He helped her out, then blushed and let go. "As a thank you, I'll make breakfast."
She nodded, "Do you want any help?"
"How are you at wielding a fire extinguisher?" He joked over his shoulder as they headed for the house.
She laughed in response.
"I like that sound." He entered the kitchen, quickly assembling ingredients and beginning to cook.
She blushed slightly before watching him work.
"How did you sleep?" He carefully stirred the pan as he asked the question.
"Alright, once I put my book down."
"You manage that? I usually wake up with one on my face." He plated the food, sliding one toward her with a small grin.
She chuckled, "Thank you."
"It's the least I can do. Do you have anything scheduled that can't be postponed?"
She looked thoughtful, "No. Most of my job is helping Dad with things, so if he's not working then I guess I'm not either."
"Your mom isn't worried?"
Mia looked down, "She died when I was younger."
He winced. "Sorry. I didn't know."
"It's alright. I was pretty young anyway so I don't remember much about her."
He moved to the stool beside her. "Still it's pretty insensitive to ask."
She shook her head, "Most people have two parents, so they're used to others having them too, you know? I'm used to questions like that."
"Wouldn't know about that myself." He turned his attention to the food.
She frowned but didn't ask about his comment.
He looked up as Ryon entered. "Status?"
Ryon gave him an amused look. "All quiet now that you've stopped hitting people."
Isao groaned.
Mia chuckled slightly and went back to eating.
"Don't worry. Ryu's the only one taking it personally. Then again, he takes everything personally." Ryon poured some juice and left, sending Mia a smile on the way.
Mia finished eating and went to start the dishes.
"You don't have to do that."
She shrugged, "You cooked, so I'll clean it up."
He gave her a half smile as he laid his plate in the sink. "Your significant other is a lucky person."
She chuckled, "I don't have one, but thanks."
He raised an eyebrow at the statement, but remained silent.
She quickly finished up the dishes then looked at him, "So did you guys bring any kind of entertainment or should I just go back to my book?"
"There's cable and dvds, if you're interested." He shrugged and put in his earpiece. "Have fun."
She nodded and went to look at what dvds were available.
An hour later, the power failed.
Mia got up, going to look around for the guys.
Isao strode toward her, his face grim. "We have a problem."
"Obviously. How can I help?"
"You can die." His face dissolved into the shifter's, a sadistic smile on its face.
Mia backed up quickly, her breathing speeding up slightly.
Gunshots rang out, the shifter growling and jumping out of the way. "Next time.." It raced out the door, knocking Ryusei into the front yard as it escaped.
Mia stared at the doorway, trying to calm her breathing.
Yamae crouched beside his stunned teammate for a moment, then approached her slowly. "Are you alright?"
She gave him a nod, "I think so."
He nodded, then scowled as he tried to raise Ryon and Isao. "Dammit."
"What do we do now?" She asked quietly.
"Wish I knew. This asshole should not have found us." He frowned. "Can you stay with Ryu? I have to find the others."
She nodded and moved closer to Ryusei.
Yamae ran out the door as Ryusei groaned. "I'm going to fill that jerk full of holes."
"Are you alright?"
"Head hurts. You?"
"I'm fine."
He pushed himself to his feet. "Stay inside." He followed Yamae with a scowl.
Mia moved to sit down, wrapping her arms around herself and waiting.
Ten minutes later, both men returned with a shaky Ryon, seating him on the couch. Ryusei headed for their room, reappearing with a blood bag. He handed it to the shaken vampire as Yamae began to pace.
Mia just watched them quietly, wondering where Isao was but deciding not to ask yet.
"We have to call this in." Ryon finished drinking, his eyes angry. "Have to alert the mayor's team and the Chief."
"So they can make good on their promise and retire us?" Ryusei growled.