"You know, we could just focus on the other things." Fatima looked over at the man sitting next to him and smiled. "We don't have to worry about-"
"I need to do this."
"It's about that young girl, isn't it?" Fatima moved closer. "Your commander told me about the little girl being a problem area in your regards."
"Oh yeah? Did Yunan say that it was this bastard's fault?"
"How?"
Titus shook his head. "I shouldn't say anything."
"I'm already listening. Tell me your story, Titus. You have my unending cooperation."
Titus clicked the ammunition into the gun, checking the gun once more as he cleaned it. Their window had a good view of the man's work building. His hands were honed to a steadiness that made the world look like it was speeding around them. His heart didn't even speed up anymore at the memory of Marga. His spirit was dead.
"Titus," Fatima wrapped his arms around the man. "Tell me what is bothering you. You know, I gave up the chance to spend time with my friend for you."
"Judal and I found the girl nearly dead. He wanted to shoot her, but I brought her back to base. While half the base was getting sick because of her, Judal wore a mask that scared her and talked about killing her nonstop. We were stationed around a town that was dealing with sickness. The sickness was from Marga. I loved her though. She was a gentle little girl."
"Ah…"
"Judal gave her up, even after we had been informed she was from a warring group of people that lived nearby. When she was killed, it was when the two groups of people were making peace. He started eight months of war between two groups of people because he couldn't let a damn girl get well. He had her slaughtered in front of their eyes."
"You aren't to touch the boy-"
"I won't touch the damn boy. You can get your damn money and have fun." Titus cocked his gun, glaring at him with an icy look. "Judal's mine to kill though. I'm going to enjoy slaughtering him."
"Look how much Alibaba loves you, Kougyoku!" Aladdin grinned as the dog lay on Kougyoku's lap. Judal was at his computer once more, typing away as Kougyoku and Alibaba sat on the couch nearby.
"So you both are taking care of this dog?"
"Do you mind watching him, Kougyoku?" Judal looked up for a moment, adjusting his glasses a bit on his nose. "Anise entrusted us, but I don't think we can have a dog at half the places I'm seeing on my computer. I warned her that I might leave the pup with you."
"I don't see a problem with it. He is such a good puppy." She cooed at the dog only to receive a nice lick to the face. She smiled into his kisses, making Judal make vomiting noises.
"God, that's disgusting."
"Shut up, cradle robber."
"At least the baby's human."
Kougyoku pulled Alibaba's paws into her lap, cooing at him more. "At least someone in this world has manners and knows how to treat a lady, don't you, Alibaba. You won't treat a woman like shit."
"What are you looking up right now, Judal?" Aladdin smiled over at him.
"I'm not. I'm skype messaging Sinbad. We've gotten Kougyoku worked into my offer."
"Thank you," Kougyoku sang, flopping Alibaba's ears and not even looking at Judal.
"Yeah…" Judal shook his head. "It looks like for the most part that everything is done. I just need to walk in and get started. We'll be starting on Monday."
"I love Monday," Kougyoku cooed.
"Woman, if you and the dog are going to be doing things, I would suggest you climb up to your bedroom and do it there." Judal shook his head at her. "Aladdin and I don't want to watch you French kiss the golden retriever."
"You know, you are really being rude today." Kougyoku glared over at him. "What exactly has a stick up your ass?"
"I'm just getting a headache."
"A headache?" Kougyoku laughed. "You've never gotten a real headache before. I don't even think your brain is able to understand what a headache is." The room went silent as Judal resumed typing again. The sound of the keys clicking and Alibaba panting could be heard before Kougyoku sighed. "You know what?"
She moved from the couch, slapping her leg a couple times for Alibaba to follow her.
"You and Aladdin can sit here in the awkward silence all day and all night for all I care. Alibaba and I are going to take a poop."
"That was more information than I needed." Judal shook his head, waving to the woman. "Have fun picking up his shit from your backyard."
"Fuck you, Judal."
She left quickly, taking the dog with her before Aladdin moved closer to the other. "Judal…"
"I am just worried about the transition," Judal told him.
"Is it about Solomon?" The boy moved closer, resting his hands on the arm of the chair.
Those red eyes moved to look at Aladdin before Judal shook his head. "It's nothing like that, Chibi." The man moved his laptop onto the table, pulling Aladdin into his arms and kissing at his forehead. "I don't think Solomon is going to be our threat. I'm just worried about being able to settle into a new type of business… It'll be fine."
"You'll adjust alright, Judal." Aladdin smiled. "If I can adjust to being here and not having to serve anyone, then I think you can adjust to being the owner of a good company."
"You're right," Judal murmured. "I'm going to have to go back to the Kou Corp building for one thing this evening though."
"You're going to go back in there?"
"I'm going to grab something that I didn't grab before." Judal smiled. "Don't worry about it. I'll be in and out."
"I don't think that it's a good idea. Can Kougyoku or someone else grab it?"
"I'm going to be gone for about fifteen minutes. It's a short drive from here to there. I'll be there twenty minutes if traffic is hell."
"Judal…" Aladdin shook his head. "Not tonight."
"I have to go during the evening."
"I don't want to be alone without you." Aladdin held onto the blue pullover tighter. "I've been alone without you and it never ends well. What's going to happen if Kouha comes… or one of those other bosses?"
"Chibi. I quit. I'm walking in to grab something that Kougyoku missed. As soon as that box is in my hands, I'm going to walk out and come straight here." He leaned in closer and kissed the boy gently. "When I come back, I'm going to come in here, climb up the stairs to our room or wherever you felt the need to wait for me, I'm going to grab you, and I'm going to kiss you until you are moaning my name."
"We can do that without you leaving."
"I have to go. You're making this into a bigger deal than it needs to be."
The dog barking and a loud crash made Judal groan, setting Aladdin aside so he could get up.
"JUDAL!"
"I'm coming!" Judal moved away, heading towards the kitchen as Kougyoku complained.
"I think I almost had Alibaba get hurt!"
"You shouldn't leave your stupid glassware down that low anyway!"
"Don't yell at me!"
Aladdin ignored them, pulling the laptop closer and looking at it.
Titus Laem
Status: Retired
Details: Receiving psychiatric treatment.
Patient has been suffering severe headaches, nausea, and bouts of extreme rage. Post-traumatic stress is considered. Patient was on medication for symptoms. Therapy has been unsuccessful with patient due to a…
Titus?
Aladdin frowned at the name, trying to read more when one of the applications blinked at him. He smiled as he saw Sinbad's name.
Sinbad I bet that the two of you are having a lot of fun together with this spare time.
They were talking about the two of them before? Aladdin couldn't help but to smile at that, moving to type.
Judal Judal has gone to help Kougyoku with the dishes or something. Our dog Alibaba broke them.
Sinbad Aladdin?
Judal Yes.
Sinbad Hi there, kiddo! Do you know how excited we all are for having you around?
Sinbad Ja'far wanted to even buy a cake, but I told him that that would be too much.
Sinbad You both are going to enjoy being with us.
The man was really nice. He wasn't sure why, but Sinbad just seemed like someone that they could really trust in the end. It was nice to at least be able to talk to Judal's boss without being creeped out.
Judal I'm worried about Judal.
Sinbad Oh?
Aladdin looked over towards the kitchen for a moment before continuing to type.
Judal Judal says that he has to go to his company tonight to grab a few papers or something.
Judal I don't want him to go, but he says it will be okay.
Sinbad is typing…
Aladdin waited as the skype room said that Sinbad was typing, looking over worriedly. He didn't want to upset Judal, but he had to tell someone that he was worried.
Sinbad If you want, Aladdin, I will give you my number. You can call me as soon as Judal leaves.
Sinbad The two of us can follow him and sit outside the building for him.
Sinbad He's our family too. We aren't going to let those idiots bully him.
Judal Can we please?
Aladdin looked around and pulled a piece of paper from by the phone over, grabbing a nearby pen and writing down Sinbad's number, thanking him before he turned off the computer. He shoved the paper into his pants pocket and hurried over to where Kougyoku and Judal were fighting.
"I don't see the problem with my glass placement!"
Judal shook his head. "That's because you're an idiot. I swear to go- oh, Chibi…" Judal looked down as he was hugged from behind. "Alright, come here," Judal knelt down and pressed another kiss to his lips, making Kougyoku groan.
"Come on, Alibaba. Let's leave these morons to their cutesy moment. It's not like we really need to stand here and watch."
The dog barked an agreement before following after her.