A Fork In The Path (Seifer/Midori)

[Lea]

It was late. Seifer reclined on the giant couch that had been brought into the warehouse by Scarves flunkies several years before, looking down over his 'subjects' and grinning. He'd been informed by another gang member that there might be a new recruit coming to talk to him today.

He was thrilled.

[Aqua]

I make my way in, heading towards where I'm told to, my entrance is quiet and my gaze calculative. I wait to be addressed before talking, taking in the head honcho here with my blue hues.

[Lea]

Seifer's posture was unprofessional, all swagger, stretched out and taking up as much space as possible, as if by owning the couch, he owned the room. The attitude of the other gang members that cold be seen at verious places in the warehouse showed that Seifer did own this room, at least in their minds. He looked straight into Midori's eyes.

So... guess you're the new kid, huh? You wanna join u with the big bad Scarves? Think you got what it takes?

He could sense the kid's nature - he fulfilled the first requirement. Let's see what else the kid had.

[Aqua]

"Yes, I believe I'm up to par," I respond coolly, judging his reaction to me, hoping I get a chance to impress... Or at least do something other than stand here. Witty banter maybe one of the things I sometimes excel at, but at the moment I'm not exactly sure of my own words. But I don't let that show in my voice. "Do you want a demonstration?" Or something, he adds silently.

[Lea]

A dark chuckle circles the room.

Heheh... I guess you could say that.

Seifer stands up, a grin on his face, cracking his knuckles.

Scared?

[Aqua]

A little hand to hand combat, close to my normal style. I can deal if this is what's gonna happen. Or something else along these matters, my eyes scan the area a split second before, "No. Should I be?" My entire body giving off a relaxed feel, but in reality I was tensed up enough to dodge a throw or two.

[Lea]

Depends. You got what it takes?

The kid was relaxed, but wary; Seifer's sharp eye caught the little movements that gave him away, ready for a blow, ready for Seifer's attack.

But it wasn't Seifer who threw the first punch.

One of his lieutenants, a silver-haired girl appearing his age, sent a chopping strike at Midori's back from where she'd used several of her unique talents to get behind him.

[Aqua]

Movement in the air behind me has my body turning and quickly throwing up a shield of darkness, stumbling a couple times from the force received. But I stay on my feet.

[Lea]

Good. You've got great reactions. And you're not afraid to use your heritage to your advantage.

The girl shook her head.

Lieutenant: Lucky.

Aw, c'mon, give him some credit.

And then anohter strike came, again from an unexpected direction as Seifer's other lieutenant, a muscular boy, leaped at Midori, his strike coming from above and behind.

[Aqua]

I inhale and crouch, waiting for the impact, shielding myself and using the other's momentum to push myself away, but not before getting hit myself when the protection of mine brakes, I curse very lowly under my breath as it happens. Then twisting a bit I throw in a good timed kick for good measure, before skidding a little and sliding until I can hop to my feet. Senses kicking on overdrive, allowing me to take in the warehouse in measure flickers out my gaze. But I don't let myself get cocky as I say softly, "Any other surprises I should be worried about, sir?"

[Lea]

Seifer let out a hearty laugh.

Nothing fazes this kid, huh, Fuu?

Fuu: Overconfidence.

He chuckles again, the three of them moving to surround Midori, spreading out so as not to be claustrophobic, but ready to fight from all directions.

Maybe. Maybe not. He eyed Midori, up and down. Your move, kid. Show me you've got what it takes to be one of the Scarves.