Operation: Reiko

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

Alisa cringed as she drove back to the city in her new car. After spending more time by herself, she realized something. There was someone who desperately needed her help, or else she was going to end up on the same path she took. And unfortunately, she also realized she needed help from the ONE person she swore she was never going to go near again. A double edged sword if there was one.

After much thought, Alisa made the hard choice of going back on her promise, again... but this time for a good reason. Besides, once this was over, she could part ways and get on with her life, right? After driving up to The Soho House, she allowed the valet to take her car, and made her way inside. She had membership due to all the work she did in the city, along with her fortune. Lucky her.

She made her way inside of the club, and then headed for the spa area, the one place she knew where to find the person who could help her with her plans. After rolling her eyes and giving off a sigh, Alisa made her way into one of the private rooms that housed that person.

"Alistaire, we need to talk. I need your help with somet'ing... and unfortunately, you are de only one who can help. Will you hear me out?"

Comments

[hellfire_child]

Alistaire is reclining in an immaculately carved teak chair when she finds him, a trio of women wearing only towels attending to his nails and muscles.

"Alisa. Hello." He opens one eye, smiling tightly.

"I wasn't expecting to see you so soon."

Or ever again, quite honestly.

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"God, is dere any person or animal more pampered den you in dis world?" She asked, her accent returning a bit as she whistles for the ladies to get lost. Thankfully they do, and Alisa takes a seat in front of Alistaire.

"So, I need to borrow your jet and your Father's house in Japan for a bit. I'm planning on taking down some Yakuza in order to get them out of Reiko's hair. And in order for me to do that, I need to get my weapons into the country undetected... and unfortunately, your plane may be the only way I can do that. So... can you help a gal out, and if so, what do you want in return."

[hellfire_child]

"If there is, I obviously need to try harder." He frowns as she dismisses the decorations.

Ah... Dr Reiko. Alistaire suppresses an intrigued smile.

"You sell yourself short, Alisa. You're a woman of resources... or, at least you were." He says casually, seeming to turn the prospects over in his mind. "What is Reiko's future to you? Why the need to involve yourself?"

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"She and I are more alike then I thought. Both given a soul purpose by de underworld and no real way out." She sighed, relaxing a bit more in her chair, while her hand ran through her mohawk. "I do not want her to end up like me, feeling that your whole purpose in life is to be someone's weapon or toy. Not having any friends because you do not have the skills to make any, or the trust to keep them. To just go about punishing yourself because you feel guilty for existing... She deserves a life of her own, Alistaire. To be free to make her own choices and not be haunted by the ones forced upon her."

When he made the remark about her resources, her eyes rolled once more.

"I have thought about every possible way to do this without you, Alistaire. All end up with my weapons confiscated, getting deported, or being handed over to the Yazkua on a platter. The Japanese Thieves guild would not help me and instead alert my Father to my plans."

Alisa shook her head, her hand still in her hair.

"I am going back on a promise I made, just to help get her out of their clutches. I am possibly giving up my own dreams and desires to help someone who helped me. I do not know if that is noble or stupid, but whatever it is... it needs to be done. And if that means selling my soul to the devil, so be it."

[hellfire_child]

"I do have a certain talent for moving freely..." He places his hands behind his head, leaning back. "And it is a waste to let her languish in such poor handling."

He raises an eyebrow. "'The devil'. Really? Let's not be overly dramatic here, darling." He shuts his eyes in thought for a few moments, then opens them, clearly having come to some sort of decision.

"I'm in. Just let me know what you need.

I have business of my own to attend to in Japan."

Plane Ride to Japan

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

Alisa was thankful that Alistaire was allowing her to park her car in the hanger that he kept his private jet. It saved her money, and made things easier for when they came back. If she came back.

She allowed Alistaire's help to load two large pieces of luggage onto the plane, while she waited for him to show up with Reiko. Her focus was no longer on what she was going to lose by doing this mission, but what Reiko would gain. A life of her own, to do whatever she dreamed, to be free of the monster her grandfather had become. This was perhaps the first, least selfish thing she had ever done in her life, aside from saving Rose and Bobbi from the FoH a month or so back.

Re: Plane Ride to Japan

[midori_majutsu_shi]

The ex assassin working her way to turn her life around was dressed in blue short kimono, and black slacks. Her suitcase was loaded, though she had a battered leather bag with her, which housed a few of her school books and her laptop.

"Alistaire, you know I don't like going back to Japan without knowing the plans. The government will want me to check in." She paused a moment seeing Alisa. "Alisa-san... It is good to see you are well."

Re: Plane Ride to Japan

[hellfire_child]

Alistaire had his favorite knife resting atop one hand, spinning it like one might a pen, as he considered the two women in his company. Each of them as deadly as they were lovely. It was worth noting that each of them had one of those qualities a bit more apparent than the other.

"Sensei... you'll know what you need, when you need to know." He smiles, lips slowly stretching towards his ears. He pocketed the knife and strode towards the plane.

"We're going to war, ladies. Think of the flight as a brief vacation."

Re: Plane Ride to Japan

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"Hey... that was my line." Alisa gave a playful pout as she began to board the plane behind Alistaire. Her Nero-implants glowing a soft pink for a moment, before she took a seat by Alistaire's side.

Unlike Reiko, Alisa was sporting a shirt that hung off one shoulder, a pair of daisy dukes, and some cowboy boots. She was somewhat casual, as she was comfortable with showing as much skin as she was.

"Never seen you smile so big, Alistaire. Like old times, huh?"

The Calm Before the Raid

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

It did not take much for Alistaire to get his Father's estate and move them into it. She was worried she would actually have to kill some people, but he smiled and convinced people of his good intentions like some pro. Oh how little they knew. Within two days of staying at the Estate, the guns Alistaire managed to get into Japan arrived. This was Alisa's element, so she took over.

She had a look of disappointment as she started to inspect the guns, all while hearing Alistaire's footsteps about the room. She could not see him, but she knew he was there.

"I am amazed you got these into this country. Especially given their strict gun laws." she frowned, pulling the slide back on a 9mm Beretta. "I wished you could have managed to get a 36 Glock, in. I may not look it, but I can handle the kick of a .45."

Re: The Calm Before the Raid

[hellfire_child]

"I know well enough you can handle that and worse." Alistaire replies smoothly. "If Plan A is successful, you won't have to fire them."

Re: The Calm Before the Raid

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"A pity... I am hoping for a "plan B" outcome." She grinned in a way Alistaire had never seen before. Then placed a hand on her head, cursing to herself. "Damn headache... Uh, yeah. Getting this done fast and relatively clean would be best, no? The sooner I am out of here, the better."

Re: The Calm Before the Raid

[hellfire_child]

He examines his employee with a titled gaze. "Alisa, are you quite sure you're sane enough for this? This isn't war. This is a business transaction, and the dear doctor is the item of contention. I may pay money, or land, or simply refrain from unnecessary bloodshed, as the process of equaling her value.

I know you would kill for me. I know you would die for me. Can I trust you to show restraint for me?"

Hot Springs (Aftermath of the Raid)

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

The Raid went by almost without a hitch. Reiko was taken control of while Alisa was working within the base. Thanks to Reiko's quick thinking to have rear guards, she was promptly knocked out, and no one was harmed outside. Inside the base, however, was an entirely different story.

Alisa had unleashed everything she had, just letting herself become what she hated: a complete force of death and destruction. Her efficiency was frightening to those who did not know her (or did not know her well enough). It took less than half an hour to weed out all of the Yakuza in that base, and walk out carrying the head of their leader: Reiko's grandfather.

She was thankful Reiko was not awake to see that, and even more thankful to strike fear in the heart of the other Yakuza clans. She brokered a deal in which Alistaire got what was rightfully his, and that Reiko was not to be touched by any rival clans (least they want Alisa to come back and cause even more death and destruction).

A few days had passed, and Alistaire now had the property and assets he desired. Reiko was awake and getting things in order, and Alisa? She was taking advantage of the private hot springs in Alistaire's new home. She sat in the warm waters, a towel resting on her head, and just trying to relax. her skin showed signs of battle, bruises, cuts, but nothing too horrible.

"At least I walked away with all of MY limbs attached this time." she murmured, relaxing even more. "I could get used to this."

Re: Hot Springs (Aftermath of the Raid)

[midori_majutsu_shi]

Reiko, though awake, was still feeling weak, it had taken her most the day in negotiations with her grandfather's allies and now she paused on the edge of the water, dipping a toe in to see how warm it was.

"I still don't know how or what you did, but his allies are scared of you, as well as a few of mine." She stepped into the water. She was pale, almost sickly, and hoped the waters would help.

Re: Hot Springs (Aftermath of the Raid)

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"I did what I was supposed to do." Alisa spoke softly, offering Reiko a smile. "No one is going to mess with you ever again, or else they will have to deal with me."

Her eyes moved over to Reiko, taking in how pale she was.

"Are you okay? You look like how I should feel."

Re: Hot Springs (Aftermath of the Raid)

[midori_majutsu_shi]

She gave a small nod. "Adjusting to what I collected. It's better if I purge it, but... I would kill anyone I touch, so please, do stay a little back."

Summer Festival

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

The Trio had hit Japan at just the right time. The Summer Festivals were in full swing. Alisa was busy getting herself into her yukata, as wearing a Kimono was a faux pas for this sort of event. Her yukata was mostly white, with rainbow colored butterflies upon the fabric. She chose a red obi to wear, and like in some traditions, she wore a bamboo fan pressed against her back of the obi.

After fixing up her mohawk, she went to go check on Alistaire. He could take longer than her to get ready, sometimes. And Reiko more than likely did not need checking up on.

"Alistaire, can I come in?" She asked in Japanese, gently knocking on his door.

Re: Summer Festival

[hellfire_child]

There's a pause before the reply comes. "Of course."

As the door opens, she'll find Alistaire, assisting Reiko with her own yukata. He's dressed in a black so dark it almost radiates with a violet undercurrent, contrasted by a deep crimson along the edges of his sleeves and collar.

Re: Summer Festival

[midori_majutsu_shi]

Reiko was dressed in a white yukata with a blood red sakura tree, petals of crimson red splattered it, much like blood.

Under it was clear she was dressed in a black top and leggings, covering scars where ever skin was shown.

"Domo, Shaw-kun. I haven't worn these in so long I had forgotten how hard it was to get the obi straight." Her geta were sitting on the floor at her feet, matching the snow and blood theme.

Re: Summer Festival

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

Alisa opened the door and raised a slender eyebrow. She was surprised to see the two of them together... much less Alistaire helping Reiko put on her yukata. Her heart sank a little and her neurological implants went from a cheerful color to a dark blue instantly.

"Are we all set to go?" She asked asked, sounding normal emotionally, but she had no clue her implants were giving away how she really felt. "If you two need more time, I can go on ahead..."

Summer Festival Games

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

The Summer Festival was crowded. There were so many people in yukatas or summer clothes that helped to beat the heat. There were many stalls for games, food, and to buy masks or other trinkets. You could hear a taiko drum in the distance and see how happy everyone appeared. Couples held hands, whole families played games. Such a change from the chaos of the Hellfire court and enemies Alisa faced in New York City.

As the trio walked, Alisa stopped by a cork riffle booth, watching people trying to fire corks at various prizes. A bit confident, she placed down 3,00 yen on the counter, buying a whole bucket of corks to fire (As each piece of ammo only cost 78 yen). She was feeling a bit ambitious, today.

She pulled one arm out of her yukata, revealing she wore a traditional Japanese chest binding. The purpose of this was to prevent the long yukata's sleeve from messing with her aim, as it added extra weight to her arm. With one hand, she aimed the riffle, and then fire, knocking down one prize. Then another... and another...

Re: Summer Festival Games

[hellfire_child]

Alistaire gave a slow rising clap as he watched Alisa's marksmanship, smirking as the stall owner's own amusement turned to surprise, followed by unease.

Re: Summer Festival Games

[midori_majutsu_shi]

Reiko watched giggling a little, she did lean in to Alisa though. "Ease up, this is for fun tomodachi."

Re: Summer Festival Games

[alisa_lebeau_v3]

"This is fun for me, chere." Alisa smirked, turning her head to Reiko and taking another shot, shooting down another prize without even looking. It took Alisa less than ten minutes to shoot down 39 of the 40 prizes, all of which she gave to children who had gathered around to watch her play. The last prize was a large box, containing a figure of Yoko from Gurren Laagan.

Alisa took a moment studying the box, looking for a weak point. Once she found it, she took the last shot, knocking down the prize to a cheering crowd. The defeated stall owner handed her the prize, bowing in some embarrassment over the situation. This one Alisa would keep for herself.

"So, what next?" She asked, her right arm still out of her yukata, and her chest binding still on display.