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Late night visit

'Finally', Ainu thought, when everyone – even the old butler and the viera couple, that had been moving so closely from one room to another all evening one could've almost thought without a closer inspection to be conjoined twins - had retired to rest. What an annoying house. Usually the bigger the house was the easier target it was, but not this. The amount of people and noise here reminded Ainu of Kogane Dori Markets at the time of some major festival.

So far Ainu had been trying to avoid going in at night, but since this had actually become a heist now, and she didn't have to give a damn what kind of heart attack she'd possibly cause to the roegadyn, going in covered by darkness was absolutely the best option. After she hadn't noticed any movement or notable noises in any of the rooms for half an hour after the last candles had been extinguished, she climbed onto the roof.

How considerate it had been of someone to let the sunflowers and vines grow along the walls. The houses in Ishgard were so tall and far from stonewalls or fences surrounding them, that it could've turned out to be a challenge for Ainu to get in the easiest way without the help of plants. It was also considerate of someone to keep the chimney so clean, Ainu thought, when she descended little by little, silently hopping lower while holding onto a rope.

'Ho, ho, ho', the tiny ninja, wearing all black from top to toe, thought when she emerged from the chimney. The coals were still warm, but not warm enough they could've lit the rope on fire. Exceptionally she decided to leave it on its place. If needed, it would be an easy and fast way out, and besides, nobody would notice it from the corner of a dark fireplace in a dark room. If the worst happened, she'd have a foolproof explanation ready.

Ainu sneaked upstairs and headed towards the first guest room on her left. The door was locked, but it's lock was ridiculously cooperative. Soundlessly she opened and closed the door, and sneaked closer to Dark Realm's bed, but staying at a safe distance. She hid behind the dresser, before whispering:

"Good evening, big brother."

Dark Realm opened his eyes. For a moment he didn't realize exactly where he was, or what he was doing there. Yet, the pain in his crotch when he tried to lift himself up from the bed made him remember. Dark Realm let out a snarl as he, despite the aching, jumped up and to his feet next to the bed. The candle which was left burning on the small table next to the bed had already burned out, leaving the guest room without a source of light, apart from the dim light glowing through the small window.

A small voice had awoken Dark Realm from his shallow dreams, a voice that, even being so small and quiet, made the roegadyn's skin crawl.

"Who's there?" Dark Realm growled, peering around the room without really seeing much. Then it struck in him. His whole body froze in place, and he was left staring at the wall before him. He could feel a drop of cold sweat falling along his forehead. "Ainu... Wanyuudo...", he growled, his voice being almost a whisper.

"Oh, you remember my name. How delightful", Ainu sneered. Her voice was anything but delighted, though. "I guess it goes without saying why I'm here, even for you", she continued after a short while. "Such a lamentable coincidence it was for them to bring you into this old estate instead of the hospital. For your own sake I hope you've had enough brains not to blabber anything excessive to this estate's master, especially concerning The Second Circle and its mistress."

Suddenly her tone started to sound almost like she'd been bored, but it was obvious that wasn't the case. It was pure indifference. "Since... in case you have... I'm sure you understand that would lead into some further...", Ainu let out a silent chuckle. "...measures."

"Ainu... Listen up", he started, his voice cracking slightly. "Whatever the problem is that Asagi might have, after me almost losing a focking ball to her, is something she has asked for herself. Seven hells, the long-ears could not handle me telling her nothing but truth back in the Second Circle, and hearing that truth made her send a focking lapdog after me, and now you?"

Dark Realm fixed his posture slightly, switching his weight from a foot to the other. "I haven't told the old bastard anything, you hear? Call me anything, but a mole? That I am not." Dark Realm peered around the room, in attempt to spot this little devil, with no avail.

"You don't seem to fully understand what it means to work with Asagi Homura, sweet Darkie", Ainu explained, smiling widely. "You may think you've only given your little finger to her, when you've made a deal with her. But in fact, it's your entire sorry carcass that belongs to her. If she's paid you and tells you to do your work right now, then sure as hells you don't do it in three days or a week later. Or arrive late to a meeting and make a scene in her workplace while there's customers around."

Oh, how she loved to see them squirm. First they all pretended to be high and mighty, but once you poked something sharp into their flesh and gave them a visit after nightfall, their true nature was revealed. And usually, the bigger they were the more cowardly they proved to be in the end.

"It also doesn't matter you're no longer partners with her. You still owe her to keep your mouth shut about all matters concerning yourself and her, and this debt will last until your last breath. Which, in fact, was supposed to be yesterday", Ainu pointed out merrily. "You do realize Gaspar was just sloppy. His aim was a bit off. It wasn't supposed to be a warning, but a cleaning. And it can be finished anytime, if we'll ever find out you've talked. Since you know what's even worse than a mole? A lying mole."

"To hells with the accusations, Ainu! I was only being late because I was in the middle of another job, even you must realize that. And even Asagi should realize it was a sign of fockin' loyalty to actually appear to the place without finishing the contract in hand." Dark Realm revealed his teeth as he still tried to figure where the voice was coming from.

"What's even more, I had already accepted her contract and was about to fockin' go and do the deed before she pulled it off the table, and only because of something I said. Hurt her feelings, huh? False accusations, that's what's going on! There is a liar in this, but the liar is not me!" Dark Realm let out a low snarl as his actions halted once again, and he was left staring into the dark.

How intriguing, Ainu thought. She hadn't been present when the scene had taken place, so Asagi's side of the story had been everything Ainu had got. Then again, everybody lied. The only difference was how much and about what. Though, this didn't sound like her at all. Asagi? Getting her feelings hurt? What feelings? Ainu would've laughed aloud if she hadn't been hiding.

About one thing she disagreed with both Asagi and Dark Realm: loyalty. It was baffling how lax people seemed to be about it in the west. Asagi demanding the roegadyn to leave his post for her, and Dark Realm actually leaving his post to meet with Asagi. Ultimately it was best to be loyal only to oneself. But during a contract, in Ainu's world, you were loyal to gil, and to the source it was coming from. And for what? Because of your reputation. Your reputation was all you had, and you surely didn't want it to get smeared by rumors about you being unreliable, because that would stop the flow of gil.

However, Dark Realm didn't need to know anything about all this.

"I don't give a paissa's arse about whose feelings have or have not been hurt, and who's lying more", Ainu stated chipperly. "I got an assignment to make sure you don't talk. And because I'm feeling being nice today, I'm not finishing what Gaspar started."

'And also, because you lucky sausage are dwelling in the same house with an isgardian watchdog who also happens to be my current employer, an ul'dahn ex criminal, a rabanastrian warrior in her prime and some unpredictable lominsan outpatient, it'd be too risky for us to start clashing here', she added to herself. "Just passing a message. Nothing personal, big brother. Just business."

"If you're up for it, Ainu... In case you find the time, and interest", Dark Realm started, his voice slightly staggering. "Tell Asagi I am willing to forget about this whole fiasco, and put it behind me, and continue to do her bidding... Tell her my loyalty still stands." Dark Realm's lips turned into a bit of a self-confident grin. "The only condition is that she will stop sending her minions after me, and instead send me a contract... If I see another one of hers coming for me like this, I will act upon it... And should I find myself a contract, I will find out that she has the same good will and forgiveness in her as I do. And no more words shall be spoken about this between me and her. What say you, Ainu?"

Dark Realm's body was tense, not a muscle moving. He knew very well he had just pushed his whole dick into a hornet's nest, when trying to reason with Ainu, now only to see if they would sting... He closed his eyes, and swallowed, the cold sweat still falling down his body.

Somehow Ainu managed to hold back a chuckle. She could smell a sweat of a nervous, cornered animal. "Oh, I have nothing but time", she said, the indifferent tone in her voice again. "And I'm bored, so sure, I can take your sorry message."

Ainu was quite certain Asagi would no longer accept the offer, but this could be entertaining, so she decided to do it nevertheless. And despite Dark Realm being just a muscular potato, he could still be of use if he learned his place and to stay on Asagi's leash. In the best case for himself, he could still become a decent gorilla of the Second Circle, who'd mangle contract breakers in the backroom. In the best case for Ainu, she'd be the one who could play with him if Asagi and Dark Realm didn't reach concord, and he wouldn't have the brain to back off quietly.

"Sweet dreams, big brother", Ainu called out silently. "See you soon."

While crouching, she scurried to the door, a long, black rag fluttering behind her. Ainu opened the door silently just enough that she could fit through it, slipped to the corridor and shut it behind her. She flew down the stairs and towards the fireplace, climbed back into the chimney and pulled the rope up after getting back on the roof.

This heist had ended faster than she had anticipated. She'd still have time to enjoy those pocky sticks and sake before taking a long bath and even have a good night's sleep, before it'd be the time for the dinner in this very same house.

Dark Realm collapsed to sit on the edge of his bed. His eyes wide open, he still shifted his gaze around the dark room. The nightmare in a form of a Lalafell that just had haunted his rest had disappeared, or so he hoped. The thought of surviving the situation made the Roegadyn's facial expression to turn into a maniacal grin, even though he still felt his skin crawling, and his heart beating so hard it was almost bursting out of his chest.

Dark Realm gazed towards the window, which provided him with the only source of light, the room was silent as a grave. He knew he had barely managed to make it through without it actually becoming one. The cold, hard wind still blew outside, making the Manor's roof creak and bang. To Dark Realm it sounded more like the demons dancing on the lid of his final resting place. He wouldn't sleep. He knew it would be foolish to relax in the peaceful arms of slumber after all this. Who knows, perhaps the demons still lurked around, waiting for the opportunity to take his life. He did not know if he could trust Ainu.

The chances were that placing any trust upon someone so sinister would backfire, in the most ultimate way. Dark Realm would need to put all his hope on Asagi now, the one who had already proved to be so erratic. Part of his trust he would have to place upon Horus, his partner. She would handle the situation, she would not sell out someone she held dear. Or would she?

Dark Realm moved his eyes around the room once more, every shadow becoming a twisted form of a devil. He laid down to his bed, thoughts racing inside his mind. All he could do now was not to fall asleep. Not. To fall. Asleep...

With @hangedemperor :3c

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silke-doomflare · 4 years

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Meet the character: Ainu

BASICS

► Name ➔ “Ainu”, the tiny lalafell answers politely and bows. “Ainu Wanyuudo. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.”

► Are you single ➔ “What an odd question.” She eyes you up and down, her eyes slightly narrowed. “Why are you asking? Are you up to something?”

► Are you happy ➔ She rolls her eyes. “’Happy...’ One of those words I’ve never truly understood. Oh well, I guess I’m happy enough. I have a job I like and steady income... Actually I’m making the most gil of our family, apart from my mother.”

► Are you angry? ➔ Ainu smiles widely. “Funny that you asked, since I haven’t been this angry in ages. It takes quite a lot to make me angry. This certain thug tried to murder my mother not too long ago, and I’m plotting a vengeance worth of such a deed”, she states casually, like she’d be talking about weather.

► Are your parents still married ➔ “I only have my adoptive mother, and as far as I’ve understood, she prefers to stay alone. Which I, of course, perfectly understand. Romance would only be a risk and hindrance in the criminal underworld.”

EIGHT FACTS

► Birth Place ➔ “Kugane. I stayed there for the first half of my life, and the second half I spent traveling and training around the far east.”

► Hair Color ➔ “Black?” she asks slightly confused, and glances upwards at her bangs. “Yep. So it’d seem.”

► Eye Color ➔ Ainu rolls her eyes again. She marches closer, looks up to you and pulls her lower eyelid slightly downwards, so that you can see the blood red orb clearly.

► Birthday ➔ “I have no clue about the exact date. I only know it’s sometimes around spring.”

► Mood ➔ “...bored. I am so... bored! You see, I was given this interesting assignment a couple of months ago, but my target has done nothing. Nothing! Either he chickened out just because he’s a coward, or somebody told him I was after him, and he chickened out because... well... he’s still a coward.” Ainu lets out a frustrated sigh. “I do know I have quite a reputation, but I wish people wouldn’t back off from the game because of it. How shameful. One should finish what one starts.”

► Gender ➔ Ainu raises her eyebrows. “Seriously, have you considered glasses?”

► Summer or winter ➔ “Summer absolutely. Working is easier in summer. No footprints.”

► Morning or afternoon ➔ “Afternoon. Most of my work consists of night shifts, and I’m more of a night owl anyway.”

EIGHT THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE

► Are you in love ➔ She snorts and looks at you scornfully. “I don’t think I’ve ever experienced any kind of love. I grew up in an environment where such a thing didn’t exist. Besides, as far as I’ve been observing people around me, who are in love, it seems more like a nuisance than something worth pursuing.”

► Do you believe in love at first sight ➔ “I don’t believe in love at all.”

► Who ended your last relationship ➔ Ainu lets out a frustrated sigh. “It should be obvious at this point, but I have never had that kind of relationship. First of all: I would be insane if I let another person that close to me. And secondly: even if such a miracle happened, it would eventually fail, because the other party couldn’t handle everything a pact like that with me would bring with it.”

► Have you ever broken someone’s heart ➔ “I think I... maay have broken my mother’s heart at some point. She’s been trying so hard to save me. Though, I’m not quite sure what she’s trying to save me from. She should know by now that I’m not one of those people who need saving.”

► Are you afraid of commitments ➔ “Commitments? Do you mean my pacts with my customers? No, I’m not afraid of commitments. If I had to name one of those few things in this messed up world I find meaningful, it would be my reputation and bringing honor to the shinobi who trained me.”

► Have you hugged someone within the last week? ➔ “Do hugs received from others count as me hugging them? They do? Then I’ve been hugged, yes.”

► Have you ever had a secret admirer ➔ “If I have, I’m not aware of it. However, in theory it could be entirely possible. People - well, mostly my family - keeps telling me how cute I am, so I wouldn’t be surprised if others would’ve noticed my charm as well.”

► Have you ever broken your own heart? ➔ “Hm. You nosy little cockroach just had to remind me, just for the sake of some interview? ...yes, I have broken my own heart. By believing that if I just was a good girl, she’d love me. If I just tried hard enough, I’d eventually gain her acceptance. And after she had left, I kept believing she’d come back for me. I wasted too many years telling lies to myself. Should’ve realized sooner the only living thing you can trust is yourself.”

SIX CHOICES

► Love or lust ➔ "Lust. Not that I’d be interested in it, but definitely lust rather than love. I think I already made my opinion about love clear earlier, yes?”

► Lemonade or iced tea ➔ “Iced tea, absolutely. I don’t know about you people here, but we drink quite a lot of tea in the east - both hot and cold.”

► Cats or Dogs ➔ “Cats. In general, I don’t like animals, but the less trouble they are the more I could say I like them. Besides, do you have any idea what a pain badly trained dogs can be especially to us smallfolk?”

► A few best friends or many regular friends ➔ Ainu repeats the word ‘friend’ and sneers. “Now there’s another thing I never learned to understand. People talk about friends like they’d be a good thing. I don’t call them friends, but backstabbers. I’d rather not have any of them.”

► Wild night out or romantic night in ➔ “Wild night out - alone.” Ainu smiles charmingly.

► Day or night ➔ “At night I feel most alive. Almost everyone else is asleep, and I’m free to do whatever I want, to whoever I want.”

FOUR HAVE YOU EVERS

► Been caught sneaking out ➔ “In the beginning of my training. I wasn’t used to suddenly having so much different rules to live by, so naturally I rebelled. I couldn’t understand why my mother... - Asagi at this point - would dare to leave me there. Anyhow... I soon realized one couldn’t be a good shinobi without discipline, so I never did it again.”

► Fallen down/up the stairs ➔ “I don’t think I have. My balance is unparalleled.”

► Wanted something/someone so badly it hurt? ➔ “Love”, she answers without thinking. Right after her mouth is twisted into a slightly creepy grin. “But that was before realizing it’s not necessary.”

► Wanted to disappear ➔ “Oh, a couple of times actually, mostly back when I was still in training but had just started practicing with real targets. Not to brag, but nowadays I’m quite good at what I do. Nevertheless, even I can’t completely avoid mistakes. My area of work is one of those were mistakes will likely cost you your life. So, yes... after being sloppy I’ve had angry targets chasing me. Without my training I wouldn’t have had a chance escaping them with these tiny feets of mine.”

FOUR PREFERENCES

► Smile or eyes ➔ “I don’t care about either, but if I had to choose one... smile. To be honest, I don’t like to look people in the eye. From their eyes it’s fairly easy to tell are they lying or not. It annoys me, when people are saying something, but their gaze tells they don’t mean a single word.”

► Shorter or Taller ➔ “Shorter. I hate it when people look down on me like I’d be some piece of shite they accidentally stepped on.” Ainu falls silent for a moment, and after a while, shrugs. “Then again... it’s also quite hilarious when people have to bow or kneel before me, when they want to whisper or give me something. I guess being a stump also has its’ boons...”

► Intelligence or Attraction ➔ “Attraction of course. The more intelligent people are, the more trouble they usually give me. I prefer situations where I’m the smartest one around.”

► Hook-up or Relationship ➔ Ainu’s unimpressed expression hints she’d probably rather watch paint dry or grass grow than talk about this kind of subjects. “Well... if I had to choose... hook-up. That wouldn’t tie me to anyone in any way. The less I have people around me the better.”

FAMILY

► Do you and your family get along ➔ “My current family? We get along just fine. ...Apart from some minor disagreements usually considering work and how it’s supposed to be done. Sometimes it makes me wonder would they listen to me more if I had born roegadyn instead.”

► Would you say you have a “messed up life” ➔ Ainu giggles, but there’s no genuine amusement in her voice. “Well, at least it hasn’t been normal, if that’s what you mean. It... could’ve been better. I admit seeing happy families and people having fun with their friends tend to make me somewhat bitter, even angry. But perhaps those things just weren’t meant for me. I’m capable of things those regular people are not, and I believe the Kami have bigger plans for me than some boring everyday life.”

► Have you ever ran away from home ➔ “No, but I probably should have.”

► Have you ever gotten kicked out ➔ “Yes, and that’s the exact reason why I should’ve ran away. If I had just realized sooner what was going on... But meh... I guess it’s unreasonable to expect a five-year-old or younger to understand your parent is actually a piece of filth you would be better without.”

FRIENDS

► Do you secretly hate one of your friends ➔ Ainu lets out a frustrated sigh. “Since you seem to be unable to grasp the concept of not having friends, I’m just going to answer your friend-related questions by using my family members instead. Does that sound good? Good.”

► Do you consider all of your friends good friends ➔ Ainu pouts while shifting her hands behind her back. “Mostly. My adoptive sisters are both as... tolerable as siblings can be, I think. I’m not so sure about Bella, though, and what she’s going to do with her life. Same with my aunt, Silke. Those two are the only law-abiding citizens of our family - as far as I know at least - so that kind of forces me to keep my eye on them. If a betrayal were to happen, they’d be my main suspects.”

► Who is your best friend ➔ “Aya”, Ainu answers without a moment of hesitation. “If I had to name one thing I truly appreciate in people - besides not stabbing me in the back, obviously - it would be their ability to return my friendly bantering and not get offended by it.”

► Who knows everything about you ➔ Ainu smiles sunnily, before answering: “No one. Though mother is probably quite close to it.”

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