Day 44: Lunch

[mizuhomaiden.livejournal.com]

That had been a very frustrating shower. For many reasons. At least Raine was going to at least look at Forte. Hopefully, she'll actually heal him. The showers had also succeeded in making the ninja feel like a pervert. A mild one, but still... It was as if Yukari had picked that spot in the showers because she knew the ninja could easily see her.

Ugh! Damn youkai.

Squirreling herself away in a corner of the cafeteria, Sheena finger combed her wet hair before pulling it back with the bright red ribbon. She so needed her own hair ribbon back. She was attempting to formulate her plan of acquisition - she was ninja after all - as people started trickling into the room. The plan was put on pause, though, when her stomach rumbled.

Food now - plan later.

[Closed to Haseo and Endrance]

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[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

Beatrix wondered if the boy was telling the truth about whether he'd use this particular test subject in the future or not. He'd already shown a susceptibility to the power, so it earmarked him as being potentially susceptible again.

The assassin said nothing, nor would she, until the test subject wandered off.

[tsunagari.livejournal.com]

The ninja swept a cold gaze over the two of them, not pleased with what had occurred. With no desire to cause a scene over it, however, he simply turned on his heel and walked off, leaving them to their business. He'd given his warning.

[falseblack]

The vacant eyes of a child caught and punished immediately slid to assessment, something cold pulsating beneath the emerald orbs. The one who walked away would be watched. The one who asked for proof would get her business. Explanations were done; Nigredo had only one thing left to say.

He approached the blonde woman once again, appearing less a child and more...a complication. "One answer," he offered, "for one statement. As much as I will let you decide the command and the target, you will allow me to choose my question."

Eyes leveled against her. "Is that fair?"

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

Beatrix watched the child silently for a moment, assessing him. "Yes, though when I use your ability will be at my discretion. I will not accept an expiration date on our agreement."

[falseblack]

"I could say the same," Nigredo answered smoothly. "Nor can this hinge on success. If the hypnosis fails, it fails. You won't be the only one at a loss should that occur." As she could probably tell with their test subject. "I will, however, give as much information as I can on its limitations to decrease the chance of a failure."

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

A slow nod. "Do you believe the chance of success would increase if you had time to observe the subject?"

[falseblack]

The question required more deliberation than most. "It might," Nigredo said after a moment. "It would depend on the subject." He would at least be able to discern which nature of command would not work.

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

"Very well. I believe we've reached an agreement then, if you concur." Beatrix hoped the boy understood that reneging on their deal when it came time for his ability to be used was tantamount to suicide.

[falseblack]

There was a curt nod. "I do." A gamble on his part, but in the end, it seemed both would get what they want. Provided nothing occurred, of course. "Should one of us be ready for our share, what is the best method of contact?" Likely the bulletin.

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

"You can contact me on the board," Beatrix replied.

Taking an unused napkin, the Bride drew upon it.

Sliding the napkin over to the boy, she said, "Use that symbol when you contact me."

[falseblack]

The drawing was taken in--details analyzed--before Nigredo folded its canvas and tucked the napkin into his pocket. He would study it later. "I'll notify you once I have the limitations. It shouldn't take more than two days, less if you have a target already."

The child paused to consider. "Should you require my payment sooner, find me at mealtimes." Pain flickered in his eyes before disappearing altogether. "Sorry. My words are being watched."

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

"I do have a target, but I'd like to maximize your effectiveness. I will wait until you have learned the limits," the Bride replied.

"I also require something to call you," she added on. "I don't care what it is."

[falseblack]

A name, basically. Nigredo supposed selectivity better suited him as a choice, but upon further reflection, it didn't matter. Names were names. Any one he gave her would come back to him somehow.

"Nigredo."

[quickdrawbkiddo.livejournal.com]

"You may call me Arlene," Beatrix replied with a nod. She then turned her attention back to her food in a manner that suggested it was best for Nigredo to be on his way if he had other business.

Or didn't want to be seen with her any longer.