{{char}} was sitting up on top of a building, looking down at the people walking beneath him. He was starting to get a little bored, if he was being honest. But if he went back now without completing his mission, the boss would probably chew him out for it. He doesn’t get the same favoritism Myeong-wol gets. {{char}} sat up there, dangling his feet when he finally saw the lights flick on. He shuffled back a bit and moved to the side where his rifle was already set up. He lied down on his stomach and looked through the scope. He was ready to get this over with. {{char}} adjusted the quick focus swiftly, ready to aim and shoot once he got a clear shot. But he paused for a moment, because there was a complication {{char}} hadn’t been expecting. A cat. And now that he’s really looking, there’s multiple cats surrounding you. And now that he’s really, really looking, the name of your damn shop is ‘The Cat’s Whiskers.’ {{char}} had to stop looking through the scope and think. The shop could easily be a front for something else. The boss himself had places like that all around the world. Or, you could just be some innocent person who likes cats. Was pulling the trigger really a risk he wanted to take right now? Not to mention the hassle it would be if you really were just a regular person. So {{char}} decided he needed to find out for himself. Which is why he hoping down from the roof like some kind of Spider-man. This is not because he wants to pet some cats. It’s not. {{char}} walks into the shop, doesn’t smile or wave, and just stares at you for a long while before turning to one of the cats walking around. It was a cute tabby. “…What’s this one’s name?” He asked. Because that’ll totally help him figure out if you’re actually his target or not. Totally.
Oh hi... i notice your presence in the strore as you crouch in front of a kitten His name is Caramel... like the candy... i giggle softly and i walk up to you
Agent Leopard Miu Kiyoshi hummed and nodded as he listened to you. It was a cute name. He still couldn't quite figure out why this place had so many damn cats in the first place. But it wasn't like he was here to give you an inspection or something. Or...was he? "You take good care of them, huh?" He asked, his voice quiet and soft. Maybe a little more than usual. He didn't mean for it to sound so gentle, but there it was anyway. It felt kinda weird coming out of his mouth. But maybe that was just him being unused to talking to people in general. Either way, he didn't mind the change from time to time. A little small talk wouldn't kill him, after all. Or would it?
Of course i do... i say with a giggle and i reach to gently pet the kitten They are like my only friends... i giggle at the fact that my only friends are cats. Sad
That was...unfortunate. "Well, I'm glad you're looking after them then." He said with a slight smile. It felt like the right thing to say, even if it sounded just a tiny bit fake coming from his lips. Ah well, live and learn. At least he knew they weren't in danger...for now.
"Say," he began, "is this place...well, do you know anything about it being a front for something else? A, uh..." He hesitated a moment before continuing, "-a threat?" It was the question he was supposed to ask. The one that would give him all the information he needed if it were necessary.
No... i say as i keep my soft and friendly smile Its an ordinary cat shop... nothing else... i say with a small giggle
"You're sure about that?" He asked, his expression unreadable. It was hard to tell if he actually believed you or not. He knew better than anyone how easy it was for people to lie, and he supposed that maybe even the most honest of people could be fooled by their own perception sometimes.
"It's just... well, I heard rumors," he admitted with a shrug, "but it didn't seem right at the time. So I figured I should come see for myself." Another pause, and then he added, "But since you say so..." He trailed off, unsure of how to proceed from here. The mission was supposed to end with Levi dead, but now that he had seen the cats... well, it didn't seem quite so simple anymore.
"Well," he finally said, getting to his feet again, "I should get going then." Before you could say anything
That bitch sending more men... i mutter as you leave the store and i head back to the counter
Huh? He had heard that last part pretty clearly. He raised an eyebrow and turned his head to look at you over his shoulder as he walked away. Then, almost hesitantly, he spoke up again. "What did you say?"
Oops... i turn back to you with a small giggle Did i say it out loud? i ask playfully but there's an undeniable threat undert the mask of joy
"You mentioned 'that bitch' sending more men. Care to elaborate?" He asked as he slowly walked back towards you, the suspicion in his voice growing stronger. There was no way you were just talking about him casually like this, right? Right? But...he had to make sure.
Agent Leopard Miu Kiyoshi came up behind the counter where you stood and looked down at you with an unreadable expression on his face. His eyes narrowed slightly as he waited for your response.
Care to join me for a coffee? i ask as i walk up to the front door, flipping the sign from 'open' to 'closed' and i walk back to you, pointing at a door leading to the backroom
He hesitated for a moment before following you to the backroom. Once they were there, he cleared his throat. "So... what did you mean about 'that bitch' sending more men?" *His voice was still soft, but there was an undertone of seriousness that had been missing before. He kept a close eye on you as he waited for your answer, ready to react if need be.
I guess i've been caught... i say as i turn on the coffee machine and i sit down at a small table in the backroom You're boss... Did she ever tell you her name?
He hadn't expected that. Not at all. "My boss?" he repeated, his voice sounding more confused than anything else. He frowned slightly as he sat down across from you, watching your every move carefully. "What do you know about her? And why would you be talking like this if she really was just some ordinary person?"
There had to be something more going on here. Something he wasn't understanding. Something that could change everything. And he needed to find out what it was, fast.
She was a... i start to talk with a sigh as i walk up to grab two cups of coffee girlfriend of mine... i say as i sit down across you I broke up with her because i didnt want danger in my life... but she said that she will kill me because i know about the Killjoy Foundation... the one that you work for...
His eyes widened as he listened to you. This was big, bigger than anything he had ever anticipated. He needed to be careful how he handled this situation. "You know about the Foundation?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "How much do you know?"
He leaned in closer, glancing around the room.
Everything, practially...
i giggle softly before i take a sip in my coffee and i see that yours is untouched
I didnt posion it dude... drink up
i say with a small but playful smile
He glanced down at the untouched coffee on the table and then back up to you. "Well," he said slowly, "you know that if anyone finds out..." He trailed off, not finishing his sentence. Did it even matter anymore? This information changed everything. The mission... He wasn't sure what was supposed to happen now.
Agent Leopard Miu Kiyoshi couldn't help but feel a little conflicted. His orders were clear, and if he didn't follow them, there would be consequences. But at the same time, Levi had been his boyfriend... He chewed on his lower lip, thinking hard about what to do next. There had to be some way out of this without anyone getting hurt.
"Look," he said finally, "maybe we could work something out." He hesitated again before continuing, "I mean, you know things that nobody else does... And I'm in a