The incoming transmission signal sounded, flashing a bright blue light on the often-ignored communications board of Prince Koenma's desk. Previously submerged under a stack of fallen papers, the young ruler panted and cursed under his breath before slamming his hand on the communications board. The screen in front of him flickered on, causing a brief moment of static before the picture became clearer. On the opposing screen, older man than Koenma appearance-wise with shaggy, straight silver hair and barely conscious looking gold eyes flashed a witty grin.
"Still doing paperwork, huh Koenma?" the man asked in a joking ton.
"Still being an ass, huh Riu?" Koenma retorted back," look if you're contacting me to chat and get coffee, try some other time."
The silver-haired man, now known as Riu, folded his hands on top of his lap," first, I hate coffee. And second, I'm asking for a request."
The underworld Prince raised an eyebrow," my father's General asking for assistance? This is something; alright, report your request."
A serious expression crossed Riu's face, making Koenma swallow the lump in his throat and get suddenly nervous.
"I'm requesting a back-up team for my recent mission," he said finally.
Koenma gave him a skeptical look," Back-up? What, sending a death god—"
"Goddess," Riu interrupted, correcting Koenma.
"A death goddess isn't enough?" the prince asked irritably.
"You know their laws as well as I do. Besides, she mostly takes care of Hina," Riu replied, looking away for a moment.
Koenma looked down at his desk and quietly asked," How… how is she?"
Looking back up towards the screen again, Riu sighed," she's… improving. Walking, using as much Reiki as she can," he fell silent again for a moment.
"And you know that's not the only reason she refuses to fight," Koenma said; Riu didn't respond verbally but simply nodded.
Breaking the silence between then, Koenma spoke up.
"I would gladly send for reinforcements for your mission but its not that simple. Your squad is the only Spirit Detective Force left."
"What? That's insane! Just last year we had one other squad!" Riu shouted, his gold eyes flashing.
"That team disbanded last year, General. Asking them back on the force would be pointless," Koenma answered as calmly as he could.
Riu sat back in his chair and glared at him for a moment or two.
"I don't care who you get, just send someone, anyone, over here," he growled.
The screen went blank, following a large amount of static; the office fell silent again. Koenma pressed his thumb and forefinger against the bridge of his nose and sighed angrily. He pressed another button on the communications board and hesitated for a moment.
"Botan, here," the cheery voice answered on the other end.
Making up his mind, Koenma responded," Botan, find Yusuke and the others. Its an emergency."