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Post by eltrou on Jun 16, 2017 5:18:13 GMT
Miguel kept his face deliberately impassive other than shooting Kuchi a flatter look upon hearing Mother's deduction from what Kuchi said. Really Kuchi, really? Granted, Mother was sharp and it wasn't just the spikes in her outfit or the heels she was somehow wearing without problem on a mountain path.
"Miguel-sama, you haven't told her yet and she guessed?" Kuchi snickered. "You haven't been keeping secrets well. Still, this tough lady might know the boss-man. Who are you again?"
"Kuchi, that was all you." Miguel deadpanned back. "I'm not the one openly speaking about things, but apparently you're my mouthpiece now. Supposedly."
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Post by drallore on Jun 16, 2017 5:36:49 GMT
"No need to worry boys. I've worked with Yakuza before. Well, not exclusively. Freelance underground medical work. Patched up my fair share of hooligans to pay for college. Kuchi, I think I pulled 3 bullets out of you actually."
Mother smiles to Kuchi, and then gives a stern stare at Miguel
"Now, I don't really mind Yakuza, or anyone like that, but it would be naive of me to just trust that you're one of the ones with a sense of morality. I'll ask you once, and if you tell the truth, I promise not to hold it against you, or do anything to put you at risk. Are you someone I can really trust?"
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Post by eltrou on Jun 17, 2017 4:10:21 GMT
Kuchi brightened up. "Oh hey, it's you! Thanks for that, by the way!" He would have begun small talk to catch up to the doctor that saved his life, but then he became quiet when she asked his charge that of all questions. He looked at Miguel questioningly, wondering how he was going to respond since he knew the kid enough to know that he wasn't the honorable sort like the Japanese.
Miguel on his end looked at her for a long moment, the deadpan look becoming a cool neutral one. There were many avenues of lying, but the best in his former line of work knew that the most effective people knew when to use a lie and not do it all the time.
This time... was the time to test the waters, not lie. She already knew his association with the Yakuza anyway, though not his real allegiance.
"You can trust me as long as our goals align." It was the best he could honestly offer her and it was the best he could give. He may not be the honorable sort, but he still had a thieves' code of honor, for all that was worth. "...and you? Are you someone we can really trust?"
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 5:34:01 GMT
Mother stares you down, examining you to your core. The silence is loud. The rustling of creatures, the wind disrupting the trees, it's all very tense. Then suddenly, she smiles.
"It's good that you don't trust me. You should never just trust somebody in your line of work really. Lucky for you I gave up on those pursuits long after college. It's funny really. For 8 years I stitched together killer and gangsters, then suddenly I turn into a guardian of a number of wayward kids, teaching them to be something better than I was. I guess that's the best that I can offer you in terms of trust. You don't need to worry about me, because my goals are all about keeping them safe. Easter, Sparrow, the others, they're what matter to me more than anything, and despite the implications, I've never known Yakuza to mess with kids. As long as that remains consistent, I'll have no need to ever cross you."
Mother offers her hand warmly. Her smile remains, genuine and kind.
"I do hope we can stay friends like this."
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 5:45:25 GMT
As Suzume and Sparrow exit the break room, they open the door to find the guard just about to enter. Both parties look perplexed, as they try and process the situation. Sparrow's the first to comprehend, but only by mere fractions of a second. He tries to run off the other direction, but the guard manages to catch him by the collar. Sparrow squirms for release, but to no avail.
"GRr! Let me go!"
"Uh uh! No way! Brandishing a weapon?! How'd you even get that in here? Hand it over! Now!"
"I don't have a weapon! Let me go!"
"Oh sure, you don't have one. We can do this the easy way or the hard way kid"
"Let me go!!"
"Fine, hard way"
The guard starts searching Sparrow's jacket and pants pockets for the knife, but somehow doesn't find anything more than a phone, velcro wallet, and a few small anime keychains. He looks confused and irritated, then looks to Suzume
"Oh what? Are you holding it for him?"
"She doesn't have any weapons! Leave her be!"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 17, 2017 20:42:09 GMT
Suzume frowns as the guard hoists Sparrow, but is surprised when he really doesn't find the kids knife. Shit, did he hide it on me at some point? "He hasn't given me anything, see?" She inverts her pockets as she says this, showing her phone and wallet.
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 20:53:56 GMT
The guard is baffled as there is in fact no weapon on either of the minors. He get into Sparrow's face as thinks aren't going his way
"WHERE IS IT?!"
I don't have anything!"
"THEN WHY WERE YOU RUNNING!"
"Because I don't trust an armed individual that couldn't pass the mental evaluation required to be an actual cop!"
The guard is livid after the well versed burn, and throws Sparrow to the ground. Sparrow hits the ground hard, getting a decently sized gash on his forehead.
"This area is off limits. Get out of here now!"
Sparrow picks himself up and walks out. As the two of make your way down the forest path, Sparrow will stop abruptly, look around, and head to some bushes, where he grabs a ziploc bag full of knives. He puts them back on his person, and heads back to the group with Suzume
"Always be willing to ditch the evidence."
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 17, 2017 20:58:29 GMT
Suzume glares at the guard as they leave. How dare he. Way to prove him right about failing psych eval! She mentally rants.
When Sparrow retrieves the knives she lets out an exasperated sigh "For a second there I thought you really might have stashed it on me somewhere." She shakes her head "That guards an ass but you still probably shouldn't wave those around in public places."
She walks a few more paces down the path away before laughing and saying back to Sparrow "That was a pretty nice burn you served."
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 21:03:20 GMT
Sparrow is caught off guard when Suzume is laughing. He's not usually considered funny. Unsure of what to do, he just looks the other direction to hide the red in his face
"U-Ya, um . . . Indeed, thank you. It was an . . . effective burn wasn't it . . . sorry about getting you caught up in all that"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 17, 2017 21:14:08 GMT
"Looks like you got the worse deal from it. You ok?" she asks, concerned about his gash.
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 21:18:10 GMT
Sparrow tries to look at his own gash, almost like he forgot about it completely
"Oh, ya this is fine, I've got way worse."
Sparrow lifts his shirt just above his abdomen to reveal a collection of deep purple bruises, scars that look like they've come from large knives, and a few bandaged areas. He seems to be . . . experienced.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 17, 2017 21:21:15 GMT
"You're more bruise than flesh!" Is Suzume's shocked reply
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 21:22:34 GMT
Sparrow looks confused
"Bruises ARE flesh, just purple flesh"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 17, 2017 21:50:37 GMT
"Well yeah. The Purple Sparrow... Maybe that's your superhero name."
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Post by drallore on Jun 17, 2017 22:15:34 GMT
Sparrow puts down his shirt and gives you a look of judgement
"Perhaps you shouldn't be in charge of super hero names"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 18, 2017 0:11:50 GMT
"Excuse you but The Brass Lady doesn't have to take your guff." She sticks her tongue out at him
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Post by eltrou on Jun 18, 2017 11:31:34 GMT
Miguel stared at her back unflinchingly as her eyes seemed to pierce straight through his core despite a part of him wanting to back off. They remained in their stare-down, neither backing down until a smile from her made him blink.
Her words caught him off-guard for a moment before he remembered Sparrow's moniker for her - mother. A pediatrician caring for both her patients and the waywards in her supervision. Was it any wonder that she got her moniker? Still, he wasn't about to call her that out loud - that'd be weird and a little wrong on his end.
At her last statement though, he was silent for a long moment before his eyes softened and he took her hand and gave it a firm shake. "The same to you, Dr. Tavarez. It would be nice to remain friends with someone like you."
Off to the side, Kuchi was wiping away a manly tear at the display of beautiful friendship. His charge was growing less evil and more like a human being by the day. Wonderful.
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Post by drallore on Jun 18, 2017 17:22:58 GMT
Mother notices Kuchi's tears, and chuckles to herself.
"Oh my, you always were emotional weren't you Kuchi. Miguel, perhaps we should head back to the others. I'm sure the others are eager to go check out-"
Suddenly, off from a bushier path off the trail, Sparrow and Suzume suddenly appear before you two. Suzume spits her tongue at the boy, and Sparrow has a fresh new scar on his forehead.
"Brass lady? You're actually proud of that? Where did you . . . Mother? What are you two doing here-Furthermore, why is JK Simmons here?"
Kuchi is getting sick of that bit. Mother rushes over to Sparrow with concern once she notices his injury. She grabs his head and angles it to get a better view of the scar.
"God damn it, what happened? Are you all right? Suzume, you aren't hurt are you?"
"Geh-She's fine! I'm fine! I just got caught up with some jerk, it's ok."
Mother goes into her bag, pulling out a first aid box filled with bandages, disinfectant, and everything else you'd assume a first aid box to have. She starts tending to the wound.
"Sure, some jerk. I'll bet you pissed someone off again."
"Ow ow ow! Do you treat all your patients like this? Learn some bedside manner! But seriously, what's with the bald guy?"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Jun 18, 2017 17:28:40 GMT
"Points to Mother. Yeah he pissed off this asshole guard." She then notices the new addition. "More in the club?"
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Post by Zephias on Jun 18, 2017 17:32:38 GMT
Ciara pushed Easter back a bit, rather fazed by the invasion of her personal space.
"The Red Kite probably? I haven't thought much about spirit animals. If we can pick extinct animals then the Irish Elk is probably more accurate"
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