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ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	I refuse. She said sharply. In three days there will be the meeting of the Four Heads, and I will be there. If I were to do anything less, I d be a disappointment to my father.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He bowed his head, "Of course...forgive me.."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Will you please prepare me a debriefing for the me She paused, making a face. The man Twilight, the Twilight that came for me, it wasn t you, who was it? She asked.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"It was the last thing your father requested before he passed." So, the old man did care. "He hired a Twilight, Date Masamune, to find you."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime made a faint noise, running her fingers along the file in her lap. And where is he now? She asked, expression had, showing no emotion.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Kojurou exhaled softly, "Just outside." He replied simply.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime was taken by surprise at Kojurou s words, expecting the Twilight to be long gone. Bring him in. She said. I d like to see him.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He hesitated before nodding, moving to open the door and let Masamune in. The young man entered and moved to stand beside Megohime, looking indifferent.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime looked him up and down, recognizing him as the man who had saved her from being killed. She reached out with her good hand, taking his tags in hand and looking them over. My father hired you, huh? She muttered almost to herself, then let go of his tags to look up at him. I assume he paid in advance?
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Mhm." He watched her play with his tags quietly, "That ok?"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	It s fine, if my father was your contract holder, I ve no say in what he does She paused. Did. Shaking her head she moved on from the subject. I only wanted to extend his offer stay on my payroll, accept me as your contract holder and I ll make sure you re taken care of housing, food, pay, celebrer I ll provide it all, as long as you stay by my side and ensure my safety.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He didn't miss a beat, "Sure." He answered. Kojurou, on the other hand, looked taken aback."M Megohime dono! Are you certain?!"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Kojurou, Her tone was firm. With father and mother both gone, we re left with a power vacuum, and if no one fills that role soon, we ll have have other families on us like flies on crap. I will fill that role, but I can t do it with just you alone. She looked to Kojurou, her expression softer. He s capable. I can t have you going and getting yourself killed just yet, I still need you.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He humbled himself and lowered his gaze. "Of course.""So, do I just find a room and drop in it?" Masamune asked flatly.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime has to stifle a laugh, turning back to look at him. No, Kojurou can show you to the wing where the employees are housed, they re all furnished relatively the same a bed, a dresser for your clothes, desk. She said.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He nodded and glanced at Kojurou, who scowled a bit and bowed to Megohime before leaving the room. Masamune saluted to her before following the older man.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime could see the tension Kojurou held with their newest family addition, but she needed more. If she were to not end up like her father, she would need it all: more power, more influence, more muscle and Masamune was going to help with that. She exhaled heavily, touching the file in her lap lightly before laying back, needing to rest up as much as she could before the meeting.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	When the day came, Masamune sat across from her in the car, quietly holding his katana to his chest. He kept to himself a lot, she noticed. How peculiar.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime was still in rough condition, but she was able to be up and around with little issue. She was still covered in cuts and bruises, eyepatch on and arm still in a sling, but other than that, she wore a simple black pinstripe suit. She still was holding onto the file of her parents death, but she hadn t opened it since she first looked at it.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"You're certain about this?" Kojurou asked, "It isn't too late to turn back."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Who else is going to step up and fill this role? She asked, looking to Kojurou. It s not like I really have any choice, A soft smirk crossed her face. And running away just isn t my style.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He smiled softly, "Of course. I'm just concerned for your health."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	It s only a fracture, and the doctor said I d be able to remove my eyepatch in another day. The car slowed as it pulled up alongside the curb, them having arrived.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Masamune climbed out without even waiting, which made Kojurou angry with his lack of respect. Kojurou climbed out and helped Megohime.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime didn t seem to care at all that Masamune left the car first, simply exiting the car and making her way toward the doors of an establishment she d seek out of place in a brothel. The name of the building was Bastard, indicated as such by the sign on the front with the letters lit up by lights.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Masamune kept quiet as he followed Megohime and Kojurou. They knew where they were going, he was just the new family dog.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime knew where she was going, having been with her father to these meetings once or twice. A few of the guards in suits looked a bit unsettled when they saw Megohime, but knew who she was and let her through with merely a nod. The meeting room was the same as she had remembered it last, a bright white room with four white chairs surrounding a table in the center of the room, set with drinks and an ash tray. Megohime moved to the seat her father had sat in, taking a seat without missing a beat.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She only sat alone for a little bit before the other three heads came in. Matsunaga was last he usually was.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime sat with her legs crossed, watching the other family heads file in and take their respective seats. She recognized Takeda Shingen and his family s next head, Yukimura, Chosokabe Motochika, the guild leader for Twilights, and of course, Matsunaga Hisehide.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"How lovely to see you all again." Matsunaga greeted, "I'm glad to see you all well.""Could have fooled me..." Motochika muttered.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura stood just behind Shingen, wearing his hair loose around his shoulders, and a burgundy three piece suit.Megohime lit a cigarette, sitting back in her chair and taking a slow drag, not responding to Hisehide s greeting.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Alright, let's get on with it, what's this about? I'm incredibly busy." Motochika stated flatly.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yes, I d like to start as well. Megohime said, taking her cigarette from her lips.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"By all means," Matsunaga smiled softly, "you have the floor."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	I appreciate the generosity. Megohime said, tossing the file onto the table for the others to look at. I m sure everyone here is aware of my fathers passing. She said.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"It was an unfortunate loss. He was a good man." Shingen said gravely. Motochika reached for the file and took it."Yer mom, too?" He asked.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime felt a small wave of numbness hit her, but she easily shook it off. Yes, the both of them were killed when a bomb destroyed the town car they were in.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Motochika flipped through the file and read it over to himself."This means you are the new family head." Matsunaga remarked, "Congratulations."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	I see no need, She said, giving a small shake of her head. I m only interested in finding out who killed them.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"You sure?" Motochika glanced up at her, "I can find out fast."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime gave a nod. I appreciate it, Chosokabe. Let me know what you find. She said.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He nodded and closed the file, keeping it on hand."I see you have a new addition to your little family, Lady Dragon." Matsunaga noted, eyes on Masamune.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	I do, She nodded, snuffing out her cigarette in the ashtray. You usually don t take interest in Twilights, have a change of heart?
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Just wondering if there was any ulterior motive to the new face." He replied. Masamune hasn't moved or said a word the whole time, his expression flat and bored.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Oh? Do elaborate. She asked, sitting back in her chair, her expression calm, but her eyes told him to choose his words carefully.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She knew Matsunaga was not afraid to speak his mind especially if it meant getting under someone's skin."He saved you, did he not? Did you put him on payroll because you had a sort of princess syndrome with him?""That was out of line!" Kojurou blurted out angrily.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime held her hand up to silence Kojurou, her expression remaining the same. I m sure you can understand, even with no Twilights on payroll, when one finds a good weapon, it s most wise to attain it before it is lost.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Of course, I agree." He replied. Masamune scratched his inner ear with his pinkie and sniffed, not seeming to be bothered that he was the topic of interest, or shame. Shingen folded his arms."Not to take away from Matsunaga's odd Q A, with you as the new head, we should expect regular and uninterrupted weapons shipments, Megohime dono?"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Of course. Megohime nodded. All contracts stand as they are, I see no reason to change or halt any shipments. She answered Shingen, looking to him. The delivery dates shall remain the same as well, but the locations will change, just as a precaution in case anyone else is being targeted.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He nodded, "I understand. I will trust Yukimura with the pick up, as I always have."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime gave a nod, Yukimura bowing his head in acknowledgement, remaining quite.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	The meeting went on as it usually did and things were concluded before everyone was allowed to leave. Masamune put his katana across his shoulders and hung his arms from the ends."So all that was was some stuffy b.s. about who sucks whose dick?""Date!" Kojurou snapped but the young man didn't seem threatened.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime had to stifle a laugh, a smirk slowly spreading across her face as they made their way to the car. Of course, She said with a nod. You know how us important people are.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Was there a point?" He asked dully, "Is there ever a point?"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	There is. She said with a nod. Although, I myself wonder why some meetings are held. She muttered almost to herself.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He made a noise and climbed into the car with her and Kojurou.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana worked at at one of the few local orphanages, one specifically made for housing orphaned Twilight children. She herself was heavily pregnant, carrying her lovers child and due any day now. She was out with two children, taking them out to enjoy the nice weather. She held their hands in hers, her wispy black hair pulled into a pony tail, her bangs framing her face.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	They were so young. Too young. It happened way too fast for her to register. There was a loud pop and the little girl on her right fell like she had tripped, blood seeping through the back of her clothes. Then another pop, and the boy on her left barely let out a scream before he too fell to the ground.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Their hands slipped out of hers and Nana watched the boy fall, then looked to the girl. Ch...Cho..?! She quickly fell to her knees and scooped up the girl before turning to the boy. Micah..? She could feel the blood on her hands, seeping into her clothes she turned to look at the assailants behind her, eyes wide. The dying children before her both had tags around their necks, but Nana had nothing she wasn t a Twilight. W...What have you done..!? She shouted at them, tears streaming down her face. She was too shocked to be scared for her own safety, instead, trying to gather up both children to try and rush them to a doctor. They re only children..! She had always been so cautious, always traveled the back alley ways with the children, made sure they were safe, and look at what had happened.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	As soon as she got up, there was a white hot pain in her leg. One of them had shot her in the leg."A Tag is still a Tag. And we don't appreciate sympathisers."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana stumbled and collapsed to her knees, dropping the limp body of Micah, Cho starting to slip from her grasp as well. She let out a strangled cry of pain, blood leaking into the skirt of her dress. The pain was excruciating, and she now feared for her unborn child she was only five months pregnant, and though it was obvious she was pregnant, it was clear the men didn t care.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Especially one that likes to go around fuckin' Tags, too. We seen you with that big fuck who runs the guild. Disgusting!" They fired another round into her and hit her in the back.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana felt like she had been punched hard in the back, the shot going through her shoulder and out her chest. She fell forward, still trying to clutch the whimpering girl in her hands, watching her own blood dripping onto the ground in front of her.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Another shot, this time much lower. She felt it through the small of her back and the burning pain seeped into her belly. Cho jerked a bit before suddenly falling limp, her final breath exhaling passed her lips.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana let out a sob, unable to keep herself up anymore, slumping forward on top of the children. She couldn t move like she wanted to, only able to reach out and touch both children, caressing the boys cheek and holding the girl close.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"How fucking gross." They moved toward her and kicked her away from the children, "You're a disgrace!"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana cried out when she was kicked, being separated from the two children, unable to fight back. She could feel that she was bleeding, a warm puddle of blood pooling beneath her.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He shot into her stomach, scowling heavily, "Probably his fucking baby in there."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana only lurched, staring up at the sky with tunneled vision, only feeling the hits of the bullets but none of the pain at this point. Blood trickled from her mouth, struggling to breathe as blood came up her throat.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She could only feel the pressure of them kicking and stepping on her, could hear them laughing like she was underwater.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She was so tired, her limbs heavy and her body numb, so she just closed her eyes and let herself fall into darkness.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"...na! Do...ie! ...ke up!" That sounded like Motochika, but he was so far away. It was so cold, she was so heavy.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana just wanted to sleep, she was so tired, who was calling to her? She barely managed to open her eyes, but her vision was blurry. Coughing up another mouthful of blood, she only wheezed in response.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	As she faded in and out, she could vaguely feel herself moving. Where was she going? Was she dead? Was her spirit moving on? What about Motochika?
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana was semi conscious for a moment more before she was consumed by the same darkness once more.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	When she finally came to, pounding headache and body pain galore, she was in the hospital attached to various machines with the sole purpose of keeping her alive.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana s vision was so fuzzy she could only make out vague shapes. Was she still alive? How much time had passed? She let out a pained moan, trying to look around to see where she was.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"Nana...!" A large, familiar hand grasped hers with an odd gentleness. It was Motochika, of course it was. "Thank fuck...I was so worried when you didn't wake up..."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Her memories were so jumbled, only remembering bits and pieces. When I wouldn t wake up..? She croaked out, finally managing to find his blurry figure beside her. What happened..?
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	"I found you half dead in some alley...Micah and Cho..." He squeezed her hand gently, "Fuck, I'm so sorry I wasn't there.."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Oh, that was right, she had been attacked when she was out with some of the kids from the orphanage. Her vision blurred more as tears filled her eyes. Why...? She asked him, her bruised face contorting as she fought her tears. They were only children...
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He shook his head, "I don't know...there are many who would rather see us Twilights wiped out. I only wish the children were spared.."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Nana felt her heart sink, her child, was it ok? She remembered being shot multiple times, twice in the stomach. I m sorry.. She started to sob weakly. I couldn t protect him.. I couldn t protect our child..!
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Motochika felt his whole body go numb. He alreasy knew the fate of their child. He had to be removed, barely big enough to fit in Motochika's hand. He had never been so angry and so heartbroken in his life."It wasn't your fault, Nana...none of it was..."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	I couldn t protect them, I couldn t save any of them..! She cried, squeezing his hand weakly.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	He moved and carefully held her, petting her hair gently amd letting her cry.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Megohime s physical condition was slowing improving, her wounds mostly healed into bruises at that point, arm out of the sling. She was often busy with work solidifying her fathers work before his death, continuing gun and drug shipments, as well as keeping her own people peaceful.Yukimura surely couldn t find much interesting in a prostitute, but he couldn t help but find himself thinking about her often, she kept him up at night. He found himself blushing at her image, and sometimes aching for attention.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Masamune wasn't always seen around the estate. In fact, he was rarely seen at all. He didn't like having eyes on him, so he would find the most isolated areas he could on the grounds and hide there until his spot was discovered before going to a different one. Kojurou didn't really care for him, finding him standoffish and rude.Akihime was a rather interesting young woman. Who knew how long she had been in the game. But she seemed gentle and kind, even if that was just the fetish she played into. He would find himself back at Bastard, going to her room and sitting with her. Being with her. It made him forget about the gang life for a short while.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura would come, bringing cigarettes and sometimes food to eat. They were more like dates than anything else, Yukimura still paying for her time in full. He enjoyed her time, often requesting to listen to music with her, or listening to her stories.Megohime was kept rather busy, often having to pass work off to Kojurou to keep up. That day she was delivering a special shipment to Motochika s guild, this time planning to take it to him in person.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Akihime loved having Yukimura visit her, she thought he was sweet for a gang head. Not at all what she imagined a gang leader to be. Sometimes they would actually leave and go on actual dates. They had to be careful, obviously it didn't look good for a him to be seen in public with a whore, but she liked being outside with him. She was growing a crush on him, he was a genuine guy.Masamune followed her, Kojurou stuck at home to keep up with her paperwork. He had his sword over his shoulders, looking bored as he usually did. He didn't know this is what he would be signing up for when he joined up with her. Oh well as long as he got to kill people eventually, he didn't care.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura didn t so much mind being seen out in public with a prostitute, almost like he had simply forgotten. She knew though, knew that he wasn t always so kind, he could see it in his hands, scarred over the knuckles, and in his eyes.Megohime had armed herself with a pistol, hidden under her arm, covered by her suit jacket. This shouldn t take but an hour, just a simple shipment, just across town. Megohime said to Masamune as they walked to the car.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Part of her wanted to see that rougher side of him, just so she could say she did. But the other part didn't want this image of him ruined, she wanted to always see this gentle side of him. He didn't feel like a ganger when he was with her like this. He felt like a young man just trying his best in life."Yeah, sure thing, boss.." Masamune replied, "Are we meeting the mountain himself or just his underlings?"
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura had a cigarette hanging from his lips, unlit still, as if he hadn t yet made up his mind if he wanted to smoke it or not. Do you have tomorrow to yourself as well? He asked, looking to her, long hair pulled up into a neat ponytail that day. Unfortunately he s indisposed, so we ll only be meeting his subordinates, but that s fine with me. She said with a slight shrug as she got into the back seat, the driver waiting for them, the supply trucks behind in wait as well.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She smiled and nodded, "Yes, I was lucky enough to get my rest days back to back. So you can have me all to yourself again." She replied happily.Masamune sat across from her, hugging his katana to his chest. "Cool. Probably busy still diggin' around about your parents." He said flatly. Blunt as ever.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura s cheeks flushed a bit, hardly noticeable, nodding and smiling. I m glad, it gives me an excuse to get out. His smile was almost goofy, hardly the face of a gangster. I d much rather spend time with you. Megohime didn t show if she was upset or not, the car pulling away. Ah, no, he s busy tending to a personal matter.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She actually blushed before her smile grew a little, "That's really sweet of you to say. I enjoy my time with you much more than I do at Bastard.."He made a noise, his eye on her but it felt like he wasn't reallylooking at her. His gaze always seemed like it was a thousand miles away. "Bummer."
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura pulled his gaze away, rubbing the back of his neck as he looked up at the sky. I was thinking... Maybe you could come work for the Takeda not as a prostitute! We always need more bodies, people to help care for those who can t help themselves. We house a lot of orphans, people who ve been crippled.. Megohime made a soft noise in agreement, studying Masamune for a moment. He was always so lifeless, almost like a doll, his eye was empty, face expressionless.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She gave a hum, a soft thoughtful sound. "It sounds nice, Yukimura sama, but...I don't know, I like it at Bastard...I've been there for a long time, I don't know anything else...""How's life as a gang boss treating you?" He asked, his eye lifting just a bit to lock her gaze.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	Yukimura looked back at her with a kind smile, but she could see he was saddened by her refusal. I understand, I only wish for you to know our door is always open to you. Megohime held his gaze, one eye still bruised and bloodshot. Not much has changed, just more work, more responsibilities.
ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)	She hugged his arm and smiled genuinely, "Arigatou...perhaps sometime I can make a house visit?" It was a gentle joke, but the implication was there.He blinked slowly, his expression never changing, "Ever think about just leaving?"

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

I refuse. She said sharply. In three days there will be the meeting of the Four Heads, and I will be there. If I were to do anything less, I d be a disappointment to my father.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

He bowed his head, "Of course...forgive me.."

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Will you please prepare me a debriefing for the me She paused, making a face. The man Twilight, the Twilight that came for me, it wasn t you, who was it? She asked.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

"It was the last thing your father requested before he passed." So, the old man did care. "He hired a Twilight, Date Masamune, to find you."

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Megohime made a faint noise, running her fingers along the file in her lap. And where is he now? She asked, expression had, showing no emotion.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Kojurou exhaled softly, "Just outside." He replied simply.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Megohime was taken by surprise at Kojurou s words, expecting the Twilight to be long gone. Bring him in. She said. I d like to see him.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

He hesitated before nodding, moving to open the door and let Masamune in. The young man entered and moved to stand beside Megohime, looking indifferent.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Megohime looked him up and down, recognizing him as the man who had saved her from being killed. She reached out with her good hand, taking his tags in hand and looking them over. My father hired you, huh? She muttered almost to herself, then let go of his tags to look up at him. I assume he paid in advance?

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

"Mhm." He watched her play with his tags quietly, "That ok?"

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

It s fine, if my father was your contract holder, I ve no say in what he does She paused. Did. Shaking her head she moved on from the subject. I only wanted to extend his offer stay on my payroll, accept me as your contract holder and I ll make sure you re taken care of housing, food, pay, celebrer I ll provide it all, as long as you stay by my side and ensure my safety.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

He didn't miss a beat, "Sure." He answered. Kojurou, on the other hand, looked taken aback."M Megohime dono! Are you certain?!"

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Kojurou, Her tone was firm. With father and mother both gone, we re left with a power vacuum, and if no one fills that role soon, we ll have have other families on us like flies on crap. I will fill that role, but I can t do it with just you alone. She looked to Kojurou, her expression softer. He s capable. I can t have you going and getting yourself killed just yet, I still need you.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

He humbled himself and lowered his gaze. "Of course.""So, do I just find a room and drop in it?" Masamune asked flatly.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

Megohime has to stifle a laugh, turning back to look at him. No, Kojurou can show you to the wing where the employees are housed, they re all furnished relatively the same a bed, a dresser for your clothes, desk. She said.

ergastulum. (1x1 w/DarkMudkip)

He nodded and glanced at Kojurou, who scowled a bit and bowed to Megohime before leaving the room. Masamune saluted to her before following the older man.

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Megohime could see the tension Kojurou held with their newest family addition, but she needed more. If she were to not end up like her father, she would need it all: more power, more influence, more muscle and Masamune was going to help with that. She exhaled heavily, touching the file in her lap lightly before laying back, needing to rest up as much as she could before the meeting.

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When the day came, Masamune sat across from her in the car, quietly holding his katana to his chest. He kept to himself a lot, she noticed. How peculiar.

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Megohime was still in rough condition, but she was able to be up and around with little issue. She was still covered in cuts and bruises, eyepatch on and arm still in a sling, but other than that, she wore a simple black pinstripe suit. She still was holding onto the file of her parents death, but she hadn t opened it since she first looked at it.

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"You're certain about this?" Kojurou asked, "It isn't too late to turn back."

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Who else is going to step up and fill this role? She asked, looking to Kojurou. It s not like I really have any choice, A soft smirk crossed her face. And running away just isn t my style.

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He smiled softly, "Of course. I'm just concerned for your health."

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It s only a fracture, and the doctor said I d be able to remove my eyepatch in another day. The car slowed as it pulled up alongside the curb, them having arrived.

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Masamune climbed out without even waiting, which made Kojurou angry with his lack of respect. Kojurou climbed out and helped Megohime.

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Megohime didn t seem to care at all that Masamune left the car first, simply exiting the car and making her way toward the doors of an establishment she d seek out of place in a brothel. The name of the building was Bastard, indicated as such by the sign on the front with the letters lit up by lights.

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Masamune kept quiet as he followed Megohime and Kojurou. They knew where they were going, he was just the new family dog.

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Megohime knew where she was going, having been with her father to these meetings once or twice. A few of the guards in suits looked a bit unsettled when they saw Megohime, but knew who she was and let her through with merely a nod. The meeting room was the same as she had remembered it last, a bright white room with four white chairs surrounding a table in the center of the room, set with drinks and an ash tray. Megohime moved to the seat her father had sat in, taking a seat without missing a beat.

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She only sat alone for a little bit before the other three heads came in. Matsunaga was last he usually was.

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Megohime sat with her legs crossed, watching the other family heads file in and take their respective seats. She recognized Takeda Shingen and his family s next head, Yukimura, Chosokabe Motochika, the guild leader for Twilights, and of course, Matsunaga Hisehide.

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"How lovely to see you all again." Matsunaga greeted, "I'm glad to see you all well.""Could have fooled me..." Motochika muttered.

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Yukimura stood just behind Shingen, wearing his hair loose around his shoulders, and a burgundy three piece suit.Megohime lit a cigarette, sitting back in her chair and taking a slow drag, not responding to Hisehide s greeting.

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"Alright, let's get on with it, what's this about? I'm incredibly busy." Motochika stated flatly.

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Yes, I d like to start as well. Megohime said, taking her cigarette from her lips.

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"By all means," Matsunaga smiled softly, "you have the floor."

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I appreciate the generosity. Megohime said, tossing the file onto the table for the others to look at. I m sure everyone here is aware of my fathers passing. She said.

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"It was an unfortunate loss. He was a good man." Shingen said gravely. Motochika reached for the file and took it."Yer mom, too?" He asked.

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Megohime felt a small wave of numbness hit her, but she easily shook it off. Yes, the both of them were killed when a bomb destroyed the town car they were in.

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Motochika flipped through the file and read it over to himself."This means you are the new family head." Matsunaga remarked, "Congratulations."

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I see no need, She said, giving a small shake of her head. I m only interested in finding out who killed them.

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"You sure?" Motochika glanced up at her, "I can find out fast."

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Megohime gave a nod. I appreciate it, Chosokabe. Let me know what you find. She said.

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He nodded and closed the file, keeping it on hand."I see you have a new addition to your little family, Lady Dragon." Matsunaga noted, eyes on Masamune.

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I do, She nodded, snuffing out her cigarette in the ashtray. You usually don t take interest in Twilights, have a change of heart?

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"Just wondering if there was any ulterior motive to the new face." He replied. Masamune hasn't moved or said a word the whole time, his expression flat and bored.

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Oh? Do elaborate. She asked, sitting back in her chair, her expression calm, but her eyes told him to choose his words carefully.

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She knew Matsunaga was not afraid to speak his mind especially if it meant getting under someone's skin."He saved you, did he not? Did you put him on payroll because you had a sort of princess syndrome with him?""That was out of line!" Kojurou blurted out angrily.

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Megohime held her hand up to silence Kojurou, her expression remaining the same. I m sure you can understand, even with no Twilights on payroll, when one finds a good weapon, it s most wise to attain it before it is lost.

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"Of course, I agree." He replied. Masamune scratched his inner ear with his pinkie and sniffed, not seeming to be bothered that he was the topic of interest, or shame. Shingen folded his arms."Not to take away from Matsunaga's odd Q A, with you as the new head, we should expect regular and uninterrupted weapons shipments, Megohime dono?"

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Of course. Megohime nodded. All contracts stand as they are, I see no reason to change or halt any shipments. She answered Shingen, looking to him. The delivery dates shall remain the same as well, but the locations will change, just as a precaution in case anyone else is being targeted.

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He nodded, "I understand. I will trust Yukimura with the pick up, as I always have."

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Megohime gave a nod, Yukimura bowing his head in acknowledgement, remaining quite.

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The meeting went on as it usually did and things were concluded before everyone was allowed to leave. Masamune put his katana across his shoulders and hung his arms from the ends."So all that was was some stuffy b.s. about who sucks whose dick?""Date!" Kojurou snapped but the young man didn't seem threatened.

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Megohime had to stifle a laugh, a smirk slowly spreading across her face as they made their way to the car. Of course, She said with a nod. You know how us important people are.

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"Was there a point?" He asked dully, "Is there ever a point?"

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There is. She said with a nod. Although, I myself wonder why some meetings are held. She muttered almost to herself.

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He made a noise and climbed into the car with her and Kojurou.

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Nana worked at at one of the few local orphanages, one specifically made for housing orphaned Twilight children. She herself was heavily pregnant, carrying her lovers child and due any day now. She was out with two children, taking them out to enjoy the nice weather. She held their hands in hers, her wispy black hair pulled into a pony tail, her bangs framing her face.

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They were so young. Too young. It happened way too fast for her to register. There was a loud pop and the little girl on her right fell like she had tripped, blood seeping through the back of her clothes. Then another pop, and the boy on her left barely let out a scream before he too fell to the ground.

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Their hands slipped out of hers and Nana watched the boy fall, then looked to the girl. Ch...Cho..?! She quickly fell to her knees and scooped up the girl before turning to the boy. Micah..? She could feel the blood on her hands, seeping into her clothes she turned to look at the assailants behind her, eyes wide. The dying children before her both had tags around their necks, but Nana had nothing she wasn t a Twilight. W...What have you done..!? She shouted at them, tears streaming down her face. She was too shocked to be scared for her own safety, instead, trying to gather up both children to try and rush them to a doctor. They re only children..! She had always been so cautious, always traveled the back alley ways with the children, made sure they were safe, and look at what had happened.

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As soon as she got up, there was a white hot pain in her leg. One of them had shot her in the leg."A Tag is still a Tag. And we don't appreciate sympathisers."

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Nana stumbled and collapsed to her knees, dropping the limp body of Micah, Cho starting to slip from her grasp as well. She let out a strangled cry of pain, blood leaking into the skirt of her dress. The pain was excruciating, and she now feared for her unborn child she was only five months pregnant, and though it was obvious she was pregnant, it was clear the men didn t care.

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"Especially one that likes to go around fuckin' Tags, too. We seen you with that big fuck who runs the guild. Disgusting!" They fired another round into her and hit her in the back.

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Nana felt like she had been punched hard in the back, the shot going through her shoulder and out her chest. She fell forward, still trying to clutch the whimpering girl in her hands, watching her own blood dripping onto the ground in front of her.

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Another shot, this time much lower. She felt it through the small of her back and the burning pain seeped into her belly. Cho jerked a bit before suddenly falling limp, her final breath exhaling passed her lips.

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Nana let out a sob, unable to keep herself up anymore, slumping forward on top of the children. She couldn t move like she wanted to, only able to reach out and touch both children, caressing the boys cheek and holding the girl close.

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"How fucking gross." They moved toward her and kicked her away from the children, "You're a disgrace!"

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Nana cried out when she was kicked, being separated from the two children, unable to fight back. She could feel that she was bleeding, a warm puddle of blood pooling beneath her.

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He shot into her stomach, scowling heavily, "Probably his fucking baby in there."

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Nana only lurched, staring up at the sky with tunneled vision, only feeling the hits of the bullets but none of the pain at this point. Blood trickled from her mouth, struggling to breathe as blood came up her throat.

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She could only feel the pressure of them kicking and stepping on her, could hear them laughing like she was underwater.

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She was so tired, her limbs heavy and her body numb, so she just closed her eyes and let herself fall into darkness.

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"...na! Do...ie! ...ke up!" That sounded like Motochika, but he was so far away. It was so cold, she was so heavy.

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Nana just wanted to sleep, she was so tired, who was calling to her? She barely managed to open her eyes, but her vision was blurry. Coughing up another mouthful of blood, she only wheezed in response.

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As she faded in and out, she could vaguely feel herself moving. Where was she going? Was she dead? Was her spirit moving on? What about Motochika?

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Nana was semi conscious for a moment more before she was consumed by the same darkness once more.

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When she finally came to, pounding headache and body pain galore, she was in the hospital attached to various machines with the sole purpose of keeping her alive.

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Nana s vision was so fuzzy she could only make out vague shapes. Was she still alive? How much time had passed? She let out a pained moan, trying to look around to see where she was.

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"Nana...!" A large, familiar hand grasped hers with an odd gentleness. It was Motochika, of course it was. "Thank fuck...I was so worried when you didn't wake up..."

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Her memories were so jumbled, only remembering bits and pieces. When I wouldn t wake up..? She croaked out, finally managing to find his blurry figure beside her. What happened..?

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"I found you half dead in some alley...Micah and Cho..." He squeezed her hand gently, "Fuck, I'm so sorry I wasn't there.."

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Oh, that was right, she had been attacked when she was out with some of the kids from the orphanage. Her vision blurred more as tears filled her eyes. Why...? She asked him, her bruised face contorting as she fought her tears. They were only children...

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He shook his head, "I don't know...there are many who would rather see us Twilights wiped out. I only wish the children were spared.."

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Nana felt her heart sink, her child, was it ok? She remembered being shot multiple times, twice in the stomach. I m sorry.. She started to sob weakly. I couldn t protect him.. I couldn t protect our child..!

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Motochika felt his whole body go numb. He alreasy knew the fate of their child. He had to be removed, barely big enough to fit in Motochika's hand. He had never been so angry and so heartbroken in his life."It wasn't your fault, Nana...none of it was..."

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I couldn t protect them, I couldn t save any of them..! She cried, squeezing his hand weakly.

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He moved and carefully held her, petting her hair gently amd letting her cry.

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Megohime s physical condition was slowing improving, her wounds mostly healed into bruises at that point, arm out of the sling. She was often busy with work solidifying her fathers work before his death, continuing gun and drug shipments, as well as keeping her own people peaceful.Yukimura surely couldn t find much interesting in a prostitute, but he couldn t help but find himself thinking about her often, she kept him up at night. He found himself blushing at her image, and sometimes aching for attention.

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Masamune wasn't always seen around the estate. In fact, he was rarely seen at all. He didn't like having eyes on him, so he would find the most isolated areas he could on the grounds and hide there until his spot was discovered before going to a different one. Kojurou didn't really care for him, finding him standoffish and rude.Akihime was a rather interesting young woman. Who knew how long she had been in the game. But she seemed gentle and kind, even if that was just the fetish she played into. He would find himself back at Bastard, going to her room and sitting with her. Being with her. It made him forget about the gang life for a short while.

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Yukimura would come, bringing cigarettes and sometimes food to eat. They were more like dates than anything else, Yukimura still paying for her time in full. He enjoyed her time, often requesting to listen to music with her, or listening to her stories.Megohime was kept rather busy, often having to pass work off to Kojurou to keep up. That day she was delivering a special shipment to Motochika s guild, this time planning to take it to him in person.

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Akihime loved having Yukimura visit her, she thought he was sweet for a gang head. Not at all what she imagined a gang leader to be. Sometimes they would actually leave and go on actual dates. They had to be careful, obviously it didn't look good for a him to be seen in public with a whore, but she liked being outside with him. She was growing a crush on him, he was a genuine guy.Masamune followed her, Kojurou stuck at home to keep up with her paperwork. He had his sword over his shoulders, looking bored as he usually did. He didn't know this is what he would be signing up for when he joined up with her. Oh well as long as he got to kill people eventually, he didn't care.

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Yukimura didn t so much mind being seen out in public with a prostitute, almost like he had simply forgotten. She knew though, knew that he wasn t always so kind, he could see it in his hands, scarred over the knuckles, and in his eyes.Megohime had armed herself with a pistol, hidden under her arm, covered by her suit jacket. This shouldn t take but an hour, just a simple shipment, just across town. Megohime said to Masamune as they walked to the car.

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Part of her wanted to see that rougher side of him, just so she could say she did. But the other part didn't want this image of him ruined, she wanted to always see this gentle side of him. He didn't feel like a ganger when he was with her like this. He felt like a young man just trying his best in life."Yeah, sure thing, boss.." Masamune replied, "Are we meeting the mountain himself or just his underlings?"

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Yukimura had a cigarette hanging from his lips, unlit still, as if he hadn t yet made up his mind if he wanted to smoke it or not. Do you have tomorrow to yourself as well? He asked, looking to her, long hair pulled up into a neat ponytail that day. Unfortunately he s indisposed, so we ll only be meeting his subordinates, but that s fine with me. She said with a slight shrug as she got into the back seat, the driver waiting for them, the supply trucks behind in wait as well.

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She smiled and nodded, "Yes, I was lucky enough to get my rest days back to back. So you can have me all to yourself again." She replied happily.Masamune sat across from her, hugging his katana to his chest. "Cool. Probably busy still diggin' around about your parents." He said flatly. Blunt as ever.

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Yukimura s cheeks flushed a bit, hardly noticeable, nodding and smiling. I m glad, it gives me an excuse to get out. His smile was almost goofy, hardly the face of a gangster. I d much rather spend time with you. Megohime didn t show if she was upset or not, the car pulling away. Ah, no, he s busy tending to a personal matter.

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She actually blushed before her smile grew a little, "That's really sweet of you to say. I enjoy my time with you much more than I do at Bastard.."He made a noise, his eye on her but it felt like he wasn't reallylooking at her. His gaze always seemed like it was a thousand miles away. "Bummer."

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Yukimura pulled his gaze away, rubbing the back of his neck as he looked up at the sky. I was thinking... Maybe you could come work for the Takeda not as a prostitute! We always need more bodies, people to help care for those who can t help themselves. We house a lot of orphans, people who ve been crippled.. Megohime made a soft noise in agreement, studying Masamune for a moment. He was always so lifeless, almost like a doll, his eye was empty, face expressionless.

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She gave a hum, a soft thoughtful sound. "It sounds nice, Yukimura sama, but...I don't know, I like it at Bastard...I've been there for a long time, I don't know anything else...""How's life as a gang boss treating you?" He asked, his eye lifting just a bit to lock her gaze.

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Yukimura looked back at her with a kind smile, but she could see he was saddened by her refusal. I understand, I only wish for you to know our door is always open to you. Megohime held his gaze, one eye still bruised and bloodshot. Not much has changed, just more work, more responsibilities.

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She hugged his arm and smiled genuinely, "Arigatou...perhaps sometime I can make a house visit?" It was a gentle joke, but the implication was there.He blinked slowly, his expression never changing, "Ever think about just leaving?"