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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 1:41:26 GMT -5
Shiki gave a small smile, "It's a little late for that. Unless you want to pretend that all of that didn't happen." She stopped, glanced behind her, "I'm just going to get this over with now. Neku this is Damon, Damon this is Neku. Damon...kind of watched my back while I was on the streets."
He laughed, "Kind of?" Shiki rolled her eyes, "Okay fine. He was in charge of watching me."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 2:16:10 GMT -5
"And he's also a demon." Statement, not question.
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 2:26:29 GMT -5
"Yep," she answered, "A very annoying demon at that." Who only did it because Sin told him to, not like it matters. Shiki shifted her weight, "Well...am I the only one at a loss for what to say? Besides the typical how are you's that are too late to really use?"
"Because you freak out in a short amount of time about something and then are left with the awkward silence," Damon said and at her glare just chuckled.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 3:20:42 GMT -5
"Hey, leave her alone," I told him. His attitude problem was starting to get on every nerve I had, including the human ones. "Shiki's the best Contact in the city, and panicking isn't exactly her style from what I've seen. She keeps cool under pressure - you're just an annoying jerk."
I turned my attention back to Shiki.
"The awkward silence is honestly my fault. If I'd been smart, I'd've just flown away the moment I kicked that thing's ass. Unfortunately, I've never really been accused of being smart, have I?" I laughed.
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 12:49:44 GMT -5
We've established that multiple times already, Orange Spikes. Damon looked at Shiki, who had her back to him now, for a moment with surprise and interest, then gazed around the Outskirts.
Shiki smiled, "Maybe, but then if I'd figured out it was you I would have had to yell at you the next time for not saying hello." She winked, "So not being smart was actually smart."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 13:57:37 GMT -5
It bears repeating.
"Well, the point of flying off would have been to keep you from figuring out it was me. If it got out that the Head of the Network was actually a demon, things would be... very, very bad. And not just for me; the Network would fall apart because of the civil war. Despite that, I can't convince anyone to let me step down."
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 14:25:03 GMT -5
"Well I'm sure not convinced," Shiki shook her head, "This is your Network. I can't see anyone better fit for the Head position. I bet no one that you've told is going to announce it to the world, if you've told anyone. Or those who have accidentally found out."
She slid her eyes over to Damon who held up his hands, "Hey, I'm not that much of a...okay I am that much of a jerk but I have no interest in ruining the Network."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 16:23:41 GMT -5
I shrugged.
"I believe you, barely. Hope you don't mind if I have somebody keep an eye on yo while you're in my city."
Territorialness is a hallmark of demons, especially males. Not that I hadn't been territorial before I knew I was a demon, so I wasn't too worried about that.
"It is actually standard procedure until we know if somebody's friend or foe."
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 18:18:56 GMT -5
Shiki could see Damon about to make a comment and stepped in, "I'll do it. I'm the reason he's here anyway." He gave her a look and she easily knew what he was thinking. We'll both keep an eye on each other then.
It was true, as reluctant as she was to admit. At the rate she was going she'd eventually have to agree with him. Now was not the time though.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 18:26:46 GMT -5
"If you're sure; I can assign somebody else, somebody who an protect you from him," I pointed out to her. "I don't want you getting hurt."
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 18:49:13 GMT -5
She waved her hand dismissively, "I've got it. I'm not afraid of him."
Damon rolled his eyes, "I'm not the one you should be worrying about hurting her, Orange Spikes." He shrugged, "But put me on watch if you want. Might learn a few more things about what creeps around your city."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 18:50:33 GMT -5
"I know a few more things than I think you think I do," I shot back, but shrugged. "I trust Shiki's judgment. SHik, gimme a report once a week on this guy."
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 18:56:54 GMT -5
"You got it," Shiki nodded and Damon smirked, "Reports will be going both ways then." She crossed her arms, "I have nothing good to say about you."
He answered her, "You don't want to know the reaction to the things I say about you." She crossed her arms again and growled, "Neku, I may just give you a report twice a week."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Jan 1, 2013 19:14:22 GMT -5
"Just so you can get away from him?" I asked, eyebrow raised, smirking.
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Post by Shiki on Jan 1, 2013 19:22:36 GMT -5
She laughed, a little cruelly, "That, and so I can maybe find a way to get rid of him for good."
Damon just shrugged, "Keep telling yourself that kid." Shiki smiled, mostly to herself, "Oh, I will."
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