The Transfer of Information (Nami/Steven)

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

I stand, laptop in hand, waiting for a man to show up. He had called me, heavens only knows why, to ask about the Network. And while I was pleased to tell him all he wished at that exact moment I could not for I had been applying for a job and it would sound totally crazy for me to start talking demons and stuff over the phone. So instead I told him where to meet me and the time, the current time, at which the event shall take place. He had agreed and now I am waiting, look as inconspicuous as I possibly can.

My hair is tied back today and I had slipped on sensible shoes for the occasion. Why? Because I'm meeting someone I've never meet before that's why! Do you think I'm stupid?

Sighing I myself I shift about, wishing I had decided to wear something besides this white sundress. All well, if I have to run I'll just hold it down. I sigh once more to myself and look around, hoping the person will recognize me from the brief description I managed to blurt out before hanging up: Blonde, white dress, sneakers, will be looking for someone.

"Ugh, where is he?" I mutter to myself as I await his arrival. "Seriously, I know my watch isn't fast." Or is it? I glance at my phone to double check and then frown, nope... He's a minute late, maybe I'm just nervous...

[Steven Stone]

Wearing a very snappy gray-blue suit combination, I casually walk into the Stadium.

Gosh, I hope she doesn't mind I'm this late... or, wait... it's only by a couple of minutes... '

I look for the description of the person I was told over the phone: 'blonde, white dress, sneakers'...

Wait... Who wears sneakers with a dress? ... Never mind; later...

I look around, and find the person I hope to be looking for. After fixing my tie, I approach.

"Hello. Are you Namine? — Sorry. Usually I'm early everywhere I have to go, but I had some matters to attend to."

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

A guy in a suit that I would never, ever, ever let Neku walk around in walks up as asks if I'm me. I give a nod, "You the one asking about the Network?"

[Steven Stone]

"It's a pleasure to meet you. And yes, I most certainly am... I've seen and heard about it a couple of times, but I was just wondering what it was, and most importantly, why it exists."

I look around, feeling a little awkward about what I just said, and the suit I'm wearing.

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

"Trust me," I nod in the direction of a couple of near by seats. "No one will over hear us, let along think us weird if they do." Smiling I go and take a seat, waving him over.

"Now for your questions," I open my laptop and unlock it with my password.......... which I'm not telling you what it is, jeez, then I would have to change it! It opens to files and I dim the screen before looking to the man once more. "What the Network is and why it exists are one in the same."

I flash a smile, "But first... Mr... Stone was it? How familiar are you with the terms Otherborn and Demons?"

[Steven Stone]

I follow Namine into the main part of the stadium. She finds a seat and motions me to follow and sit. I comply.

"Actually, not very. I'm very new here (in a way)."

Feeling awkward about what I had just said (again), I accidentally look at Namine in an almost-funny way.
I immediately notice, and withdraw my facial expression.

Gosh... my second slip of words in less than fifteen minutes... Maybe it's just because I'm a little nervous... Yeah, that's it: nervousness... At least I hope so... '

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

Crossing my legs I just smile, "So, I must assume you've never experienced a crossing then... Hmm, I honestly hope you aren't normal, this will be odd if you are." Flipping my hair back over my shoulder and allowing my gaze and voice run cold I continue. "Demons are cruel beings that attack our world and seek to control both here and their parallel dimension known as The Otherworld. Otherborns are those born with a touch of the Otherworld in them. They are both blessed and cursed with abilities to keep demons from crossing over into our world. But we can't always keep demons out and nor is this an extremely bad thing for some demons, such as the Lion Neko Kiara, are good and fight for our cause because they truely love humans. But then there are evil ones like the appalling Lord Ifirit, a thorn in the Network's side, I guess. While there are Demons like the information broker Izaya... Don't let his kindness fool you, or so I have been told, he is cunning and will use you if he sees potential in you."

Smiling I take a breath, "Back to Otherborns, as I said we're born with special gifts to protect the balance of the two worlds. Some of them are mental, such as Boss's mind reading powers, others are physical, such as our three pryos that ally with our side, or at least I hope all three ally with us." Frowning I turn to the stage, watching the empty area for a long moment before gathering my thoughts and laughing. "Or there are others like myself whom can only aid and cannot attack with anything powerful."

Shifting about I nod and continue, "Yeah... Anyways, Halfers... Well they are just as they sound. Half demon, whether for better or worse, and half Otherborn... or possibly half norm... I mean, Otherborns are quote human UN-quote after all... Where was I, ah, right..." I look back to Steven now. "Halfers are more likely to be pulled a crossed to the Otherworld, trust me that is the last thing you want, they also can be born on the otherside. And usually if they are they're forced to be part of concentration camps I hear... Its honestly horrible. Plus people whom have been pulled through and brought back often times are insane upon return."

Shaking my head to rid it of my own memories I push forward, "Now for the Network... Well, simply its an organization the was put together about three... four?... years ago. Its a group of people working together to hold back the demons in, what I am assuming, are hot spots for the world... The complete opposite of how I was raised, keeping demons out rather than welcoming to try and cross." Sighing I uncross my legs and recross them the other way, by this time my hair has fallen over my shoulder again and I irritably push it back ones more.

"Before I give you a chance to ask what these things may look like," I un-dim my laptops back light and click on my pictures folder. It opens to what seems like an endless amount of pictures. Right clicking I open the slideshow mode and poke out the different things as they show up. I then show then to Steven, "Demon, demon, de--- GAH! WHAT THE HELL IS A PICTURE OF BOSS DOING IN THIS FOLDER!!!" I quickly close out and then give a shaky laugh.

"Is there anything else I can assist you with regarding information? Or is this enough to satisfy you?"

[Steven Stone]

I try to reposition my thoughts as Namine starts to talk, listening as intently as I can.

She gets a few sentences in, and already my mind won't leave me alone. Picking up on key points; 'demons' and 'Kiara' and 'Iyaza'...
I wish my mind would stop working for once... I wish I could just zone everything out and stare at the figure speaking to me. The figure that so graciously decided to help me.
But my mind ceases to give up.
'Otherborn' and 'Boss'; it frantically continues to listen.

'Halfers', 'the Otherworld'. 'The Network'! 'Organization'!!!
I can't take this anymore...! This needs to just stop right now! — 'GAH! WHAT THE HELL IS A PICTURE OF BOSS DOING IN THIS FOLDER!!!' I slightly jump in my seat. Namine closes out of her slideshow and laughs. I sit there, a little bug-eyed for near a second, before getting over it before she notices, passing it on as just a minor mishap...

'Is there anything else I can assist you with regarding information? Or is this enough to satisfy you?' Namine finishes.
"Uhh... that—that's okay... it's enough for me to try to take care of myself while I'm here (I hope)... I actually have to start going now... I'm sorry... Thank you, for everything you've given me, I'm sure it'll be very important for me to remeber..."

I hesitantly remain seated, waiting for a farewell so I may excuse myself from the premises.

I simply wait. Surprisingly, nothing else.

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

Standing I nod and give a little curtsy, "If you wish so sir, feel free to... I was hoping to show you the city though, all well." Smiling I add. "If you ever need any help just call me or Shiki or Boss, I'll text you their numbers later... Also, were you thinking of joining us or merely watch us? And you never answered... Are you simply human?"

I don't know why, but this guy has the opposite effect Neku does. Rather than sending me into a fit of rage... He calms me, allowing me to think through my words and speak intelligently. Its quite refreshing actually.

[Steven Stone]

My mind starts working again, and I just can't take it, but I try to keep my cool as much as possible to say farewell.

"Okay... thanks again, I will kindly await your text..."

I turn to walk away, but pause.

"And, yes... I am human..."

I slowly start walking.

[Namine Joy LeBeau]

"Oh... Okay~" Smiling to myself I decide that no harm can come from him... Besides, that's honestly what my back up numbers are for. No need to get the Network involved if any threat comes towards Shiki or Neku... Either way, this could prove to be an intersti--

My cell beeps, alerting me that my next appointment is coming up in five minutes, checking where it is at I head for Veil, brushing past Steven as I do... Seems as if a sweet, little blond has something I need... I'm not sure what she meant by that, but all I do know is that since I started up being what I would like to call an Adviser to anyone whom is in need of direction... Life hasn't been as boring... Besides, this gives me a chance to add my add to the board at Veil.

But I do wave to Mr. Stone, "I'll text ya while I walk." And I do, cutting through the labyrinth to reach Veil in minimum time. Hitting send as I enter the joint... Mr. Stone should be receiving his text... right... about... now~.