Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki stood behind his desk with his back to the room, watching Vince, Hikari, and Arnia sing along to the radio as they played a board game. Aki turned his head to the right slightly to glance over his shoulder at Bryan.<br/><br/>"You have no doubt about them?"<br/><br/>"None."<br/><br/>Aki looked back down at the three. "Then start the plan. Recruit Oxford and have him turn coat for Arnia. Then destroy that business from the inside out."<br/><br/>"Any of your's joining?"<br/><br/>"I have some that are willing to lend a hand. Text me the time and place and they will be there."<br/><br/>"Alright. May Mother Moon watch over you."<br/><br/>"May the stars guide you."<br/><br/>Bryan left. Aki sighed as he watched Bryan walk out of the bar. His gaze returned to Vince. Reno had joined them with Rude watching at a distance talking with Aspen as Tamaki was walking to also join their game. 'Wonder where Chris and Brivariith are?' He mused.<br/><br/>He turned away from the scene and sat at his desk. He opened his computer and began to search the Internet for reviews on several establishments. He immediately lost track of time as he did his research.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked at Arnia and Hikari. He was singing with them but much softer than the two girls. Arnia was singing the loudest. He smiled and rolled the dice. The game was quite fun. He hadn't played this game in a long time. Still playing with Hikari and Arnia it was just really fun. He continued playing for awhile. The girls beat him two games in a row. Then he won. He had even beat Reno and Tamaki. He got a phone call from a phone he had started forgetting he even carried on him. He got up and walked off to answer it. "Hello? Mary? What? You are in town? Oh thats awesome! You got a job at that big law firm. That is really cool. Yeah we can get together on Monday to celebrate. It is good to hear from you. Alright by." He was so excited. Chris was off at some vampire meeting thing Leonardo had dragged him off to. So the only person he could tell about his childhood friend being in town was Aki. He practically flew up the steps in excitement. Throwing open the front door and ran to in front of Aki's desk. "Guess what Aki? My childhood friend Mary is going to be in  town. We're going to meet on Monday. She is a partner in the big law firm in upper town Tokyo. I haven't seen her in years. We kept in touch by email and phone. I'm so excited." In fact he was so excited he was cutely bouncing in place a bit. He looked at Aki curiously. How long had Aki been up here all by himself?<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki looked up and slid his notebook into the top draw without drawing any notice to it and closed his laptop. He leaned back and chuckled, "That sounds wonderful, Vince." Aki stood and walked around the desk, "Is she staying with you or would you like me to get her a place I own for her stay?"<br/><br/>Aki pulled Vince into a hug and buried his face in Vince's hair. "Mmmmm... I'm hungry. Shall we see Hi-chan and have her fix something or get take out?"<br/><br/>Aki was almost through with the plans, but he'd have to coordinate with Vince's friend coming down. He ran his left hand's fingers through Vince's hair and his right hand on Vince's lower back, his thumb making small circles.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince nodded his head. "It is awesometastic. We're meeting for lunch monday. After my classes. She is picking me up in her car." He said happily. Still bouncing a bit. He blinked a bit. "Staying with me? I don't think her fiance would like that. Even if we are like brother and sister. I didn't ask her if she had a place. I assume she is staying at a hotel." He blinked. "You'd get her a place to stay for a little while?" He said in excitement and curiosity. Tilting his head to the side for a moment. He wrapped his arms around Aki when he was pulled into a hug. Laying his head on his chest. He liked Aki's hugs. He had gotten used to Aki hugging him. To Aki's unexpected touches. Still other people he was uncomfortable with them touching him. "Take out sounds awesome." He said with a smile. His cheeks flushing and he looked up at Aki. His silk strands still able to be played with as it was just in a high ponytail but not braided. He buried his face in Aki's warm chest. The small circles of Aki's thumbs was a familiar touch. It didn't make him nervous like it had before. Now he was okay with it. "What kind of take out you want?" He asked with a smile.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki hummed their waltz and started rocking from foot to foot. "Anything you want as long as it's not a hamburger."<br/><br/>"And yes I can get her a place. I have several pent houses all over the city. She can pick any she would want to be in and I'll have it cleaned for her."<br/><br/>Aki set them into a slow waltz, humming.<br/><br/>Reno laughed and slammed his hands down on the table, "BOOYAH I WIN!" He started dancing in circles after he jumped out of his chair.<br/><br/>Hikari laughed at his excitement. Then joined him in dancing.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Arnia burst into giggles at Reno's excitement. Bouncing up and began joining Reno and Hikari in dancing in circles. She grinned the whole time.~ Vince looked at him thoughtfully. "There is a new chinese place highly out of place in japan, an indian food restaurant and a mexican place." He said thoughtfully. "I want tacos." He said with a smile. "I'll tell her later." He said with a smile. He was thrilled when they began dancing. He put his left hand on Aki's shoulder. His other on Aki's arm. He stayed real close to Aki. Rather enjoying dancing with the guy. He loved dancing. He blinked. "I think I have work tonight." Having yet again forgotten he had quite a few months off work. To him not working most of the time and going to school was not a concept that made sense. It was hard to stay grasping that fact. It was something he had done for three years. It was a pattern of habit. He relaxed more in Aki's arms. He remembered the last time Aki danced when the wings came out.<br/><br/>Brivariith stood in the doorframe. He was as himself. Having stealthily made it past everyone else without them noticing. He smiled at the sight before him. Not saying a word. It was good to see Aki happy and Vince seemed to be enjoying himself as well. Work? Last he heard the guys said Vince had off for awhile. Oh. Right. Vince was a work and school aholic. He wasn't used to having off more than a few days. He chuckled quietly at the fact Vince had forgotten yet again that he didn't have to work tonight. Shaking his head. Arms crossed over his chest. This was a sight he could get used to seeing.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>"You don't have work, Vince." He reminded Vince softly.<br/><br/>Aki's ear twitched and he lifted his head slightly to glare at Brivariith in the doorway. "Yes, Brivariith?" Aki continued their waltz. Not really caring that Brivariith was watching.<br/><br/>Reno twirled then picked Hikari up and started dancing in circles with her. Then he placed her down and picked up Arnia. He started dancing in circles with her. He placed her down then went over to Rude and took his hands. Then he started dancing with Rude.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked at him and blinked. Confused for a moment and just looked up at him. Curiously as then it came back. Reno and Rude getting him time off from work. More time than he knew what to do with. He blushed quite a bit. "Oh. Right. I forgot. I'm not used to so many days off in a row. Its just...strange. Confusing. It is so easy to forget and go to old habits. Old patterns." He was enjoying being close to Aki. He turned his gaze and looked at Brian. "Brian you tend to show up at the strangest times." He said softly. He was enjoying this dance. "Do I really have to not work for however long Reno and Rude got me off working? I don't know what to do with all this time." He sighed and laid his head on Aki's chest. Smiling a bit. "Though it is nice not having to function off fumes." He wasn't hardly as tired anymore as he used to be. School and work and whatever else happened kept him busy. "Can we go to the park today Aki?" He asked. Lifting his head and looked up at Aki hopefully.<br/><br/>Brivariith smirked as Aki glared at him. "I made a promise to come by more often as myself. I can't help it that you were in the middle of dancing when I decided to show up. It was actually quite the sight for sore eyes. I am happy to see you happy like this." he just lazed there leaning in the doorway. "If I was one to take  offense I'd almost think you wanted me gone." He smirked a bit more. "Say the words Aki and I'll be gone for awhile. You got the digits. Besides...if you wanted alone time with Vince I would recommend locking the door next time. After all I didn't open the door but you know Chris has no sense of boundaries and no issues opening unlocked doors." He said with a chuckle. Standing up straight and looked at them. "Though I did hear there is going to be a gypsy carnival in town tomorrow. Just thought it worth mentioning."<br/><br/>Arnia giggled as Reno picked up Hikari and twirled her around. Laughing as she was picked up and danced with. This was fun. She then went over to Hikari and started dancing with her. Then ran and grabbed Tamaki's hand. Pulling him with some effort over to Hikari and put their hands together. Eyes sparkling. "Dance. Dance Shimai and Tamaki." She giggled and started dancing all crazy sort of dances next to them. Most of which she was making up as she went.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki chuckled, "Once the place is fixed up and employees hired, you can go back whenever you want and just dance. You can make a good schedule that isn't hard on you and you can work that." Aki hummed, "We can."<br/><br/>Aki glanced at Brivariith, "You know for a fact I won't say those words and locking doors is futile in a house of lock-pickers and people who'd be willing to knock the door down... Is it Elizabeth's Taravan?" An old friend who knew them since a while after Mirawan's death.<br/><br/>Hikari blushed, but started to dance with Tamaki. Tamaki just smiled and took the lead.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked at him. "What is wrong with the guys that danced before and who already work there? I like the guys who work there. Brian works there." He said. Frowning as he didn't think they needed more people. New people. New dancers. "Sure they were hired by Marlo but Brian and I know those guys. We've worked with them for years. Brian has more years than I have." He sighed a bit. Laying his forehead against Aki's chest. "Just dance....I like to dance. It makes me feel alive. It is just me and the dance when I am up on the stage. Unlike the others I don't have to use the pole. My style brings in the money." He said softly. "That sounds nice though. Having a more flexible schedule. Not having so many nights working and then having school the next day. It be nice to work a normal schedule." He was smiling a tiny bit at that thought. "Yay! I can't wait." He said. Forgetting about possibly not working with the dancers he had come to know and enjoy working with. He pulled back some and then looked to Brian.<br/><br/>Brivariith nodded his head. "The rest of the staff Vince need to go. The dancer's they clean. None of them liked Marlo. Think part of why the couple of ones who were not owned or in contract stayed was to make sure you stayed that way. The others had to stay because they were." He looked to Aki. "THe dancer's are all good. I recommend keeping them as they bring in the dough. They are also a good team. They work in sync for group strip dances. They flow together like beautiful music." He closed his eyes. "Also...Yes. I know you will not say those words." He smiled a bit. "Yes I suppose it is. Though I do wonder how many times you have had your door knocked down." He nodded his head. "Si." He said. "It is Elizabeth's. So should I tell her to expect you and Vince?" He asked softly.<br/><br/>Arnia clapped happily as they started dancing. She danced circles around them.~ Vince hoped Aki would keep the guys he worked with. "I understand if you have to get rid of the guys who I work with on the stage."<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki sighed, "I only meant the bouncers, runners, and managers. I was going to let the dancers stay unless they wanted to leave." Aki tilted his head back and looked at the ceiling, "You don't need to say anything to Elizabeth-"<br/><br/>Aki was cut off, "Because I'm right here." Elizabeth stepped to the side of Brivariith and looked into the office, "Heh~ You've got yourself a cutie pie Akihiko." Elizabeth leaned against the opposite doorframe as Brivariith showing off her blue and green belly dancer outfit. Her tan skin and dark brown hair contrasting with the bright colors.<br/><br/>Aki raised an eyebrow at her, "No forewarning call like usual and hitting on Chris's adopted child. My how far will you go, dear?" Aki wanted to say that Vince was /his/, but Vince would probably react badly to that.<br/><br/>Elizabeth giggled, "To the ends of the Earth. I came to give you the usual offers. And to see if we could have the usual space?"<br/><br/>Aki nodded, "I'll think about it. Go ahead and take it. It won't be fixed like normal because you didn't give me a heads up."<br/><br/>She gave a negligent wave, "We can clean it and all that. It'll be a good workout." She paused, "Well, I need to go give directions. Will you be there at opening night like usual?"<br/><br/>"I will and the big room. I think everyone needs a break."<br/><br/>"Will do." She turned and waved 'bye' as she walked out of the bar.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked up at him happily. "Really? Thank you!" He said. His whole face lighting up and his eyes sparkled. That meant he could still work with a good team. He liked that. He was smiling happily. He jumped when he heard another voice. He looked in that direction of the woman. Tilting his head to the side. Cutie pie? His cheeks went red and he looked away.<br/><br/>Brivariith looked to Elizabeth. "Hello dear." He said in a chuckle of amusement. She was resting her legs between his while she leaned against the opposite frame of him. He looked Elizabeth over. She looked beautiful as always.<br/><br/>Vince looked at the different people in this area. Looking at Brivariith who seemed rather happy at the moment. He looked to Aki. He wasn't sure what most of that conversation meant but as long as everyone was happy that was all that mattered.<br/><br/>Brivariith looked at Elizabeth. "I will be by sooner than then Elizabeth." He said. He stood up straight as she walked out of the bar. His phone buzzing. "Seems like work is calling Akihiko." He pulled out a pair of shades and put them on. "Talk to you later. See you later Vince." He then walked off and out of the building.> Vince looked at Aki. "Aki...what is the story with Brian and that lady? He seemed to light up when she was close by. Never seen him that lively before." He smiled at him. "So can we go to the park now?" He asked hopefully. He laid his head on Aki's chest. His head listening to his heart.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki nodded to Brivariith as he chuckled at Vince's enthusiasm. "Yes we can go to the park now, little one." Aki stepped away from Vince and leaned over his desk, not feeling like walking around it. He opened a draw and got his keys, wallet, and phone. He leaned back up, and glanced at Vince before nodding to himself. Aki grabbed two coats from a door and put one on Vince, the other on himself. He proceeded to put gloves on Vince then put his stuff in his pockets. "I'll tell you on the way to the park about Brivariith and Elizabeth."<br/><br/>Aki took Vince's gloved hand and pulled him out of his office and down stairs, "Reno! We are leaving for a while. Open the club if I'm not back by then. I have nothing scheduled. Also, pick a day with the others to go to Elizabeth's. She's in town." Aki held the door open for Vince and led Vince to a black Volvo S60R. He opened the passenger door for Vince, then got in. "Since we will be out any specific place you want to eat at, little one?"<br/><br/>Reno nodded, "Sure thing boss man!" Reno turned to Hikari, "Elizabeth's!" Hikari giggled and nodded. She turned to Arnia, "She is a circus owner and always gives us a private show or good seats."<br/><br/>Aki started the car and began to drive with one hand on the wheel and his right arm draped on the passenger seat. "Brivariith and Elizabeth have an on and off relationship because of her travels and the fact that Brivariith stays here. He is totally in love with her though. I know the look."