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[closed] "Look, there's the signal. Act cool!"

Date & Time: November 9-10th
Location: Osaka, Japan
Characters: Kanaya Maryam (

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Summary: White collar crime with a vampire, egads! A snake and an undead--let's see how this turns out.
Warnings: Probably Kanaya being sassy as Kano acts like an idiot.

[It's good to be back in Japan again. Although he's a bit nervous, Kano's otherwise feeling positive about this mission. They didn't need a break--what they needed was something to occupy their attention, something to accomplish, to make them feel like they were succeeding at something for once instead of throwing whatever they had at a wall to see if it'd crack.

He hasn't worked with Kanaya before. But he's certain that this mission will be a success. Compared to the ones they did back home... this isn't too bad, right?

Kano breathes in deeply then throws open his arms as if introducing the great building in front of them.]

So, so... is this the place? It looks pretty easy to me, that's a disappointment.

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We're working with the Warugawa-gumi, which occupies floors ten through fifteen, taking advantage of two workers who are in reality home ill today and tomorrow. Kanaya-san is actually the "career track" one, in contrast to Kano the "OL", whatever that stands for. My impression is that I'm going to be the one trapped behind a terminal all day, while you have increased flexibility on the grounds of having to move paperwork and cater to the other workers' requests. Depending on what opportunities you get - whether disguising yourself as people you encounter or just getting information out of them - there may be other things you get to do. Passwords and things like that if you're lucky, though those would probably be easier to feed back to me, being at the keyboard.

The most essential task, by far, would be the phone calls. This company offers generous settlements, out of court, to maligned customers, and it's neither ethical nor legal. So when those people dial, they don't know for certain they'll be turned down by the company - but when they are, they will take their story to the press, and that's what we want. Negative publicity.

Other than that today at least there aren't any particular events.

[Listening closely, Kano nods. It doesn't sound like a difficult job. And, after all, deception was what he was best at. Flashing a smile that borders on cocky, he waves a hand.]

No problem, no problem. A little voice acting, some sneaking around... ahh, we'll be home in time for dinner in no time~

[She pokes him benevolently in the shoulder with a slightly strained smirk. The elevator begins to go up, but there are a fair few floors between them and their destination.] Lucky Kano, getting to enjoy his homeland's cooking. This country is kept so clean I don't know where I'm going to find prey.

[He takes the poke goodnaturedly, even managing a laugh.] Isn't it easy? You just sink your teeth into the nearest guy.

[She leans at him mock-menacingly for a moment before taking it back.] Men have a nasty tendency to talk too much and muddle up the timeline. Do you know what kind of creature tells no tales?

[He actually leans back a bit because vampires yo!!] It sure sounds like Kanaya's had some bad experience with guys, huh~? It's a good thing that she's hanging out with a decent specimen.

Do not get me started on boys. [Or girls, but after a moment of hesitation she decides to leave that part out. She has a better comeback:] Kido is much, much luckier than I am in that respect.

[Ah. At that, he rubs the back of his neck. He's a little abashed by that, not that he's going to show it.] Well, well, it's way too early to say~ I'm lucky that a super cute girl like that is willing to take me in! But, you know, she's never noticed any of her admirers. I don't think she was aware of aaall of her options.

Early? [She makes no attempt to hide the sass in her voice; the suggestion is that she thought they were earth human married since practically before they met.] That's what happens when you have a little discretion. There are advantages and disadvantages to that.

[Ding! The elevator doors slide open. Kano steps out, leading the way.] It's more like she's never hung out with other guys. Ehh, now that I think about it, Seto and I hogged her a lot.

The frog expert? Is it true that he's around now? I've really got to introduce myself some time.

[With that she disappears behind "her" own desk.]

I'll hook you two up after the mission~!

[That said, he waves and heads off to his own desk.

The mission isn't too hard. He even chats with a few coworkers, teasing some and chattering them up during breaks to listen in on any helpful information. Once the workday's off, Kano swings by Kanaya's desk, leaning over.]

Are you done, miss?

[Not long after her computer shut down! She flashes a smile up at her coworker that manages to be unnerving even for holographic lack of fangs. She's proud of how well they could partition the work with two pairs of hands, though the thought of the Dan members she still doesn't know has been itching a little at the back of her mind.] It so happens I am! Would you like to take the long-distance ground vehicle home together?

[What a great smile. Kano meets it with a slow wink.]

Are you asking me to take you home? Oh my, oh my~ Miss Kanaya is so forward!

[She stands up, rolling her eyes fondly.] Are you saying you're not the kind of lady to do a favor for a friend? [The second time she's indirectly used this word for their relationship;I once again it doesn't feel inaccurate.]

Not at all, not at all! I'm the perfect gentlewoman. [With that said, he steps back and gives her a mock curtsey.] Please, follow me.

[She pushes in he chair and falls into step beside him.] By all means, my lady, lead the way.

[Kano heads out, leading the way to the train station. It isn't too far from their destination. As they're walking, he hums an idle tune, something from an anime it sounds like?]

Would you like to make any stops to try the local cuisine?

[She shrugs, then nods.]

I'd be lying if I implied what I've seen of Japanese food hasn't been pleasing to the eyes and not just the mortal mouth.

Mortal mouth-- right, right, that's because you're a vampire, aren't you~? Eh, doesn't being a vampire excuse you from eating mortal food? Can you even eat something like sushi?

I don't know for sure... [She lowers her voice a tiny bit to avoid being overheard by passers-by, and her head tucks slightly for a similar reason.]

The last time I even tried to eat anything was - in the holding facility, so that's not really the same situation. [Kano may have trouble determining whether her rather lost facial expression is because of this or her confusion over what exactly sushi is.]

It definitely isn't. [He responds promptly, without a change in his tone or expression.] For one, the food around here tastes way better! You have my guarantee. Anyway, now's a good tme to try, don't you think?

That is a sound argument if I have ever heard one. Alright. Let's try this Sue She.

All right! Let's head out!

[...]

You don't know what sushi is, do you?

...No, I have absolutely no idea. [Somewhere between "I'm game anyway" and "I'm not sure I'll come out of this with my sanity intact"]

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