What do you want? (John Doe)

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai nodded.

"In this case 'impromptu' meant, the party didnt exist and was never going to exist until a few hours ago when I was told that it was going to happen."

Then to the task at hand.

"1. For the record, I never started nor encouraged the weird ass cult. But all attempts to tell them to stop have proved fruitless. So I figure as long as they are only harming themselves and not others. Whatever. 2. Who is it you might be looking for? I don't know of any run aways..."

[John Doe]

"Hey, no judgement. I don't kink shame. I'm not one to talk anyways when it comes to that."

He shrugged. It was all good.

"Bernard Fuentes. Prota runaway wanted for desertion."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai raised an eyebrow.

"You're shitting me, right? Who put you up to this?"

[John Doe]

"Doesn't really matter. But the guy is clearly not unknown to you."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

"It does matter, because you're either being set up for a bad prank, or you've been played a fool. Young Fuentes was born and raised here. He is a squad leader for one of my military branches. I know who he is because he had top Mark's at the Academy. You can ask Kitsu. Fuentes was one of his prized pupils."

[John Doe]

"Still doesn't matter. I'm being paid by someone in Prota's command structure to bring him back for desertion. It's dead or alive and I prefer alive. If it's a misunderstanding then I'm sure he will be sent back without much fuss."

Since it was a Prota protectorate.

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

"You're an interesting one I'll give you that. But I'm sorry, that boy isn't going to be going with you. He is under my protection. If Prota wanted him they would merely ask me. I've recieved no such commands from Lord Strike, so I am not inclined to believe you were sent by Prota."

[John Doe]

"Maybe. Or maybe it's all connected to your little party. Clearly your loyalty is in question."

He'd reach into his coat and pull out the Prota folder holding it up before tucking it back into his coat.

"I have my orders."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai shook his head.

"You have some no name grunt from Prota telling you that this kid is a high profile target. Yet you have the king of a territory being you he isn't."

Rai learned for and clasped his hands.

"What exactly isn't that you are being paid to risk conflict with me? You are clearly not a just another mindless brute looking for the next pay day. So what is it that you are truly after?"

As Rai spoke his eyes turned yellow and markings appeared on his skin around his eyes. Even though he was staring at John it would almost feel as though he was staring through him.

[John Doe]

"Again, it doesn't matter. I took a job, and I intend to see it through. A man's word is his bond. And if I have to go through a Dragon to do it, then that's what I have to do."

His own eyes would start to glow red, like embers burning in his skull as he watched Rai, looking through him to read everything he could, every detail and movement in the air.

"But I'd rather do it without spilling more blood than I had to in order to follow your laws."

Qi use 2/15

Body Language Analysis: This special sight comes from over experimentation with injecting the Red Color drug directly into his retina. He is able to read body language to discern almost any intention. From truth and lies, to unspoken words and communications. In combat he can see if someone is hiding an injury or weakness, distracting him, holding back, and even make him more perceptive to oncoming attacks, defenses, or counters. Raising his Perception by 75% his perception.

Perception 52.5

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

John would see that Rai was completely relaxed, confident even. He obviously had no intention of fighting but he was watching something. What though John wouldn't be able to see.

Rai would lean back in his chair his eyes returning to normal.

"Indeed. A man is only as good as his word. You are quite a likeable individual. Which is why I must apologize. You can not take Bernard with you, and no amount of fighting will change that. Fight me if you feel like you must. But I've already sent my other half to go collect Bernard and take him to safety. He is now in a place you have no way of accessing as even only a small handful of my people have the ability to get there."

He shook his head.

"You may stay as long as you like as my guest. But while you are here Bernard will be out of reach to you."

There was no hint of a lie in Rai's words or body language.

[John Doe]

"Hard way it is."

Much like Rai John was comfortable with the situation. Nothing had changed as far as he was concerned. He didn't expect this job to be easy, the guy clearly wanted him to fail. But he had hard jobs before, he'd figure it out.

"Best of luck with your party."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai tilted his head in confusion.

"I applaud your tenacity. But this is the end of your journey."

He shook his head.

"I'm curious how long you it will take you to admit that."

[John Doe]

He shrugged.

"That's the thing about life. People think it's full of all kinds of dead ends. But it's never really the end until you die. Even then, I've heard conflicting stories."

He'd brush himself off and start toward the door.

"Don't worry, I can find my way out."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rai shrugged.

"It is of little concern of mine how you waste your time. Good day."

Rai would wave. The door would open.