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

[weiss_tank]

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[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

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

I'm sure there are people out there who are being ordered to kill us too, so... strength in numbers, right?

It's never easy, with this place. [hesitant pause] What are you gonna do?

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

I'll do what I have to. [Ken couldn't look at her, so instead he looked down at the carpet.]

What about you?

[[ooc: Ken is totally going to chicken out at the last minute. He can't make himself kill Japan BTW]]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[The tone of her voice and the frown on her face make it very clear how she feels about his answer -- no sir, she doesn't like it -- so she doesn't need to comment.]

I don't think I can do it. Even if they're really gonna hurt the Princess... [She clenches her fists; her hands are shaking.] She wouldn't want me to do this.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Ken wordlessly put his arm around Miakis's shoulders.]

Look, we'll figure this out, alright?

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

Hopefully before too many people get killed. [She leans forward and holds her head in her hands, sighing deeply.] And this just has to happen right when the Prince and Lyon show up... just my luck~

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Knowing this town...[Ken knew he didn't have to complete his sentence.]

Lyon's off to protect the 'prince', so you don't have to worry about them.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[No, he doesn't, and that just makes her groan.]

...She is? I'll have to find them later -- they're both capable, but if anything happens to them...

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

They're going to be fine Miakis. [Ken may not know about Lyon's hax skills, but he figures she's a capable lass.]

This is going to work out, and everyone is going to be fine.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

We're all being ordered to kill each other, Ken, and there are people here who are gonna do what they're told! If either of them is targeted, I have to protect them. I have to.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

I know that! I got a letter too ya know! But there are enough people here that will see through the towns lies.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

I hope you're right... [She shakes her head and sits back up again, only to scoot over and rest her head on Ken's shoulder.] Don't you go dying on me, okay?

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Ken held her as tight as he could.]

I'll do my best. And same to you. Be safe.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

You know me~ They won't take me down so easily. [grin, cuddle] We'll stay safe if we stick together.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

I know. I have to go out for a bit though, but I'll meet up with you later today.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

Do you haaaave to? [worried waifu is worried :|a]

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

I...yes...I do. I promise it won't be long alright? [Really this is a little unnecessary, but he needs outside, he needs to think about this whole business. Ken knows this is just going to make her worry and be mad but he has to or else he's going to go insane.]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

...Fine. [No, she's not happy about that, but she knows there won't be any talking him out of it. Stubborn bastard.] I'll come looking for you if you don't come back soon, though!

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Do you really want to be in an enclosed space for a long period of time with an antsy Siberian?]

Alright. [he smiled and nudged her with his face]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Better antsy and annoying than, you know, dead.

She nudges him back, her expression softening a bit.]

I kinda need to get out too, so I guess I can't be too mad at you~

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Best get it over with now before everyone has settled down about this whole business and...well, you know, get to business.

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

I guess so.

[Miakis trails off and wraps both her arms around him in a tight hug. She knows she should get going, but... not yet. Goodness knows what will happen out there, or when they'll see each other again. :|]

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Ken wished he could stay here forever, safe inside and warm in her arms. He lingers as long as he can but they both have things to do.]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[She buries her face in his chest, still reluctant to let go. When she speaks up, her voice is muffled and barely audible:] Love you.

[And then, slowly, she releases him, unwinding her arms and sitting up straight again.]

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

[Those words mean more to him then the world right now.]

I love you too. [He lets her go slowly, and clings to her hand for another minute]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[She gives his hand a good, long squeeze before finally standing up and looking towards the door.]

I guess we should get going, huh?