Mia dressed up in a tight shirt and short skirt, giving Isao a wink as she entered the room he was in. She was a bit nervous about what was going to happen at the club they were trying to infiltrate, but tried to stay calm.
Isao gave a low whistle, his eyes roaming her body hungrily. "Tempted to send the boys in instead.."
She smirked before asking, "Think I'll draw too much attention in this?"
"No. You'll fit right in. But every guy in the place is going to be fighting to get to you." He gave himself a final appraisal. A deep red suit and dress shirt was more flashy than he preferred, but he knew he had to blend in. He gave Mia a sideways glance, feeling his blood race. "That outfit is criminal, you know that?"
She smiled and took his arm, "You look cute."
He blushed and looked at the floor.
"Come on, we better get going."
"Yes, my Queen." His eyes twinkled as he led her to the car.
She chuckled and got in, "We should go to clubs for fun sometime instead of for a mission."
"Maybe if we're the only patrons." He gave her a slow smile. "Otherwise, there may be a workout for the bouncers."
She grinned as he started the car. She watched out the window as they approached the club.
"Got everything?" He asked as he parked, his mind focused on the club before them.
She nodded, "Let's go." She took his arm again and headed toward the building.
Isao surveyed the crowd as he steered Mia toward the door. "Only losers wait in line." Once at the bouncer, he waved a sheaf of cash and a baggie of white powder.
The bouncer grinned, slipping both into his jacket as he opened the rope to allow the two entrance.
Mia looked around carefully, smiling at the loud music and all the people.
"Go get em." Isao playfully teased. "You need new slaves."
She laughed, "Want to dance?"
"Absolutely." He led her to the dance floor, his eyes roaming the crowd as he filed faces away.
She began dancing, momentarily forgetting they were there on business, and just enjoyed herself.
Isao found himself distracted as he watched her. He was still a little disbelieving she wanted to be with him. But then he spotted their target out of the corner of his eye. "Onishi, six o'clock at the bar."
"Why don't we go get drinks?"
"Excellent idea. Maybe I can get a meeting with him right now." He put his hand on her back, leading her through the crowd and up to the bar.
Mia looked at the menu, picking out a drink and ordering it.
Isao ordered as well, glancing at Onishi. "This your club?"
She looked over and watched Isao.
Onishi grinned and nodded. "You interested in a business opportunity?"
Isao smirked at him, waving another baggie of powder at him. "As a matter of fact, yes. Could be quite lucrative for both of us."
Mia stayed quiet, taking her drink when it was finished and taking a sip.
Onishi leered at her, his eyes glittering. "She a part of the deal?"
Isao forced his anger down, keeping his voice calm. "Maybe. Let's go somewhere quieter." He picked up the drink as Onishi waved him behind a set of heavy drapes.
Mia sat at the bar, finishing her drink and ordering another. Soon after starting the second one, she began feeling a bit strange. She looked back to see if Isao was done yet when visions of her nightmares popped into her head. She shook her head and closed her eyes for a moment.
Isao stayed still as the gun rested against his skull. "How?"
"The mayor's daughter? Here?" Onishi scoffed. "Please give me a little more credit, Toriyama."
The drug dealer grinned at the flicker of fear in Isao's eyes. "I know all about you and your team. Pity they can't help you." He picked up Isao's glass and extended it. "Finish your drink. Or she dies slowly and painfully."