Back!~...lolz yeah I'm finally updating...damnit Fiery of Jupiter
hasn't been reviewing...:( so I'm uh...leaving her (maybe it's a him ...I
dunno) a special..."tag" as Haley calls it...
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The gym wall seemed to be taunting him, calling at him, beckoning him to work harder. Up and down, up and down, the push-ups were starting to take their toll on his arms. Beside him, Tennyo was yelling out random words as she threw darts at the target on the wall.
"I -", she threw another target, "hate- this- place", the targets all met their marks, or close enough to be fatal. This was the third night of training that they had done together and the small improvements they seemed to be making were not encouraging enough to satisfy their hunger.
The order of training was routinely. Although it was unhealthy, they no longer warmed up by doing stretches, knowing that if they were to actually use their skills on an assignment, they would not have time to. They had tired of being so wary and cautious of being overheard, so whenever they discussed plots or reminisced, the whole conversation was disguised or simply to loose for someone to think it was worth hearing.
In turn, they seemed to do better when the other was around. It encouraged them not to show weakness and gave them a little incentive to show-off. Tennyo and Kie were both aware that their competitors could not over hear them, after Kie inspected the walls of the gym and diagnosed (A/N: Dunno if that's the right word to use...but ah well) that the walls were soundproof, and so their concentration was solely directed at training.
However, Tennyo was still thinking hard and now she voiced it out quickly. "You know-" she was careful in picking her words, "The assignment probably won't be based only on our physical fitness. If it were, the selection of having both males would have been ideal. Instead they want a girl around. Judging from our lessons, even though they're not really teaching it, the facts have sneaked into our lessons. They believe girls are more manipulative-and they're right. People trust us more- you would know."
Kie nodded, he had not really thought of this and his mind ran over it quickly. "You know, mental training is going to help us much more. Maybe we should concentrate on that. No matter how fast we run, we can't improve that much better before the test. We only have another 2 weeks."
Tennyo caught on easily. "Perhaps we should start with acting. I've found a few tricks but nothing that will gain enough trust to gain access to something that is prohibited. It's a wild guess, but if this Mr. Roberts can't do it himself, then they must have tight security."
"That might not be too hard. Most guys have easy weaknesses. I mean we can do this movie-style. (A/N: You know wut I mean)" Kie slowly lowered his voice, thinking of what he had just implied but after seeing her face, questioning his meaning a bit, he decided that the situation required a little less integrity. His eyes met hers hoping that she wouldn't mind too much. Instead, he found her eyes smiling, as if he had just told a joke.
"It'll be easy. Just show me what to do." The glitter from the deep brown orbs of her eyes was gone and replaced with fierce determination. He moved toward her. "Alright, umm...do you know how to flirt?" Tennyo had never thought him, of all people would feel awkward, but an aura of it lingered for a moment before disappearing and his cocky smile took its place.
"You can be the judge of that" A smirk and then a whole new face. One that looked naïve and easily tricked and small whimper of a voice escaped her lips. "Umm...excuse me sir...could you help me out? I seem to be kind of ...well...lost" Kie stifled a laugh. "That works great...for most guys. But we're thinking security here. They don't want a poor girl who's too scared to talk. They want some chick who's headstrong but desperate."
She changed faces quickly. "Mr. err... (quickly looking at invisible name tag) Brown, I have a problem...of the personal nature. Perhaps you would be so kind as to help me out?" Still not satisfied, Kie made quick changes. "Don't be classy. Drawl it out. Wait...You know what? Every guy is different. You're going to have to be able to adapt so let's test this one out. I'll give you a scenario, and you try to win me over.
"Alright, I'm a smart guy and I like to boast about how I have the keys to everything."
Tennyo made a face but made a quick idea up. "Umm excuse me Sir...I left my purse in one of the rooms again. One where the security is bit more -tight...They won't let me back in to get it. I've asked around and everyone tells me you're the Man-(she drawled out her voice)-to go to.
Kie gave her a tough time. "I don't remember you being on any of the guest lists, what is your business here? Do you have any credentials?" Tennyo kept calm. "I'm not on any of the lists. You see, my business, is of the more personal nature- if you catch my drift. And all my credentials are in my purse. I'd be glad to show you them as soon as I retrieve my bag."
Kie seemed satisfied with the act. But Tennyo had something else on her mind. Her sudden embarrassment phased Kie and he at once asked what was wrong. Tennyo began slowly, as if scared that he would laugh at her. "How far are you willing to go to get out Kie?" Her voice faltered, and his eyes searched hers. "Death; What are you thinking about?" "I'm all for the acting, but what if my act is...too convincing?" Her eyes immediately found the floor, sure that he would be amused.
Kie suddenly understood. "Don't worry. I won't make you go that far. You have my word." She was reassured and her heart settled quickly but still frightened, now of a new thought that had just occurred. She had grown attached. Yet after they escaped, she was sure that she and Kie would go their separate ways. It was jut the way he worked- without attachment; without anyone to drag him down. Bringing her would just be a disadvantage. She briefly considered asking him about staying together (on an alliance partnership sort of relationship of course) but quickly demolished the thought knowing that he would regret the decision if he agreed.
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Ahh...this thing takes sooo long. I can't believe I actually updated...anywayz...R&R..thanks
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The gym wall seemed to be taunting him, calling at him, beckoning him to work harder. Up and down, up and down, the push-ups were starting to take their toll on his arms. Beside him, Tennyo was yelling out random words as she threw darts at the target on the wall.
"I -", she threw another target, "hate- this- place", the targets all met their marks, or close enough to be fatal. This was the third night of training that they had done together and the small improvements they seemed to be making were not encouraging enough to satisfy their hunger.
The order of training was routinely. Although it was unhealthy, they no longer warmed up by doing stretches, knowing that if they were to actually use their skills on an assignment, they would not have time to. They had tired of being so wary and cautious of being overheard, so whenever they discussed plots or reminisced, the whole conversation was disguised or simply to loose for someone to think it was worth hearing.
In turn, they seemed to do better when the other was around. It encouraged them not to show weakness and gave them a little incentive to show-off. Tennyo and Kie were both aware that their competitors could not over hear them, after Kie inspected the walls of the gym and diagnosed (A/N: Dunno if that's the right word to use...but ah well) that the walls were soundproof, and so their concentration was solely directed at training.
However, Tennyo was still thinking hard and now she voiced it out quickly. "You know-" she was careful in picking her words, "The assignment probably won't be based only on our physical fitness. If it were, the selection of having both males would have been ideal. Instead they want a girl around. Judging from our lessons, even though they're not really teaching it, the facts have sneaked into our lessons. They believe girls are more manipulative-and they're right. People trust us more- you would know."
Kie nodded, he had not really thought of this and his mind ran over it quickly. "You know, mental training is going to help us much more. Maybe we should concentrate on that. No matter how fast we run, we can't improve that much better before the test. We only have another 2 weeks."
Tennyo caught on easily. "Perhaps we should start with acting. I've found a few tricks but nothing that will gain enough trust to gain access to something that is prohibited. It's a wild guess, but if this Mr. Roberts can't do it himself, then they must have tight security."
"That might not be too hard. Most guys have easy weaknesses. I mean we can do this movie-style. (A/N: You know wut I mean)" Kie slowly lowered his voice, thinking of what he had just implied but after seeing her face, questioning his meaning a bit, he decided that the situation required a little less integrity. His eyes met hers hoping that she wouldn't mind too much. Instead, he found her eyes smiling, as if he had just told a joke.
"It'll be easy. Just show me what to do." The glitter from the deep brown orbs of her eyes was gone and replaced with fierce determination. He moved toward her. "Alright, umm...do you know how to flirt?" Tennyo had never thought him, of all people would feel awkward, but an aura of it lingered for a moment before disappearing and his cocky smile took its place.
"You can be the judge of that" A smirk and then a whole new face. One that looked naïve and easily tricked and small whimper of a voice escaped her lips. "Umm...excuse me sir...could you help me out? I seem to be kind of ...well...lost" Kie stifled a laugh. "That works great...for most guys. But we're thinking security here. They don't want a poor girl who's too scared to talk. They want some chick who's headstrong but desperate."
She changed faces quickly. "Mr. err... (quickly looking at invisible name tag) Brown, I have a problem...of the personal nature. Perhaps you would be so kind as to help me out?" Still not satisfied, Kie made quick changes. "Don't be classy. Drawl it out. Wait...You know what? Every guy is different. You're going to have to be able to adapt so let's test this one out. I'll give you a scenario, and you try to win me over.
"Alright, I'm a smart guy and I like to boast about how I have the keys to everything."
Tennyo made a face but made a quick idea up. "Umm excuse me Sir...I left my purse in one of the rooms again. One where the security is bit more -tight...They won't let me back in to get it. I've asked around and everyone tells me you're the Man-(she drawled out her voice)-to go to.
Kie gave her a tough time. "I don't remember you being on any of the guest lists, what is your business here? Do you have any credentials?" Tennyo kept calm. "I'm not on any of the lists. You see, my business, is of the more personal nature- if you catch my drift. And all my credentials are in my purse. I'd be glad to show you them as soon as I retrieve my bag."
Kie seemed satisfied with the act. But Tennyo had something else on her mind. Her sudden embarrassment phased Kie and he at once asked what was wrong. Tennyo began slowly, as if scared that he would laugh at her. "How far are you willing to go to get out Kie?" Her voice faltered, and his eyes searched hers. "Death; What are you thinking about?" "I'm all for the acting, but what if my act is...too convincing?" Her eyes immediately found the floor, sure that he would be amused.
Kie suddenly understood. "Don't worry. I won't make you go that far. You have my word." She was reassured and her heart settled quickly but still frightened, now of a new thought that had just occurred. She had grown attached. Yet after they escaped, she was sure that she and Kie would go their separate ways. It was jut the way he worked- without attachment; without anyone to drag him down. Bringing her would just be a disadvantage. She briefly considered asking him about staying together (on an alliance partnership sort of relationship of course) but quickly demolished the thought knowing that he would regret the decision if he agreed.
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Ahh...this thing takes sooo long. I can't believe I actually updated...anywayz...R&R..thanks