Gathering Intel (tag Shizuka)

[Shizuka Jaeger]

"Who taught me to fight, Mistress Siobhan? A friend of mine, a guy named Frank. He's real hard to find, though." Shizuka replied. In a manner of speaking, the claim was true. "Frank" (actually Kurt) helped turn Shizuka from underground fighter to secret operative. Operatives required a bit more finesse than underground fighters. Operatives had to kill quickly, not work a crowd before making knockouts.

"Why she kept me a secret? You'll have to ask her, Mistress. She's the smart one." Shizuka replied. The purple-haired girl knew the real reason. Underground fights were low on Annette's list of priorities.

[Annabelle Schmidt]

Siobhan laughed as she heard the explanation. It made sense as to why the young girl could fight. She smiled as twirled her wine. She looked over at Annabelle as her eyes darkened slightly.

"Well why keep your sister a secret from me? Are you afraid that I might corrupt her?"

Annabelle tilted her head as she answered the question. She would keep the explanation short and to the point. It would not due well to upset this awful woman. She still had what they needed for their next target. This trip was taking a lot longer than she would have wanted.

She sat up a bit as she took a deep breath. "Well my personal life has had little to do with what we discuss. Besides this was a bit of a favor to help give her an advantage. Now that we have proven ourselves, I believe it is time that we get down to business."

The large woman sighed as she crossed her arms over her chest. "Always taking the fun out of things? Dearest, we can a pleasant conversation. I would like to get to know your sister more?"

Annabelle shock her head, "I am afraid that we are in a bit of a hurry. I have another engagement after this. I promise to bring my little sister back."

Siobhan sighed, "Fine, if you are in that big of a hurry. I can't image where else you have to go."

Annabelle shrugged as she smiled, "There are... other preparations that are needed to be done.  After all, I can't wait to enhance the fighting style of my sister here."

Conversation between Siobhan and Annabelle seemed tense as they went on.  The off-world information was good as it laid details for their next mission.  Annabelle knew who their next target was,just need all the pieces to fall into place.  Things should be good as long as her brother behaved.  She had a feeling it was rather boring for Shizuka however this would be important knowledge to have for the future.  She would retire one day, Shizuka would hopefully be the one to take her place.  It was a long ways off, she wondered if she would survive that long.

~*~

It was about an hour or so before they were allowed to leave.  Annabelle was able to talk her way out of staying longer.  She had more of her fill of the large woman for a month.  She shuddered as she thought about what might have happened if the fight had been lost.  She led them back out of the head quarters, taking a few different turns. 

"So how do you think your first visit to my informant went?"

[Shizuka Jaeger]

"It went pretty goodl, Joetta." Shizuka said, still using code names in case they were being followed. That was a likely possibility. She had the feeling that Siobhan was not entirely buying their charade but was just playing along because she was amused by it.

"I got to fight a wolfman who actually put up a good fight. I got bruised and battered for real. I met Mistress Siobhan. What's not to like?" Shizuka asked rhetorically. She was battered and bruised, but she was still alive. She also did not have to see Annabelle "service" Siobhan. Staying alive and not having to chug brain bleach were both victories for the purple-haired girl.

[Annabelle Schmidt]

Annabelle smiled as looped her arm around the girl. She was catching on quick to keep up appearances. Siobhan always had her followed after every meeting. She kept things mysterious with the large woman. It did help as things were kept rather fresh in her eyes. If she could help it, the woman would never get what she truly wanted. She had a feeling that Shizuka thought otherwise.

"Well little sis, all in all, I call that a good meeting. Trust me when I say I think we both saved each other from an awful situation. I hope that you are not too sad that we will not be returning soon. You and I have lots of work to do. Shall we get home and heal you up?"

She would lead them through the town as she kept focus on the spies around them. It was the game of cat and mouse, one she often excelled at. Two life times in the spy game causes one to have a certain skill set. Many called her paranoid however she called it survival.

She created some small take about what they learned as she took the long way to the ship. Normally, she would go about the city while running meaningless errands, today would be slightly different. She really didn't need the spies knowing who they truly are plus they didn't exactly have the extra cash for a medic.

Than an idea hit her. They could head to the arms dealer from earlier and double back. It was less than ideal as it would cause a few ruffled feathers. Gods, it would take a lot to get her out of a bit of hot water next time. Maybe she would get to torch the foal woman.

"Are you alright if we go a bit of a different way. A short cut? After all, I am sure your new friend would want to hear the adventure of you taking down the wolf man."

[Shizuka Jaeger]

"Oh sure, Joetta! Let's take a shortcut!" "Nana" enthusiastically agreed. Her brain cells were screaming, and not just because she had taken a few hits to the head. There was also the recurring thought of Annabelle and Siobhan having sex.

Even worse was the thought of Shizuka and Siobhan having sex. Both of them made the purple-haired girl want to dive into a pool of brain bleach. That or get so drunk that she forgot which way was up.

Shizuka might have been part Venusian, but that did not mean that she would sleep with anyone. However, being in the spy business might mean that she might have to use a weapon other than her fists or feet, even her slowly developing wits. If the situation was dire enough, Shizuka would have to take one for the team.

"My head hurts." Nana lamented to keep the charade going for as long as she could.

[Annabelle Schmidt]

Annabelle through her arm around her protogue as she smiled. Her heart went out to the girl. It had been one of the tougher days. The unfortunate truth is that it was not going to get much easier. They all had a role to play in this world. Shizuka was still finding what her place was. Annabelle was impressed with the quick thinking. If the war ends how she wants, she will be able to retire finally.

"Well it is no wonder little Nana. You took a few blows to the head lately. Not to worry, we will get you all patched up here once we get home."

She lead them through the streets that they were just at. The weapons dealer is a great cover for heading back to the ship. She glanced up as someone spotted them. She twirled the direction into a seedy bar, "A toast to the success of the day. Sound good, sister?"