It was raining again.
Holding my cell phone in front of me, arms resting on my knees that were pulled to my chest, I felt like a child. I was stuck in this moment, beside the cold glass of the window, dripping on the outside with raindrops. I looked out the window and could see a vague ghostly image of myself reflected there. Could this person I see, be all that's really left of me? I looked back at my phone. I was nervous.
I had researched the blond boy and found he was a photographer of sorts for the underground but I was still wanted to call.
Katch photography. That's what he was enlisted under. It took me all of three hours to find that name and this number dawdled on a sticky note from my desk. I couldn't even begin to imagine what I would need a photographer for. I had people to do that for me already for years now.
I couldn't say I was impressed by his online photo gallery and needed his assistance because it inspired me so, because there wasn't one. The website I found his name on was a blank black page with simple white lettering that listed his name, the name of his services, this phone number and a link to a page that required a password.
Of course I hacked the code and that's how I found him to be involved in the workings of the underground. It was something I almost expected of him years ago, to turn to the underground crime life. How could someone who didn't even pass high school do any more than that? Either that or work a meaningless monotonous job until he died living in a basic hell from paycheck to paycheck. That didn't seem like his style.
I stared at the number jotted with a raised brow. I couldn't even understand my own thoughts at this moment. Then I took a deep breath, slipped into my business mode and hoped for the best. My fingers pressed the numbers quickly pressing the call button automatically. I stared at the phone as I heard the ringing in my blue tooth.
"Katch Photography, this is Ryou, May I ask what organization is calling?"
"I'm Seto Kaiba of Kaiba Corporation, I was referred to you by one of my employees" I lied, only partially, who I was and my company was true of course.
"Please hold one moment while I direct your call"
I hesitated for a minute as strange hold music greeted my ears. I wondered if I myself was getting into trouble by treading on ground I was unfamiliar with. A terrible tactic for any businessman. In this case, there wasn't much room for negotiation if they assumed I was against them.
"This is Jounochi Katsuya, head of Katch Photography services, what can I do for you?"
I paused, after sucking in a sharp breath of shock and holding it in. I wasn't expecting to talk directly to him already. It made me nervous. I was shaking. I couldn't-
"Hello Jounochi. I'm interested in your photography services. It's been a while since I've had new photographers and I was looking for someone to give a fresh feel to my company advertising. Would you be interested?" I said almost monotonously. I snapped entirely into business mode out of nervousness.
"It depends. Why did you call this specific company? I know you're aware that this company isn't exactly advertised and is only known by certain members of certain organizations that aren't affiliated with yours. I know you already hacked our system code and found out about these organizations. What's your game?"
I was caught. I didn't expect this. My hacking skills are almost flawless. However, they aren't following the legal codes so of course they could have another system to track me.
"It seems you caught me. I'm not sure if you remember but I attended high school with you. I was interested in what you were doing these days so I searched you and found this. I'm curious, however, I am serious about signing you into a short contract to advertise my company. I'd be willing to pay for any supplies, equipment or props needed." I said quickly, and almost, uncomfortably. It was all I could think of. Which of course, wasn't much.
"Why me? I never even talked to you." Jounochi questioned again.
He's too quick on his feet.
"Your fights captured my attention quite often back then." I said coldly trying not to reveal to much. I really was making a very dangerous transaction right now.
"Seems shady. How about this. You meet up with me next week on the twenty-second and we'll talk things out. I'm actually a little busy at the moment so if you're still interested I'll meet you then. I'll send someone tomorrow to bring you the whereabouts and what not. Ok?"
"Of course." I replied and the phone clicked off. Our call had ended. I was more than a little shocked how official the underground organization Jounochi was involved in sounded. It was almost mirrored with my company's transactions. I couldn't help but feel excited.