January 29, 2023--8:20am
--Paris, France
The meeting was at 12:00 sharp and yet I was still in Paris. I had to hurry and catch the train...though I was in no great rush for the two hour ride. My business in Paris would have to wait...Jon had finally spit out the fact that the meeting was today. He'd hesitated in telling me for as long as possible...in hopes that I wouldn't show. He still hated the fact that I was being offered this case, only because I took such an interest in KIRA.
And yet...I felt the overwhelming need to see Dante. That feeling within me was tingling...the one that told me he was up to no good. In trouble with one thing or another...I felt the urge to..."remind" him a bit about how IMPORTANT this case was. Arriving at his apartment, I held up my hand to knock...but overheard him speaking to someone...a phone call perhaps?
Slowly my hand reached for the knob instead...it opened of course. Careless Little Brother....
"....I Have A Feeling Auron And I Will End Up In Japan Again At Some Point... Don't Forget Kiamari And For God Sakes Don't Mention Anything About The Heist Infront Of Him Or I'll Have My Badge Revoked... "
I smirked and made my presence known. "So Little Brother tell me? Do you often leave your door open so that any Joe off the street may enter? What, do you make them breakfast and tell them your life's stories as well?" I snarled making a beeline for the phone he was clinging to. He went stiff.
" Anyways I'm In A Bit Of Trouble At The Moment So I'll Expect That Call Within A Few Days... Now Get Your Lazy Ass Outa That Bed And Go Outside I Hear The Weathers Good In Japan Right Now, Just Forget About The Number And Go... "
He continued, trying his best to ignore me most likely. Grabbing the phone I slammed it down, ending his phone call.
"Auron...wow...what brings you here this early? I mean...aren't you usually having breakfast at this time?" He smiled turning around. "Really, it's a pleasure. Maybe you came to take your favorite brother out to breakfast for a change huh? I'd be--"
I slammed my hand to the wall next to him, efficiently blocking him from walking away from me. Coming in real close...he was just before me and nearly pressed to the wall himself. He had that smirk still...as though he were hoping I either DIDN'T HEAR his phone call...or would instantly FORGET it's contents.
"Tell me Dante...to WHICH heist were you referring? Hmmm?" I growled in a low threatening tone. "You'll have your badge revoked? Nice for you to inform ME of this...after all...I'm the ONLY thing that has kept you from that consequence! Did you not consider informing me at all?! Or am I to once again get a surprise and be forced to use ALL my persuasive charm in unison?!"
His smirk was gone and he closed his eyes. "Look...Auron..."
I pulled away and instinctively started rubbing my index finger on my temple as I turned away and began pacing. "Enough. We will speak of this later...frankly I do NOT have the time for this..." I stopped him. "I came to inform you...dear brother...that I am summoned to Lyon for the meeting of INTERPOL. I am to receive the offer to take on the KIRA case...I just thought I would stop by and remind you of the importance behind this."
"I do know...believe me I-"
"I've heard you deduced our return to Japan already. After all, that WAS the last location of which KIRA was known to reign supreme. Therefore...I believe we shall make Tokyo our base of operation." I continued. "At least until we are absolutely sure this KIRA is not there. Even if he isn't...Tokyo is still a large and very connected city...it's a prime location for an investigation of this type."
"I agree...but Auron-"
"Really now...I don't have the time. Now that I've said what I wished to...I'm off. Dante...finish your business as quietly as you're able...I don't even care WHAT it entails...as long as you aren't caught. Do something to threaten this investigation however...and I'll make it hard for others to tell we are related...are we clear?" As I stated the last part...I cast him a glare of fierce magnitude. Without any further "talk" I exited the room, but stopped in the doorway when I heard the phone ring. He didn't answer and it went to his answering machine.
"Hey Dante It's SK, yeah I Found A Name For Myself... And Your Not Aloud To Give Me Hell For Thinking Of Such A Simple Name... Anyways I Hope To Hear From You When You Get Back To Japan And My Laptop Better Be In Good Condition Or I'll Have Your Head You Got That? Hope You Haven't Gotten Yourself Into To Much Trouble, With Auron I Mean And Don't Worry I Won't Mention The Heist... "
I didn't turn to look at him. "Remember Dante..." I spoke in a harsh tone and then I walked away.
I hurried to the train station and boarded just in time. The 9:30 train...I would be there at 11:30...giving me exactly 30 minutes to arrive at Interpol Headquarters. And then...things would get good.
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Welcome back Bones! I didn't want to cause anything major until you were back. hahaha, so now I am free once more to rampage on you Kira! Are you ready for this!?
Have fun with your part Turok! I know you've been dying to let loose Dante on his little "project". haha.
