Ami/Miroku: Personality Clash!

[Carthrat]

The cop looked into Miroku's eyes, who, despite himself, flinched.

"Perhaps you'd better tell me some details, or things might get.. messy."

[Kwokinator]

"Come on," Miroku looked back at the cop. "You're a policeman.  You should know that we can't give out too much information about ourselves, for our own safety.  I assure you that we mean you no harm."

[Carthrat]

The cop stared into Miroku's eyes a little longer, any playfulness gone from his eyes.

"Unfortunately, I cannot be certain of that. After all, any suspect looking to save his own skin would doubtless say the same things you are saying.. and let me assure you, you're quite safe here.

Though unless you say something forthcoming, I shall have to regard you as a suspect... and 'deal' with you, in my own manner of justice.."

[Kwokinator]

I have doubts if he's really a cop...

"Safe?" Kwok spoke as he struggled lightly against his bonds once. "You call THIS safe?  How can I believe that when I'm tied up like this?  For all I know, whatever I say and whether I say anything or not might not matter since I'm tied up like this.  Even if you wanna 'deal' with me even after I say everything, I can't stop you because I'm tied up!"

[Carthrat]

The cop smirked.

"Safe from everyone but me, hmm? The only thing keeping you safe from me is my expectation that you're going to impart some useful knowledge my way... failing to do so will doubtless detract from your safety...

And, of course, I'm far more concerned that the rest of the world should be kept safe from you. My duty as a policeman is to keep you restrained until I can ascertain that you are not a threat to society."

The cop smirked a little more.

"Your next words determine exactly what my sword cuts... the ropes, or you. Choose."

[Kwokinator]

Kwok twitched.

Guess I don't have much choice...

"I'd choose the ropes, myself," he replied. "Ask and ye shalt receive.  An answer, that is."

[Carthrat]

Saitou raised an eyebrow.

"Good. Very good.

What's your name, and exactly what was that trick you pulled?"

[Kwokinator]

"I'm Miroku," Kwok answered, knowing that he shouldn't use his real name. "As for the trick?  I really have no clue.  I'm born with this ability, and it does what you've seen it do.  Other than that, your guess is as good as mine."

Well, Miroku is the one born with the kazaana, but since I'm Miroku at the moment...

[Carthrat]

Saitou nodded. "An attack which draws your enemy into a vacumn produced by your hand. Quite dangerous and lethal, I imagine. Especially if released in a confined space..."

He paused for a moment, before asking his next question.

"And the girl? I saw every moment of the battle, so tell me anything you know of her... abilities.."

[Kwokinator]

"The girl?" Kwok answered. "To be truthful, I don't know that much about her abilities, since I've never seen her in action myself.  As you might imagine, our 'abliities' doesn't get used on a daily basis so I've never gotten a chance to see it.  If you've seen every moment of the battle, you should know that she can create a fog.  I don't know much more than that."

[Carthrat]

Saitou nodded again.

This man seemed to know nothing about his own or her abilities... perhaps the girl would know more.

He picked up his sword and drew it, right in front of Miroku's rapidly widening eyes.

A quick flick of the wrist...

...and the ropes fell away, leaving not a scratch on Miroku.

"Your friend should arrive any minute," he murmured. "Leave if you will, though if you see her, make sure she comes to me.

Otherwise I may be... upset."

<->

Ami followed the footsteps... and came out of the forest to a long, flat plain.

The footprints led to a small, featureless hut...

[RyderHakubi]

No more... no more death, no more lives lost...

Sailor Mercury thought as she looked at the house...

"I could always try the door...  No, that wouldn't work.  'Hi Mr. Evil Person Wanting to Kill My Friend...'  But then again, he might be caught off guard by it, giving baka-boy enough time to run away."

With an inresolute sigh, Ryder carefully walks up to the door and knocks...

[Carthrat]

"...there she is now."

The door opened, revealing the smiling face of the cop, who, with his wolflike face, and with a katana at his side, looked like anything but a Staunch Defender of Justice.

"We've been expecting you, miss?..."

[RyderHakubi]

Saitou?!?  What the hell is he doing here?!

Ryder however, despite the internal surprise, kept her gaze clear and replied...

"You have?  For what reason...?"

[Carthrat]

"Because I left a trail for you to follow, and I'm sure you wouldn't abandon your friend," replied Saitou.

"Why don't you come inside?" he continued, stepping aside to let her pass. "I assure you, he's in fine condition.."