XXX Strange how word got around. From town to town Calliope had wandered, asking around for people who could possibly help her solve her problem. Most who took up the titles of mercenaries or hitmen seemed interested in what she was asking for until she disclosed the name of just who it was she wanted hunted down. Eventually she was directed to somewhere that actually sounded promising: The Fifth Moon Company. How it had been explained to her, they were simply a group that took care of jobs that were brought to them. It wasn't just tracking down targets and killing them, but she had been assured they would likely take care of that issue too... for the right price. Well, she certainly had plenty of that, so now it was time to see if the rumors were true or if she was wasting her time yet again. Walking through the town, she asked for directions until she was at the front of the main building, sighing quietly before she walked in. Approaching the front desk, Calliope folded her hands on the counter, looking at the person who was attending it. "If I pay the right price, will The Fifth Moon Company kill someone for me?"
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✘ Anastasia "The Obsidian Dragon" Blackwell | Location ✦ Lamia Scylla HQ, Front Desk | Company ✦ Literally everyone ✘
Anastasia nodded at the mention of Barbos being capable. She may have never dreamed of telling it to his face, but she knew that he was capable of quite a bit in truth. It just didn’t interest her to inflate his ego, not when it was so much fun to deflate it. “Oh he’s very dense.” Especially if he couldn’t see that Yuyuko stayed close for a reason. “We’ll see.” She mentioned in response to changing Yuyuko’s mind. It was very doubtful.
Jokingly suggesting betting for kisses, Yuyuko mentioned it making Barbos jealous. “Well, that would be one of the perks, yes.” Maybe that would get the man off his a** before someone else did come in and swoop the woman up. “Sounds like you’ve been keeping busy at the very least. Can’t let yourself get too out of practice.” Barbos and Henry on the other hand were going at it quite heavily. It was an entertaining fight to say the least, so much so that Ana didn’t even notice the food being delivered. And barely took note of the strings and raised stands.
Once the battle was over, Ana surveyed the wreckage with approval, if not for Yuyuko, the whole arena might have taken quite the blow. Yuyuko questioned the need for such force and Anastasia looked to Barbos as he answered. “He did seem to give you quite the fight there Bobo. Perhaps you’ve been slacking too much in my absence. Shouldn’t that have been easier.” Raising an eyebrow, the woman listened to the two converse, following beside as they left the arena. Her nose finally picking up on the food after they were out of the arena.
“Wait, do I smell meat?”
Hearing the tailend of Barbos’ following statement, Anastasia raised an eyebrow. “Oh, finally getting up off your a** to do something? And what did you have in mind?” She was curious exactly what Barbos was planning. Then there were these unique missions he spoke of. Unfortunately before much else could be discussed they were lead to another woman. Letting Barbos speak, her eyes took in the sight of the woman in question, before hearing someone else approaching the front desk.
“Someone just arrived at the front desk, I’ll greet them while you are dealing with… This…” What even was going on wasn’t of much interest to her, the woman was already caught if she had done anything. Taking in the new arrival as Anastasia approached, she smirked as the woman’s words were heard. “For you my dear, I’m sure we could figure something out. Who exactly is it you want killed?” There was no harm in finding out about the job before Barbos made his way over. “What does a sweet little thing like you want to hire an assassin for anyway?” She didn’t seem like the type, but mostly it was flirting as Anastasia was well aware such people came in all shapes and sizes.
╔══════════════════╗ "Makes me that much stronger. Makes me work a little bit harder. It makes me that much wiser. So thanks for making me a fighter. Made me learn a little bit faster. Made my skin a little bit thicker. Makes me that much smarter. So thanks for making me a fighter." ╚══════════════════╝
XXX Finally. Though Calliope knew it was frowned upon to feel such reassurance in knowing she could have someone killed, she couldn't help but sigh in relief. Though she wasn't in the clear quiet yet, was she? With a sigh, the merchant woman reached into her pocket, pulling out the wanted poster for her target. Hunter. That's all it read, and that was all anyone knew to be his name. "Him. I'll pay double his bounty if that's what it takes this company to accept this." All she wanted was to get a madman off the streets. Just to finally get some justice, some closure. Why did it have to be so difficult? "He killed my father along with the rest of my village." Despite the softness of her appearance, her eyes burned deep with anger, oblivious to the woman's flirty demeanor. Grinding her teeth together, she squeezed her eyes shut. "Please. I'm begging you. The Marines haven't done anything, and nobody else will take my offers. I'm just... a merchant. I can't do this myself." Her voice cracked slightly and she cleared her throat in an attempt to make it seem like she wasn't about to burst into tears. "I will pay any price you ask of me. Please."
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XXX"Oh." Looking down at Ikki, Sona tilted her head slightly before glancing back to the clearing smoke. She retained a faint smile on her lips, but the aura about her had shifted, and she placed one foot forward, bending her knees slightly as if she was preparing herself to spring. "Want me to get her?" The young woman knocked her fists together, the sounds of whirring machinery echoing down the quiet alleyway. Just as it seemed she was about to take off... "Oh. Okay!" And just like that the stifling air was gone and Sona returned to her normal standing position, walking with Ikki as they went back toward the center of town. "Is your nose alright?" This wasn't the first time she'd seen him injured, but it wasn't a sight she was fond of in the slightest. Perhaps it was wishful thinking that this incident was just because they were in Hoaknoton Town, and everyone here was a mercenary scumbag - like herself! - but she'd seemed a bit more equipped than the drunks wandering around with their dull blades. In fact, the stranger reminded her more of how she tended to prepare for missions Barbos sent her on.
"He talked to me about being a dragon. Or rather, not being a dragon. Did you know fancy, rich people have their own air? I wanna try that some time... Sounds like it's The Good s**t™." Turning to Ikki, she made the O.K. symbol with her hand and nodded. "Then he said he had sight seeing to do. He seemed pretty cool though! It was nice of him to share his scones!" Anyone who would share food with her was a friend of hers! "So what was up with that ninja lady back there?" Maybe her friend would know more than she did about the situation. After chatting with him for a bit, the pair gathered up the supplies they'd need to make the rest of the trip to Barbos' island, and sail on their merry way. Once they made it to the shore, Sona tied off their boat so it wouldn't float away and marched on with Ikki to the main building.
"BARBOOOOOOOOS!" Her call echoed through the building as she walked through, waving at various familiar faces and asking around until she found the man. Unfortunately he seemed busy talking to someone at the moment, but seeing Tana made her remember that she had a gift! "Tana!! Tana!! I brought you some frogs! They're from The Baratie so they're super fancy!!" Pulling out the bag filled with frogs like it was a completely normal thing to be carrying around, the young woman was practically hopping up and down in place, wiggling the bag for the snake woman to come get.
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Ikki pressed against his nose and wiggled it, "Mmm, yeah. It's not broken." He shrugged his shoulders and scratched his head when Sona inquired about the spy, "I'm not really sure... One moment I was going to the bathroom and then the next I find myself being attacked by her." Having set sail once again, the pair reached their destination and Ikki followed Sona onto Lamia Scylla, the base of operations for the company, Fifth Moon. While Sona called out for her boss and waved the bag of frogs that she had procured for someone named Tana, Ikki strolled behind her. He watched the other employees go about their business, some running errands and others departing for jobs. For the most part, it was like any other company from first glance, but fro what Sona told him they did a lot more than that. He noticed that people were beginning to stare at Sona as she waved the bag of amphibians around, which was, in fact, an amusing scene. Taking a seat in a comfy chair, Ikki pulled out a bag of sweet rolls and proceeded to eat them, making sure to leave some for Sona in case she wanted any. He continued to look around, sometimes making eye contact with several people, who exhibited various reactions to him doing so. Some were positive, including waves, smiles and the occasional head bow, while others not so much. For the remainder of the time, Ikki would sit in the chair until he was called on.
[ Things were getting quite hectic within the base. So much so that Barbos inevitably tells everyone to come to a pause. Things would need to get addressed one by one, and he still needs to be sure that his newest employee got his tasks for the day. With a heavy sigh, he places a hand over his hat and provides everyone with a smile. His poise is only momentarily shaken by that familiar call of his adopted daughter. He turns his head over to her direction and offers an apologetic bow, letting her understand he’s busy with new clients right now. Tana on the other hand is more than free, and exceptionally happy to see her best friend show back up again.
Despite her expression changing changing by much, she lifts her hands into the air, offering Sona a double peace sign. “Nana!” she calls out. Her voice seems unenthusiastic, but anyone that has known her for a while would be able to notice the sheer ecstatic waves of joy radiating off of the serpentine goddess. The happiness only grows as the word frog leaves her friend’s lips. Her eyes widen, and she swiftly leaves Barbos’ side. With all her might, she floats over to and Sona. Her arms drop over the cyborg’s shoulders as she presses her cheeks together. “Really? Did you really? Hey, Nana. I love frogs, you know. Can I have them?” she nearly begs, not realizing that they are for her in the first place. Since, who wouldn’t want to eat frogs? They are a super delicacy after all. Just what would happen if she was able to eat so many at once…?! The thought nearly makes her drool.
Only now realizing that Tana has left his side, Barbos watches the exchange of the two with a smile and nods to himself. With a clap of his hands, he gathers the attention of all in the lobby. “Alright, alright. Here’s what we’re going to do. Lady Yuuma, Sona, and accomplice, please meet me in the meeting room. It’s on the fourth floor, and our lovely attendants will show you the way.” His attention is then turned to Anastasia, to which he crosses his arms firmly. “Ana, I’ll leave her to you. You know how to handle the setup for missions, so make sure Vamiya can properly record the service. If you need me, you know where we’ll be.” Afterwhich, he nods and turns away. That should do for now, is what he’s thinking anyways. ]
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XXX To Barbos' bow toward her, Sona would simply give the man a thumbs up to show that she had no problem with him not being able to speak with her at the moment. She understood that he had a lot to manage - a whole island! - and she could be patient. Instead for the time being, she'd spend her time with Tana and Ikki, grinning to the snake woman as she came over, shaking the bag excitedly. It was so fun to play and spoil her, and even if Tana wasn't that great at expressing emotion on her face or in her voice, Sona always could tell how she was feeling. Besides, she loved frogs! She'd definitely be happy! With her cheeks squished together, the young woman giggled and did her best to speak. "Yeah, yeah! I know you love frogs, that's why I brought them! They're all for you!" Holding the bag out, she'd let the woman take her treat, giving her a moment to enjoy herself before pointing toward her other companion. "Tana, this is Ikki! He was at the last meeting we had, but then I buried him in the sand and now he's my friend."
Crossing her arms over her chest she'd nod, as if that was a perfectly acceptable description of how friendships were forged. She was about to continue into why she'd come back with him, but Barbos spoke up, directed them to a meeting room. "Okay, see you there!" Grinning, she'd stop only to press her cheek against Tana's, lightly rubbing her face against the other woman's for a moment. "Wahaaaa, so smooth..." The strange, semi-scaly texture was always so interesting to feel! "See you in a bit!" Patting her friend on the head, she'd leave with Ikki to go to the meeting room, spending her time chatting with him and spinning in the office chairs until everyone else arrived. When they did, she'd address Barbos with a bright smile. "Lord President Dad, this is Ikki, he wants to work with me!"
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North Lotus
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:09 pm
《261 STR | 000 PRW | 005 DEF | 067 SPD | 015 STA | 00 VIT》
These chairs are super comfortable... Ikki thought as his legs dangled from the opposite side, swaying back and forth. It had been a couple minutes since he and Sona had set foot into the large building, and he was currently lounging in a chair while they waited for Barbos or something. He was currently playing with his now fairly long hair, having to pull back the large clump of bangs that obscured his vision and held it in pace with a spare clip. He watched as a strange girl floated over to Sona, a deadpan expression painted on her face, however seemingly he felt a surge of happiness emanating from her very being. Observing their exchange, Ikki assumed that this girl was Tana, whom Sona had procured the bag of frogs for. Sona proceeded to introduce Ikki and on cue, his leaned forward in the chair and gave a two finger salute, "Hello, Ikki here. Free from the prison of sand, friend to Sona and lover of sweet rolls. A pleasure." He said it with a straight and honest face, out of curiosity to see how Tana would react. Hearing the sound of a clap, Ikki turned to face the source of the noise and saw a man dressed in a white suit. He directed Sona, himself, and some other person to a meeting room and was asked to await him there while he took care of some final business. Hooping up from his seat, he bowed his head once to Tana and took his leave alongside Sona. Once in the meeting room, he took a seat in the chair, his legs folded and crossed while he had a conversation with Sona until Barbos appeared.
Thankfully things had finally winded down and it was back to business as usual. There was a job being requested at the front desk and people were hard at work doing this or that all around the island. Of course the highlight of the day was the return of Sona! The pink haired head of the medical department made her rounds. Personally checking over any and all patient's medical status, if they took any medication or restitching any injuries with a smaller series of strings. She wanted to make sure everything was going smoothly and even made sure that the mess hall was operating properly as she was somewhat in charge there as well. Once everything had been double checked however, she made her way back to the office, bright and cheerful as she let herself in and greeted them all.
"Ah Sona sweety how have you been~?" her voice as sweet and lighthearted as ever while she recognized her young friend as the fellow that had the dislocated shoulder a short time ago. He had taken getting that popped back into place quite well at the time as she waved pleasantly to him as well. She did arrive just in time to overhear his own introduction as she tapped her chin thoughtfully. "Ah I do believe we have some sweet rolls coming out of the oven soon in the mess hall if you'd like a few~ Assuming Sona doesn't mind sharing that is~" She was of course being as cliche as possible, offering food to the guests once they'd arrived. Granted Sona had all the first dibs when it came to bread based desserts so the young man was a slave to her generosity on that end.
She also started up the oven at the back table of the office, boiling some water for tea as it was her usual beverage of choice during get togethers, gatherings, and just any time in general. "Would anyone care for some tea as well? There's plenty to go around and just about any brew you can think of~" Her tone was very kind still, about as motherly as one could be as she looked over to the young lad. "Oh yes, how has your shoulder been feeling lately? Any soreness after before? Stiffness or the like?" She had admittedly been a tad forceful in the returning his ball and socket joint back into the socket, and what with the meeting and all the craziness it had entailed, she hadn't had a real chance to check in with him since unfortunately.
[ Barbos has, for the most part, endured. He endured it all the way until reaching the meeting room. He endured it from the moment his most wonderful daughter had entered the facility. He endured for so long, and now, he needs endure no longer. Kana, after having pushed up her glasses and carefully placed papers before the new persons, bows first to Barbos before repeating this to both Yuyuko and Sona. With a glare only possible by the head attendant of Lamia Scylla, she looks to the boy by Sona’s side and nods before leaving the room. The literal moment the door closes shut, Barbos is spinning in his chair with his knees to his chest and his arms pointing to the ceiling in joy. “She’s home! She’s home! My darling daughter has come back hoooome! Ahh, I was so sad! You left before papa could properly see you off! I wanted to cry!” he says, being as dramatic as ever in the confines of their privacy. Kana, on the other side of the door, lets out a small sigh and smiles.
Tana on the other hand, is sitting in her own chair, arms stretched lazily over the table with her chin pressed down between them. Her legs kick up and down impatiently as her apathetic gaze fixates on the wall across from herself. “Koko… Teaaaaa! Fog tea! Tea! Tea! Tea!” she begs in her energetic-less voice. The pair’s antics would have simply gone on further had Barbos not noticed the extra person in the room again. He stops his spin of glee to stand and adjust his tie. The President’s arms shift behind his back professionally as he slowly walks over to his daughter and her friend. He’d twirl Sona’s chair around one full cycle playfully before stopping her so she’s facing him now. Carefully does he drop down to one knee, looking up to his daughter’s face. After a brief pause, followed by a light chuckle, Barbos lifts a finger and places it against her forehead. “Welcome home, Sona.” Afterwhich he stands back tall and this time moves to the otherside of her guest.
He leans against the table, resting on hand on the edge while the other sits atop of his usual hat. “Now then, who might this young man be, I wonder?” he asks fairly calmly, carrying the usual happy-go-lucky joy behind his words. Tana, on the other hand, is busy stuffing her face with Sona’s delicious gift while desiring frog flavored tea. Finger lickin’ delicious. “It seems that you’ve already met our lovely Yuyuko, though. Which means this isn’t your first time here! So, while my right hand brings us beverages, Green Tea by the way dear, why don’t you introduce yourself?” he asks this, genuinely curious about the boy. From the looks of it, he’s traveling around with Sona, but has been treated by Yuyuko at some point. Meaning...he isn’t foreign to violence. Interesting. ]
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XXX"Ah, Momyuko!" Close enough. "I've been great! I'll tell you all about it when Lord President Dad gets back." The two heads of the company had practically been like her parents since she'd met them, and though she showed them respect as an employee, she couldn't help but be just a little more familial with them. "Someone's making sweet rolls?! Uwaaaah, I love being home!" They had been fortunate running into two benevolent, if not chaotic, gods who had treated them well, but nothing beat the sweet rolls of Lamia Scylla. It was the first thing she'd eaten upon her arrive here, and it'd always carry the feeling of nostalgia with it. Plus, it had been the first thing she'd eaten with Ikki, too! Double the good feelings!
"He's my sweet roll bud, of course I'll share!" Nodding vigorously, she grinned when Barbos entered and started spinning in his chair. It was nice to see things hadn't changed, even though she hadn't been gone that long. "Ehhh! You seemed busy! I was just trying to go make some money real quick! But theeeeeen... I got my arm ripped off! DON'T FREAK OUT THOUGH-" Hopefully before anyone could do just that, she raised both of her limbs to show she was fine. "I'm totally fine! Ikki put it back on! And then we uhhh, we hung out with some gods for a little. We ate at the Baratie, and then... I met one of those Celestial Dragons! He was really nice, he fed me some scones. And now we're back! And Ikki is here to join up with me!"
With that, she'd let her companion take it away, laughing when Barbos welcomed her home, though there was genuine warmth and love in her expression. "Thanks, I'm happy to be back. And I'd love some chai, please!"
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Ryunosuke Ryusei
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:59 pm
《261 STR | 000 PRW | 005 DEF | 067 SPD | 015 STA | 00 VIT》
Sitting here in the meeting room and watching all of these new people walk in made Ikki slightly uncomfortable. Outside of Sona, Hunter, and Henry, he only knew one other person, who just so happened to walk in the room. She addressed Sona with a cheery smile and then turned to him as well. At the mention of sweet rolls, the young man relaxed and his head slowly turned to Sona as she nodded in approval. He gave a mini fist pump, leaning back in his chair and turning to Yuyuko as she asked about his choice of beverage, "I would like peppermint tea if you have any." The circumstances in which they had met was brief, but it was definitely good to see her again as opposed to seeing Hunter and having to deal with him. As she brewed the tea, she inquired about the condition of his arm and Ikki stretched it out for her to see. "It has actually felt better than it was before. To be quite frank, I've been feeling really great." While he explained his improved condition to Yuyuko, including the part when he was engulfed by a large blue fireball, he hardly noticed Barbos walk in until he began fawning all over Sona. Retracting his arm, he turns to face Barbos as he stands beside him and requests an introduction. The Wano stood, gave a passing glance at everyone in the room before taking a small breath and beginning his introduction. "My name is Sugawara Ichino. But it's fine if you call me Ikki." He pauses for a moment, considering whether to tell the honest truth about his origins. "I was raised by my grandfather until he passed when I was 12 and ever since I have gotten by on my own. Many of my skills include hand-to-hand combat, tinkering, and inventing." Keeping it brief, he clasped his hands and sat back down in his chair to await the response of the others in the room.
[ Oh how precious it always was, seeing Sona’s happy-go-lucky self around the base. Lately Barbos has been stuck with all of the stiffs and piles of paperwork. While Yuyuko mends him quite well, nothing beats the festive mood that comes when his precious daughter enters the building. Even now he stands there earnestly with such a goofy face, hearing her out dutifully. And he’d have continued had the girl not mentioned something about her arm being ripped off. The words are sharp enough to make him fumble a bit, even though he was standing in place. After regaining his balance, and forcing his nerves to relax for the time being, the president adjusts his tie and clears his throat. Tana sprawls herself over the table in front of Ikki with a frog hanging halfway out of her mouth, staring into his eyes nonchalantly. It’s as if she wants something. As if she’s looking for something. But in truth, she just wants to see how long he can resist the smell of frog being so close to his nose. Soon, surely, his mouth would begin to water. They always do--in her imagination of course.
On Barbos’ end, the more Sona talks and explains her adventures, the less and less strength the man has in his legs. So, using the table as a crutch, he moves himself back to his chair at the head of the table. With a resounding sigh, he can only pinch between his eyebrows while the rim of his hat casts a shadow over his forward tilted head. “Th-That’s um… quite the adventure you’ve had, dear. We’ll discuss that later.” he says as calmly and normal as possible, hoping the nervous shaking can’t be interpreted from his tone. Just what in the world has this girl been doing in the time she left until now?! How can all of those nonsensical things have possibly… Gods?! A Celestial Dragon?! What in the name of the blue seas, child! For now, the floor shifts to Ichino. He, very cleanly, introduces himself. In such a way to where Barbos lightly claps his hands a few times. “I see, I see! Then, I’ll just be calling you Ikki-kun, if I may!” He pats her on the head as Tana floats over to sit in his lap and play the frog legs between her fingers.
“So! From what you say, you’re both well off in combat, and you’ve some skill in inventing? That’s wonderful news! And you even fixed the arm of our reckless little Sona here! Why, I’d say you’ve made quite the first impression on me!” With a smile, he plays with Sona’s hair casually, much to the goddess’ amusement, causing her to glance up in interesting, wondering how her hair is moving about on its own. “But if I heard correctly, you two have plans to get Ikki-kun into the company? Let’s see…” He pauses, tilted his head head so that the pair would likely on see the stuble on his chin and his neck from their angle. “We have people who do what you do, and could quite easily fix Sona if she’s ever damaged. And we have plenty of combatants. Yet you, you’re only a child. Sona is one thing, but what can you bring to the table I wonder?” he says this whimsically, as if playing with a baby while still trying to have a serious conversation with those around him. And of course, either of the two can answer, but he'll be needing one before he can make any kind of decision on this angle. ]
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XXX Right as always, Barbos was! It had been quite the adventure these past few... days? Weeks? Who knows how guild time works! Sona was happy to see that her father was interested in her tales though, even requesting that she tell him more about it later! Now though, it seemed the attention was on Ikki, with her leader requesting that he explain what he can provide for their organization. Truthfully, it made the cyborg girl wonder if she had been given a fair trial. She was strong, sure, but Barbos had said it himself that she was reckless. She made quick decisions that usually ended up with her in pieces. Did she actually have something to offer the Fifth Moon Company, or had the pair that brought her in simply taken pity on her? The thought made her frown slightly. She didn't want to be a burden. 'Guess I have to get even stronger..' While she had her own biased opinion of Ikki, she knew he'd have to speak for himself as well. Still, she'd offer her support. "Ikki would be a great partner for me! You know not that many people can keep up with me! Or work with me for long periods of time! They always say I'm too loud... Boring sticks in the mud.." But she digressed! "Test him yourself if you doubt the skills he has!"
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“I see, I see! Then, I’ll just be calling you Ikki-kun, if I may!”
The young man nodded, providing his acknowledgment of the statement and wiped some debris from his eye. Barbos continued to speak, praising him for his achievements and listened as he explained the current setup of his company. For the most part, he understood what Barbos was getting at. It wasn't like he expected to get in easy, but at the same time, he would have definitely wanted there to be some form of trial. Though, there was something that Barbos said that really stuck out like a sore thumb. Something he hadn't heard in a very long time.
"Yet you, you’re only a child."
Ikki gripped the edges of the table tightly and he released a small hiss of annoyance at the phrase. Granted he was indeed a young man, he preferred to be referred to as such. The Wanosian released his hold on the table and clasped his hands together. He looked at Barbos and opened his mouth, "To be quite frank. I don't like being called a child. I can understand, however, you mean no harm in saying that. I just want to be clear." The young man rested his hand back down onto the table as Sona provided her take on the current case.
"Ikki would be a great partner for me! You know not that many people can keep up with me! Or work with me for long periods of time! They always say I'm too loud... Boring sticks in the mud.."
This was the first he'd heard of Sona having other partners, but it wasn't that much of a big deal. That's just how these things went. His head gestured towards her, "If that's the case, then wouldn't it be wise to have someone who can not only perform maintenance when needed but also protect themselves on the field? To be quite honest, I have close to on other redeeming talents except fighting and tinkering." Ikki looked to Sona again and turned back to Barbos with a look of sincerity, "Those were probably the only things that kept me alive on my own for the past five years. If that isn't satisfactory, then I can leave, it isn't like I'm desperate for a place to stay."
