In the main room of the temporary Troupe hideout, the members all sat around playing on their phones or arm wrestling. Shizuku was talking with Bonolenov, Uvogin was sprawled out on the couch, Feitan was reading on his own while the others were dispersed throughout. No matter what occupied their time however, most of the members were listening in on the request two members were in the process of making with the boss.
Chrollo was seated on an old chair reading an old book written by a famous philosopher. When he noticed two people approaching him, he closed the book and placed it on the wooden crate next to him.
He looked up at the two in front of him and said, "I didn't realize you two were interested in being my guard for the night, but that's just small talk… what's the matter?"
Hisoka looked over at the smaller girl to his left, "Aw Jun, I'd assumed it'd be ladies first."
Jun sighed and turned towards the boss, "The Hunter Exams are coming up… and we wanted to know if we could go? Possibly?"
Uvogin and Nobunaga made their way over to the trio, laughing as they went. Uvogin slapped a hand on Jun's shoulder, "So, you're trying to get a license. You think you're strong enough to face off against some of the guys there?"
Jun laughed, "It'll be a nice experience and hopefully fun!"
"Of course, that's all you're interested in: fun. That's gonna be your downfall if you get to go."
Hisoka glanced over at Nobunaga, "There's no problem with having fun. The last time I took the ex—"
"You murdered someone and were disqualified! My point, having fun isn't important. You've gotta take things like this seriously." Nobunaga interjected.
Hisoka shrugged, "To each his own."
"So, can we go?" Jun asked, shifting her weight from side to side.
Chrollo laughed at her behavior, "You seem really excited for the exam… I don't see why not. Since this job isn't entirely over, I'll give you a pass— but for nothing else. I'll have a member reach out to you when it's time."
"You're really letting them go?" Nobunaga asked. "We—"
Chrollo opened his book and began reading again, "Flip a coin if you want."
"Thank you, Chrollo-san! We'll see you later!" Jun called, running down the stairs. "Are you coming, Hisoka-kun?"
Nobunaga was pulling out the coin in his pocket when Hisoka smiled and ran to catch up with Jun, "I'm on my way!"
"Hey, you two come back! I haven't flipped the coin yet!" Nobunaga yelled.
Uvogin let out a hearty laugh and walked back over to his spot on the couch, "Let them go, Nobu. We'll have our chance to mess with them when and if they get back."
Nobunaga left the boss's area and sighed, "You're right, I shouldn't stress so much about the small stuff."
"Tuh. That's what we've been tellin' you." Phinks chimed in, from his spot on the floor.
Leaning up against the door, Jun took out her phone and called for a taxi. Putting her phone up to her ear, she looked over at Hisoka, "You sure you want to come along? Since you said somethin' about you meeting up with your friend."
Hisoka twirled a strand of his hair, "I'm meeting with him at the exam, besides I thought you'd enjoy my company." He looked at her out of the corner of his eye, "Or perhaps you'd enjoy a trip in solitude instead?"
Jun was connected with a representative from the taxi company and ordered one to pick both her and Hisoka up. She hung up and slid down to a crouching position, "Taxi's on the way… but to answer your question, I think it'd be fun with you on the way there."
"Oh? You know where the exam site is this year?" Hisoka asked. In truth, he knew she didn't know but he thought it'd be fun to outsmart her.
"Well, you took it last year so I thought you'd know." Jun replied. "What, is that not the case?"
Hisoka laughed and waved his hand, "Don't be silly, the exam site changes yearly. I'm just as much in the dark as you are."
"Ah, then this exam is sure to be fun!" She sat in a criss-cross position and folded her arms, "Wake me up when the taxi gets here."
Placing his head on his hand, Hisoka replied with, "Sure thing. Night-night."
The taxi arrived and Hisoka nudged Jun until she woke up. Amid her delirious protests they got in the taxi and made their way to the airport with small conversation and silence. Jun always found Hisoka wasn't much of a talker and she couldn't tell if it was because he didn't know how to hold a conversation or didn't feel like it.
It was midnight by the time the duo arrived at the airport. They entered the restaurant area and sat down at an empty yet unclean table.
Jun looked around and observed the people of the airport; the people walking to their airship flight, waiting in line for food and those utilizing the internet. She was completely bored and didn't understand why Hisoka insisted they sit down "for a minute". He was on his phone and hadn't said anything more than a greeting and continued listening to whoever was on the other end.
"Whatever you're doing, could you hurry it up?" Jun asked, looking at her finger nails. "This is taking too long."
Hisoka ignored her and continued listening to the person on the phone. "Alright… I'll see you there." He hung up the phone and glanced over at Jun. "We're heading to Zaban City."
Hisoka stood up and began walking down the terminal, with Jun right behind him.
She caught up with him and asked, "What's your friend's name? Do you have a picture of 'em?"
Hisoka smirked, "His appearance isn't quite traditional and it's better you met him in person. You'll learn all you need to know about him when the time comes."
"Sure, sure. I'm just curious what other friends besides me you have!"
Hisoka laughed, "I didn't realize we were friends."
Jun let out an exasperated sigh, "Don't be so dramatic, what else would we be? I'm the only one who voluntarily spends time with you and teams up with you; but of course, noooo I'm not your friend."
Hisoka looked up at the sign above and pointed, "Let's hurry, our ship departs in a few."
Jun shrugged, "No problem with me."
Hours passed by on the way to Zaban City, and the found themselves awkwardly communicating with each other. Although Jun considered Hisoka a friend, he found her more of an accomplice. She could be a pain sometimes, but she earned a bit of his respect when she managed to knock him off his feet when they were sparring. He didn't think of her as an equal opponent either, to him she was average in terms of strength and speed; nothing really stood out about Jun to him.
Jun woke up and stretched, yawning as she rubbed her eyes. "We almost there yet?"
Hisoka's eyes glinted with anticipation as he gazed out the window, "We're just about to land soon, seems you woke up in time."
She walked over to the cabinet in the kitchen area of the room and took out a few snacks. "Hisoka-san."
Barely looking up from his phone he replied, "Yes?"
"Why'd you kill that guy last year at the exams?" She asked, hopping up on top of the counter.
"I don't think about the past, all that happened last year is over with." He droned.
She's boring but could prove useful as a diversion later on, Hisoka thought.
"You sou—"
"We have no arrived in Zaban City. Concessions are available in the terminal along with access to the internet. With all that said, passengers of flight 0453 we hope you enjoyed your flight and choose to fly with Westland Airways. Goodbye for now!" The flight attendant said over the intercom.
Hisoka stood up and dusted off his clothes, "Well, time to look for the exam site."
Jun hopped off the counter, "What, we've gotta find it now?"
Hisoka strode past her and out of the room, "Don't' complain, let's get going."
