prompt: choose again
Offer
"I've reviewed your request." I watch this new demon closely. He stands there so casually, as if he's not about to be judged for crimes against humanity. I don't understand him.
"Will you grant it?" he asks.
I sigh. "Only after you understand fully what you're asking. You don't know what kind of demon this Hiei character is." I think I see a faint smile, but I'm not sure.
"Lord Koenma, with all due respect, you'd be surprised what you can learn about someone from a heist. I believe I know Hiei adequately enough." He's still smirking faintly, as if there's a joke there that I'm missing.
I pinch the bridge of my nose. "You're seriously telling me that you'd rather spend the rest of your parole bound to a man who, for all you know, could kill someone and get you thrown into the fiery depths as well?" I ask pointedly.
He folds his hands neatly in front of him. "I believe in second chances. After all, I didn't waste mine."
No, he didn't, and that's the only reason I'm even considering this. If anyone can bring Hiei around to the good side, it's Kurama. Still –
"What if Hiei doesn't want a second chance?"
Kurama lifts his chin. "I didn't either until I got one."
Point. "Fine." I raise a finger. "If you can get Hiei to agree as well."
"He will." Kurama replies with utter confidence. "In any case, if Hiei does not leave, then neither do I."
"I think you're making a mistake." I reiterate. "You should chose again."
There it is again, that faint smile that makes me think I've missed something way too important.
"I've made my decision. You cannot sway me from it."
"Very well. Go tell the stubborn demon."
"Thank you."
Then he's gone, and I'm left with the vague feeling I've been played and absolutely no proof either way.