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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 20:19:13 GMT
"Well you just tell me Mr. Hajimemashite-san that 5% just isn't enough. Mr. Sudeki would never accept such a ludicrous offer."
I sat in Leon's chair at his desk. My ensemble today consisted of a simple but sparkling pin-stripe suit and fake, non-prescription glasses. After putting me through that stupid test with Rai, I wanted to get back at Leon just a bit. Figured this was the most fun way. Besides all of the costumes and dress up was entertaining. If Leon entered, I'd simply hold up a finger as I continued my conversation.
"Yeah well we have plenty of pencil sharpeners here too, just work on the numbers and we'll be in touch. Best wishes to Megumi and the kids."
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Post by Leon on Dec 7, 2020 21:10:31 GMT
Leon would enter and when he saw Ayden in his chair and on his phone he couldn't very well be bothered to scold the kid. So he calmly walked up and placed a hand on the back of the chair and waited for him to finish talking.
"Important phone call?"
He'd ask just waiting for an explanation if one were even going to come.
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 21:15:12 GMT
"If all goes well,"
I paused before standing out of the chair. I crossed my hands behind my back before stepping over to the windows, basking in the view for a moment before pushing up my glasses with a shine and turning towards Leon.
"By this time tomorrow you will be the new owner of a gently used Hatsune Miku body pillow."
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Post by Leon on Dec 7, 2020 21:18:04 GMT
Leon would pull the chair away and sit folding his hands on the desk as he scooted in.
"Oh good, that will go with my Vocaloid special edition collectors CD set and my holo-projector."
Nodding and then looking back at Ayden.
"So, what did you learn on your training trip?"
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 21:24:19 GMT
I took an overly dramatized bow.
"Very well Sir. I'm glad it will please you."
I wasn't sure if this antics were getting through to Leon or not, but at least I found it entertaining. Before I could stand back up from my bow, he asked about my training. My eyes narrowed.
"Not enough."
After a moment, I raised my head again, taking the glasses off.
"According to my Master, I already knew everything I needed to. At any rate, after the boot camp from hell, I should be able to accomplish a little more."
While my strength and speed hadn't really increased, there was now a stark difference in my fighting from before. The best way I could describe it was more mindful fighting. I suspected Rai reported as much.
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Post by Leon on Dec 7, 2020 21:30:31 GMT
Leon stared at Ayden and remembered the report from Rai about their battle.
"How do you feel about your skills?"
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 21:47:16 GMT
"Skillwise, I was about to kick your ass for that stunt with Rai."
I responded with a bit of a smirk. For a second, it almost seemed like my eyes were glowing.
"I might not be the strongest or the fastest, but as long as I use my head I should be able to handle just about anything that comes our way."
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Post by Leon on Dec 7, 2020 22:03:03 GMT
"Well your confidence is nice."
Leon would open a drawer and pull out a Dr. Pepper from the ice box inside. Opening it he'd drink some before nodding and expressing his own feelings.
"The problem is not even I am fully prepared for whats going to be thrown our way..."
Leon stared at the can for a moment remembering the old days of LG and the other gangs on the streets.
"Leaving RIOT out of the equation at this point, and not even mentioning Orochi... Cambions, Nocturne... Those two alone pose a substantial threat, but then we also have the problem of the paramilitary shadow organization using the black mist to manipulate people. A dark time is ahead of this city and I fear we are heavily unprepared."
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 22:12:37 GMT
I scratched the back of my head and paced a little bit before staring out the window again. He was right. We did have a lot of enemies right now.
"Yeah. I don't think I could take on Orochi or Riot head on right now. Seems like we're down some muscle too."
Things were looking a little bleak for us right now. We needed more manpower, both quality and quantity.
"How about we make some alliances in the mean time? There are bound to be others investigating those events. Oh and by the way,"
I turned around to face Leon, resolve in my eyes once more.
"I want point on the Black Mist. Cambion might have attacked on the night I came back, but the Black Mist was what made me realize my weakness."
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Post by Leon on Dec 7, 2020 22:19:13 GMT
"I'm attempting alliances currently... But, maybe stretching that thought to even individuals would be a good plan as well."
He'd drink once more and burp. He liked the look Ayden had when it came to the Black Mist.
"Fine, I can give you point on that. I look forward to your findings."
Leon would reach into the desk again and pull out a folder.
"I'll give you this building to work the investigation out of, along with five Raijin Enforcers. Work it out well and I'll promote you to an officer."
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 7, 2020 22:53:41 GMT
"Give the promotion to the enforcers helping out. Promotions mean more work."
I still needed time for my vigilante extra curriculars and my sleep schedule was awful as it was. At least for now the two would be overlapping for some time. I'd been gone a while, I'd have to look over what information they were able to dig up while I was gone before I could go forward with that. Although I figured I might be able to help with the recruiting somewhat.
"Any individuals that you had in mind?"
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Post by Leon on Dec 10, 2020 7:01:57 GMT
"No one specific."
Leon ignored the redirect on the promotion options, cause that wasn't what he said.
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 10, 2020 11:57:31 GMT
"Of course not.. That would be too easy."
I scratched the back of my head as I paced around. We needed more strong combatants. How the hell could I even find strong people in the city? Was I just going to have to go around fighting all of them. And then a thought hit me.
"A martial arts tournament."
I turned towards Leon.
"We'll be able to figure out our strength compared to enemies that might join. And we might even be able to find some strong people to recruit."
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Post by Leon on Dec 11, 2020 4:01:21 GMT
"A fighting tournament? Haven't seen one of those above ground in a long time. Cash prize, maybe some media coverage to give the participants and winners their 15 minutes of fame."
Leon thought it over, it wasn't a bad idea, though he felt it would be bothersome if he participated. He might win it and the host should never win the event.
"Very well. I will announce and host a fighting tournament. Will you be participating?"
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Post by Ayden Black™ on Dec 11, 2020 11:43:46 GMT
"Yeah I figured it would be good practice and might even discourage the other gangs from trying to make any moves against us when they realize they don't stand a chance."
I sounded pretty confident. But that was just because I had no choice in the matter. From here on out, I couldn't lose anymore fights. If I lost, it would be a sign of weakness for the Raijin, and by extension Leon as the mayor. At least to those who knew his extra-curricular activities.
"The other part of my plan here is to smack down as many people as possible. If we can show the Raijin's power, it might serve to show Cambion and the Black Mist guys that they can't get away with doing whatever they want in our city."
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