Disclaimer: I don't own Get Backers
Accidental Victory
"…so that's how it happened," Ban explained to his partner. "Sorry, but the glasses strap was ruined."
"You shouldn't apologize to me, Ban-chan! It was your present that was destroyed! I'm sorry!"
"It's okay." Ban tried to look genuinely sad, and failed miserably. Fortunately, Ginji didn't notice. And it wasn't until he left the room that Ban began to celebrate.
His happy dance was cut off abruptly when Ginji reappeared a few minutes later. "Look what Kazu-chan gave me!" he declared. "It's stain remover!"
Ban's smile froze on his face.
It was just a few days later that they ran into Akabane on one of their transporting jobs. This happened a lot, since Akabane often took jobs just because he knew they were going to be involved. This time, they were enemies.
Ban thought that he had gotten away clean, but Akabane had found him anyway. Unfortunately, they had to complete the job by a certain time or receive half pay. He'd told Ginji to take the crate they were retrieving to the client while he distracted Akabane. Ginji had protested, but not too hard since he didn't want to be the one to face Akabane. But Ban had every confidence in his ability to deal with anyone, including the infamous Dr. Jackal.
The black trench coat wearer was making his way towards Ban now.
"We meet again," he purred, "Shall we finally finish our often interrupted fight? I've been preparing for- what are you wearing on your head?"
Ban ground his teeth. "They keep my glasses from falling off. They're very practical."
Dr. Jackal began to laugh. Ban had heard him laugh softly in the past, usually after killing someone. But this was different. This was a loud, hearty sound that kept going long after he should have needed to stop and breathe. Soon, Akabane was bent of double, his shoulders shaking with mirth.
Ban vowed that as soon as he looked up, he would be hit with a very nasty vision. If Ban could get his glasses off…
He was still wrestling with the flowery purple strap when Akabane regained his composure. He instantly dropped into combat position, but the other only smiled and said, "I believe I have been… entertained enough today. I hope we meet again soon, Midou Ban." And with that, he turned and left.
Ban growled.
Shortly afterwards, the glasses suspenders had an accident that they couldn't recover from.