Anoco Nakada Share Posted December 25, 2020 Scotty eventually called Seth, a few days later to tell him that the girl had went to the syndicate and that Seth owed him because she disappeared for a few days. His facial recognition program just 'happened' to pick her up on a local feed. He added that he would not be hacking into the Syndicate's network to triple check. Seth would call and tell Richie and that's why he would be there when Anoco called Kae for another of her trashy gigs. Richie had the box and was on the couch when Kae would show up. "So you two know each other?" Anoco asked Kae, the woman was clearly displeased. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 After her failed attempt to recover the box, Kae had given up on the fantasy of being freed easily. She'd just have to work off the debt and put a foot toward making the right kind of friends along the way. It could have been worse. She wasn't getting whored out after all. But when she answered Anoco's summons and arrived to find the Redford guy from the shop, Kae blanched immediately and a fleeting look of panic glinted through her eyes before she composed herself, "We've met before..." @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Anoco Nakada Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Come sit down," Anoco instructed the girl patting the spot beside her. "He has an interesting proposition." @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Her first instinct was to bolt out the door. If she thought she had a chance at getting by the hulking guards outside, she would have. As it was Kae tentatively moved to do as she was told while silently panicking. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Once she was sat down beside her Anoco looked to Richie. "So Richard. This is what you want? I think she's worth more than what's in that box." Richie licked the back of his teeth and shook his head. "You're lucky I'm even offering Anoco," Richie said. "You and your sister were trying to steal this and I'm offering that her debt be paid off and I don't let my parents know what you had tried to pull," he said simply. Anoco pressed her lips together. "And I can have it?" "You can have it but nothing happens to her. If I even think that any of you have anything to do with her getting hurt I'll come for you," he said. "And you don't come back here again," he said referring to Kae. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Kae's gaze darted between them as they spoke. It wasn't exactly hard to figure out what was going on, but that didn't make it any less bewildering. Why would he buy out her debt? Being under the Nakada family's thumb wasn't ideal; but it was the devil she knew. She wanted to beg Anoco not to take the offer, even though she knew the older woman didn't give a shit about her. When the man finally addressed her she just nodded while avoiding eye contact. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "It'll be a loss I can live with. Take her, leave the box." "Lets go," Richie said as he moved to get up and walk out expecting Kae to follow. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 She kept her eyes on the floor as she stood, though as she passed Anoco she couldn't help but glance at the woman to get a read on her expression. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Anoco simply smirked. This worked out better than she imagined. It was too bad she lost the girl as she was a good courier but the item in the box was more valuable than her services. Once outside Richie got the girl to his car and opened the door. "Come on," he said. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Kae huffed and glanced down the street. She always stashed her pack before she went to the club. She cursed silently as she got into the car. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Richie noticed her hesitation. "You'll be fine," he assured her as he closed the door and moved to get into the driver's seat and start driving. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Of course he would say that now, Kae thought as she slumped in the seat. Out of one mess and into something worse. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Richie was quiet for a while. "I'm serious. Stay away from them. If you need anything you come to me." @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Whatever you say." @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Richie tensed his jaw and ground his teeth but went quiet instead of fighting with her. He'd pull up outside of the stack of apartments that he lived at and gotten her a place at. Once he'd parked he went to let her out and walk with her to the elevator. "Your place isn't on the same level as mine," he explained. "But if you need me I'm on the top floor," he advised her indicating to the screen where it was unlocked. "I'll get you added so that you can access it even when I'm not in the elevator," he said pressing the button to get to the floor she was on. Once the elevator stopped he stepped out and started to walk down the block to the small apartment he had gotten for her. He keyed in the code and waited for her to step inside. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 She was only more confused when they arrived at the complex. "What is this supposed to be?" she asked once they were outside the open door, "I thought you told me to quit coming onto you. Am I supposed the be on call a few floors down now?" @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "I'm just getting you onto your feet," Richie said to her. "Not everyone gets that in this city," he said to her. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Nobody just does something like this for free. What is it you want?" @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Find a fucking real job and start to take care of yourself," he said to her. "I don't know what you like to eat so I just got some basic stuff. Just email me what you want. My email and contact number are on the fridge," he indicated toward it. Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Seriously. What's the catch here?" @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Stay away from the Nakada's," he said. "Get on your feet to where you can take care of yourself," he indicated to the room. "In a place like this," he advised her. "Do you need anything?" @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Literally everything she owned was in her pack, left where she'd hidden it before entering the club that night. There was nothing in there she couldn't live without for a night. Kae started to say something, then closed her mouth and shook her head. She'd go get it later. @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 "Like I said. That's my phone number. The place is pretty automated so just ask the apartment if you need anything. There are some clothes in the closet. I'll leave you to get settled in," he said as he moved to leave. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
Kaella Corvus Share Posted December 25, 2020 Kae frowned as she hesitantly stepped into the apartment. What the hell kind of game was this guy playing with her? @Morrigan Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Redford Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Once the door was closed Richie finally stepped fully away to go up to his apartment. He needed a drink and to see what the next day's agenda was. @Dragon Link to post Share on other sites
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