Immortal Heart [3.1]
Alto
What's going on? you looked spooked.
I look again. Vis is still there, waving happily.
Luchino
Ist that your informant?
Rose
(How can he wave at me so cheerfully??)
Rose
(Does he have no idea what I went through?!)
I stomp towards Vis. I can't even imagine what kind of face I'm making at this moment.
Vis
It looks like you made it here safely.
Rose
(why is he so calm?!)
Rose
Do you know what I had to go through just to get here?!
Vis
Hmm... I may have an idea but I do appreciate further details.
Rose
This isn't the time for that!
Rose
(Huh? He got quite all of the sudden...)
Vis steps Infront of me. Still smiling, he runs his fingers through a lock my hair.
Vis
May I remind you that you are working under me.
Vis
Coming here on that trip is a small price to pay for what you are asking me to do.
I shiver. Although he is smiling, I can feel that Vis is a truly dangerous man.
Rose
A... anyway, what's going on?
Vis
Shouldn't I be the one asking the questions right now?
Vis
Now... where is the package?
Vis
You lost it didn't you?
Vis is looking at me with an unreadable expression. I shiver.
Rose
(I failed the mission... wait... that means...!)
Rose
please! give me another chance!
Rose
I won't make same mistake again so please don't end my request!
Vis
Now, all the cards are on the table.
He looks over at my companions who are watching him warily.
Rose
so this all part of your plan??
Vis
of course. And it works quite nicely.
I could feel annoyance coming back.
Vis
The higher the stakes, the bigger the reward.
Vis
You want to find your brother, right?
Luchino
You're Rose's informant?
Luchino
What did you mean by having all the cards on the table?
Vis
It means that the cast of the characters have been assembled.
Luchino
You knew we would bet there, didn't you?
Luchino's eyes narrow at Vis but the latter only smiles calmly.
Luchino
Who gave you that information?
Vis
Never underestimate what knowledge can do.
Vis
It's quite amazing what a little money and some coercion can do here and there.
Alto
I don't like that guy. He doesn't look trustworthy.
Rose
(Alto has a point. I should have known that when I was warned before I met him.)
I look over at Vis who smiles at me invitingly in response.
Rose
(He has the biggest chance of finding my brother. Even if he's dangerous.)
Vis
I have an office here where we can sit and discuss the repercussions of your actions.
Rose
(Am I going to get killed...?)
Rose
I don't think that's a good idea... for my sake.
I back away towards of my companions, as if standing next to them would keep me safe from what could happen.
Alto
Sorry, but the girl isn't coming with you.
Alto
W... wha? what are you laughing at?!
Vis
The lot of you... You're all so serious!
Vis
I'm just asking you to come over for a little chore.
Vis
It's a small compensation for the package you lost on your task.
Vis
Ah, but I have no use for you right now with your nerves all over the place.
Vis
Take some time to gather your nerve and come back to me... on this day.
aje takes out a small business card with a calendar and points at the specific date.
Vis
Well then, I will be on my way now. Ciao!
Vis casually walks away, leaving the three of us alone to ourselves.
Alto
Wait, what...? I thought he wanted something from us?
Alto
He left just like that! is he playing with us?!
Luchino
He has a plan. He has the assurance that he will find us easily should the need arise for him.
Alto
That guy is fishy. Rose, you shouldn't trust him.
Luchino
while I do not agree with Alto's choice of words, I concur that he does seem to know more than he lets on.
Rose
But... he's the only one who can help me.
Luchino
Which is why you need to be wary around him.
Luchino
Use him, but do not let him use you any more than he should.
Luchino
We return to base.
Alto
It's where we are staying in this city. We call it the base.
Alto
You should come with us too.
Rose
(I'm really grateful for the offer, but. . . I barely know this people.)
Rose
(On the other hand, I didn't come here prepared at all.)
Rose
Thank you. that is very kind of you.
Rose
It's just. . . hmmm. . .
Alto leans closer. A little closer too close for comfort, actually.
Luchino
Alto, mind your distance. You are making her uncomfortable.
Luchino
She is also quite hesitant of the sudden offer. Give her space.
Rose
(Luchino is pretty understanding...)
Rose
(He knows I'm hesitant because of what happened and the fact that I'll be following two men home.)
Luchino
Don't worry. We will make sure no harm comes to you.
Luchino
I would appreciate it if you give us some credit.
Rose
( does that mean he's also asking me to go them...?)
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