Temp Bouncer [OPEN]

[HIROKI]

"The shit I do for top of the line..."

"Come on, you're the only bouncer I know who isn't some newbie!" 

"I told you, I was a hitman during my days in Taiwan."

"But you said you hotwired and smuggled a bus once!"

"Yeah, so we could use it hit our target and cause a traffic accident to the local police because they shot my teacher in the upper arm the other day." 

"Look! Buddy! Ontop of your pay, I'll give you some top of the line ingredients."

"...and you'll allow me to inspect these ingredients?" Hiroki's client nodded. With an adjustment of his hat and a loud sigh, he shook hands. 

That was how Hiroki found himself at the door at a bar. He took a few sips of his juice. One couldn't have the body guard being drunk out of their wits can they? His gun was fully loaded and concealed, though Hiroki believed there would be no need for that. It was a quiet night so far. Then again, it was quiet by Hiroki's definition. There was still loud drunkards but no fight has broken out...there was also the fact that Hiroki might've lazily allowed one or two fake IDs to pass but he didn't care at the moment. 

"Welcome to the bar, can I check your ID?" Hiroki said to the latest customer. 


Tagged: Open
Music: Deception -Shanghai Mood- from the Shadow Hearts OST
Notes: Realized a lot of his opening threads have him cooking at his restaurant. Figured I go for something different. 

[ARASHI ARCA]

		I HOWL... FOR THE TERROR THAT WILL SOON BEGIN...
Arashi picked up his leather jacket off the desk of the police station, having just finished up some work for the police - and for himself. For a moment, he inspected the desk to make sure that nothing had been left behind that was incriminating. He'd wiped his computer clean of any wrong doings - like erasing an arrest record. "I'm out," he stated casually as he headed out the door. He was going for a drink after 'work.' Arashi claimed several occupations besides that of assassin and Varia Captain. He was also an information broker for the police, a lawyer, as well as a dog trainer. He did various odd jobs for the police, offering his services in exchange for pay and the occasional favor on his part. His information breaking also often involved the lending of money to less than favorable clients and if they didn't pay up...then he more than often sent the police after them after awhile. He didn't particularly care if he got paid back - he made enough money from his mix of jobs and being the Varia captain. In fact, he made enough to fix the damages he caused being destructive. Once aways away from the police station and out of sight from people, Arashi pulled out his box and opened it. A massive black dog, more wolflike than doglike, stepped out on the pavement, shaking his fur in exasperation as he glared at his master. Arashi rolled his eyes. "I know you hate your box, Kuro. I can't go walking into the police station with your fat ass, now can I?" The box animal huffed and stepped into matching Arashi's stride, his head raised proudly. As they walked, several passerbys stopped to stare at the creature before moving on. It was just a dog. Albeit, a large dog. It was late in the evening, so Arashi didn't bother with the leash like he did if they were out during the day....but since it was evening and he was in no hurry to return to headquarters...a drink sounded nice. He turned down the street towards one of the bars he frequented. There was a new bouncer, he noted as the guy asked for the ID of somebody just headed in. Arashi sighed, fishing his out of his wallet as he headed up, Kuro at his side. He flashed the ID. "He can stay out here. Very intimidating, by the way. His name's Kuro. Don't let him bully you." Arashi stated casually. One of the usual bouncers this particular bar employed usually let Kuro in, being an acquaintance of the Varia captain. Kuroshi looked affronted, but instead stretched out on the ground in an almost pouting manner as he stared at his master as the man headed inside. Arashi retrieved his drink from the bartender, who promptly recognized the man as he entered and slid him and entire bottle of tequila. Arashi took a long drink of it before putting it down, taking a seat at the bar. He took a moment to survey the room, always careful of his surroundings. A particularly drunk patron was making his way around the bar, hitting on just about everybody. Arashi blinked, recognizing the man as somebody who owed him money. So here he was...drunk and not paying him back. He sighed and made eye contact with the man for a moment, who paled and steadily inched his way towards the Varia Captain. Only, being as inebriated as he was, the man tripped over his own feet and set a glass of vodka spilling into Arashi's face. Calm down. Calm. Ca...FUCK EVERYTHING. Arashi rose to his feet, licking the vodka from his face as he lifted the man off his feet to make eye contact. "Trash. You're here getting drunk off your ass. Why is that when you owe me money? More because you know...I really liked that jacket. It was a gift from family." At the point, Arashi's voice was complete and utter deadpan as he tried to remain calm. "Get out of my sight," Arashi suddenly snarled and hurled the man out the door angrily. Kuro looked up, amused as the man was hurled out the door. Now calm, Arashi took an offered rag from the bartender and wiped his face off careful. "Arca-san...please don't terrify my customers." The man chided, rolling his eyes as he watched Arashi down the rest of his tequila. "Vodka?" he asked, almost teasing the man only to get him another bottle of tequila. Entire bottles more than just glasses of shots. "I know you have a high tolerance for alcohol...but this is ridiculous."
Words: 771 Tags: Sei Notes: Arashi's not happy
SHADOW DANCER of BACK TO NEVERLAND

[HIROKI]

"The shit I do for top of the line..."

A smile graced Hiroki's face when he saw the man and his big fluffy companion. Anyone with a box weapon has some connection to the underground in this place in someway. One had to wonder why he would so brazenly present his large box animal then again the contributing factor could be the box animal. They are still pets afterall...even if one uses these particular pets to aid them in combat. Even more interesting was the ring.

Hiroki used a common C-ranked Sun Flame ring. If anyone was willing to pay thrice out of their pocket, they could get one. But the ring he gazed upon was not only of pristine quality...but it had the logo of the Varia. Hiroki might have only dipped into Namimori's criminal underworld a handful of times but he was well aware about the fearsome skill and power of Varia assassins. To think he'd be visited by one.

"Good to go." Hiroki said as the man placed away his wallet. Arashi Arca. Hiroki was certainly going to have to look up more about the visitor when he finishes this job. He noticed the large dog stayed.

"He can stay out here. Very intimidating, by the way. His name's Kuro. Don't let him bully you." Hiroki waved hello to the large dog that was left at the entrance. But now it seemed that dog sitting was an additional job that was shackled on to him. It was annoying but that pay and set of quality ingredients was needed. He took a moment to curse the ingredients market.

It was then that boredom was broken when he saw a drunken man get thrown out the door. A smile came across his face as he looked over at the fact that he was tossed out by the same Arashi that made him so interested. It seemed he plenty to drink too. Hiroki laughed as he began to check the tossed man to see if he was dead. Thankfully no so Hiroki won't be in the awkward position to call the police.

"Nice toss buddy." Hiroki commented, now stationed himself by the door. "You a local at this bar? I might have to come here outside of being one-time help if that's the case."

"Please don't Hiroki. I don't want to lose repeat customers."

"Fine fine..."

Tagged: Open
Music: Deception -Shanghai Mood- from the Shadow Hearts OST
Notes: Realized a lot of his opening threads have him cooking at his restaurant. Figured I go for something different. 

[ARASHI ARCA]

		I HOWL... FOR THE TERROR THAT WILL SOON BEGIN...
Arashi's Varia rings were indeed the most expensive rings on the market. It wasn't a rumor that Mammom had spent his entire fortune on them and considering it was Mammon of the Varia - Viper of the Acrobaleno - the fortune had been a vast creation. Arashi still put aside some of the Varia's budget to pay Mammon. Considering that Mammon called at least once a month to demand some sort of payment for the use of the Varia rings...Arashi thought it better to just pay Mammon as part of his budget. Of course, he'd never pay the other back in his lifetime...or even the lifetime of the next generation...but he'd rather not see the other show up at his doorstep demanding money and trying to mind rape him or his guardians. Granted, he was pretty sure that none of them could be even more messed up in the head than they already well. Well...his Vice Captain was relatively normal...maybe. Kuroshi looked up at Hiroki, curious about the man that his master had left him with. Then again, he was just about curious about everybody he deemed suspicious. He was a cynical box animal always stuck babysiting his master for when he did things. Like through people out the door. The man was on the ground, struggling to get up and at his point, Kuroshi stood up and stalked over to him and stared into his eyes for a moment being slapping him in the face with a massive paw, snarling and returning to where he was before. Needless to say, having already been thrown out of a bar by a very intimidating man and now being slapped by a wolf...the man had bolted, while counting the money in his wallet. How much did he owe Arashi again? Arashi took another long drink of his bottle, having drank about a third of it already before turning around to face the man who had complimented his ability at throwing men at bars and nobody batting an eyelash at it. Arashi was a regular there, anyway. "Mhn. One of the few that I frequent," he commented. "What about you? I don't think I've ever seen you around here." As the bartender groaned at Hiroki for wanting to be more than one time help, Arashi raised an amused eyebrow. "If you didn't want to lose repeat customers, then you'd ban me." "I get more money from you than some of them. You drink entire bottles at a time. Speaking of which. Those on your tab?" "Yup. You'll get your money when I do finances for the month...maybe a little more because I haven't destroyed anything recently so I have extra money." Arashi stated cheerfully. "You? Arashi Arca haven't destroyed anything recently? What is this world coming to?" "I know, right? Nothing has been destroyed by me in particular lately! Ryuunosuke did wreck some public property...but he actually got arrested for it." Arashi snorted in amusement. "I laughed at him. A lot." "Of course you did..."
Words: 502 Tags: hiroki Notes: Arashi's amused.
SHADOW DANCER of BACK TO NEVERLAND

[Aster Thornbrooke]

Listen to the Words

Lets get this party started in here

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It had been a good while since Aster had been able to go out to any of the bars or clubs. His work duties had him running around non-stop it seemed.

However, he was lucky that he’d been given a day off. Especially going into a weekend where he had personal time planned. He’d chosen a bar he hadn’t previously visited but had heard good things about. The red head had dressed in something super casual: grey short sleeved v neck shirt, a black leather jacket, blue jeans, and Nike sneakers.

The Shimon heir walked to the club, flashed his Identification, and made his way to the bar. The man with chestnut colored hair kept searching his surroundings. He never knew where his brother or his men could be. He just hoped if he did meet someone, it wouldn’t be easy to convince them he was either the wrong guy or that they weren’t who they thought they were.

While his train of thought flew through ideas left and right, his focus was blurred to the world around him. This was to the extent where he didn’t see a particular brooding man by the bar. Then Aster had to bump into him, spilling what was left of his drink.

“I am so sorry! Let me buy you a drink to replace that one.” Aster said as he quickly grabbed some napkins lying on the bar to try and clean up the alcohol before it made a bigger mess. He hadn’t even bothered to get the man’s name, but he just hoped that he wouldn’t get the living daylights kicked out of him.

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TAG: ARASHI ARCA   WORDS: 272
NOTES:Let me buy you a new drink!
OUTFIT: link

Temp by Melz @Caution 2.0, cyberlink, @adoxography and RPGD

[HIROKI]

"Well ain't that just hilarious?"

"Mhn. One of the few that I frequent," Maybe Hiroki should pay frequent visits. "What about you? I don't think I've ever seen you around here."

"I have a restaurant to attend to. Not much time for these places you know? Well unless you're getting paid in a certain manner." Hiroki said as he motioned back to the bar tender with a laugh. It was then Hiroki remembered he kind had a job. He saw a red haired individual walk on in. He looked at the ID and then gave the thumbs up...without really thinking too much about it. It was at this point the bar tender sighed and realized what he paid for.

Hiroki focused back and amused by the conversation. It was a long time since he heard about a 'tab' and 'property damage' be used in a light hearted manner that didn't end in guns. Then again it wasn't like he had to smuggle things to survive here in Namimori. He adjusted his hat and relaxed himself. That moment of relaxation cause him to miss a detail.

“I am so sorry! Let me buy you a drink to replace that one.”

"Oi! Gimme a fresh bottle of sake!"

"Oh no you don't Hiroki! I know what you're thinking and you're not gonna start a bar fight." Hiroki grumbled. His snow ball effect failed.

Tagged: Open
Music: Deception -Shanghai Mood- from the Shadow Hearts OST
Notes: Realized a lot of his opening threads have him cooking at his restaurant. Figured I go for something different. 

[ARASHI ARCA]

		I HOWL... FOR THE TERROR THAT WILL SOON BEGIN...
"A restaurant? I think the only one I frequent is Rika's place..." Arashi mused, wondering if maybe he should stop by Hiroki's restaurant one day. He wasn't bad to look at either and he was pretty sure it was Rika herself, besides the fact that she was fairly motherly towards him and everybody and Arashi liked harassing her son on a regular basis. She enjoyed teasing her son as well, so it was overall a good time when he went there once in a blue moon. As he contemplated this and held his conversation, out of the corner of his eye he noticed a red-headed man spill alcohol on another patron of the bar. Arashi glanced over, his eyes narrowing slightly. That red hair, that face...was that who he thought it was? Arashi 'ughed' a moment, then turned back around. "I'm totally not dealing with shit that involves me having to do something productive....but I suppose I will." Free drinks would be nice though...and so would a bar fight. He just didn't feel like starting one at the moment. He watched the red-head, wondering if that's who he thought it was. Couldn't be, could it? Arashi didn't particularly care about the Shimon's inheritance line, to be honest. They were the mafia...mafia families had coup d'etas all the time and it wasn't exactly illegal. It was internal familial affairs. Of course, if the current boss of the Shimon caused an issues within the Vongola, then Arashi would have a problem...but otherwise. He couldn't particularly care about the methods of how the current leader of the Shimon got his position. His own grandfather had tried to overthrow Vongola Nono, and Xanxus had become captain of the Varia because Squalo had overthrown the previous one, Tyr. The fact was...they were the mafia. Shit happens. He'd really only interfere if something good came of it, or if he had to. Arashi wasn't interested in assassinating the boss of an allied family after all. It wasn't how the Varia worked. He didn't particularly care about the Shimon's politics, so he also didn't particularly care what sort of bounty was on the former heir's head. Although, it wouldn't hurt to talk to him. There was nothing Saverio could do to the Varia captain if he found out, after all. In fact, Arashi might have been more than slightly interested in putting up his flames of wrath against the earth flame. He wasn't going to get the other to talk to him if he just approached him though. The other was going to have to do it himself. So, after Hiroki voiced the need for him to purchase an entire fresh bottle of sake, Arashi echo'd the sentiment. "Totally. You should buy the entire bar drinks for causing a ruckus." It wasn't like Arashi hadn't just thrown a patron out the door earlier or anything. Arashi's fingers tapped loudly against the bar for several moments and outside, Kuroshi's ears perked forward at the morse code being tapped to him. Sticking his head in the doorway, Arashi subtly tilted his head towards him and the massive sky hell hound's gaze followed to take in the appearance of the other. If he left before Arashi got the chance, Kuroshi would make sure to get his scent off of him and track him down later.
Words: 555 Tags: HIROKI, Aster Thornbrooke Notes: Arashi's decided he could care less about Shimon politics. xD
SHADOW DANCER of BACK TO NEVERLAND

[Aster Thornbrooke]

Listen to the Words

Lets get this party started in here

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The voices caused Aster to feel very self aware at the moment. It wasn't like he'd planned to cause a ruckus. What was worse was the voice that he'd heard from the bar. His crimson eye traveled and made contact with a rather fierce-looking man. He wasn't unpleasant to look at, but there was something uncanny about the man. The stranger's gaze left the butler with a sense of uneasiness.

"Go ahead and put the sake bottle on my tab. I'll also be buying the next round for that man over there." Aster told the bartender, motioning to Arashi.

Shit. If that man is somehow connect to Saverio, I'm royally fucked. Can't make a scene in public. Maybe I'll start a bar fight first to reduce the attention. ONLY if it comes to that. The crimson haired man thought as he made his way over to the Varia Captain.

I hope I'm doing the right thing. He thought as he happened to find an open chair by Arashi. "So, how's your evening been? I know this might sound crazy, but do I know you from somewhere?"

He just really hoped he wouldn't have to use his flame. Would literally be the worst day he's had in a long while. He had already figured out a plan of action concerning what cards he would play and how he would use them.

But again, he REALLY hoped it wouldn't get that far.

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TAG: ARASHI ARCA HIROKI WORDS: 240
NOTES: Avoid the bar fight!
OUTFIT: link

Temp by Melz @Caution 2.0, cyberlink, @adoxography and RPGD

[HIROKI]

"Well ain't that just hilarious?"

"Go ahead and put the sake bottle on my tab. I'll also be buying the next round for that man over there." Hello, enabler! 

"Totally. You should buy the entire bar drinks for causing a ruckus."The bartender shook his head in response to Arashi's words but his words were more towards Hiroki. 

"Sorry, he's supposed to be working." Hiroki grumbled for a moment.

"So, how's your evening been? I know this might sound crazy, but do I know you from somewhere?" Hiroki arched an eyebrow as he looked over at the enabler. Come to think of it...he looks like that glasses pretty boy he saw in a magazine. Though the fact he is saying that kind of thing to a member of the Varia certainly raises a few interesting questions. Hiroki took a stool and sat by the entrance again. He might as well see how this goes. After all, this job is certainly not as bad as he thought it would be.

Tagged: Open

Music: Deception -Shanghai Mood- from the Shadow Hearts OST

Notes: sorry this took me awhile

[ARASHI ARCA]

		I HOWL... FOR THE TERROR THAT WILL SOON BEGIN...
Who knew that running into a fugitive from the Shimon mafia family and the Vongola, or whatever was going on was going to get him a free round of drinks? Arashi did so love it when he got to drink for free in places. Usually, if he did, it was the result of throwing an obnoxious drunk out the door for the bartender if the bouncers couldn't and getting an extra bit of alcohol. Arashi smiled brightly, at least for him, and took the offered drink that the bartender slid down the bar towards him. The other asked if he'd seen him somewhere before...and that was a slight insult to Arashi. He was the all-powerful Varia captain! Leader of the Vongola's assassination squads. Any assassinations that the Vongola took part in when through the Varia first. If somebody outside the Varia, but in the Vongola, took an assassination mission then Arashi was put in charge of them. Ryuunosuke, for example, wasn't a member of the Varia but when he took missions, he worked with the Varia for them. It was a slight insult for the other, a descendant of Enma Cozart, not to recognize the Varia captain. Hadn't the Varia beaten the shit out of his grandfather during the rainbow representative battles? It was only Skull that had saved Enma Cozart from being murdered by the Varia. "I don't know," Arashi stated after a moment of getting over the blow to his ego. He hid that blow well though. He was an assassin and hiding motives and emotions was a huge thing among them. There was a reason the Varia were the best and it was an ability to keep their personal feelings out of their job as well as their ability to not give any fucks about it either. Arashi could take a job to kill his own mother and he'd do it without hesitation. Granted, he hated his mother...but still. "Do you know me?" he asked, raising an amused eyebrow as he swirled the drink in his glass with a finger. "I'm partially not amused that you don't recognize me though...especially since I know exactly who you are." He glanced at Hiroki for a moment, debating on if he should continue speaking. The other seemed like he could keep his mouth shut and if he wanted to blab...Arashi would kill him first. "I'm not sure how wise it is for you to be in this area, given your current...issues with your family," Arashi stated lightly as he took another drink. "Granted, I don't honestly give a fuck about your political issues..." His head tilted to the side as a sly smirk crossed his features. "If I got something good out of it, I might...but alas. I literally have no fucks to give at this particular moment...and there is nothing you can give that I want." Arashi's gaze didn't give away anything...but from his current, slightly relaxed posture it could be safe to say that he didn't pose a threat at the moment. That, or he wasn't interested in having one of his favorite bars wrecked by...probably him. Arashi glanced over at Hiroki, smiling at the man but also laying an undertone of a threat. "I trust you won't speak of this encounter to anybody in the future...Hiroki was it?" Even if Hiroki wasn't as encroached in the underworld as he thought he was, the other should know better than to cross the Varia captain. He turned his attention back to the former Shimon heir. "I would advise you to remember that you're actually quite easily recognizable to any Vongola member, Shimon, or anybody who knows of your grandfather...that red hair simply won't do...might I suggest dying it a color that isn't bright red?" he suggested. He wasn't exactly offering his aid...just advice. "Japanese people are known for their dark hair...you might consider going dark...you'll blend in more." He reached out, taking a strand of red hair in his fingers. "Just a suggestion, though."
Words: 666 Tags: HIROKI, Aster Thornbrooke Notes: Arashi doesn't give a fuck, besides the fact the other doesn't recognize him. xD
SHADOW DANCER of BACK TO NEVERLAND

[Aster Thornbrooke]

Listen to the Words

Lets get this party started in here

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“Duly noted. Well since you were very blunt, Arashi, I guess I can speak with you in similar terms then. I’m not trying to pick a fight, I hope you know that. But just for your information, the name’s Aster.” The former heir said as his glance shot strongly through his glasses, which he took off for a moment.

His mind was racing through the countless tales of the Varia’s captains and their ruthlessness. Arashi didn’t seem any different. They had almost decimated the Shimon family in the past, after all.

“Actually, there might be something you can do for me.” He said as he leaned towards Arashi in a non-threatening manner. I honestly hope I don’t regret what I am about to say. If I do though, it will most likely be reasonably earned.

“If possible, I want you to organize a meeting between Reiko Sawada and myself. If that means you have to take me in, I’m fine with that. I’ll tell you everything later and it will be the truth.” He spoke firmly, albeit quietly into the man’s ear. It was only for the captain to hear anyways.

“I’ll do my best to make sure it’s worth your time. You’ll just need to give me direction on what I’ll need to do.” The red head said in a sultry tone, giving a hint at what was on his mind. He had no idea what Arashi would ask of him, but he would do whatever was necessary to make sure his family’s name was not scarred again in the records of history during his lifetime.

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TAG: ARASHI ARCA WORDS: 267
NOTES: Avoid the bar fight!
OUTFIT: link

Temp by Melz @Caution 2.0, cyberlink, @adoxography and RPGD

[HIROKI]

"Well ain't that just hilarious?"

"I don't know, Do you know me?" Hiroki smirked. Well it looks like things are going to be interesting tonight. "I'm partially not amused that you don't recognize me though...especially since I know exactly who you are." Hiroki shrugged as at Arashi's glance. It looked like, whether they're going to be vague or not, he is now witness to some unique business. "I'm not sure how wise it is for you to be in this area, given your current...issues with your family," Hiroki's eyes moved over to the red haired stranger. "Granted, I don't honestly give a fuck about your political issues..." So this one delve into the underworld too huh?
"If I got something good out of it, I might...but alas. I literally have no fucks to give at this particular moment...and there is nothing you can give that I want." 

“Duly noted. Well since you were very blunt, Arashi, I guess I can speak with you in similar terms then. I’m not trying to pick a fight, I hope you know that. But just for your information, the name’s Aster.” Aster, Arashi...Hiroki wondered how this was going to end, especially on Aster's end. He knows nothing about the guy. It was then Arashi got Hiroki's attention.

I trust you won't speak of this encounter to anybody in the future...Hiroki was it?" 

"What happens in my jobs, stays in my jobs." It wasn't even an answer but it will do at the moment because Aster had something interesting to announce. 

“Actually, there might be something you can do for me. If possible, I want you to organize a meeting between Reiko Sawada and myself. If that means you have to take me in, I’m fine with that. I’ll tell you everything later and it will be the truth.” Reiko Sawada? Hiroki can't help but to give out a delighted smile. Anyone has to be dumb as a doorbell or not off the underground to not heard of the name Sawada and its relation to Vongola. Oh my Aster, what trouble did you get yourself into. “I’ll do my best to make sure it’s worth your time. You’ll just need to give me direction on what I’ll need to do.”

Tagged: Open

Music: Deception -Shanghai Mood- from the Shadow Hearts OST

Notes: sorry this took me awhile

[ARASHI ARCA]

		I HOWL... FOR THE TERROR THAT WILL SOON BEGIN...
Arashi was being awfully blunt, wasn't he? It usually wasn't his style because while he did enjoy being woefully blunt and candid in his opinions - often voicing them loudly and in amusement. At any meetings within the Vongola, CEDEF, and their allies in which planning was done...Arashi as knwon for speaking his mind. Despite who his grandfather was, Arashi had chosen to ally his loyalty with the Vongola and not against them, as his grandfather had partially been in the past. More often than not, they did take Arashi's opinions into mind...if only for the level of skill he head and his general genius level intelligence. Was he going to risk his standing among the Vongola be helping somebody many of them believed to be a traitor? Did the pros of this option outweigh the cons. "Yes well...I feel that being blunt is the fastest way to get things done. Of course, I do have a love for mind games...but given the circumstances...I doubt you have time for my mind games." That was no secret there. Arashi could lead this conversation in circles if he so wished it. It was surprising though, that he was being generally serious about this conversation, actually taking the options into consideration. Although, asking to meet Reiko...was slightly pushing it. Reiko was like a little sister and he wasn't about to send somebody he didn't trust at the moment to her. She could handle herself, but he still at least wanted to pretend that he could be an overprotective older brother to her. He wasn't sure how he was going to answer...but despite what he knew and what he assumed had gone down, he didn't really want to trust Aster for the sole fact that Arashi knew he could be wrong. He didn't want to be wrong, nobody did...but he didn't want to risk the small chance that he was. Arashi was meticulous thinker - weighing the pros and cons as well as the rewards and the risks he was taking in any endeavor. He rested his cheek in the palm of his hand, looking thoughtful as the other leaned forward and tried being...seductive. Tried being the operative word. Maybe it was the fact that Arashi regularly pulled off such a tone when it came to getting both men and women alive into bed with him, or the fact that he was close to Rika Yamamoto - the Wildcat of the Vongola as well as their resident heartbreaker and woman who, if she wasn't a mafioso, would have gone into modeling most likely. Arashi cleared his throat for a moment, casually returning the sultry tone in excess. He knew how to woo people...he wasn't exactly trying to, he was more or less trying to be funny about Aster's attempt to seduce him into helping. "Honey, you may want to think about that...do you think I'd do something like have sex with a man I don't trust? Of course not. I don't know what rumors you've heard about my exploits, but I do police my..." how to put this eloquently? "partners. And considering I don't trust you at the moment...I'm not to do that. Besides, I do try not to mix business and pleasure...it gets messy that way." He lightly patted the other on the cheek, obviously amused. "And you may want to work on your seduction technique...it could use some work..." he stated amiably. Arashi leaned back in his chair finally pulling away from the other. His gaze was neutral now, instead of that amused glint that had been in it beforehand. Arashi still wasn't entirely sure what he was going to do. Granted, he could just nothing absolutely nothing...but he could also do so much to help the other to the point that the Simon would be deeply indebted to the Varia. Granted, he could care less about that in the long run. He didn't want to risk his Varia in some half-assed play by the other. He had to know something first. "Riddle me this, though...why are you doing this? Are you in this for revenge? Or something else? If you want to do all of this because of revenge...then I'm not going to help you. I won't let you drag the Varia, CEDEF, or the Vongola down with your personal vendettas against your family. The Vongola is currently without a leader, so I don't wish for the Vongola to be embroiled in a Simon civil war if you're doing this because you're mad that your brother managed a successful coup - oh yes, I know...his story didn't add up...but we are the mafia. If somebody manages to take over in a violent manner, then woo for them...I know Tsunayoshi-san tried to do away with the more bloody aspects of mafia politics...but like I said...we are the mafia and I don't give a shit about politics...your brother has a legitimate claim to the leadership...so give me one good reason that I should help you."
Words: 789 Tags: HIROKI, Aster Thornbrooke Notes: Arashi puts up some good points.
SHADOW DANCER of BACK TO NEVERLAND

[Aster Thornbrooke]

Aster let out a sigh. "I don't doubt it. This is relatively new to me, although I do understand your... concern." The red head said. He empathized with Varia's captain- he wouldn't want to drag the Simon into the business of the Vongola or Varia if something crazy was going on internally. Plus, he was also relieved Arashi wasn't willing to take him to bed at this moment in time.

But he was glad at least someone new the truth.

"I don't want to cause trouble and I'm most certainly not after revenge. I just want to keep the honor of the Simon family intact. My gut tells me Saverio's plans go extend outside the family and I believe he is just biding his time for now." The Simon's "traitor" told Arashi.

He didn't know what he would need to say to get Arashi to understand where he was coming from. Yes, he wouldn't forgive his brother for taking over the family through a Coup. But that was besides the point. He had family stranded in the world that had no ties to their real identities. He had to find them at any personal cost to himself.

He didn't know what he would have to do to get Arashi to at least meet him partway on getting in contact with Reiko. Aster guessed the CEDEF office was being watched, should he try to head there. "Look, I'm willing to do anything to at least give me a chance. I want the best for my family and I NEED to find those of them that my brother cast out. At this point in time, you are my best bet and only hope without having to do anything drastic that would draw Saverio's attention."

NOTES: Dang, Aster's working for scraps.
TAGS: HIROKI, ARASHI ARCA