The Mirrors
Chapter 3: Sculptor Needed
"Jin, you here?" Lee had been looking for Jin all day. Ever since he had attempted to retrieve that mirror for Jin a week ago, he had wanted to question his motives. Now was his opportune time.
"Yeah, Uncle, what's up?" Jin had his face buried in a book, as usual.
"Not much, not much. Just playing slave to the old man, you know."
"Yeah, don't we all." They shared a short laugh. "So, what's going on?"
Lee pulled a chair up a sat down before replying. "Well, uh, I was just wondering why you wanted the mirror back so bad." He paused. "I mean, you practically ripped my shirt apart when I wouldn't go at first. I've never seen you so excited, not even when we're training. And then, when I came back empty handed, you were, ecstatic. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Jin sighed and put his book down. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you. I don't even understand it myself."
"Try me. I know you wouldn't lie to anyone else except the slave master." They both shared another laugh.
Jin ran his hand through his hair and sighed once more. "You see, there's more to that mirror than meets the eye. It..." Jin was cut off by the opening of the door.
"Master Lee, Master Jin?" It was Marie the servant.
"Yes Marie?" The two answered in unison.
"Master Heihachi has requested that you run a few errands for him." They both gave an 'Isn't that what you're here for?' look. Marie taking the hint simply replied "Just taking orders."
"We'll finish talking later Jin. Let's go see what this geezer wants."
* * *
*One week later...*
"Find anything useful yet, Miharu?"
"Nope, not yet. You?"
"Nope." Xiaoyu and Miharu were following their normal Saturday morning routine of searching the paper for deals and jobs and the like.
"Hey!" Miharu jumped up from her position on the ground.
"What is it? Tell me!"
"Wanted: Sculptor needed with sufficient skills. Will be paid $200 per hour for as long as necessary. If interested, bring samples of past work and be prepared for on the spot demonstrations. Contacts below."
"Hot damn! Do you think I should take it?"
"Uh, yeah." Miharu said in a 'Duh' manner. "It's $200 per hour and you have the skills they want. You've studied art since you were 5 and you're about to graduate from college. With honors I may add."
"I suppose, but what if they turn me down?"
"You'll never know until you try. Remember, closed mouths don't get fed. Besides, you need to stop doubting your own skill. No one can ever have confidence in you, if you don't have any in yourself."
With Miharu's words of encouragement, Xiaoyu grabbed the phone. "What's that number?"
"Alright Xiao! It's 555-6260."
"6...2...6...0..."
"This is the Mishimia Residence. This is Miyoko Tskgami. How may I help you?"
"Uh, I was trying to contact someone about a Sculptor for hire; do I have the wrong number?"
"No, dear. You've got the correct number. Would you like to set up a meeting?"
"Yes, yes I would."
"What's your name, honey?"
"Ling. Xiaoyu Ling."
"Do you have any experience making replicas or anything of that sort?"
"Yes, I do."
"Ok, Ms. Ling, how is this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.?"
"That sounds fine, thank you."
"You're welcome, buh-bye."
"Why did you think you had the wrong number?" Miharu inquired.
"Well, it was the Mishimia Manor that I called. It just surprised me that they would put an add in the paper looking for a Sculptor. I mean, wouldn't they call up a world famous painter or something?"
"Not necessarily, Xiao."
"I mean, one of the family members was just at my front door, and he said he would keep in contact. I haven't even gotten so much as a phone or anything. I dunno, it just makes me feel uneasy."
"I know what you mean, but when you get an opportunity like this, you don't ask, you just take."
"Yeah, we'll see."
* * *
Well, here it is! So my time is a little off, it's here now, lol. I hope it was worth the wait. I know that Classified ad sounded cheap, and it was, lol. I've never written one before, so that's as good as it's gonna get. I was thinking of adding Xiao's visit to the Manor, seeing as I made you all wait so long, but then I thought. Let them crave for more! Hopefully it won't take as long to update. Anyway, once again, than for all of your reviews, you're the ones who got this chapter up. Believe me, without you, it would've been another few months before I updated. So once again, thank you and God bless you all,
-DnL
Chapter 3: Sculptor Needed
"Jin, you here?" Lee had been looking for Jin all day. Ever since he had attempted to retrieve that mirror for Jin a week ago, he had wanted to question his motives. Now was his opportune time.
"Yeah, Uncle, what's up?" Jin had his face buried in a book, as usual.
"Not much, not much. Just playing slave to the old man, you know."
"Yeah, don't we all." They shared a short laugh. "So, what's going on?"
Lee pulled a chair up a sat down before replying. "Well, uh, I was just wondering why you wanted the mirror back so bad." He paused. "I mean, you practically ripped my shirt apart when I wouldn't go at first. I've never seen you so excited, not even when we're training. And then, when I came back empty handed, you were, ecstatic. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Jin sighed and put his book down. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you. I don't even understand it myself."
"Try me. I know you wouldn't lie to anyone else except the slave master." They both shared another laugh.
Jin ran his hand through his hair and sighed once more. "You see, there's more to that mirror than meets the eye. It..." Jin was cut off by the opening of the door.
"Master Lee, Master Jin?" It was Marie the servant.
"Yes Marie?" The two answered in unison.
"Master Heihachi has requested that you run a few errands for him." They both gave an 'Isn't that what you're here for?' look. Marie taking the hint simply replied "Just taking orders."
"We'll finish talking later Jin. Let's go see what this geezer wants."
* * *
*One week later...*
"Find anything useful yet, Miharu?"
"Nope, not yet. You?"
"Nope." Xiaoyu and Miharu were following their normal Saturday morning routine of searching the paper for deals and jobs and the like.
"Hey!" Miharu jumped up from her position on the ground.
"What is it? Tell me!"
"Wanted: Sculptor needed with sufficient skills. Will be paid $200 per hour for as long as necessary. If interested, bring samples of past work and be prepared for on the spot demonstrations. Contacts below."
"Hot damn! Do you think I should take it?"
"Uh, yeah." Miharu said in a 'Duh' manner. "It's $200 per hour and you have the skills they want. You've studied art since you were 5 and you're about to graduate from college. With honors I may add."
"I suppose, but what if they turn me down?"
"You'll never know until you try. Remember, closed mouths don't get fed. Besides, you need to stop doubting your own skill. No one can ever have confidence in you, if you don't have any in yourself."
With Miharu's words of encouragement, Xiaoyu grabbed the phone. "What's that number?"
"Alright Xiao! It's 555-6260."
"6...2...6...0..."
"This is the Mishimia Residence. This is Miyoko Tskgami. How may I help you?"
"Uh, I was trying to contact someone about a Sculptor for hire; do I have the wrong number?"
"No, dear. You've got the correct number. Would you like to set up a meeting?"
"Yes, yes I would."
"What's your name, honey?"
"Ling. Xiaoyu Ling."
"Do you have any experience making replicas or anything of that sort?"
"Yes, I do."
"Ok, Ms. Ling, how is this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.?"
"That sounds fine, thank you."
"You're welcome, buh-bye."
"Why did you think you had the wrong number?" Miharu inquired.
"Well, it was the Mishimia Manor that I called. It just surprised me that they would put an add in the paper looking for a Sculptor. I mean, wouldn't they call up a world famous painter or something?"
"Not necessarily, Xiao."
"I mean, one of the family members was just at my front door, and he said he would keep in contact. I haven't even gotten so much as a phone or anything. I dunno, it just makes me feel uneasy."
"I know what you mean, but when you get an opportunity like this, you don't ask, you just take."
"Yeah, we'll see."
* * *
Well, here it is! So my time is a little off, it's here now, lol. I hope it was worth the wait. I know that Classified ad sounded cheap, and it was, lol. I've never written one before, so that's as good as it's gonna get. I was thinking of adding Xiao's visit to the Manor, seeing as I made you all wait so long, but then I thought. Let them crave for more! Hopefully it won't take as long to update. Anyway, once again, than for all of your reviews, you're the ones who got this chapter up. Believe me, without you, it would've been another few months before I updated. So once again, thank you and God bless you all,
-DnL