Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:01:11 AM)
*an awkward moment as she stands there..watching the heavily armed "businessman" in her homely livingroom* .. This is just too damned odd. *reaching without looking to grab her 'rita pitcher and fill her glass again resolutely* They told you I'm a cop, right? *looking a little thrown and sinking with a flounce into an empty seat*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:04:05 AM)
He chuckled quietly, turning slightly in his seat on the couch. He took up the glass so that it did not spill as he crossed his ankle over his knee and rested one elbow along the back of the couch. "Are you going to arrest me? Others have tried, after all. Think you're the one?" He emphasized 'the one', as if it could have some hidden meaning, even accentuating it with a small wink.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:08:00 AM)
*she laughs richly at that* Oh sure, sugah. I'll put cuffs on ya and read your rights.. and something tells me it wouldn't matter a damn when I asked you to talk to the truck and get in..and you didn't. *shaking her head and looking back at him as she pulls her feet up on the chair beside her* Besides.. then I have to explain where I got you.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:13:00 AM)
((walk to the truck))

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:18:00 AM)
He took another sip from the water before leaning over and setting the glass down on the nearest table. He then noticed the curtains in front of the window and stood up, walking over to them. For a few moments he stood there, his gaze intently studying the grounds outside, before he grasped the drapes and pulled them snuggly closed. "Oh, I would go. I'm not dumb enough to resist arrest. Just don't expect them to hold me for long." He turned around, flashing a devilish grin. "We've been here quite a while, you know...."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:23:10 AM)
Yeah..*nodding a bit and taking a sip of 'rita* I've heard that. *thoughtfully* Course.. I grew up here too. *watching him pull the drapes shut and piss off the big grey tomcat, who drops off the sill and stalks away irritably, chuckling a bit at the animal* What charges should I bring you up on? *half-amused and more than a bit curious*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:26:03 AM)
His devilish smile deepened, rising into his eyes with an ominous glow as he stalked back to the couch. His voice deepened considerably as he began to list off all his wrongs, making it hard to distinguish which might be real or imaginary. "Murder, torture, embezzlement, laundering, racketeering, blackmail.....cop killing...."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:33:22 AM)
*she tilts her head to the side, her brows furrowing lightly as his claims meet skepticism* You trying to scare me? I've cleaned up after all those things, Shoda. Under bright lights with screaming family on the side. Nothing uglier than that sort of pain. Besides.. I don't really believe you.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:35:16 AM)
Yakuza's a business..however else you slice it, however illegal it goes. Killin cops is bad business all the way round. Makes everything messier. *not born to the criminal life by any means, but not stupid*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:35:44 AM)
The ominous persona faded as quickly as it had arisen and he dropped back down onto the couch, crossing his ankle back over his knee as he turned to face her. He shrugged slightly as he rested one elbow on the back of the couch, his arm stretching out along it's length. "Good. That is likely for the best. After all, you're a pretty girl, I'd hate to scare you and hate even more if you thought I was dumb."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:42:46 AM)
*she lifts a brow* Then why the act? If you didn't want to scare me..Testing just how gullible I am? *taking a slow drink from her 'rita and setting it aside. Damocles sliding off his chair now that the music's gone quiet, climbing up Lina's leg to coil around her and leech heat*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:45:52 AM)
*loaded question* Why should you care? *though..it's asked lightly*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:47:37 AM)
He chuckled quietly as the snake approached, leaning forward and grasping it just as it rose up to wrap around her leg. He lifted it bodily into the air and brought it's arrow shaped head in close to his own. "Now now, we must respect a ladies privacy. You only grope when offered a chance." With that he draped the snake around his shoulders, turning his eyes back to Lina. "Because I knew you'd see it as just an act, regardless how much was true. And why should I care?" He arched a brow and smiles, "I answered that already."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:52:48 AM)
Not really..*smiling a bit as Damocles coils up content to steal -his- heat instead of her own* You said you don't want me to think you're dumb..but not why. And..good luck getting that message through to him. *wryly* Damocles is pretty sure he's a substitute corset some days.

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 12:55:09 AM)
He offered her a mischevious smile, his gaze shamelessly sweeping over her body across from him for a moment before returning to her eyes. "Can't same I can blame the guy, can you?" He glanced over to Damocles and leaned over, rapidly spilling a few quiet words in japanese before speaking again. "As to why I'd rather you not think I'm dumb? Well, I wouldn't make you feel very safe if you thought I was too clueless to tie my own shoes, now would I?"

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 12:58:21 AM)
*his words apparently confirming something..she knocks back the rest of her drink and sets the empty glass aside* Your skills wouldn't change whether I believed in them or not. It's sweet of him to worry I'm scared though. *she rises, cheeks hot becuase of course..she was, but damned if she'd admit it now* Excuse me a moment. *heading up the steps abruptly*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:00:47 AM)
He raised a brow curiously at the abrupt departure, his gaze following her every move as she departed. He tilted his head to the side, speaking low to damocles, but not low enough, the fact he did so in english saying much. "I think she likes me, what about you? Huh?" He grinned, reaching over to take a sip of his water before raising it to the snake. "Not thirsty? Oh...well...you're a rattle snake. Probably too tough to drink water, huh?"

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:04:36 AM)
*Damocles sticks out his black forked tongue*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:06:43 AM)
He shrugged, causing the serpent to bob on his shoulder before he set the water aside. He then reached up, plucking the snake from his shoulders and setting it onto the back of the couch. Rising up from his seat, he walked back to the window, drawing the curtain aside long enough to give the grounds outside another sweep.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:10:21 AM)
*Lina reappering from upstairs after a few moments spent splashing water on her face, and changing into a lighter shirt, a white tunic shirt that isn't so warm as her sweater..maybe it'll help the blushing* Sorry about that, just needed a moment. Is there anything you need..other than the flashy guns, to lock the place down? *she's a little flustered, she liked it better when his sister was around to keep him off-balance*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:15:13 AM)
He reached up, his fingers scruffing up his already chaos mess of black and red highlighted hair. He was the spot image of japanese youth, if not for the calculating and perhaps dangerous gleam in his eyes. When he turned away from the window, his gaze would wash over her once more, his lips curling into a small grin at one corner. "No, no....I think we're good. Besides....I only have to keep the air full of lead until the Master arrives....and I brought plenty of ammo."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:22:56 AM)
.. Oh good lord, you call him that too. *almost wincing* Do you think he minds that I can't? *relaxing once on more familiar ground in the conversation..dark eyes taking in the view not unappreciatively, with a hint of discretion at least as she collects the empty glass and pitcher to take them to the adjoined kitchen.. a roll-top desk near the kitchen door currently overflowing with handwritten pages and photocopied book excerpts*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:28:16 AM)
He took up his glass of water from the table, draining it even as he moved to follow her into the kitchen. His socked feet making his steps eerily silent, his voice rather startling when he spoke from directly behind her. "I think if he did?" He smiled, his chest nearly pressing against her back as he reached around her to set the emptied water glass on the table. His voice a deep whisper in her ear. "You would know it."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:35:55 AM)
*nearly drops the heavy glass pitcher into the steel sink when he first speaks, slamming her knuckles against the side of it as she scrambles to catch it..wincing..though she holds still at the whisper, color rising to her cheeks* .. That's not funny.. *her voice a bit more breathy than she'd wanted it to be, spooked and a bit tipsy, her heart was in her throat after the scare*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:37:33 AM)
Still behind her, he took the pitcher from her hand and set it down into the sink. He then took her hand, lifting it up as he bowed his head over her shoulder to brush his lips across the offended knuckles. "There, all better." He gave her a side long glance, offering a wink she would catch from the corner of her eyes before he drew away. "And...yea...it kinda was."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:38:55 AM)
*a shaky laugh at the last, snatching the soggy dishcloth off her faucet and flinging it at him, fine suit and all* You are Awful!! *chuckling and stomping her bunny-slipper*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:42:21 AM)
He snatched the cloth from the air with a blindingly fast moment, spinning it in the same motion before leaning forward and snapping it once against her ass. It was a difficult target to miss. He laughed even as he did so, his eyes narrowed playfully. "I'm a thug, remember? I'm supposed to be awful."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:48:29 AM)
*yelps and laughs, jumping as he hits his mark* Hmmph. Your sister's been taken in by the honoroable warrior image y'all subscribe to. *picking up a couple potholders and throwing them at him..as if just to see him repeat the trick of catching them* I tried to tell her that no group of twenty-something men are all that honorable.

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:51:26 AM)
He raised a brow, snatching the potholders out of the air, moving with fluid grace as he sent them spiraling through the air back at her. "Don't get me wrong, cute stuff. My honor is my life. My word my blood, and every man who works for me is the same. I would spill my blood at a moment's notice if I dishonored myself, my familly, or my master. But.....", he grinned, his tone becoming less serious, more playful. "That doesn't mean I can't have a good time."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 1:55:13 AM)
*scrambles to catch them, just for the fun of it, missing one altogether and managing to grab the second out of the air in both her hands clumsily* Oh good..*grinning like the imp she is* That last bit makes me think you just might be sane. That's a relief. *winking and flinging it back, adding a whirling towel to the mix*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 1:57:39 AM)
He caught each of the pot holders, but dodged the towel all together, side stepping as he snapped the damp dishcloth against her hindside yet again. "Don't get ahead of yourself. There's nothing sane about what I do, nor what I've done. Hell, sanity is just too boring." He tossed the pot holders back onto the counter then before turning and leaning his side against it.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:00:24 AM)
*laughs easily now.. grabbing at the dishcloth to take it back and put it on the sink's edge, turning to tap his chest with her fingertips, tagging him* That..is sane. *smiling when the laughter still ghosts in her eyes*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:02:38 AM)
His own laughter drifted away, leaving a devilish grin spread across his lips. He leaned in as she tapped his chest, his hand sliding along the edge of the counter to brace his weight and keep him from falling into her. He leaned so close that for a moment, it almost seemed as if he might be making a move to kiss her, but he pulled up just short of the mark. "If you think so....perhaps you're just as crazy as I am."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:08:18 AM)
Or just as sane. *he can -see- her considering it, he's handsome enough..and she's been on the emotional rollercoaster for a few days longer than the level little witch is accustomed to, her lips twitch into a different sort of smile as she gets a good whiff of him thanks to the scant distance* ..You'd be fun. It'd be easy..and casual. Comfortable, even. I'd probaby sleep well..eventually. *softly, as if glimpsing the future and considering the results*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:12:47 AM)
He raised a brow curiously, his tongue brushing lightly across his lips. Reaching forward, he took one of her hands in his and drew away from her lips, bowing to kiss her knuckles softly, his eyes never leaving her own. When he spoke, his own voice had softened, taking on a much deeper timbre. "In time, perhaps that is so. If only I might be so lucky. But for now, I will fight to my last breath to keep your life....and your honor...intact."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:18:57 AM)
*she squeezes his hand lightly after the kiss over her knuckles* You're sweet. *her smile skewing* But my honor don't rely on anything so fragile as a night between the sheets. *leaning to kiss his cheek as she reaches toward Damocles with her free hand..beckoning. The snake answering by climbing her arm to resettle up around her ribs tightly with his head resting on her shoulder..close to where the painted designs mark her skin*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:20:17 AM)
( He left the snake in the living room on the couch. )

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:21:13 AM)
((Then climbing her leg! Pssht.. unimportant. lol She wants her security blanket))

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:23:41 AM)
"Perhaps not to you", he responded quietly as he stood up straight once more, still holding onto her hand. He stepped in close, the feeling of her lips still fresh against his cheek. He reached up with his other hand, taking her chin between thumb and a curled finger, holding her gaze even with his own. "But my own, does. I would not think to be with you for only a night....when there is still hope to know you for many. To do that...you must know me...all of me...information you currently do not have."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:34:39 AM)
I don't ask that much from life. *softly, simply..considering her words carefully since he seems so intent* I've learned to accept what it brings me. What I think and feel, instead of what I know. *letting him hold her gaze on his, having gotten well past her original discomfort when he'd ditched the facade. On the level, she knows where she stands* Worry too much about the details, and you'll forget what's important.

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:40:34 AM)
"My honor...and yours...is what is important. To me, at least." He smiled softly and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on the corner of her lips. He lingered there for a moment, his eyes falling closed as her scent filled his lungs and her warmth touched his skin. He then pulled away, slowly allowing her hands slide from his own. "Not to mention that tonight, I am here to protect you and watch over you. And as beautiful as you are...as appealing as your touch may be...if something happened to you because I did not control myself, my life would be forfeit in my eyes."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:50:37 AM)
*the usual mix of cinnamon and almond from her dark hair, she lifts a hand to touch her fingertips to the place he'd kissed* You're a fine piece of work, Nakamura Shoda. Be right at home pursing some fairy tale princess in a far off tower. *she shakes her head as his hands leave hers* Regular white knight behind your shining guns and black deeds.. *touched by humor at the ridiculousness of the poetic phrase* Don't you go dying on my account.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:54:13 AM)
*a flicker of sass returning* I'll ask -him- how to drag your ass back here and curse you out for it. *laughter in her dark eyes*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 2:56:01 AM)
He chuckled at that, the devilish grin returning to his lips as the roguish twinkle entered his eyes. He reached up though, allowing his fingertips to touch those sweet full lips one last time before he stepped away entirely. "I'd best go outside and walk a round about the house. Despite the pleasant company and the beautiful view, I'd be in deep shit if the Master found out I was neglecting my duties for a pretty face." He offered her a wink and turned to leave the kitchen.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 2:58:16 AM)
Keys are on the hook. *heading upstairs with a rueful glance at his retreating form*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 14, 2010 3:01:42 AM)
He nodded and took the keys, slipping through the door outside and closing it behind him. He leaned on the door and took a deep breath, patting his pockets until he retrieved a smoke and a slighter, sparking it once it was between his lips. From within his shirt a slender cobra rose upwards, coiling around the back of his neck before it came eye to eye with him. "Women...much prettier than you, my old friend, and twice as deadly." He chuckled to himself and began making doing his rounds, using the work to get his mind off the beautiful creature upstairs.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 14, 2010 3:06:23 AM)
*she collects her hoodie from a chair she'd thrown it on earlier..pausing by the coat he'd discarded to pick it up. A slight smile as she takes it upstairs with her and Damocles..substituting it for her pillow to trick herself into getting some decent sleep*

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