It was a peaceful day in the city of Twilight. A lovely aura of relaxation encompassed the surrounding areas.
And thus, the setting sun found Numbers V and VI of the Organization on a day off.
"This is a welcomed change from the normal lab setting, is it not?" the shorter of the two asked his red-haired companion.
"Indeed," the large man agreed. Almost as a second thought, he added, "Almost reminds me of before."
Nothing more needed to be said. The day, in fact, did remind them both of the days before they had lost their hearts. Days when, after long hours of studying, they would stroll around the city, chatting as they were now.
A few more minutes of idle wandering and deep contemplation passed by before the silver haired man paused. Thoughts of the 'better years' were dashed as a certain sent found its way to his keen nose.
"Lexaeus," the man whispered suddenly, "Do you smell it?"
The taller man shook his head. His smelling abilities were not up to par compared to his smaller comrade's.
Without explaining himself, VI took off a breakneck pace, following the sent. Having no other option before him, V tailed close behind.
A few moments passed by before their mad dash came to an abrupt halt. Standing before a shop window, VI peered in. The failing sunlight filtered past the glass and illuminated the object of the silver haired man's interest.
Mushrooms. Truffles, in fact. One of the fine delicacies of the world.
A smile found itself lingering on the smaller man's face. Truffles were very rare, and when they sold, it was almost like magic at how fast they disappeared. A brief glance at the price tag displayed by the mushrooms quelled VI's excitement.
10,000 munny! He did not nearly have the amount. A quick peek to his taller companion's facial expression confirmed his doubts. They wouldn't be able to buy them!
The silver-haired man felt his nonexistent heart sink. Eventually, shrugging his shoulders, he was about to turn away when a large hand stopped him.
A new expression was spreading across V's face. One that heralded an oncoming mischievous action.
With a simple, "Learned it from Xigbar," to warn of his plan, a small portal of darkness appeared by the man. Then, sticking his arm into, the larger man's appendage appeared on the opposite side of the window. With a sly grin, the taller man swiped a few of the truffles and withdrew his hand.
"We had better leave," V added as he handed the stolen goods to his smaller companion.
A nod of gratitude was the prize for thievery. VI then created a portal for both of them to retreat to their own world. The smaller man would be cooking this night's meal.
Tonight, the Organization would be dining in style.