044 - Each vow was a plaything that she threw away [Joint Post]

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

[Mu and Misaki appear on the plane, Mu dressed in what passes for casual wear--not at all like his usual attire--Misaki in her work suit with a bullet proof vest slung over it. She looks--well. To say she looks displeased would be to say that a tsunami makes things somewhat damp.]

I told you to wait. I understand, I do, but you can't just wander around Tokyo!

I'm sorry, but I can't let something like this rest. Every moment that passes is a moment wasted.

I know that. But what if they had wanted to take you in for questioning? Or to test you, to see if they could stimulate an ability?

I am not incapable of pretending I cannot.

[She's about an inch from either smacking him or facepalming. She does neither, instead starting to pace.] We're narrowing our search area. You're not exactly inconspicuous. What if the gang spots you before any of us get close?

How do you think I came as far as I did and attracted no gawkers. It's quite easy for me to hide myself behind a Glamour Illusion.

That is not the point. [She turns away, stopping at a short distance with her back to him.]

Then what is, Misaki? I'm seeking my child, and you are seeking out yours. I happen to be far less likely to injure myself in the process of doing so.

[She takes a deep breath, sighs, rubs her face.] It makes my window of plausible deniability that much smaller if I'm seen with you again. Glamour or no, it's not worth the risk.

Your 'being seen with me' was your fault. You approached me, after all.

[Beginning to lose her temper] I'm trying to help! Maybe you're used to working alone, but you could at least try acting as part of a team!

Comments

[contract_star]

There's a good chance they wouldn't. Most of the Dolls I've met utilize wires.

How close are they to the Gate? We could attribute it to a Gate-related blackout. It happens all the time in some districts.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

Close. Bunkyoku. I could arrange for a power cut in that area.

[lamb_of_gold]

And how should we approach from there. I could teleport myself inside and flush them out if need be.

[contract_star]

The goal is to get Kiki and the other kids out. We don't want to scatter them. We want a pinpoint attack. Which...I suppose will mean infiltration.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

I'll go.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Incoming 1980s attitude] No. You have a police force to orchestrate.

[contract_star]

He has a point, Misaki. [Slight frown.] If it's infiltration, it should probably be me.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

They'll kill you. Or have you forgotten your field trip with Dino? I can leave the coordination of our forces to Matsumoto-san. They don't know Mu and are unaware of what he's capable of. They are, however, quite familiar with me.

[lamb_of_gold]

All the more reason you shouldn't infiltrate. Let me.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

They have kids from inside PANDORA while I was there. By now they'll have learned what happened to me. They'll be curious. And I'll be fine. This wouldn't be my first undercover by any means. [Gives him a Look.]

[contract_star]

I can handle it. I've fought them before. And Misaki, have you forgotten that you only ended up inside PANDORA because of them? [And Hei, but he tries not to think about that.] They might just try to kill you again.

[lamb_of_gold]

Misaki is in clear danger if she tries to infiltrate and Hei only slightly less so. I'm the least likely to be seriously harmed, but have the most potential to harm others. This will be a difficult decision.

[contract_star]

[Now it's Hei's turn to give Mu a Look.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Finally noticing the Looks] If I'm speaking false, feel free to say so.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

Someone needs to distract them while you pinpoint Kiki's location, Mu. His location and that of the other kids, who may or may not be in the same place he is.

[contract_star]

And that distraction should be me. Misaki, if you go in right after a power outage, they'll definitely suspect something.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

Then I'll go in beforehand.

[lamb_of_gold]

And they'll still suspect something. Misaki, they will kill you.

[contract_star]

[afkjfjklajfdk why must they both be so difficult? Half of him wants to tell Misaki to do it, since it does make some sense, but the other half is imagining all of the ways that she could die. Again.]

You don't have any way to defend yourself against that many Contractors.

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

[Through gritted teeth--] No, I don't. And I never have.

[lamb_of_gold]

Misaki....

[contract_star]

[Hei stares at Misaki for quite awhile.]

Do you really think you can do this? [It's an honest question. He doesn't want her to just be trying to prove a point.]

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

[Glaring at them both indiscriminately.] Yes.