Takaba wasn't all that certain about what exactly was going on, his head kept feeling as though it was spinning, and no matter how hard he tried to focus his vision, he just couldn't see anything. He knew that this was all due to the drug that Yan had forced him to take, he wasn't told what it was, he was just told to take it if he didn't want to end up getting hit again. He knew that the drug was also the reason why he couldn't hear the voices that were talking so clearly, he knew Yan's just because the other was standing so close behind him, but he was certain that he was also hearing a voice below them too, it sounded familiar to him but he couldn't pinpoint exactly who it belonged to. The worst part for Takaba was the fact that his hands weren't really tied all that tight, but due to the drug sapping most of his strength he didn't really have the energy to do the struggling that was necessary to get them free. Takaba also knew that Yan had a gun, which lessened his want to struggle because he knew that he wouldn't be able to move quicker then the other could shoot.
Asami raised his hand to Kirishima who was getting ready to pull his gun out, Takaba was involved in the situation so he had to be extra careful, not to say that Kirishima would accidentally misfire and hit the mangaka, but rather Yan more then likely also had a weapon on him, otherwise he wouldn't be so confident showing himself since Takaba wasn't much of a shield.
"What is it that you want Yan?" Asami questioned as he took a step forward, "I doubt the fact that you just came here to show off the prize that you managed to collect." Yan smirked when Asami said this.
"As always you're correct, there is something that I want, and both of us already know what it is." Yan replied, Asami mightn't have been able to see Yan shifting his free hand closer to himself but Takaba sure felt it.
"And I'm to trust that if I give that over to you, you'd be willing to hand him back over without any problems?" Asami asked, knowing for a fact that even if Yan said yes to this question that this wouldn't be the fact, Yan was never that simple.
"Perhaps." Yan replied with a slight shrug of his shoulders, "You probably already know though that it'd be the better option to take, rather then taking the risk that I'd actually kill the boy if you didn't agree, isn't that correct?" Asami knew that Yan was right about this point, but he also knew for a fact that the risk was fifty-fifty, Asami already knew that someone was either going to be hurt or killed in this situation, he just had to make sure that the wrong side wasn't hurt or killed.
Feilong was obviously in position to help by how reserved he was being, and that was more then likely due to the fact that he knew the real danger that Takaba was currently in. Asami also knew that if the document was going to be needed to be delivered directly to Yan that he wouldn't be the one allowed to do it, because Yan was aware of how quick Asami could be in such close quarters.
The moment that Asami had started speaking more Takaba immediately recognized who the person was, which caused him to wish that he could struggle all the more, because Asami more then likely didn't realize exactly how dangerous the situation that he was in was. Yan had a gun on him, Asami more than likely had one on him too, but Takaba doubted the fact that the other would be willing to shoot since he was currently serving as a shield for Yan. His vision was getting better slowly, but it was still very blurry and he had a hard time making out objects that he was looking at unless he focused on them for a short amount of time.
Takaba felt guilty over the fact that he knew the entire situation was his fault, because if he had just tried to force himself a little harder to go to sleep then he'd not have left his room unattended to get a drink and Yan would've more than likely not gotten his hands on him.
"You're sure putting a lot of faith on the fact that I'd be willing to trade over such a important document for a mangaka, are you even that certain that I think he's all that worth it?" Asami questioned as he light up a cigarette.
"Oh?" Yan raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Asami's words, "Despite the fact that I saw the two of you kissing, I'm to take it that you don't think that he's that important to you?" a light smirk graced Asami's features when Yan asked this question.
"Apparently you're unaware of the fact that certain people wish for a different type of payment from the usual." Asami replied, turning his back to the other as he faced Kirishima. The few seconds of silence after Asami finished speaking was a clear sign that he was starting to hesitate and second-guess his decision.
"Then what is your reason for coming all the way over here, I doubt that it was for a simple change of scenery." Yan was starting to become obviously bothered by Asami's nonchalant attitude towards the boy in his custody, he had been more than certain that he was the main reason why Asami had come over, could he actually have been mistaken about the entire situation.
"Even you Yan should know that I'm a man who likes to make my point." Asami replied, turning to face the other again, a cold mask on his face blocking out any emotions that might've been visible. "You made a stupid decision by taking someone thinking that you'd manage to get what you want from me, I came to make sure that you understand the fact that there's nothing that you can get from me just simply by using force, it'll never work and I want you to clearly understand that point." Yan clearly didn't know what to say in response to Asami's words as his grip on Takaba's wrists tightened almost painfully. "Though I can also be a kind person at the same time." Asami continued once he was certain of the fact that Yan wasn't going to say something. "We wouldn't have ever worked in business together if it wasn't for your father, both of us in our own ways have tried to keep this alliance working, even Feilong has done his part thus far. It's also obvious that this document that I have a hold of is something that you sincerely want. More then likely you've also probably given me more then what you think is fair for what I've given you in return for it. Thus I'll make a special condition this one time and hand this over to you." Asami took the document from Kirishima and showed it to Yan, the other narrowed his eyes at the document though.
"Don't you are move!" Yan snarled as he shoved Takaba forward against the railing and pressed a gun to the back of his head, Takaba noticeable winced from the rough treatment and that caused a fire to blaze in Asami's eyes as he glared hard at the other. Yan was sweating slightly, the pressure obviously starting to become a little too much. "You're not going to be the one to bring that thing up here. I know better then to trust you by letting you come so close to me. Hand it to your guard and have him bring it up here to me." Asami was visible pissed by the other despite the fact that he knew that that was what was going to happen.
"Very well then," Asami replied, his features visible relaxing as he handed over the document to Kirishima who carefully took it. "I'll play the game according to your rules this time." Asami knew that if he could get Yan off balance that there was a higher chance from him to find a chance to get Takaba back without anyone being injured.
Takaba was conscious enough know to hear the words being spoken and he stiffened when he heard that someone was going to be coming up to deliver the document, because he knew that Yan would shoot the moment the other got up here. He knew that at the current moment in time that it'd still be unwise to move until there was a better chance of him being able to do something helpful. He knew that Feilong was nearby and more then likely would be willing to help if he could just get himself free.
Kirishima took slow and careful steps as he made his way up to where Yan was, making sure to hold the document out in front of himself with both hands to prove that he wasn't a threat. He felt more at ease since he was the one allowed to do this job because it meant that Asami wouldn't be in direct danger.
"Stop there." Yan told Kirishima when the guard was only a matter of a few feet away from him, Kirishima did as he was told and stayed still. "Feilong, go over there and take it from him." Feilong gave a nod of his head before carefully approaching Kirishima, making sure to do it in a way that would allow for his brother to still see what exactly was going on.
Once Feilong had the document in his hands he took a step back from Kirishima who did the same.
"Show it to me." Yan told Feilong who carefully opened up the document before showing the other the contents of it. Yan smirked in approval once he saw that it was exactly what he wanted. "You may start coming up now too Asami." Yan told Asami who made his way to slowly start coming up the stairs, his eyes fixed on Yan the entire time. Asami was almost to the top before Yan made his move.
It was during the split second when Yan moved his hand to get ready to point the gun at Kirishima that Takaba decided to move, since there wasn't much of a risk of anyone else being hurt. Swinging his head back he managed to hit Yan directly under the chin causing the other back off some and giving Takaba the space to turn himself around. Still being some what disoriented it took him a few seconds to notice the fact that the gun was now being pointed directly at him, this was more then enough to cause him to freeze again.
Feilong was quick enough to move and think at the same time, he managed to kick his brother's wrist that was holding onto the gun out of the way.
Everything seemed to freeze during the second that the gun went off, before Takaba started falling back over the railing.
"Takaba!" Asami shouted as he watched the boy begin to make his downward descent.