Yes, back with another chapter. Don't expect too much out of it since this is obviously posted fast, having updated just a few days ago. It's just something more to throw at there, I think this chapter is even shorter than the last. I'll start making the chapters a bit longer possibly, but this is just kind of like...a base, something for me to work with.

"So he is in this ward." He smiled, looking out towards the 20th ward.

At night, two men stood on one of the roof tops, one a bit smaller than the other and standing a small distance away. The smaller smirked a little bit. "You would think that his friends would have caused a bit of stir by now. Especially that one...Kurumu, maybe."

The other chuckled softly, pushing up his glasses. "Still, Tsukune seems to be making even more friends. It's almost amazing how fast he can make some."

"He is something else. He even changed you, Hokuto."

"'Changed' me? You do realize who we are joining up with after this, don't you Kiria?" Hokuto scoffed slightly before a smile graced his lips. He couldn't exactly pinpoint when Tsukune 'changed' him, was it during their right or right after when they were struggling to save the barrier from completely crumbling. He still couldn't even figure out the exact reason why.

Kiria Yoshii walked past Hokuto, crouching down on the ledge of the roof. A night breeze went past, disheveling his already messy bangs. "Of course I didn't forget."

"Good."

"So, what do you want to do about your friend Tsukune?" He looked back towards the other, his strange eyes glinting with mischief. Ever since leaving Yokai Academy with Hokuto, he yearned for small things that would interest him.

Hokuto ignored the other's emphasis on the word 'friend', simply looking out towards the city. How long had it been since being in the human world? His time had majorly been spent at Yokai, when he was planning for chaos to break out between humans and monsters again. He ran a hand through his hair, sighing softly but the smile never left his mouth. "Well...we might as well keep him on his toes. I doubt they would like it if they grow weak when there's so much to come."

Kiria smirked. They might not get directly involved, but it would be interesting to watch in the very least. "Then what are you going to do?"

"First, a phone call."

Tsukune let out a long breath, one he didn't even realize he was holding in. He had ran away from the girls again; it was for any bad reason, like when he had run off the first day they came to the human world, but...they were just a bit more...erratic. Kurumu had irritated Yukari and Mizore earlier than usual, Yukari in response got more snippy with the succubus, and Mizore almost froze both of them at the inn. Moka...Moka was fine, though she was probably concerned with where Tsukune had ran off to this time, he figured. He had to smile at that, she had rarely ever gotten too angry with the others...unless it was her vampire self, then Inner Moka was just irritated. He sighed and scratched the back of his head. They had only been up less tan a few hours, so of course he had to get away.

It was quiet walking by himself though, so used to the chatter from the girls. The street was peaceful as well, everyone was calm and kept to themselves, some with places to be, children running past without a care. He turned onto another street, blinking as he vaguely remembered it's been a while since seeing Kaneki last. If anything, at least two days. He continued down the street, seeing Anteiku come into view. He walked into the coffee shop and blinked when he didn't see Kaneki immediately.

Nishiki looked up when the door opened, pausing his cleaning. He blinked momentarily before regaining his composure. "Hey, Tsukune."

"Oh!" Tsukune turned to the older. "Hi Nishiki. Where's Kaneki?"

"Upstairs. He'll be down at some point." Nishiki shrugged, shoving his hands in his pockets. "Why don't you sit down and wait. Want coffee?"

"Sure. Thank you, Nishiki." Tsukune smiled and sat down at the closest empty table.

There wasn't many people at Anteiku, probably a few others further into the shop. He turned to the window, zoning out for a while in silence until a soft sound of a cup placed on the table in front of him made him blink. Tsukune looked at the cup before looking at Nishiki, who nodded slightly.

The smaller took a small sip of the coffee. "It's good, thanks. Do I owe anything...?"

"No, it's on me. I never got to thank you for helping Kaneki and Kimi drag my ass home." He ran his hand through his hair.

Tsukune briefly remembered the night he had noticed and helped them. The other was truly banged up that night, but it's been a while since the other made a full recovery and it seemed being a ghoul certainly helped that. He met Nishiki the last time he was Anteiku, with the girls, but he never really had the chance to talk to him.

"Of course, I was just on a night walk when I noticed Kaneki." He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.

Kaneki walked into the coffee shop only a moment later. He was a bit surprised to see Tsukune as they hadn't talked or seen each other the past few days, but he expected as much with the other's friends around. Nishiki had walked off, mostly likely to lounge around until one of the others that worked with them get snippy at him. He chuckled at the thought and walked up to Tsukune, taking the seat across from him. He was usually a hard worker, so a small break like this was nothing. "How have you been doing Tsukune?"

"Good. And you?" Tsukune was at first a bit surprised when Kaneki sat down, but smiled anyways.

"Great." Kaneki tilted his head. "What brings you to Anteiku this time?"

"Ah well..." He finished up his coffee and glanced outside. "The girls, they were a bit more riled up than usual today and I don't like sticking too close when they fight. Sometimes I got to, though."

The older nodded and smiled kindly. "I bet...though, it can't be that bad, can it? I'm sure it's just arguing..."

Tsukune had to laugh a little at that. He knew his friends well enough. "Actually, they do much more than arguing. Sometimes they'll get into fights...well, mostly Kurumu and Mizore I suppose. Ice and destruction."

"Wow..."

Perhaps he was a bit more surprised than he should have been, Kaneki should have figured that two monsters would fight rather than exchange words. It almost seemed the same for some ghouls. They chatted for a while again, not one of them bothered by anyone else. It was just small conversations really; Kaneki would start talking about his favorite author or about the small events happening like Hinami and her mother showing up while Tsukune would talk about the shorter fights he had to deal with along with the fun he had with the girls.

It was peaceful for a bit, but then Kaneki remembered a concerning fact. The other needed to know, of course, especially with how long they've been sticking around. Sighing, he looked up at Tsukune. "You remember when I told you about the Doves, right?"

Tsukune nodded. "Right."

"Well...they've mostly been active in this ward, I just want you to be careful."

He smiled at Kaneki and rubbing the back of his neck. "I should be. It's not like they have reason to suspect me, right?"

"True..." Kaneki glanced away, frowning softly. "Still, it would be best not to run into them. Maybe you should get a mask, l-like I did..."

A mask... Tsukune bit his lip. Maybe he should, but at the same time...they weren't staying too long in the human world so was one really necessary? He wasn't entirely sure. The former human couldn't also help but vaguely wonder what Kaneki's must look like. He looked back at Kaneki with a small smile. "I should be fine...and we aren't staying that long here. We'll head back to Yokai soon."

"Alright..."

That didn't really ease the other's worries.

It had been a while now, since Mado's death. It still got to him that he didn't make it in time, but...he was also spared, by Eyepatch...That didn't make sense to him either. Amon sighed and looked at the papers among his desk, some about anything regarding the Rabbit and Eyepatch. It was a shame, he had seen at least two of his comrades die within a short time. Still, there was no time for him to lament with the increase in activity in some of the wards. Though...at the same time, perhaps he should take a break, he had been working a lot lately. He stood and stretched, looking towards the door.

He had been to focused on everything else, he didn't notice the note under the many papers. Curious, Amon pulled it out to read it.

"I know how you've been feeling lately since Mado's death, but we got information about a strange ghoul earlier sighted in the 20th ward. The person who called it in only said that they seem strong and their eyes are slightly different, something about slit pupils. We figured we'd ask you to look into this since you're already so familiar with the ward."

Another ghoul...but a strange one. That was interesting to hear and he was to look into it; the 20th ward, perhaps he'd be able to see Eyepatch again and get answers for why he was spared among other things. Amon sighed and eyes went to the clock. It was late, he would have to go rest and start first thing in the morning.

Yup, very rushed. I know. But this is mostly to help myself figure out exactly where I should g in regards of plot. Maybe help you guys too, those who want to give me suggestions in regards of plot. ALSO WHO THINKS TSUKUNE SHOULD GET A MASK (Its most likely so) AND WHAT SHOULD YOU GUYS THINK IT LOOKS LIKE?