The Cafe Chronicles 01

[*ShinyKitty*]

Seiya imidiotly jumped up and ran to the door. She stopped and looked behind. "You comin'?"

Osai was in a trance, watching the fire-like movements of Kaiyo's dress, but soon snapped out of it at the sound of his sister. "Uh--yeah, coming." He threw a couple dollors down on the table for a tip and rushed out the door behind his sister.

The two gazed at the old car that was Kaiyo's. Both were surprised.

"I'd think you could afford a better car than this with the money you make." Seiya said, hopping into the back. She lyed down, making Osai sit in the front.

Osai stayed quiet most of the trip. Not even looking at Kaiyo, just out the window at the passing scenery.

Seiya sighed. "So, this guy--would he go for the sexy approch?" She smirked as she transformed into a well-known stripper (if you were into that kind of thing), wearing a very skimpy outfit. She hated using this, but it seemed the easiest way to get what she wanted. And sense she never makes a move without getting what she wants, she is surprisenly still a virgin.

Osai could see her in the side veiw mirror and almost choked on his salivia. "Seiya! You can't possiblly do that!"

"And why not?" She transformed back to her normal self, sitting up. "It's not like I actually do anything with the custemers. I just convince them that they want to give me something." She gave another smirk as she layed back down on the seats. "So, what is this piece of art anyway?"

[purplefoxyofdoom]

"This is just one of my many, many cars. I have about 15 in the United States alone. Houses, cars, bank accounts, and fake names of mine are everywhere, just in case. Sometimes I drive older models to throw people off, with many different identities, not all of them should seem rich. I just got back from Paris a few days ago and decided I could go for the worn traveler for a while. Until I get a new job, at least." She explained, motioning to the bags in back.

She turned completely around, keeping only one hand on the wheel and eyed Seiya. "You know, you shouldn't torture your brother like that. No one wants to see their sibling in skimpy outfits like that, nor do they want to know that they're a stripper. Unless you're into incest, that is. Besides, if anyone in this car was in the mood to get horny and see that then we'd be going to a club."

There was a bump as they began to drive onto the sidewalk. "Oops." Kaiyo laughed. "We're almost there."

[*ShinyKitty*]

Seiya stuck her tounge out and crossed her arms. She was acting like the younger sister again, since she was used to it.

Osai ignored most of it, but was happy to see that Kaiyo did that. "Wow. That's a lot, but I guess it's nessisary for what you do. I couldn't imagine having to do that." He turned himself so he was facing Kaiyo. "So, besides Seiya's approch, do you have a plan?"

[purplefoxyofdoom]

"Nope. I wasn't even going to make this trip before your sister suggested it. I've got nothing better to do." She shrugged and took a sharp turn into the parking lot of a tall skyscraper-like building.

"We're going to his business office. He owns his own law firm, collects art on the side. Pretty d**n wealthy too. He has to be to afford my rates." She grinned and got out of the car, leading the way through the front entrance. "I do homework on my clients, but this guy's clean as a whistle. Nothing that I can find to blackmail him with and he knows it. It's probably the only reason he had the guts to cancel the job." She practically growled the last bit in her anger at him.

"Hurry up, I'm not waiting for you two forever." She called behind her, dress flickering after to accentuate the low back. It was one of the reasons she loved the dress.

[*ShinyKitty*]

"Even though he collects stolen art? But I guess you can't say that without turning yourself in." Seiya dragged herself out of the car, slaming the door behind her.

Osai didn't say anything and just stood out of the car, gently closing the old door and following the other two girls.

"If he's so rich, then why doesn't he just buy the art from the gallerys? Or is this piece that important that he can't? What the hell is this art that you would have to steal it for him to get it?!" Seiya demanded.

[purplefoxyofdoom]

Kaiyo just giggled at Seiya. "And here I thought you were actually smart. Have you even seen the news? Priceless original artwork isn't usually for sale, no matter how rich you are. Especially in MUSEUMS. Sure, local artists in small galleries are for sale but do you really think some original Picasso or the Mona Lisa or something is really for sale?" She reached over and ruffled the girl's hair. "You really have a lot to learn." She turned her head to look at Osai. "Please tell me you have more common sense than her."

Kaiyo walked through the front door and straight to the elevator, holding the doors for her two... partners. She would have to get used to using that word. "C'mon quick quick. If you're going to survive this business, you have to be fast and silent. That's rule number one."

[*ShinyKitty*]

Seiya just glared at Kaiyo the whole time following her. I'm not a little girl anymore--So, I'm not into the arts, what the hell! How am I subposed to know all this stuff?! She continued ranting in her head.

Osai smirked. Seeing kaiyo make Seiya feel like she was actually a young girl made him like her even more. "Because she's been posing as my younger sister, and being millions of other people, she really doesn't do much studdying. That's my job. She asks me about the person she is becoming and that's it." He smiled, leaning against the elevator wall. "Plus she has a horrible memory."

Seiya punched him in the side, but he quickly stepped forward, making her swing miss and she fell to the floor. She stood back up, her face beat-red.

Osai laughed. He loved actually feeling like the older brother for once and not be bossed around. It was nice, and he thought he would change it for the better. He turned to Kaiyo. "So, what other rules shall we learn, oh mighty one?"

[purplefoxyofdoom]

Kaiyo laughed and twirled a bit of Osai's hair between her fingers, her face only inches away.

Quickly she turned away to hit the button on the door. "Well, let's see. Always do your homework. Know the layout of a job backwards as well as forwards. Know your clients better than they know themselves. Keep an eye out for regulars, or just one-time deals. The way you handle a client means everything."

She stood slightly in front of Seiya and Osai, making it so Seiya was a little more covered by her than Osai. As the doors to the office opened she whispered behind her, "Watch and learn."

The secretary greeted them with a cold smile. "Why, hello. Do you have an appoint-"

"Nope. But you're going to let us see..." Kaiyo quickly glanced at the nameplate on the door down the hall "...Mr. Jones. Now, please. We're perfectly willing to wait, but I think you'd be making a mistake. You see if he knew I was here, you'd get fired not to let me in right away."

"I'm sorry, miss. Mr. Jones is a very busy man. You must have an appointment."

"Just call him, tell him it's Saffron Jenks and we'll see what happends." The secretary opened her mouth to further her argument but Kaiyo cut her off. "Just one little call. It would be the wise choice. Trust me."

[*ShinyKitty*]

Seiya crossed her arms, not carring how she looked. Watch and learn...blah, blah, blah. Maybe I'll just stay home and let the love-birds do this-- She turned to Osai and whispered "I'm not feeling too well. I think I'll stay back. I'll meet you at home?"

Osai looked at her, confused. "Okay?" He stood up straight and watched Kaiyo work her magic on the secretary. He looked down at her swaying dress. The corner wrapping around her beautifully smooth legs. His attention was brought back to the scene in front of him at the sound of the secretary dieling numbers on the phone. He smiled at Kaiyo's success.

[purplefoxyofdoom]

Kaiyo turned around to flash Osai a grin as the secretary fumbled for the right words. She could hear Mr. Jones yelling at her from over the phone, asking why she hadn't sent her in. Finally, she hung up.

"Alright, well follow me. I'm sorry I didn't realize who I was talking to. Um, would you like anything to drink?" The secretary fumbled as she opened the door to the inner office.

"No, I'm fine. But he may want something." she motioned to Osai with a dismissive wave of her hand, saying it as if it were the most obvious thing, making the secretary fumble even more. She grinned a devil's smile as she walked into the office.

[*ShinyKitty*]

Osai smirked, following Kaiyo. He turned to the secretary and smiled. "Nothing for me, but could you make sure my sister makes it down okay." He looked back to the elevator where Seiya was making faces at him, and he laughed. The secretary looked up and nodded, fumbling to the elevators.

Osai continued to walk through the doors. He looked around, amazed at how big this guy's office was, but of course he didn't show it. He stood next to Kaiyo, the doors shutting behind them.

Seiya closed the elevator doors before the secretary could even get close, and headed down. She mumbled somethings to herself and just closed her eyes.

[purplefoxyofdoom]

They were alone in the office for now. Kaiyo assumed Mr. Jones was in a big meeting and, upon hearing that she had arrived, skipped it because he was so worried about her actually showing up to get paid. d**n right he should be worried.

She sat down in one of the few black leather chairs around the room before starting in. "Alright, what was up with your sister? You don't ditch in the middle of an interview/ threat session, whatever. It sends the wrong message. If he had seen that, he may have thought he could divide us and you do NOT want the clients to ever think that. Some are always trying to get an advantage so they don't have to pay. It's best to assume they all are. Control her better." She growled right before Mr. Jones walked into the door, seeming perfectly calm.

"Hello Mrs. Jenks. And how are you this fine day?" Mr. Jones sat down behind his heavy oak desk, smile perfectly in place.

"It's still Miss Jenks. And I'm actually quite unwell. You see you crossed me, Mr. Jones, and that wasn't very polite of you." she smiled back but her eyes held the unsaid threat.

[*ShinyKitty*]

Osai stood slightly behind the chair that Kaiyo sat in. He felt that because this wasn't for him, about him, or really even included him he should just stay back and let kaiyo do this. He gave a heavy sigh at Kaiyo's words. "I wish it was as easy as that. She speaks for herself and will do whatever she wants. When I get home, I'll talk with her, but i have a feeling it wont be pretty--" He grimised at the thought.

He stood up straight as a man came walking in. Mrs.? his face showed the surprise. Married to Kaiyo? Heh, that'd be the day... He quickly zoned in on the matters before him.

Wow. She was so perfect at this. A true actress, and the world is her stage. She can show no fear and get to the point, and even show a softer side when needed--as shown to Osai many times. He couldn't believe that the woman sitting infront of him was Kaiyo. No. She wasn't Kaiyo. Not anymore. She was Saffron Jenks.

And he was just a lowly admirer. He needed to become Kaiyo's partner. Become one of the actors of this play. But he was never good at acting. But maybe this was his chance? No. Better keep you mouth shut. You can't rein this for Kaiyo. If she needs something from me, she'll ask. Don't intervein. You'll just blow everything-- Just then he thought about Seiya. nuts! She'll probably ruin this. I could see the envy and wrath in her eyes. Why is she so mad? Just because for once someone is better than you? I've had that all my life, and now I'm coming out on top! Thanks to Kaiyo. I've become more aggresive towards Seiya and----and now she's worried she'll become like me. Crap, this can never end well...

((lol Saffron! I think someone's in a Firefly mood??))

[purplefoxyofdoom]

((Shush I adore that name. Surprised you didn't notice it earlier.))

"Well, it wasn't very polite of you to set off all the alarms in the place! If I pay you for that job, I have to take the art. And if anyone sees it, then they'd know I'm the one who should be arrested!" he had lost his calm demure and now the anger showed in his eyes. "You cost me a beautiful work because you're unprofessional." He scoffed the last word at her.

"No one would see it if you just lock it up until things die down! It's the perfect solution. You could burn it for all I care. This is how things work: I do the job, and then I get paid." She stood and bent over his desk, supported by her arms. It was a very threatening pose.

"Now, you're going to pay me. Because I held up my end of the bargain and then you could hold onto it for awhile, then hang it or resell it under the table-like for much more than what you're paying me. The stolen aspect makes it much more valuable." She held out the bait, and just waited for him to take it. Mr. Jones considered the idea for a moment.

"Fine, the money will be transferred immediately." He leaned back in his chair, thoughtful.

"Fun doing business with you, Mr. Jones." Kaiyo said by way of goodbye, a huge grin spread out on her face.

[*ShinyKitty*]

Get striaght to the point. The longer you stay the more damage you may cause. Osai made mental notes on the event that just took place. He bowed his head to Mr. Jones and followed Kaiyo out of the room.

They passed the secretary on their was to the elevator as she was still picking up papers that she had dropped before. Osai stayed silent until the door of the shaft was closed and they started down. "That was amazing, Kai. So, do we need to give him the piece of art, or do we wait til you know that he sent the money? And you never told me, what was the piece of art anyw--" He suddenly grew silent.

Being able to change into animals, he had always had an acute sense of hearing, smells, and other senses. He looked at Kaiyo. "There's an alarm. Quiet enough so only people on the floor hear." Without much thinking, he punched the emergency stop on the elevator panel. "Doesn't look like we'll be exiting from the main floor." He looked around the shaft, feeling the walls as he did so.

Then he could see something through the floresint lights above them. He jumped onto the railings, using the celing as a way to keep himself up, and pulled out one of the light covers. He had to pull out most of the light, but he saw what he was looking for. "There's an escape hatch up here." He pulled the lever and pushed out, making himself fall back to the floor of the shaft.

He pulled himself back up and lifted himself through the opening in the top. He could see the doors in the wall, that would open up to that floor, which was the 6th floor. It was half hidden by the shaft itself. Osai lowered himself onto his hands and knees, looking back into the shaft. "We're at floor 6. They'll figure out we stopped and come here to open the doors. We'd better hurry." He held a hand down to grap Kaiyo and pull her up through.