Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25582638-20151210004452/@comment-5999656-20160107000914

"I do find your answer satisfactory, Ms. Bluthardt."

Fen wasn't expecting Cyzarine to spill the beans about all her family's secret business when she asked a simple question. A simple question requires only a simple answer.

"That's a lot of responsibility you and your siblings have," Fen said. "Way more than most people their age."

She stopped talking for a moment to finish her noodles. She then rose and gestured at Cyzarine's bowl while picking up her own.

"Once you're done, I can get that for you." Fen went over to the sink and began to wash all the used utensils with a sponge and dishwashing solution. Although many families use machines to clean their plates, Fen thought doing it by hand was more thorough.

It has already been some time since the incident which brought Fen into Cyzarine's home in the first place.

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Zanipher sat in her office with the men from earlier standing before her.

"Have you made the arrangements?"

"Yes madam, we have placed a reservation for a ballroom in the Omni Hotel and Suites downtown, and we'll have men situated outside to prevent any unwanted eavesdroppers from cutting in."

Zan uncrossed her legs, although her hands remained clasped before her with her elbows resting on her desk, retaining a pensive look.

"Well done, I assume you're capable of making a call to the Bluthardt household?"

The man smiled. "It'll be no different from any of the other business we conduct regularly."

Zanipher nodded. The man relaxed his posture slightly, and gestured for his men to leave the room. They complied silently. In the intricate hierarchy of the Hei'An family, it was not uncommon for higher members of the Daybreak Syndicate to hold private communications. Once they shut the door behind them, the man leaned forward to rest his palms on the table.

"If you don't mind me asking, cousin, what is it about this girl that intrigues you so much? We could obtain any number of wealthier individuals and it would take less hassle."

Zan rose. "Tez," she said, "I think you know, don't you?" She made it a habit to lie only to those who could take it, and even then only when there was nothing at stake. Plus, their specialized training by their superiors in their youth had developed a keen sense in all heirs of the Hei'An.

"Alright, admittedly I've got a pretty good idea, but I want to hear it from you. I mean, if you want to absorb her into our extended family, you'll have to be very careful."

"I know that. Although this individual and I may share... a closer connection than the people we normally recruit, please consider it the way you would a standard enlistment."

Alright, will do." Tez placed his sunglasses back on and opened the door. "I'll make the call then."

As he exited Zanipher remained standing in place. Her intentions are not nearly as coldly efficient as she had just stated them to be. She has much more personal reasons for wanting to meet Fen, but these sentiments would not be appreciated by her peers.