Nightshift 26: F-Block Hallway

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Shining the flashlight around the corner, Rukia didn't see any other patients around, which was fine with her at the moment. She wanted to get to Colonel Mustang quickly, and hopefully Renji wouldn't take too long to meet her...

Jogging along quietly, she continued on.

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[Following from here!]

That's right--Asch had said something like that, too. "So our memories are messed up?" Then between her duel and now were a year's worth of memories she had completely forgotten? It was an uncomfortable thought, but it looked like it was the truth; she was going to have to get used to it. The colonel wasn't there to listen to her worries or console her, after all.

Come to think of it, what was the colonel there for? She had followed him back to the F Block hall, but to her knowledge, there wasn't much there besides the women's bedrooms. What kind of reason could he have to go there? Might as well ask.

"Um, where are we going? This is the way to the women's rooms, right?" She gasped, dramatically. "Ah! Don't tell me you have a date for tonight!" Even the colonel made a good subject for teasing sometimes.

...Unless it really was true.

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"It could be that, but it could possibly be something else." Jade chose to keep ambiguous on the whole matter, as it was the only thing to do until he was certain of the answer. After all, it wouldn't do them any good if he were wrong, though trial and error was always a possibility if he had any desire to be sloppy. Which he didn't.

Anise's joke tore him from his thoughts, his smile morphing into something enigmatic.

"Now why would I go out with another woman when I already have a charming young lady with me?" It was true in some cases. The teen certainly wouldn't slow him down while he searched the halls, but it was obvious to see that she didn't have Tokunaga in her possession.

"If you must know, I plan to meet with his Majesty, Peony the IXth."

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"Oh, Colonel!" Anise giggled. He was pretty good at laying on the flattery when he tried! And flattery was something Anise was always pleased to hear.

"But why would the emperor be..." she stopped as she thought about it herself. No way... was Emperor Peony the one who had a date for the night!? Anise gave the colonel a pleading look, as though she were begging him to say it wasn't so.

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"Now now, don't give me that look." It was easy to read Anise's thoughts, and Jade found himself laughing despite her desperation.

"I expect you to be on your best behavior." He knew all too well what she was capable of and he wasn't certain of the losses Anise faced when it came to her fonic abilities. "I've been informed that she's a Seventh Fonist, and so that would make her a valuable asset when neither Tear or Natalia are around."

Jade's smile widened.

"But I must admit, it'd be a world of fun if we kidnapped her before his Majesty arrived."

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Damn it. So it was true. Here Anise would have done anything for a date with the emperor, and some girl she never heard of came along...

But the colonel was right. A Seventh Fonist would be a great help. They would have to meet this girl... It would be fine. She'd just have to try and allow as little alone time for her and the emperor as possible! Anise smiled back at him, abruptly reverting to her bright and cheerful demeanor--although there was no hiding the mischief on her mind from the colonel. "You know her room number? I'd like to meet her."

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[To here (http://community.livejournal.com/damned/186235.html?thread=12837243#t12837243).]

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[Away we go!]