.
Though she watched Lucy and Kato out of the corner of her eye, her gaze locked on Wick. "I met my Senpai when I was about eight years old," she began. "She took me in. Taught me some martial arts, some of how to handle a blade, but mostly how to survive in any fight or situation." She paused.
"When I was ten, I started getting involved in the gangs, and later, some of the smaller families. I think we were even engaged with one of the larger families at one point." She waved a hand, indicating that it had happened a long time ago.
"By the time I was thirteen, I was second in command behind Senpai. I've been in secret first command since I was fourteen. Senpai was no longer giving the orders, it was me telling her what to do." Again, she paused. "I built up a strong group. They were all good fighters, and I had thought they were loyal." For the first time, her eyebrows came together in a frown. It soon dissipated.
"We started getting into some serious business with a few of the bigger Houses. They saw us as competition, because we were close to forming a House of our own." Her eyes gazed off, for the first time, not seeming alert.
"I don't know how it happened. We were meeting another gang to settle a small territory dispute... I don't know who convinced the rest of my gang to turn on me and my Senpai. It could have been one of the families. It had to be someone important. They wouldn't have turned on us if it weren't."
Her eyes teared in anger, but they were focused and alert again. "I was to be named the official first in command last night, after the fight. But they betrayed me. They took my Senpai, and my gang." She glowered. "I will do whatever it takes to take what they took from me a hundred fold."
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Post by Kato Kitoma on Nov 26, 2007 22:36:27 GMT -5
By the time Naomi had finished her story, Lucy had finished telling Kato about what had transpired between them earlier.
Wick folded her arms and looked down about when Naomi finished. "Kato, what do you think?" she asked.
Kato looked at the three women and nodded. "I've heard enough. Naomi, after what Lucy has told me and from what you have said yourself, I take it you'll want our help. However, we won't just be able to do this without your help and patience. We have no leads and it will take time to find them. So if you want our help, would you be willing to be patient and wait til leads about your Senpai have been found?"
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Post by Naomi Iwate on Nov 28, 2007 22:53:41 GMT -5
Naomi's gaze locked on Kato. Her face remained intense, but unchangingly expressionless as she weighed her options in her head. Though she had been through many unscrupulous endeavors, she was at heart a person who believed in paying back favors. She had no intention of being ungrateful for any help they may have given.
Finally, after a long silence, she nodded her head. "Of course. I would be in your debt, if you could help, and I can ask no more than that."
She looked up again, meeting eyes with Wick. "Like I said, I owe you all my life, probably. I might have died if you guys didn't help me. And if you're planning on helping me find these... people" She made a face. "Then I'll always be around to repay that debt. In any way that you might need me to..."
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Post by Kato Kitoma on Dec 22, 2007 11:47:38 GMT -5
(Sorry for the delay Naomi, had finals and research papers to do)
"Well, we certainly accept your offer of help Naomi," Wick said with a smile. "Lucy will take you up to where your stuff is. Feel free to make yourself at home." With a turn to Lucy, Wick crossed her arms and Lucy promptly stood up.
"Follow me please," Lucy said as she began walking into the foyer, pausing to allow Naomi to catch up before walking up the stairs, and down the hall to the second door on the right.
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