(Saiko P.O.V)
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Sun light splintered through the blinds, casting eccentric patterns twirling across the floor boards and through her daze Saiko found herself pondering something- When exactly had she arrived here? Where was here?
She casted a lethargic glance over her shoulder, a familiar figure slouched over the couch beside her; breathing evenly, the only identifying feature being the scruffy locks of hair that peeped out of the top of the blanket-burrito.
"Tooru?" She mumbled, hauling herself across the floor, blanket strewn out behind her; a regal cloak sparkling in the morning's radiant hue. Again she repeated the name, tugging ever so slightly at the cocoon of linen.
A groan met her inquiry, the obscured figure gradually prying itself from the blanket's wrath and peering down at her; hair disheveled, dark rings emphasizing his lack of sleep "Saiko?" He rubbed at his eyes, squinting at her "What time is it..."
Hesitating, the gamer reached for her own sleeping station withdrawing what appeared to be her PSP; the screen lit up with the touch of a button and much to her dismay the words (Low battery) flickered atop, warning her of it's imminent demise if she not plug in the charger.
"Seven thirty..." She yawned, stretching her arms over her head.
Tooru's reaction was delayed but comedic all the same, practically dragging himself from the blankets- getting tangled and almost tripping over multiple times before reaching for a brush, attempting to calm his chaotic mass of locks before peering at her; Saiko still staring at him vacantly; head tilted ever so slightly to the side.
"We're going to be late-," He moaned, reaching for a jacket that had sometime last night been discarded across the back of a couch.
That was right! She dug through her thoughts briefly, attempting to file through last nights occurrences and sure enough there was a urgent text from the higher ups demanding their presence in- Half an hour?
Exhaustion nipped at her heels as she rose to her feet, each limb feeling as if it were filled to the brim with lead. She drew on a coat, a pair of shoes and shoved one particularly stubborn lock behind her ear "I'm ready-" She announced, looking as if she'd just been blown in by gale force winds.
Her comrade stared at her for a moment, a small almost tender smile adorning his features and without a moment of hesitation he strode across the room, brush in hand; making it his duty to tame that unruly bed-hair and by the time they left the room five minutes later both of them appeared almost presentable.
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(Tooru's P.O.V)
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The office was cramped and the tension so thick it was almost suffocating; once again the two of them opted to be listeners rather than voicing their own opinion on the matter- Besides, it was probably better they not know about Sasaki-San, as much as it pained him to admit...
"There's has been a sighting of the ghouls recently and a source informs us that a meeting location has been secured."
"A meeting sight?" A feminine voice piqued up, silencing the commander "What do you mean "Meeting location" Surely they wouldn't give away something so vital to just anyone."
She had a valid point- The ghouls had become more and more discreet with their assaults; leaving the CCG with little time to retaliate before they'd dissipated into the shadows once more- But why now? Why this suddenly leakage of information? He was sure that's what this woman was wondering..
"We have an inside source," He boomed, tapping a single calloused finger against the black board that loomed over him "Either way- They've designated this abandoned manufacturing facility as a place of congregation and we also, shall be there. Our assault will not occur during this particular meeting as for now we are doing nothing but gathering intel. Do you understand?"
He flashed a glare to a particular section of the from and those residing there responded with scornful sneers "We understand," A particularly lanky male replied, his words slick with mock. Tooru noted this and also the fact that these types couldn't be trusted-
"And if they attack us?" Another voice joined in the choir, inquiry gaining quite a bit of attention from the other attendees "What do we do then? Are we to simply fall back? What if there are casualties?"
"If that happens we attack, taking out as many of them as possible and preventing causalities." He stated though such seemed implausible against such odds- But he dared not speak up, sparing a fleeting sideward glance as Saiko who's eyes were fixed on the commander.
"If that is all meet me at eleven tonight, we'll discuss the plan further, dismissed."
They slithered out of the room and he was careful to remained flanked to Saiko not particularly wanting to run into a venomous reptilian on this particular venture "It's going to be alright," She stated, though almost under her breath, her eyes slicing through Tooru's concerned mien "He's going to be there...I know it."
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(Saiko's P.O.V)
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The bitter winds nipped at her heels, the chill of the evening settling throughout the vicinity with no promise of lifting in the near future and from the protective gear they wore it was obvious they too felt the cold.
"Group A," The commander addressed Saiko's assemblage with a fleeting glance "You'll be in charge of a distraction if required. Group B and C will be taking down any information they may become vital and D, you're look out- If anything down below looks suspicious report it immediately"
And with that they dispersed.
Saiko's 'Squad' was made up of her and Tooru as well as a young investigator by the name Ko; from what she knew about him he was an arrogant brat but knew how to wield his Quinque adeptly "I can't believe I got stuck working with you guys of all people," Ko Droned, lanky arms hovering behind his head in a bowed manner.
They weren't exactly pleased to be grouped off with him either, yet they two opted to remain silent; the path before them bathed in such.
"You aren't even going to talk to me?" He muttered, sparing them a sour glance "Real hospitable of you," His dark orbs locked forward as they approached their position; the awkwardness never quite dissipating.
They each claimed a position atop a nearby decrepit building; surveying the group below. This was the place, supposedly the ghouls they'd been tailing were to meet up here for some reason or another- Though it wasn't their duty to be nosy, if anything they were to provide enough distraction for the others to escape if things went pair shaped- Not something she exactly was 'Looking forward to.'
Her shoulders slumped, eyes falling closed briefly but then Tooru let out a small sound of surprise enough so that it captivated her attention, drawing her hues to the ground below for there; almost obscured through the thickening fog was a familiar figure- One that had her heart freezing beyond the confines of her rib-cage.
Haise-