Where in this assassin once again has serious doubts about his target

[weiss_tank]

[Home Action!]

[Ken had gotten the mail, as per his usual routine. The letter from the town was unusual however. It couldn't be something from home, that only came after the town had a hissy fit.  So, he opened it up after a moments of hesitation and couldn't believe it. How could the town have that much power?

Still....the guys....Miakis...they were all at stake, and after all this wasn't any different from what he did at home. Of course, that line of thought stopped as soon as he saw the name of his target.

Japan.

The country he had used his second chance at life to protect time after time, from mad scientist to corrupt politicians, to evil cabals of psychically powered people bent on world destruction.  Could he really kill the personification of his country?]


[John Doe Park]

[He hadn't stopped to talk long with the people at home about the letter, in fact, he'd run out to the park as soon as he could. He needed to think, he needed to run around and not think, which ever worked to make him feel better. So there he was, running laps about the park, wonder what the hell to do next.]

Comments

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

There isn't...

No. There is something you can do for me. Stay alive.

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

[ He looks surprised, at first, at that request- it's not the kind of thing he would expect. But he nods firmly. ]

Yes. Absolutely.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Good, I won't worry 'bout you then.

[Screw Mayfield. He knows someone is hunting him but that doesn't matter. He's not going to kill Japan, and that's that.]

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

[ If only he knew that Ken was thinking that-- it would make him so happy. But this conversation restores some of his determination and faith in himself. But-- ]

And what of yourself?

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Ken grinned at him.]

Don't worry 'bout me, I'll be fine. I ain't helpless here by a long shot.

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

Even though they took away everything we regained so far...?

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Even though. Means who ever's huntin' me is just human too. 50-50 chance ya know?

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

... Ah, that's right. I suppose it isn't as bad, that way.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

No it's not. I have just as much chance as they do.

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

Still- if something ever comes up that I am needed for, please don't hesitate to call me. I am merely human, as well, but hopefully, if I succeed... I will have my sword back, at least.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

You're gonna be fine Japan. And don't worry, you'll be the first one I call if I get in over my head.

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

It's good to see that I am trusted.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Of course I trust you. Why wouldn't I? I kinda have to live on...with....at...well you know what I mean.

[politerudeness.livejournal.com]

[ He doesn't really understand, but- ] Even so, having someone's trust is meaningful to me.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Ken has lived in Japan his whole life, that's all he's trying to say.]

I'm glad I could help, even if it's just makin' you smile for a minute.