Time to Play Bingo [Closed]

[concealingeyes]

Date & Time: April 4th, afternoon
Location: Around the market!
Characters: Jade, Kido, Kano
Summary: Jade is a bad person
Warnings: See above




[All things considered, their lives here at Exsilium have been very peaceful. So maybe it was inevitable that something would come and ruin that peace. Kido herself can't be too worried yet until she finds out what she needs but she is definitely guarded.

...Guarded because of what Kano said but also from how worried Kano was about this. She hopes things won't be too troublesome. As long as Kano behaves it'll be fine. Probably.

She spots Jade finally and waves at him.]

Oi, Jade! We need to talk!

Comments

[duplicitoussight]

[It's unnerving how he can see through his masks so easily, though Kano's certain some of what he's saying are just shots in the dark to see if they'd land.

(Which they did.)]

Ah, maybe I should sit down, Kido! It looks like we'll might be here for a while. He doesn't seem the type to tell the truth straight out.

[clinical]

[His smile widens just a touch. It's simply too easy. Kano will be spared.]

I'm not certain which answer you're after. You posed two questions: the matter of scientific research into abnormal humans, and an explanation for 'pulling a prank,' as you said, on Kano.

[His tone becomes less sly—more soldier-like.] As I said, it was a small lie. I've never taken any scientific interest in abnormal humans. I've also worked in the science divisons of the Malkuth military. My primary employment has been as a soldier.

[concealingeyes]

[Despite trying her best, she still can't help the creeping sensation inside. But she nods and takes a breath.]

Well, that answers both of them, more or less... Let me see if I've got this. You used the information you got from me to mess with Kano, probably because you felt like it. You lied a little but it was using half-truths.

[She combines this with the information he gave her.] So, your eyes... were probably a military experiment, I guess. And probably however that spear of yours works, too. Using yourself for that stuff...

[Well, it's better than using someone else by leagues, so she's glad for that, but that's still pretty sick and dangerous. Talk about an irresponsible person. He did say he used to be one.]

Either way, you don't really have an interest in us then.

[duplicitoussight]

[Hearing that is a small relief. He folds his hands behind his head.]

I see, I see! I get it now. This is all just a result of his hobby to pick on others, then.

[clinical]

[He'll let Kido believe what she wants, but—really, Kano?]

Indeed, I'm that kind of person. It's so nice to find someone with similar hobbies here.

[It's practically his duty to give you a response when you keep opening yourself up like that. What would happen to you if acted like this around someone really malicious?]

[concealingeyes]

[Suddenly Kido feels like she's actually with two children, instead of a teenager and a grown man.]

Eh... Kano picks on people and teases them but even he wouldn't be that cruel with a prank. Well, probably not.

[clinical]

['Probably not.'

Jade is getting kind of depressed watching these two kids fail all over the place.]

I'm certain Kano wouldn't be so cruel. You would know if that was in his personality.

[concealingeyes]

Hm? It's not like that. He's not a bad kid. But he has a habit of taking things too far without realising it. So, that's why I say 'probably not'.

[She smiles slightly.] He wouldn't be so cruel on purpose. I can say that, though. It's his filter that's busted.

[duplicitoussight]

[The jab he expects back doesn't come. Huh. He smiles along.]

Hey, hey, Leader! I'm right here, you know!

[concealingeyes]

Huh? You are? [She glances at him.] Without hearing you talk nonstop, it was hard to tell.

[duplicitoussight]

Eh? I can be quiet too! Is it really that strange for me to stay quiet? [A sigh.] I'm not a complete chatterbox.

[concealingeyes]

You always leave me so many messages, though. I think the only time you're quiet is when you're sleeping.

[clinical]

My, my. [Jade adjusts his glasses.] I believe this kind of conversation is an old man's cue to leave.

[You sure are flirting in front of him.]

[concealingeyes]

Huh...? [A beat. Then she turns red, waving her hands.]

S-Stop assuming he's my boyfriend, geez!! You don't have many friends, do you?

[She scratches her head.] Oi, that reminds me. You should apologise for that prank. Otherwise it's going to be a pain.

[duplicitoussight]

[Kano can't help his snicker, even though he presses a hand to his mouth.]

You mean he's assumed that before too, Kido? Ah, what sort of things did you tell him about me, I wonder...?

[concealingeyes]

[She turns and kicks him in the shin.]

I didn't say anything weird! Don't laugh like that!

[clinical]

I believe I'm interrupting again.

[duplicitoussight]

Ow--!

[He bends over, clutching the now-bruised shin.] I'm sorry....

[He's going to be quiet. For now. Give or take half a minute.]

[concealingeyes]

Sorry. He's always like this. [She turns back to Jade to let Kano suffer.] Anyway, do you intend to apologise for the prank or not?

[clinical]

May I pose a question first?

[concealingeyes]

Huh? Yeah, sure. What's up?

[clinical]

Why do you want one?

Please don't misunderstand me. I have no problem acknowledging that I overstepped in my approach to Kano. [To say the least.] But I'm not clear as to whether you seek an apology or Kano does, and to what purpose.

[concealingeyes]

[She blinks once. Then she rubs the back of her head.]

Is it that weird...? Well, to be honest, I don't think Kano wants to deal with you ever again. You really did freak him out. It's blunt but true. Personally, I want an apology. I kind of get why you did it, I guess. That's your personality...

[She sighs. This is really weird to explain.] But I want an apology because it's better to start over with everything like that. It only works if it's sincere, though, so don't bother if you don't mean it. I'd still like to talk to you about some things sometime without having a bad taste in my mouth. Kano'd probably rather I didn't but I'm not going to say I'd stay away. You're not a threat to us, so there's nothing wrong there.

Good enough?

[duplicitoussight]

[So they'll still have to deal with Jade. It's not something he's happy about, but he knows that convincing Kido not to go through with it would be a pain. If she sees that Jade has something useful to offer to the Dan... well, he hated to admit it, but her instincts on things like these were usually right.]

... ah, would Kido mind if I added something?

[He interjects to signal that he's going to speak, not to ask for permission. He straightens up.] Well, putting my feelings like that is an exaggeration, really! If Kido still wants to talk to him--

[A split second of hesitance. He shrugs.] --then that's Kido's choice! To be honest, it doesn't matter to me, the apology or future contact. Leader knows best.

[He doesn't think an apology'll be sincere, anyway, coming from this guy.]

[clinical]

[When Kano interjects, Jade's eyes slide over to him. And he listens, and he sees.

He looks back at Kido.]

Yes, that's enough. Thank you for elaborating on your position. You have my apologies.