"Okay... we must find the perfect outfit." Aki had layed out all her clothing in a line and was

having Ran help pick it out. "I need one to be slutty, but innocent enough to look completely

vulnerable. Also, one that can conceal at least one dagger, in case, something goes wrong. I

don't think he'll notice who I am, but why take chances?" Aki picked through them all

mindlessly, but it was Ran who spotted one first.

"That." He pointed to a very loose halter with sleeves that flowed widely. It came low on the

neckline and was very short. It had a matching skirt of the same thin, beige material. It was see-

through, but pleated, so as to not make it seem so.

"It's perfect, Ran! I'll go see if it still fits?" She picked it up, squeaked, and ran to the bathroom

to put it on. When she walked out, she laughed at Ran's expression. His mouth was hanging open

and he was gaping at her. Damn, I just know he will love it, I do. Ran could barely speak. All

he could manage was stuttering, gaping, and occasionally breathing.

"You look so funny, it must be okay." Aki giggled and blushed a bit. "And it's good at hiding

things too. Try to find any weapons." She walked right in front of him. Ran came to and blushed.

"I can't." He protested.

"Why not?" Aki let out a little laugh. "Nervous I might hurt you?" She paused. "Fine, I'll tell

you where they are." She pointed to her hip, "One here," Then up to her shoulder and other

shoulder, "here, and here!" She laughed and hugged the startled man.

"Are you hungry? I am, what should I make?" Aki asked him.

"Why don't we go out to eat? My treat..."

"Okay, let me change first." She grabbed at something white in her clothes pile, and walked to

the bathroom again. Ran klunked down on the couch. Damn, if he touches her, I'll kill him,

revive him, and kill him again. I am amazed, though, as to how much steel that girl can hide on

her person. How much does she wear fully clothed? Oh jeez, I don't want to think about it. He

looked at the files, which he had gotten from Manx, on the table. I'll look over those later...

Aki emerged from the bathroom and the scent of lavender wafted through the living room. She

looked gorgeous! She had pulled a beautiful white and silver kimono from the pile. It was short

and she showed a lot of leg. The sleeves flowed out, then bunched in at the end. Yet again, Ran

gaped. She's... she's magnificent! He looked down at himself. Wow, I'm underdressed.

Jeans and a t-shirt won't go with that!

"Uhh, I'm a little informal. I'll be out real quick." Ran said and retreated to his room.

Aki looked down at herself. What? Do I look terrible or somethin'? Did I overdress? Did he

intend to go somewhere quick? Aki sat down and bit at her nails nervously.

"Oh crap! What to wear?" Ran was frantically searching through his closet. "No, no, no!" He

finally came to something. "Yes!" He pulled it out and put it on. It was a black shirt with a pair

of black pants, with his trenchcoat donned over all. He looked quite stunning. He walked out,

and now it was Aki's turn to gape.

"You look gorgeous, Aki. And now, I feel fit to go. Shall we?" Ran said.