Journey of Squad 1 (Stevie)

[Leon]

From that little outburst, everyone was caught completely off guard. Dumb founded and left with mouths partially open trying to figure out what the fuck just happened.

[Stevie-Rae]

With the thought no one was going to stop her, Stevie left the bar and wandered in search of Leon. She figured he was still at the Hotel. She'd start there.

Stevie fumed to herself. The mission. Just focus on the mission. Get in. Get info. Get out. Get in. Get info. Get out. Focus on the mission.

[Leon]

Leon was at the hotel and in the room, unpacking and putting things up for the investigation.

[Stevie-Rae]

It didn’t take long for Stevie to find the room. She was able to play nice and get the number from the clerk who was quite helpful indeed. Nrlearly kicking the door down, Stevie stormed in the room and threw her bag on the bed not nearest Leon. Hi. She runner her eyes furiously and let out a huff as she threw herself on the bed. Eyes still closed she began her report. They headed east. They have not returned. There is, however, a man I met in the bar that likes to track down “freaks” and rough them up. I’d like to pay him a visit before we leave. I had a pretty hard time not killing him before I left.

[Leon]

Leon looked up when she came barging in and decided not to respond as she threw herself right into the situation report and seemed pissed about it.

"Well... I'm sure most people would have difficulty restraining themselves in that situation. We have time to wait for the appointed time for the meet up. Rest for now."

[Stevie-Rae]

Stevie sat up and stared at him. He was relaxed about hearing a guy tracks down people with gifts and hurts them because of it. She opened her mouth to retort but then closed it again. She opened her mouth again, this time speaking. I need a shower. I feel dirty. She instantly got up, grabbed her bag and headed for the bathroom. The thought crossed her mind for only an instant of Leon joining her. She let herself smile as she opened the bathroom door.

Assholes who hunted Qi users aside, she still really likes Leon. Briefly wondering if he would hound into the bathroom if she practiced, she turned on the water and got in. The water felt awesome over her skin as she washed away the grime and bad memories. So many people misunderstood them. So many people never gave them the chance to explain. They were just freaks. Stevie didn’t notice the water started moving in a different pattern than before. Sideways and slant ways. Down then back up. It shifted over her skin like a scales. Finally realizing what she was doing, Stevie lifted her hand and gazed down at the water literally dancing over her skin. The patterns were lovely. Calming and pleasing. Gently caressing her into a new happy state. After her shower, Stevie exited the bathroom with the towel bound around her body. I left plenty of hot water if you’d care to shower. Stevie’s cheeks are rather pink.

[Leon]

Leon would look up and at her then smirk a bit.

"I've only just settled in. After I do some work I'll wash, don't worry I won't stank up the room with my musk."

He'd joke, though not looking away.

[Stevie-Rae]

Stevie smiled back. Im not worried about your smell, Leon. I just wanted to make sure you were comfortable. Stevie’s cheeks grow slightly more red as Leon keeps his eye contact. Making her way to a seat near him, Stevie sits and asks to pull the conversation away from the shower that brings so many thoughts. Thoughts that should maybe not be brought to light. What are you working on? Any way I can help?

[Leon]

Leon would finally turn to look out the closed window, that even had the blinds closed so he wasn't looking at anything.

"I'm scanning the town for Qi users. Once I've found them, we'll go check it out. Get them out of town and to safety. From there we should meet our contacts a bit after."

[Stevie-Rae]

Stevie sighed. She didn’t hide her disappointment. She knew they had to focus on the mission, but even so. She was literally sitting next to him only wearing a towel. Alright. Let me know when we move out or if I am needed. With that she would move to stand.

[Leon]

What Stevie didn't know is Leon can see three hundred and sixty degrees around himself. Didn't;t matter where his head was looking. He keked silently to himself.

"Weill keep you updated, feel free to relax until then.

[Stevie-Rae]

Stevie grabbed her junk and returned to the bathroom to change.

[Leon]

Leon would stand as she came back.

"Well seems the people you pissed off at the bar showed up."

Outside would be a small band of rugged looking people.

"Four. Armed... Wanna go say hi?"

[Stevie-Rae]

Stevie’s heart kept to her throat. Maybe he wanted to say something to her. She held her breath as time slowed. She locked eyes with him and tripped over her own feet. Landing facedown she groaned. Why was she so terrible at things like this? Her muffled voice came out from beneath her. I need to get new boots. I am starting to hate these ones. She sighed and moved to her knees. Sitting back on her feet, she would look up at Leon, really showing off how red she was. Yeah. I could use some stress relief.

[Leon]

"Let's go then."

Leon would put his hands in his pockets and walk out the room, down the steps and out the front door. Sure enough the people she pissed off were there. Lead by the strong man she was flirting with or information. Leon would be smiling wide and raise his right hand to give a quick wave.

"Yo."

The guy growled teeth bared and grinding.

"Don't give me that crap, you Cabal freaks. Come into town looking to turn a bunch more younguns into monsters like you."

Leon would suck air through his teeth as he shuffled a bit uncomfortably.

"That's rude. We don't just take young people."

He'd lock eyes with the big guy, Leon's eyes changing into the Seikatsugan, black markings surrounding his eyes as the whites turned black, his sapphire blues turned gold and streaks of sapphire broke through. The big guy's eye's went wide, his mouth hung slack and he fell to the ground foaming at the mouth, crying and screaming.

Leon would wince, shutting his left eye.