[Day: Monday, April 18th. Time: 5:40 p.m.] [Weather: Cloudy, but warm.] [You're all at that playground nearby the police station! Still. Maybe Katie and Kyon and Kaede can share what they've learned.] [Session Start] * Haruko has her diagram of the station. She also has her problematic plan which is rightly puzzling Taki. She waits for the Kyon and Katie report. * Kaede returns back from the street-side, looking about for Haruko and company. He looks miffed. Well, if you can really separate that from his usual expression. * Taki is sitting on the swing and is confused by Haruko's plan, but she thinks Haruko's got it covered because she's misinterpreting something Haruko’s said. She's also not swinging because that would make it hard to talk to her. * Haruko glances over at Kaede and notes his expression. "Shika talk go as well as could be expected?" * Kaede looks up at Haruko. "No. Shika talk went as well as *was* expected. That's the problem." * Haruko frowns. "Even worse then? Ouch. Any news?" * Kyon stalks across to the playground from in front of the station, hands in his pockets, not checking back for Katie. He stops near the others, and waits for Kaede to answer. * Taki looks at Kaede. * Katie walks softly behind Kyon. She looks like she's thinking about something. * Kaede folds his arms. "Actually... A lot. But nothing that can't wait. The main thing is that she is looking for the same thing we are." ( With really bad titles, but best I could come up with ) Which is? ( Norishige? That skank. ) ( Oh, you mean what the party is looking for.) * Kaede looks over towards Satoshi. "Information on the drugs, obviously." doe... Does she have any? Well, other than she says Tenjirou's no longer working for them, not really. That's why she was here. She, uh, tried seducing the police to get information. Apparently that didn't work. * Kaede pushes up his glasses and coughs after that statement, embarrassed. * Haruko grins. "Tokyo police have standards." * Taki blinks, and then shakes her head and looks down. I... no. I don't want to know. * Kyon rolls his eyes. "And tact. Something she lacks." True. Good thing we're not her. * Haruko glances over to Kyon and Katie with a smile. "So, what did tact find out then?" * Kyon rocks back on his heels. "Got the program rep to send us a list of younger officers in the force. Should get it in tomorrow." * Katie smiles. "I'm so excited." * Haruko nods. "Do we still want to check their computers?" Yes, and hard files if we can. But I don't think we'll find that much. * Kaede frowns and looks thoughtful for a moment. "Hard files take time. Especially with the speed of their computers, I imagine." * Haruko grins broadly. "Well then... let's get going. I'll just go watery, get in, go solid, make a call from my cell... oh, slight change of plan needed. * Haruko thinks for a moment. * Taki looks up at Haruko. * Katie walks over to the swings and sits on one. She looks down at her feet and swings them a few times. "Well, wait a second. This is important." Remember Kenjii Sagara? Not really. * Taki looks at Katie now and shakes her head. He was... an officer involved in the drug investigation, right? * Kyon looks at Katie coolly, and nods tersely. "Yeah. Interrogated me back when the sword was found in my locker." * Katie nods at Kyon. "Right." And right. And I kind of remember him from when I was in... when I was in the hospital. Did he come by? * Taki shivers. "So... if anybody knows something, it's him?" He was near. I think he knows more than we do. But even if he does, do you think they'd have those files saved on their computers? I suppose it doesn't hurt to check but... Maybe Kaede can check his computer via the network. Getting to his desk is harder, we'd need to know where he sits before we could consider anything. * Katie runs a hand through her hair. "He was talking on the phone. He's covering up the police looking into things to save his daughter." In his own words, he's going to Hell. His daughter? * Kyon rocks back forwards again. "He say who’s got his daughter?" * Katie bites her lower lip for a moment, then continues, "I looked, and he's been destroying reports and proof about the drugs." * Taki stares at Katie for a moment. * Haruko blinks. "Oh... is she the right age to be one of us?" I think it's Akari. He has her picture on his desk. ( http://besm.sandwich.net/ARC/art/akari.jpg ) (Tentacle Girl.) * Kaede mms and rubs below his mouth. "Seems strange that the Arcana *would* need covering up though." * Katie looks at Kaede like he's crazy. Not that strange. We're not subtle. So, 'save' how? Protect her from herself or from others? * Taki nods. "What'serface.... the one who keeps erasing peoples memories." * Kyon shakes his head quickly. "Who's this person?" And then to Kaede with a very incredulous look. Even with the fields, even *with* Temperance, these are high school kids. Gangs. There's no- right. * Haruko looks to Kyon. "One of the Jackals. She's got tentacles. She's with the militant faction and investigating the drugs on her own." * Kaede sighs and takes his hand away. "Right. I forgot we were dealing with people who aren't us." He glances at Haruko for a second and adds. "Well, aren't most of us." * Haruko smiles sweetly at Kaede before looking back to Katie for elaboration. * Kyon nods tersely, and looks back to Katie. "Something happened while she was searching?" * Katie shakes her head. "I just got out before Sagara got back." I have no idea what's going on with Akari. I only met her once. She likes violent types. Bit of a hanger on. She was recently on our turf trying to get information from one of our fellow students. Needless to say, she wasn't polite about it. * Taki rubs her face. * Kyon snorts. "Right. Then something happens, and someone is holding her safety over this guy." He looks off towards the department. "Could get a valuable in if we found her. Can try getting information on that, too." (Quick memory check, the guy who keeps fighting Saki is also part of that group right?) ( Yep ) (Toshiki) Or maybe he thinks she's tied up in it. I'll be she doesn't tell him much. He might not in the drug gang. * Katie swings a bit. "I don't know how long he's been helping them." She's been fine lately. I think he just thinks this is a curse or she's doing something she doesn't want to. Maybe... maybe we should go talk to them? ImeanatleastoneofthemwouldwanttohelpfindSaki. * Haruko nods. "Not a bad idea. The Jackals have been investigating this for a while. We have to pay our respects to their late leader anyways." ( The observant might remember Akari has a different surname. o/~ ) (That's not me o/~) (The observant can't include me; I don't even know who this is. =P) (After all, I'm so bad with names I have to write them down ICly.) * Haruko thinks. "Although Akari's last name is Toshibara. Maybe her parents are divorced or something." Did he say exactly what he was protecting her *from*? Besides general Arcananess, obviously. * Kyon shrugs quickly. "Can just pull his police profile. Should list his family relations. Clear stuff up quickly." (Arcananess. Best new word ever. ;p) * Katie nods at Kyon. He didn't say. And I couldn't hear the other end. * Haruko then finishes thinking about her earlier problem. "I know, I'll just splash some water down from whatever window I'm by. Then Taki can port to the relevant roof and see in." Well that's one thing. Anything else we plan to still look for? * Taki blinks at Haruko. "H... How do I see that?" Big wet spot on the pavement. I'll try to make a pattern. * Taki shakes her head. "I'm just supposed to keep walking aound the building?" Not just you. Alternately you can just stay on the roof of the police building until you see it. Whatever is easiest. I... I'm just worried I'd miss it. * Taki hangs her head. Well, everyone else will help. Let's get going. You guys can figure out what else we need while I sneak through the ducts. (Okay, here's where Satoshi gets slightly more quiet than usual. But only slightly. Night, all.) (Night Kate) ( G'night ) (G'night Kate) (Night Kate.) Um. Are you sure you want to do it when everyone's around? In the day? ( For the record, I had some fun stuff planned for this session, then lightning ruined it :( ) * Haruko shrugs. "We're on a deadline. I'm also pretty sure that police headquarters is a 24-7 operation." Yes. But I think Katie's point would be there are LESS people at night. ( Pfft. Why? Everyone knows crimes are a 9-5 job. ) True. We're still on a deadline. (There are definitely less people in a station at night, though.) ( Yep ) That's no reason to get caught, and we already know something. * Haruko looks disappointed. "Alright, let's meet the Jackals." So at night, all right? Maybe... maybe we can come up with a better signal by then. * Haruko glances over at Taki. "You're welcome to try." I guess it makes the most sense to call Toshiki. He's got the biggest interest in this. * Haruko looks up his phone number. He's also got the idea to rush the police station head-on. Toshiki does? He probably will. (*Keika hands Haruko a glow in the dark dye marker. "Problem solved.") * Katie shrugs. "Distraction. Problem solved." * Kyon blows out a breath. "Right. Despite the biker girl not even being there. We can convince him not to, if we need that." * Haruko nods. "Besides, the Jackals probably know more than the police already.” * Kaede looks over at Kyon. "He just likes to fight. I'm not sure it really matters who with." * Kyon rolls his eyes. "Then he'll go in, get locked up, and then there's one less person to deal with." True enough. * Kaede stares at Kyon for a bit and then just shakes his head. It's not worth it. * Haruko frowns. "That's right. He didn't give his number. Well, I guess I can call Norii. She's probably focused on mourning, but maybe she'll help. * Haruko then calls Norii. * Katie swings. * Taki also swings, Satoshi probably pushes her a bit. (* Satoshi fails to push because he is a lump. Taki knocks him over on her backswing.) It's Haruko. I'm sorry to call you at a time like this, but it's important. (* Taki angsts about it!) Can you get me in touch with Toshiki? We want to pool resources regarding Saki. * Kyon stalks over towards the swings, and leans against the frame. He nods at Haruko, and asks Katie in a low voice, "Who is she talking with?" Thanks. Know anywhere to look for him? * Katie responds quietly, "Norii. It's one of the Jackals." I think she was Akito's friend. They had a split, or something. * Kyon nods tersely. "She in charge now, then?" I don't know. He died at the Tower. Dang. Well, please give me his number then. We'd gladly work with you, but I suspect this isn't the time. * Taki just keeps swinging. * Kyon shrugs quickly. "Right. Know what she can do?" * Katie smiles sadly and shakes her head. I didn't spend a lot of time with the other Jackals. I had... other things. Thanks. I'll talk to you later. * Haruko programs Toshiki's number into her phone. * Kyon cocks his head, then nods again as Haruko gets off the phone. "Get what you need?" * Haruko looks up. "Probably not. I got Toshiki's number but he doesn't answer the phone of late. I'll try calling him. If that doesn't work, you might see if Matthias has seen the other Jackals around his school today." * Haruko then calls Toshiki. * Taki looks like she might comment on that, but holds her toung. (It is, however, nearly six o'clock.) * Kyon watches Haruko sidewise, and continues talking with Katie. "Any of the others know anything more about it?" * Katie shrugs. "You can see, Haruko has spent more time with them." But I don't think she could tell you powers. * Haruko gives a quick nod to second Katie's statement. * Haruko leaves a message. "Toshiki, it's Haruko. We've got information that might help save Saki. Call me." She lists her number just to be safe. * Kaede sighs as he waits and then turns to the rest of the group. "So apparently, Tenjirou is a victim. I think I should have expected that spiel from her. But I did find out something interesting. Tenjirou's supporting Natsuko's mother." Who? * Haruko then hangs up. "Huh. That's unexpected. Well, the caring. I don't really care about his status as a victim." * Kaede looks at Katie. "Who what?" * Taki swings like a swinging thing, yeah. Natsuko's mother. Why? Because she has cancer. * Katie blinks at Kaede. "And they don't have a company to pay?" * Kyon scowls. "Everyone has health care. This is Japan. Why should he care?" Apparently not. I'm guessing Tenjirou's not making his money from the band though. Otherwise, Natsuko would be able to afford it herself. (Tenjirou is good and takes care of widows and orphans! TENJIROU KIDNAPED MY FRIENDS AND HEALD GUNS TO THEIR HEADS!) * Kaede shrugs. "Who the hell knows what goes on in his mind? It'd probably take me 6 months recovery to even try to think of it. Well, we can do what we can to help Natsuko's mother if anything happens to him. ::she turns to Kyon:: Want the Jackals summary? She's obviously in love with her. And wants to think she's stupid for going after Tenjirou but can't admit it. ... But... The second she being Natsuko, of course. Wouldn't Natsuko have a lot of money? Too? They made a lot of money. * Katie rubs at her eyes. Like I said. Money can't come from the--band. Oh hell. Who wants to bet the drugs are how he's been gathering the money? * Katie raises her other hand. * Taki lets go of one of the chains to raise a hand. I wouldn't bet against that. * Kaede rubs his head slightly. "Wonderful. Simply wonderful." * Kyon nods tersely at Haruko. "Right after this." He shakes his head quickly. "Tell her if for some reason the country isn't covering it, I can get the company to do it. Get rid of the supports. Should be easy enough." Shika or Natsuko? * Haruko looks up with admiration at Kyon after he says that. She cuts it out quickly though and waits for people to finish discussing Tenjirou. I honestly wonder how Natsuko would take it if she knew Shika told. * Haruko shrugs and waits. * Kyon shakes his head irritatedly. "If we can tell them both, then tell them both. Better chances that way. Breaking up their alliance won't be bad for us, if this Band girl takes it wrong." * Haruko nods. * Kaede smirks slightly at Kyon. "Be careful. She might fall for you next." (* Kyon throws a fireball. "No touching!") Set her on fire. Problem solved. * Katie swings some more. * Haruko flinches slightly at that and decides now's a great time for a topic change. "So, the Jackals..." * Kyon smirks back. "Can handle myself with that." He glances sidewise at Katie. "That way or some other." That would kind of eliminate the good-will gesture, wouldn't it? ... And... make new problems... * Kyon nods tersely at Haruko. "Right. Go ahead." * Kaede nods to Haruko. * Haruko keeps trying to change the topic. "Alright. The gang had five members. Akito led but was apathetic. Norii and Toshiki seemed to follow him. Toshiki's got a wand and is a skilled fighter." Kei was challenging Akito's leadership. He and Akari resented the way Matthias tried to keep them under control. They were angry that Akito went along with. * Kyon nods tersely. "He come into power now that the previous guy is dead?" Possibly. Norii doesn't seem the type to make a play and Toshiki is apparently missing. We don't know much about Kei. He wears goggles and might have thrown a bottle in front of my.. your motorcycle to retaliate when we thwarted Akari's questioning. * Taki grimaces. * Katie swings. Wheee! (Does he really wear googles? [referring to a typo]) (They do nothing.) Akari had been interrogating a new girl at our school. The one that got permission to wear long sleeves and a long dress. She was covered with tattoos. Akari claimed she knew something about the scythe guy. * Kyon scowls deeply. "Any idea who she is?" She didn't give a name. Anyways, Akari has a thing for guys that fight. However, Toshiki seems to snub her. Since Toshiki like Saki because Saki fights, I'm betting that Akari isn't on Toshiki's level combat-wise. * Haruko then snaps her fingers and checks her text message logs. "Ah, Yuki Ijumi. I'd read her name in the school paper." * Kyon rocks back on his heels and looks sidewise at Satoshi. "Could get her a different guy with fighting skills to obsess over." * Katie snickers at that insinuation. * Kaede looks at Satoshi for a moment and deadpans, "You're not serious." * Satoshi blushes and glances to Kaede. "Uh... what he said." I think she likes guys who *like* to fight as well, anyways. Right? * Taki puts her feet down and takes a few passes to actualy stop. "I... no... Just no." * Haruko nods at Kaede's comment. "That's true. It's not just prowess." Right. I don't work then. (Taki's just going to boggle at this point.) [Haruko's phone rings!] * Haruko checks who is calling and then answers. Hey Eriko. We've got a few leads, but nothing solid. How are things on your end? * Taki notes that the teas Satoshi session is over and that she did a craptastic job of defending her boyfriend, so she slumps on the swings seat! ( Tuxedo Shamrock arrives to defend Satoshi in Taki's stead! ) * Haruko nods. "Sure. Anything I should do to prepare? Oh, quick version, Hierophant reverse implied that Sho would stash Saki with his drug dealing minions. And apparently a cop has been covering up drug activities." ( Taki takes notes) * Haruko looks a little surprised. "Osaka, alright. Just tell me what to do." (Tell bad jokes!) * Kyon half listens to the conversation, and says again to Katie, "Know anything about this new tattoo girl?" * Katie shakes her head. * Kaede watches Kyon for a moment, then turns his gaze over to Haruko and her phone conversation. * Kyon shoves a hand in his pocket, digs out his cell phone, and flips it open, moving to the entry for Chikako and stabbing dial. Check out Hiromi Nekotani at Seiryuu? We can start checking her out tonight. ::Haruko quiets up:: We'll be visiting a certain headquarters. Any records of yours we should cover up while we're there? (When did all the workers at the construction site go home again?) Well, if the police have anything on her, we'll find out. ( 5:00-6:00 ish. ) * Haruko grins as she says that. ( It's harder to work on the building at night. ) Anyways, good luck. I'll give you a call when we have anything useful. * Kyon turns to the side to lean more heavily against the frame. "Late two nights ago. Good to finally get a hold of you. You busy?" * Haruko hangs up. "New lead from Eriko. Hiromi Nekotani at Seiryuu. She may have drug ties. Eriko and Ryuji are apparently checking out leads in Osaka so can't follow up. * Haruko moderates her tone so as not to be heard by Chikako. We can do it tomorrow. It sounds like she's doing okay. * Katie slows herself by dragging her feet. * Taki blinks up at Haruko but doesn't say anything. * Kaede frowns at Haruko. "Nice of you to enlist my services without consulting me." * Kyon nods at Haruko quickly, then continues with, "Been a while. Could meet later on in the evening. Give you some time to finish your work." * Haruko looks to Kaede. "If you don't want to check her name at police headquarters then I'll check files. That's fine." * Kaede shakes his head. "No. That'd be a stupid risk to stay longer than we have to anyways. It'd be a much more worthwhile search by computer." * Haruko then nods at Katie's comment. "Yeah, she's taking a longer view than I expected. Maybe she just needed to know there was progress." She then looks to Kaede and nods. "That would make sense. But it's your choice of course." * Kyon nods quickly, then catches himself. "The cafe in Shibuya from before at 8?" Check Sagara's. I can tell you where his office is. * Kaede puts his hands in his pocket. "Just next time, make certain someone is willing before enlisting their help. * Kyon nods tersely. "Right. See you then." I'll be sure to say 'I' not 'we' next time. * Haruko looks to Katie. "That makes sense." * Kyon flips the phone closes and shoves it back into his pocket. * Taki looks at Katie. "Could... could you point it out from the outside?" * Kaede frowns slightly. "You're missing the point..." * Katie looks at Kyon. "Sounds like she's doing well, too," she says, sounding just a little bitter. * Haruko looks to Kaede. "I'd help her with or without your help. I'm grateful for your help, but she's my friend and I'd do this for her either way." * Kaede shakes his head. "Nevermind." * Kyon shrugs tersely, and smirks. "She's cool." * Haruko accepts the nevermind without comment. * [Session End!]