Author's notes: This tale, penned by me, Nachtsider, is based on the excellent anime/manga known as 'Gunslinger Girl', which is the brainchild of Yu Aida, and proves the old maxim that everyone – everyone from innocent young children to the most ruthless covert operatives – has a price. Enjoy the story, and feel free to drop me a line at the relevant electronic mail address (nachtsider at yahoo dot com)!
TEMPTATION
Jean strode down a corridor and into Rico's room one Saturday afternoon to find his fratello and Triela sharing a feast of tea and scones.
"I don't remember buying you those. Where did you pick them up?" Jean demanded, indicating the tray of plump, buttery, currant-studded appetizers.
"From the Red Brigade cell down Via Due Macelli," said Rico cheerfully. "They said that they would make a batch for me every week if I promised not to massacre them –"
"What?" Jean was outraged. "You parleyed with the enemy, just for scones?"
Rico blinked, bemused. "But… they're delicious scones."
"That's not the bloody point!" Jean exploded.
Triela deftly popped a scone into the supervisor's open mouth.
Jean cut himself off. "Whoa. This is some premium-quality shi…"
A third plate, serviette and teacup were soon in order, much to the girls' amusement.
THE END
