-Oxford - Friday: Part 3-
Chief Inspector John Tyler knew that there was a truth behind Gayle King's words. A truth he didn't personally want to admit and why would he? It would mean his judge of character was wrong, he was a man of pride. He hadn't gotten where he was by being foolish, yet no matter how he twisted and turned it one of his very own was clearly connected to these missing girls, perhaps the Jane Doe and even Alice Patterson. The real issue was he couldn't figure out why he was connected, there was no motive from what he could see. Jia Mianju was a respectable member of his community, he had been with them for a few years now, but if it was true. If there was any truth in this at all, then it meant every single case he ever helped on, any file he ever looked at. Would all be tossed out, victims would think they had gotten their justice would pay. They would need to gather new information, unable to use the odd. It was... a mess.
Tyler tapped his fingers against his desk as he tried to figure out a way out of this mess. He knew that he had to release Heth or that he should. Yet as long as he was under police protection, didn't that mean they would know his whereabouts? Course they didn't keep a record of that on file for a reason, but he should have the information somewhere. Then again, why not just as Officer Mianju himself? If and he still found it hard to believe Heth was the villain in this story, he likely was holding something over on Officer Mianju that would make the most sense, the man was helpful but he never saw any true action. He was just to kind hearted for that type of work. He wanted to help people, that was something he could admire in the man.
Picking up his phone he dialed the man in question, "Ah hello Mianju"
"Boss, did you find her?" the worry in the man's voice was clear over the phone to him and he found himself sighing heavily.
"No. Alice is still missing." He ran a hand through his hair, "Have you checked in with Heth?"
"No, not today sir" there was a downcast in his voice that Tyler pushed off, as being due to Alice.
It wasn't unreasonable he did have a daughter. It was also pretty rude of him not to ask about the child, "How your girl?"
"She wasn't home when I got here, she came home later than I wanted." There was that hint of relief in his voice, "But she's safe. Boss, do you think... I don't want anything to happen to her. I was hoping, could I bring her to work today?" The panic and fear that this wouldn't be allowed threw him some before Tyler shook his head.
"As long as she stays out of the way. I also need to make sure of Heth's whereabouts when Alice went missing. He might actually have some part in this whole mess, it could be he's being targetted by someone." Yet even after he said the words he wondered. "I'll tell you more when you get here." With farewells he hung up, he ran a hand behind his back. Wondering if it was possible that Mianju was indeed a mole.
Rella because that's who she was now, she wasn't some stupid rose, sure she still had a master but she had the freedom that wouldn't have been granted to her otherwise if she had remained as a Rose. No, now she was trusted to the Young Master, the Carp and if she could prove herself to him, to prove her loyalty to him in all ways perhaps, perhaps he would take her for his bride. The one who he would allow to bear his child. It was honestly the best life someone like her could ask for in this world. No, she was so stupid to fall over him, but she hadn't liked men at all when she had been taken. Even now the touch of one made her sick but it didn't matter what she wanted. Not really, sure the underlings couldn't touch her unless ordered to do so, she was high enough to have some of that protection but here she was pretending to enjoy the company of Snake.
Then again she knew very well it could be worse. She wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for that stupid woman who couldn't perform, how hard is to act like you want it? That they were amazing? You are selling an illusion to protect your own ass. She closed her eyes trying to push the thoughts behind that lead her here. The truth was she was meant to be a stupid flower, but that wasn't the case at all. Even as a little innocent child, they had begun to train her, so she could serve, they were pleased with her, that had up her value. A Rose and it had been the Young Master himself who had taken her from that horrors... into a whole new set of horrors, but he was fond of her still. At least she prayed so, fond enough at least that he didn't throw her away, made her a toy for all of those who men who fought for him, they were bad in a different way, deprived of human contact, most women were torn so badly they ended up dead anyway. She had seen it over and over again. The truly lucky ones were the ones who died by his hand for his amusement... because at least it was only with one man, at least you had hope that he might find you amusing enough to keep you a little longer.
"Cinderella, get ready." She lifted her head she hated that name but he refused to address her as Rella, she was playing his daughter. This sick twisted man had a thing for young ones, not children but still young enough. Yet she was not allowed to call him daddy unless in public, unless in the role that had been given to her by the Young Master for his Snake.
Which meant that's exactly what she was doing, swing her legs over the bed, her eyes fell upon the damn woman who had gotten her in this mess, or at least where she had to sleep with Snake. It was supposed to be that little bitch who was supposed to have given him what he needed. The only reason she was even in here was Snake couldn't trust Heth not to do something to her. 'Lucky bitch' she snarled in her mind as she rose and grabbed her panties off the floor, she had to dress somewhat, she knew what those guys would do if they thought she was flaunting herself. What pissed her off more than anything was the look on the girl's face as if she was pleading for help. "Don't even think I'll help you" she snarled as she moved towards her, pointing a finger at her, there was a difference in knowing that the Young Master was watching, waiting, expecting. Heck, anything outside of sex was proof of your worth here. She had worth, she had value, this thing wasn't worth it. It made her sick so sick. Besides, Snake allowed her a little freedom, something none of the others would ever allow her, maybe because of the whole pretend daughter thing. His daughter wasn't exactly innocent, no she had her dear daddy wrapped around her pinky. Still, she was a good girl, but that was because she knew what it meant if she even did what she wanted to do. Her own death, women were worthless for the most part, easy to replace and she would not let herself be replaced. She had been fighting too long for that.
"Cinderella, leave her alone" he sounded tired and she knew at once she needs to ease his tension it was almost second nature now, be useful, be loving, be good. You live. Turning on her heal she moved towards the man and placed her hands on his shoulders slowly rubbing them as he turned his neck. "You are coming to work with Jia today," he said leaning back some. His hand turning to take hers laying the small kiss on her hand. "Go."
She slides off the bed, grabbing the rest of her things, putting them on before casting one last look towards the useless woman who had made more work for her. She would get even with the bitch, the women were allowed to do what they wanted to each other within reason and what a better way to prove she could stand by the Young Master than to make those that crossed the line pay, without even lifting a finger herself?
Snake watched as his Cinderella walked out of the room, he knew the moment the door closed she would allow her own worries and fears wash over her. It was just how it went, inside their own world she had a freedom that she likely would never have with anyone else, not even the Young Master. Though he supposed if she showed such a face to him, he might once again show true interested in her little did the foolish girl think that by just being a good girl was enough to keep him close. No, the Young Master was much like Heth and he could see the fear that the girl had when it came to Heth. True as long as you stayed on the Young Master's good side it didn't really matter too much where you fell, the more he liked you well the longer he kept you. He would pity her if he cared enough to do so.
His eyes fell towards the text message from his true Boss, not that damn pretend one that Jia had. Part of him couldn't wait for the day he could hold a gun to that man's skull and pull the trigger. Oh, he would get a lovely kick out in how that betrayal will play across but that was still a likely far out. As long as things were good, as long as there was a need in this damn city, this was where he would be stationed. This is where Jia had to be and that meant he had to be here. Maybe he should think about getting Jia a girlfriend. Maybe one of the older flowers who was losing their value as they got older, wouldn't be long before they didn't have a reason anymore. You only need so many to help keep the women in check. Pushing the thoughts of his mind he stared at the message truly able to focus on the words and not just the screen.
Search the fairy godmother because it's time for the belle to join the ball. You have 36 hours. - S.S
He ran a hand across the back of his neck as he glared at the screen, it wasn't so much the orders themselves he suspected this would be the case. It was the fact that this was yet all again because of Heth, "Fucking Spider" he muttered under his breath. Not only did he now need to use Cinderella to try and gather information using her charms, he had to figure out if there was a way to get the information he needed from Gayle King with no real plan at that. The fact that Straw Sandal didn't think it was worth coming to help or sending someone else for that matter, meant that he had been right, the chances were high that Gayle King was exactly who she seemed. They rarely got this sort of information wrong but they didn't have such a strong presence here yet. There were still chances that she was not what she seemed so he had to figure that out as well. All while not breaking character, all while making sure Tyler strings were pulled exactly as he needed them to be pulled.
The best way was to see what Gayle King carried in that damn suitcase of hers, maybe even searching her person. 'That was going to be a problem' that woman clearly wasn't going to agree to a body search of any sort. Not to say his skills as a thief weren't very good. He knew he was going to regret it but what choice did he really have and it wasn't like the Five Poisons weren't meant to work together. They needed information and she might be able to give them the information needed to change the records so one Alice Patterson could become Lady Kyoko.
His eyes turned towards the girl tied as he moved back towards the phone in his hand. 'Might as well get this over with.'
Do you have time for a little date? - Snake
Always, when and where? - Centi
Now isn't that the question? Her name is Gayle King, asap my friend - Snake
Only a friend when you something Snakey Boy - Centi
Setting the phone off to the side he rose from the bed, not caring that he's naked as he moved towards the young woman. Her eyes widen, fear showing quickly but she's been good. Not once had she yelled, or screamed. Likely because she knew it was useless by now. He knelt before her running a finger across her jawline, it was going to be a shame, that they were going to have to break her face a bit, to make it harder to tell who she really is. He mentally wondered if he should wait until after she died or before. Slowly he moved his finger down her neck. "Dull amber," he said simply, they weren't really an amber at all in his mind, but he could see the flakes in them, they were almost beautiful, but compared to the real thing. Just fake. He could see the questions in her eyes as he leaned forward a hand wrapped around her neck as he kisses her. This time she doesn't move, this time she doesn't fight as he slides a hand down her side. "Good you are learning" he moved away, the anger and in her eyes as she spit at him causes him to sigh heavily as he stands back up. "Guess the boys can keep you company while I'm at work. I'll be sure to say hi to your daddy."