Kaori couldn't help but lean back in a cushioned loveseat and play on her playstation vita. She was waiting for her roommate and best friend Shura Kirigakure to return from a mission. Her friend had been busy lately babysitting Rin Okumura. Her movements were skilled and fast with the given controls and she was completely absorbed, only to be interrupted by the loud boisterous voice of Shura as she threw open the door. "I'm back, Ri! I even brought some sake to celebrate the completion of my mission.~"

Kaori nearly fumbled her handheld console and dropped it. Instead her reactions were quick and she yanked it back towards herself, hitting the sleep button. "Shura, I was completely immersed."

Shura blinked before laughing, "Ah little Ri, sometimes you're so easily startled when you're focused. Come on~ I'll grab the serving set."

Kaori's light blue orbs followed her friend as she made her way to the small kitchen. "Just a moment, Shura. I received another summoning from Lord Pheles."

Her friends shoulders went ridged as she slowly turned to look at her. "Just tear it up. I'll go speak to him later."

Kaori's brow twitched and she adjusted her glasses, "Actually there's an emergency summon for you. The messenger was prompt in telling me that you should go to the directors office as soon as you returned from your current mission. Something about him wanting to see you first."

The air around Shura went cold but she forced a smile. "Alright, but have that sake ready before I get back alright? For once I'd like to borrow your attention for alittle bit while it isn't on your otaku crap."

Kaori gave her the most intimidating glare she can muster, "It's how I relax in my spare time between missions. I don't believe there is anything wrong with my hobbies." She adjusted the collar on her flannel before unbuttoning it all the way to reveal her undershirt. "Now quit stalling and go report to our employer. I have homemade miso ramen to prepare and I can't do it with you leaning over my shoulder like this."

Shura sighed even louder. "Yea yea, but could you be more cautious? You don't even have the warding up in the perimeter of our place. Anyone can catch scent of your pheromones like this!" She left slamming the door with a huff and made her way towards the directors office. "I have a bad feeling about this…" She muttered more to herself than anyone really.

It didn't take long for her to make her way to Mephisto's office. With clenched teeth she knocked on the door. "Hey it's Shura. I just returned from my mission and saw your sum-."

A familiar cheerful voice echoed from the other side of the door, "Yes, Miss Kirigakure, do come in." There was something off about his tone but Shura pushed it aside for now with a shrug and opened the door. Walking inside the door slowly shut behind her. "Much better, Now how about some pocky my dear? I'm in a charitable mood."

Shura grit her teeth, "Why don't you just cut the crap and get straight to the point, Mephisto? I have drinks and dinner waiting on me."

His mood shifted slightly and his emerald eyes emitted a dangerous glow as he retrieved Kaori Suzuki's file. "As you wish. I grow tired of playing games with you, Shura. I would like you to bring Miss Kaori Suzuki to my office. It's about time I meet one of my higher ranking pupils properly don't you?" The playfulness in his voice held a dark undertone showing that he meant this as an order more so than a request. "You've returned from your mission and I've cleared your schedule for a while, meaning there should be no issue bringing her here tomorrow."

Shura instantly felt a chill as the temperature in the room seemed to drop though only around herself. Damn him. He's been planning this for a while. She gave him a polite smile. "Ah but while our professional schedules are free, Ri and I were already-"

He sharply cut her off, "Just how long do you plan to keep her from seeing her employer, Miss Kirigakure?~ This farce you're using is no longer necessary, Shura. You will bring her here tomorrow."

The chill was even worse now and Shura chewed the inside of her cheek and clicked her tongue, "Alright, fine."

His expression shifted to a more joyful one of when a child finally had gotten their way, "Yes splendid! I will see you and Miss Suzuki tomorrow in my office. You're dismissed.~"

Shura clenched her fist before turning and leaving quickly. Damn it! she inwardly cursed herself as she made her way back to the shared dorm flat that her and Ri shared. "Yo, Ri! That Ramen and Sake better be ready I'm starved!"

Kaori's hair was tied back and her flannel sleeves were rolled up, she was working on the final preperations of the miso ramen. "Pipe down and sit at the bar then, Shura!" The sharpness of her tone caused Shura to laugh.

Shura sat at the long breakfast bar, leaning her cheek against her fist.

Kaori set the bowls down and the sake set in the space between the two bowls. She walked around to the other side to join her close friend, climbing up on the stool. "So what exactly did he want? Or is it confidential?" Ri picked up her chopsticks and popped the egg half into her mouth.

"Eugh he's such a creep." Shura shook her head and sighed, pouring a sake shot for herself. "He wants me to bring you to his office tomorrow."

Kaori sat straight up, her attention hyperfocused on Shura. "Wait, that's it? That was the urgent summon you received? Nothing else? It was just about me?"
Shura huffed, "Yea well I guess he's tired of me dodging his summons to bring you in. He was quite serious this time about me not avoiding it. A direct order actually."

Kaori raised a brow and finished the noodles that where currently placed between her chopsticks. "He pulled rank?" Her face was flushed slightly as she glanced at her phone. "That's not entirely unusual considering he is our employer. Hmm, you must have really irritated him."

Shura downed some sake, "Yea that isn't exactly new. Ah…this ramen is really good. Maybe I should go away on long missions more often.~"

Kaori gave her a sharp look and shifted the subject back. "So we're going tomorrow? Finally. I knew there was only so long before you couldn't keep me from reporting to him in person."

Shura grimaced, "Yea but if that creep tries anything I'll impale his smug fucking face."

Kaori responded kurtly, "You will not. He is the employer. He has his own way of doing things and he may be eccentric but that isn't important."

Shura practically growled or as much as she could for a human. "Are you completely out of your mind, Kaori? He may be our boss but he's dangerous. More dangerous than anyone or anything that has ever tried to do something to you."

Kaori shook her head, "That isn't the point. He exercises self control and is distinguished, an old being..no one of the eight kings of the baal. The others may not exorcise restraint but it is evident that he does." She leaned back after having finished her meal and a few shots of sake. "You're worrying too much Shura."

The two of them continued conversing like this until Shura was too drunk to do so. Unbeknown to them the actual topic of their situation was watching far off through the window. Eavesdopping if you will. "My how interesting. I look forward to meeting you indeed, Kaori Suzuki."