Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20161211031628/@comment-25924729-20170523125707

"She has a point," Tigris commented. "Matters are complex, "good" and "bad" are subjective ideals, especially when covert groups and large organizations are involved, things are often more complicated than you perceive."

"Your friend is alive and with the backing of the largest syndicate in the region. She is safe, which is more than you can for yourself. Perceived threats are dealt with swiftly and ruthlessly in our business. Listen to FenHong, and stop investigating further, or the Dragons will eliminate you."

She smirked "ANGELs are often enlisted by Dragons to assassinate their enemies. Perhaps even one day Zhu-li or myself will be sent to kill you..." her tone suggested equal amounts threat and warning.

She let Platinum digest the fact for a while, and turned to Fen instead. Hearing her offer, Tigris pondered, then asked.

"The Dragon's assistance will certainly be useful... i am aware of your resources. But i worry if we have already stumbled too deep into this predicament. I mean, if the smugglers were really working with the Nine Dragons, then tonight's operation may be seen as ANGEL aggression towards your faction."

"After what we did tonight, would your bosses still help? Would it even be wise to let your bosses know we were here tonight? lest we bring harm to ourselves or the factions?"

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"Uhh... hey." she began, unsure of what to say now that Automne's attention was on her. The murderous look in her eyes made Zhu-li feel small and afraid.

"I heard what you said to Fen, and well... you have every right to upset." she said, shifting her feet shyly.

"She cried you know, back on the beach, when i told her about you and Platinum, that you've been looking for her. I'm not sure why she's hiding it, but deep down, Fen still cares for you guys..."

"I understand where she's coming from. Back at Beacon. My team, my partner never knew about me and ANGEL until i almost died in his arms. He was angry too, and it was just painful... seeing him hurt and betrayed. It felt bad too, like i was filth..."

"But after we both got over it, we made up, and i guess it was better for our relationship in the long term too... no more secrets, no more lies and stuff."

"M-my point is, Fen is probably scared you'll reject her too, that's why she lashed out, anger is easier to deal with than heartbreak. Remember what i said, about secrets and how they hurt friendships? P-please don't push her away, just... give her some time, then talk it out. It'll be good for you, trust me."

Her eyes had been lowered the whole time, unable to meet Automne's intense glare. Now Zhu-li risked a peek, but quickly lowered her head again and fell silent, wondering if she had made her angrier by mistake. The fox faunus looked truly terrifying.

"I-i'm sorry...! I didn't mean to interfere with your private matters." She whimpered.