Disclaimer: Standard disclaimer applies.
Warning: Scamming, swindling, and conning people is highly illegal. Do not try the ideas presented here AT ALL; this is a fic where any thing can happen.
"Oh blimey," Allen muttered exasperatedly as he walked towards Komui whilst he massaged his temple. He ignored various forms of confused expressions from other exorcists in the room, and stopped before the Supervisor with his arms placed on his waist. "Komui-san, do you even know what you're saying?" the silvery white haired exorcist inquired in an incredulous tone with his eyebrow raised.
"Allen-kun, this is just a simple Innocence retrieval mission," the Supervisor responded with a puzzled look crossing on his visage, and blinked confusingly when Allen let out a twitch.
"Are you off your trolley, Komui-san?" the British exorcist questioned with a deep sigh, and critically eyed at the older man as he murmured under his breath, "I can't believe I'm saying this." Allen then let out a huff, blowing his bangs, and continued with his speech, "I highly doubt that we'll be able to get the Innocence that easily."
"But Allen-kun, we're giving 500 Guineas in exchange for that Innocence," Lenalee responded with a frown marring her expression, and added, "I'm surprised that North American branch and the Asian branch could come up with that sum."
Komui let out a weak smile in response, and said, "It wasn't that easy, you know. We have to cut back on a lot of things."
Allen, on the other hand, let out an uncharacteristic snort as he shrugged off his uniform coat, and tossed it on the couch. "You clearly don't know and can't tell that this person is a con-artist. No one in the right mind will demand 500 Guineas for the Innocence. If anything, they would demand that we take it off their hands since the Innocence is known to wreak havoc. That is unless…" He continued and trailed off in a low tone at the end as a pensive expression appeared on Allen's visage.
"Unless?" Lavi repeated with an eyebrow raised as his eyes narrowed at Allen's form, inwardly wondering how the silvery white haired exorcist might've known about this.
The mentioned exorcist merely shook his head in response, and let out a calculating smirk as his gaze swept over to the exorcists and Komui. "Actually Komui-san, why don't I take this mission instead of BaKanda here?" Allen requested with a smirk still present on his expression.
"Moyashi, what the hell? Who gave you the permission to do that?" Kanda immediately retorted with a glare, and continued with a sneer, "There is no way you'll be able to succeed in getting the Innocence."
Allen simply let out a dark chuckle that instantly reminded Lavi and Lenalee of Black Allen they had met in the Ark. "You forget who I had as my master, BaKanda. These kinds of things aren't new to me," that was all he stated to the swordsman before he shifted his attention to Komui, "In any case, Komui-san, I would like you to return the money to its owner."
"But Allen-kun," the Supervisor began with his eyebrows furrowed while he thought about what the silvery white haired exorcist had just said, "How are you going to get the Innocence back without the money we promised?"
The British exorcist smirked in response as he casually gathered his fallen coat, and answered nonchalantly, "I have my ways. By the way, Komui-san, Lavi… are you missing anything?"
Komui blinked in reply when he heard the question, and looked around his person until he noticed that his wallet was nowhere to be seen. He probably had misplaced it, but that was highly doubtful since he was sure the wallet was there moments ago. Meanwhile, Lavi patted down his body and dramatically let out a gasp when he realized that he was missing something important.
"Where did my Tessei go?" the Bookman apprentice finally cried out.
"Well, Komui-san, I highly advise you to think about what I have said," Allen interjected with mild amusement hidden behind his serious tone. He then stood up from his seat, gathered his coat, and headed towards the door whilst he ignored his two fretting comrades.
"Yuu-chan, where did I last put it?" Lavi inquired to his best friend, who was leaning against a wall nearby with his arms crossed.
"How the hell should I know?" was the only response the redhead exorcist received.
Allen let out another round of chuckle as he paused by the door, and said, "Even with this many people in the room, you two are too easy." With that said, the silvery white haired exorcist tossed two items behind him, and exited the room.
"My wallet!" Komui cried dramatically as he caught the item with both hands.
"My Tessei!" the Bookman apprentice followed in similar fashion before he narrowed his eyes at Allen's retreating figure. "When did he manage to get it without my knowing?" the redhead murmured as he carefully pocketed it once more.
"I remember now, my wallet was in my back pocket… How did he manage to get it without my knowledge?" the Supervisor of Black Order questioned as he pocketed his wallet in the same place as he had mentioned.
"Allen… just what are you…?" Lenalee murmured to no one in particular.
Lavi blinked in confusion as he looked around the premise a couple of times before he finally voiced out, "Yuu-chan, where did your Mugen go?"
Kanda let out clicked his tongue in annoyed at the name; but nevertheless, he responded with a, "Baka Usagi, what the hell are you talking about? It's right…here?" The swordsman looked at his left waist where he usually kept his Innocence-laced sword, only to realize that it was not there.
"The hell!" Kanda swore loudly whilst the scientists immediately backed away from him. The Japanese exorcist uttered a long string of colorful language as he stalked towards the door and yelled out, "MOYASHI! YOU'RE DEAD!"
Note: This is an idea I suddenly had for the past few days after I watched a drama called Hammer Session! (even though I had to study for midterms [which I passed flying colors, if you care to know], and had papers that were due in the same week). Then I remembered poker-playing Allen, and realized that he is, in a way, a swindler. So I don't think this idea is too farfetched from canon... I think.
In any case, what do you think of this idea?
Listening to: Mamotte Agetai by Ito Yuna