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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 17:21:24 GMT 1
Well, she had a fairly good idea of what she was looking at, after all he said woman and wolf. But, for now she was playing a silly human, and as such all she would see was..a wolf.
Frowning she leaned forward slightly, before casting a dubious eye over at Akio. "All I see is a black wolf."
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 17:40:04 GMT 1
"Yes, this one is fairly stubborn," he said. "But there were times we could observe the boy closer, unfortunately, he escaped, and murdered the professor and his entire crew. Of course, this is all between us, yes?" He suddenly seemed to have realised that he was giving away top secret research information. But apparently, he trusted Sakura. "Our benefactors worked hard to keep this from becoming a government case," he said. "But they seem to know a lot more about this whole thing than we do. It is a shame Brunner died before he could reach any real conclusions... But shall we go for lunch?"
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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 17:47:31 GMT 1
He was still being vague and really hadn't answered her question, though the answer she already knew. So she tried again. "How can a wolf be stubborn? And what does a wolf have to do with a wild child? Was this one of the pack he ran with?"
Straightening up a bit she thought about lunch, but knew once they left he'd more then likely not want to say too much more...since it was a 'top secret' hush hush thing. Well, it was...now if she were a Tengu...she blab it to the world, as it was, she knew who she had to find.
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 17:51:27 GMT 1
Akio smiled at her confusion. "No no, you see," he explained further. "The wolf is the wild child. When they found her, she was a girl. Now she is a wolf."
He paused, looking at Sakura as he would a particularly inquisitive student. "I told you it would be hard to believe," he said. "That is why we need all the extra security. They can be quite aggressive. Have you ever heard of the myth of werewolves?"
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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 18:05:25 GMT 1
Now they were getting somewhere! She gave him a look of are you serious? one that moved onto a you are serious look. Taking another look at the wolf "You mean...she...changes?" a hint of fascination in her voice. Ahhh if Bai Mianxi could see her now she would surely be impressed she thought. Was this how it felt when she had crumbled the Qin line of Emperors?
"I have heard those tales." she said quietly as she studied the wolf, wishing she had learn the ability to speak mind to mind.
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 18:15:33 GMT 1
Seeing her fascination, Akio smiled once more. "I wish I could show," he said. "But I will need to get clearance from my superior and it might take a couple of days."
He looked genuinely sorry, and watched Sakura as she stared at the wolf.
"It really makes one think, doesn't it?" he said, possibly mistaking her concern for the wolf for interest.
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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 18:30:01 GMT 1
"Yes it does.." She replied absently. There was nothing she could do now, but later... "you said there were more? Are they all like this?" She knew, due to some silly reason or another, that a lot was known about werewolves by the humans, but the rest of the Fera...had been able to keep many of their secrets. But in case...she had to make sure it was only her foolishness wolf kin who were here.
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 18:36:51 GMT 1
"They seem to be," he said. "We haven't had much of a sampling. But both subjects have been wolves, yes." He didn't say what had actually happened to the others. But something told Sakura that in a place like this, it probably wasn't good.
"Unfortunately Subject 21 is the only one we have in our possession now."
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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 18:49:53 GMT 1
"Hmmm a pity. Seems there could be a lot to learn from them. Have you learned anything so far?" She really wanted to leave this place, but she also wanted to know what they knew, or as much as Akio would let slip. Not that it mattered, the place would need to be removed, it was an affront to the Emerald Mother.
A slight smirk crossed her face. This would surely show up those foolish Sunset people. After all they always thought they were so smart, and yet this was happening practically under their upturned noses.
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 18:58:42 GMT 1
"What do you mean?" Akio asked, sounding rather baffled. "Well, if we were to get to get over the initial shock, and accept that they are, in fact, 'werewolves', as the westerners call them, I suppose we can learn a lot from them. The boy healed any cuts and bruises exceptionally fast. Once he shattered the whole glass (don't worry, we've had it reinforced since then) and the next day, there wasn't a scratch on him."
Akio suddenly stopped. He seemed to have realised that maybe he was saying too much. Her interest had flattered him, but now he had gone slightly overboard. "Well, like I said, I can show you more," he said hastily. "But I will need to clear you first. Send in your credentials to the University and I'm sure I can vouch for you. There are many here who can explain this better than I."
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Post by Sakura on Nov 18, 2007 19:52:04 GMT 1
Giving him a smile she "See...you already know things! Things that maybe helpful in the study of development and such." There were days she was quite thankful for all the TV shows that were on, it was easy to pick up some of the lingo and sound like you knew what you were talking about. She was especially fond of the James Bond movies, though she still liked Sean Connery best.
"I will have to do that. As I would love to see more of what you are doing here." She wondered if she could fake credentials? Or just get the local Garou to bully their way in. If the stories she heard were true, they were good at that stuff.
"Well, I guess that is about it then. Do you know any good Cantonese restaurants?
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 18, 2007 20:07:03 GMT 1
"A few," Akio said, relaxing as the conversation turned to food. "Next time, we will get a more complete tour, and Dr. Hamann, who has taken over the lab recently, will surely explain things much better than I."
He started heading out towards the exit. The black wolf in the closed room stared up at Sakura, almost as if she could see her. There was a sign of intelligence in her eyes, as if she was more than just a wolf, and she knew exactly who was watching her. But then she looked away, and Sakura was left to wonder if maybe she hadn't just imagined the whole thing.
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Post by Sakura on Nov 20, 2007 1:23:45 GMT 1
Smiling "Before we go too far...I need to use the ladies room. Is there one close by?" It was a simple plane really, most restrooms had mirrors, especially women's. (Vain creatures, but then who was she to judge?) Slip in, slip into the umbra then to the room, a handy little pocket mirror and they both left via the Umbra. That was baring any major issues along the way.
Her mind was trying to formulate a full plan as she waited for Akio's reply.
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Post by Shehrazad on Nov 20, 2007 8:51:16 GMT 1
Akio stopped and looked back. Women and bathroom breaks...
"Yes, there is a lavatory down the hall, shall I wait for you here?" he said.
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Post by Sakura on Nov 21, 2007 0:12:47 GMT 1
"Oh that would me most appreciated...in case I get lost. this is such a large place. And I would hate to go somewhere I am not and get us both in trouble." She gave him a genuine smile even though a part of her was a bit sad. If he knew too much, and turned out to be someone who was not trustworthy...well she would miss him. But that was life. Turning she headed in the direction he had indicated and soon found herself in the ladies room. Looking about in the stalls and under that any that were closed, she made sure that she was alone. Once there she went to the mirror A quick peek first she thought, and if all clear...then we will go all the way in.(Gnosis vs Gauntlet please to "peek" )
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