a/n: I know this is short, but I wanted this its own chapter. The next one will be much longer.

Mokuba was not as talented a hacker as Rebecca or Seto, but he was decent. However, if one wanted to get into their private email accounts undetected, one had to be above and beyond what the two best hackers in the world could do. Thankfully, Mokuba knew their passwords. Another advantage to knowing how they thought. The plan was to send each of them emails inviting the other to dinner as an apology. He just had to word it right. Seto's email would be easier, so he did that one first.

Rebecca,

This whole debacle aside, it is no excuse to slack on the job I overpay you for. Some buyer or something wants my attention. Basically the Thurman routine. Follow my lead. Saturday. Eight. Corner of 27th and 86th. Don't be late and don't look like some stupid high-schooler for once.

Seto Kaiba

Mokuba sent the email. Rebecca would know that would mean an apology and come with her guard down. Plus they bonded over their scheming, so that'd help. Mokuba hoped there was something called the Thurman routine, and that it didn't involve chemistry. Rebecca was known to get over eager when things that went boom got involved. Then again, if there wasn't, she would be following Seto's lead, and Seto liked it more than anything when someone followed his lead and did exactly what he said. Now he had to sound like an apologetic Rebecca. Difficult enough for her, let alone someone imitating her.

The FBI has been following me all day to see if I have any connection to Iranians, too. It makes me really regret the grapefruit thing. I am sorry. I do need a favor of you though. I know you don't like giving favors freely, so I'm cashing in Funny Laugh Eleanor. Yes, I know about that; I did refurbish your systems, after all! Your help in a small matter for my silence on a big one. I'm meeting with a prospective client Saturday at eight, and I could use the backup. Corner of 27th and 86th. Casual dress.

Rebecca

Mokuba wondered if threatening him was the best way to go. Then he remembered that she threatens him daily, and she hasn't gotten any retribution for threats, only actions. He would know if it were a trick if she were gushy and emotional. He reread it and thought it'd be something she say. He sent that, too.

"Now to wait for the romance to begin."