Dr Wijit smiled a touch as the contract was signed albeit she really wished it was her original draft rather than her bosses ideas complicating the process. She was supposed to have full control over this project and her boss being able to creatively control what was to be done or wasn't didn't sit well with her. Still didn't sit well with her. But it was all in the past now and now they could really get to work. Dr. Wijit had a smile upon her face seeing how eager Resu was wanting to get started.<strong>"Alright then, lets have a look."</strong>She looked over towards the driver and then spoke up.<strong>"Driver, please take the scenic route back to the laboratory"</strong>His eyes look back to the pair via the rear view mirror and gave a nod before he does just that. He goes down and merges with the land bound cars, taking a drive on through the tourist districts as they passed by several high end restaurants, theaters and a few casinos. They also passed by an adult entertainment place called the Puff Puff but there was no attention paid to it. She was more interested in the research. They'd have to stop to let someone pass on by them. A man with some unusual clothes and floral tattoos looking rather lost.<br/><br/>So as they drove she started bringing up a few notes she had made upon potential prospects for the preliminaries.<strong>"Oddly enough no one has seen nor heard from Mighty Mite for about two months ago. He completely went dark."</strong>She looked over his bio and then the last bit of information.<strong>"I stand corrected. Three months and four days ago. He said he was going to train up on his social media. It's possible he went dark to hide the fruits of his training but that isn't his style."</strong>As ominous as the implications were Dr. Wijit continued with her worked. Whilst she talked she brought up some kind of registration app and instructed Resu.<strong>"Please look at the camera on the tablet for about ten seconds and then place your hand for the same amount of time. This is meant to register you into the security systems."</strong><br/><br/>With formalities done she continued with her talk regarding information. She brought up several images from the street cameras and several profiles on the people in question.<strong>"Now let's see... The student body of NC High, has a martial arts league and one of their seniors is going to be participating in the preliminaries. A rather unique woman by the name of Okaru, in the fact that she has a tail. I imagine she is a byproduct of a hybrid and human. Rather strong as well. I believe theres a second fighter there as well. Some kind of delinquent street fighter by the name of Garnet. Also a senior from the school."</strong>They began driving towards the labs which was an unmarked warehouse on the outside, and looked on the inside like a lot of storage. But a retinal scan of her eyes and a handprint later and she could see an absolute marvel of technology and intense training mechanicals. What would Resu ask about now? What would she do once she arrived at the labs?<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Sha made his way through the throng of people now heading towards the more busy parts of the city. Called in self explanatory fashion, the tourist district, this place had quite the array of high end living that must have been a stark contrast to a monks lifestyle. Decadence and vice coupled with culture and opulence. Each building was some kind of testament, from a casino or two nestled besides several theaters of film and stage, this place had plenty for those with cash. And tucked off to the side was the aforementioned "puff puff" which had rose colored lights, alongside a plain looking windowless building. But one can hear the sounds of music coming from within. Classical music was being played and it was resonating within the doors. As he walked along the streets crossways, a black looking air car has to come to a stop for the casually walking monk. However as he walked past he could sense a power similar to his own within the car. Eventually the car is able to move on and as it does so does what he sensed.<br/><br/>Well there was nothing left to do but head on inside, and upon doing show the poor monk gets an eyeful of lovely ladies walking about in rather fetching costumes. All of them were dressed as skimpy looking maids, and each of them had such short skirts that if they even slightly leaned forward someone was going to have serious eye candy. There was a stage and several tables lined around it with not just a small tablet but also several men either drinking and leading over the ladies. However the hostess was the one greeting him. She was a lovely young woman that had teal blonde hair that ends at the shoulder blades and grey blue eyes. She was a physically fit human based earthling with a buxom figure held provocatively within a bunny girls outfit. With a cheerful smile she approached the young monk.<strong>"Well hello there handsome! I am Maron and welcome to the Puff Puff! Can I get you a table in the first floor or are you here for special service on the second floor? We also are having a tourists sale, in which puff puffs are fifty percent off!"</strong>If Sha was observant and capable of not staring into the sun or moon (of which there were many moons) he could note there was a help wanted ad for bouncers on a bulletin board by the desk of the hostess. What will Sha do now?<br/><br/><hr/><br/>As Cho gets to work, he makes small talk with the farmer, whom was indeed a fan of the tournament even if he wasn't a martial artist.<strong>"Right well, I dunno make about them details of martial arts. But as for talent and people that are good at fighting, that I can get behind. Ya talking about up and comers and not the big guys I assume so lets start with that. Got a few locals from this here city since it does favor them types well, a pretty one with a tail goes by the name of Okaru but she's more of a street fighter than a true blue martial artist I think. One of the ones I was hedging my best on is actually from out of town like ya. Resu has been earning a reputation for beating plenty of potential favorites."</strong>Several boxes have been squared off and delivered and he would climb on into the truck to continue his deliveries with Cho driving along with him. As they drove along, they managed to get behind a black aircar that had a some kind of tourist looking about as he walked along the crossways.<strong>"Looks like theres another one them guys over there. Betcha he'll be in the tournament as well."</strong><br/><br/>Driving along they soon go on forward whilst the airfare merges to the right hand side. Within the car was two women, one looked like a reach bookworm of sorts but the other, looked very excited and looked out of place within the car. The farmer didn't know it but that was indeed Resu in the back of the car which was now turning right whist they make another stop at the zenny general. The farmer gets out and begins loading up Cho with more boxes. However he continued to talk with him about other fighters in question.<strong>"There's a couple of other fighters eager to get past the preliminaries here. Dunno where in the world some of em come from though. One of em looks like he comes from one of em martial art gangs. Like he was from the high school. Last thing was I think one of the younger folk was injured by a rival dojo eager to get in the prelims. Who was it again..."</strong><br/><br/>The last of the bit of cargo was being worked on as he recollect his thoughts.<strong>"Oh yeah! Someone from the Viper Dojo was coming into the tournament as well. According to the hubbub, they took the position that the representative from the Lion Dojo. Course people can't prove it though."</strong>With the last of the gossip done and the trucks last supplies delivered he began divvying up the zenny so as to pay Cho for his time.<strong>"Well son, you held your end of the deal, now I'll hold mine. This here should be enough to pay you and a bit extra for the good effort. You'll be able to get room and board with that."</strong>What will Cho do now?<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Rakutsu was heading for the Kings Plaza Hotel via an express train. Swiftly they were making excellent time towards the city. A beautiful skyline greets him with the noon sun hanging overhead. With the lights and displays of advertisements following soon after as the express trains track gives him quite the luxurious view of the place. Soon enough the train would come to a stop just a few blocks away from his destination. The person behind the counter of the hotel was a decent looking man in formal attire.<strong>"Hello sir and how can I help you? Are you a registered guest?"</strong>Soon as his name was given he takes out the registry tablet and scrolls down.<strong>"Yes sir, you are in the VIP section. Your things shall be delivered to your room post haste. Here is your room keycard. Please have a pleasant stay."</strong>His grandfather had spent no expense on his room. Luxury is the best way to describe this room. Spacey with incredible comforts and free room service. Despite the accommodations it did nothing to dissuade him from the reasons of why he was there and how he was resenting his grandfather. But since his grandfather had given him quite the luxurious funds for his two week stay before the tournament preliminaries. Only question was how would he spend that time and what did he intend to do right this moment?<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Okura had done her good deed for the day of course, and she seemed to be wandering now along her homestead. This city was her home and she had plenty of time with her thoughts regarding the tournament and anything else. She had plenty of time to think about her father Daikon. Despite the fact that she had fearful looks given to her in the past, there were of course smiling faces amongst them. Of which she was heading on home to. Her surrogate family had more curious looks over the young girl upon earth especially with her tail. Rin and Toyo Tato took her in without a moments hesitation. The clerical paperwork to keep her however had been a nightmare for them but it was something that had been glazed over several times in her head.<br/><br/>During her lingering walk, there of course were moments of fear flashing before her memories. The first year that she had been in high school was one in which a lot of people were hesitant to even approach the out of uniform Saiyan. Dressed more like a delinquent, it put several of her fellow students off. The first person that started to smile at her was Spring, but that was after she was being bullied hard by another girl. Tear streaked and crying on the bench atop the roof Okura had spooked her since she had been up for some alone time. Sadness became nervous but after a small bit of talking she began to warm up rather well and when the next time her tormentor had came, Okura had put her in her place. A rather nasty girl by the name of Garnet whom could only be described as an alpha bitch. Sweet on the outside but all vinegar on the inside, and one of Okura's real detractors even during this year. Even now she was still trying to push people to turn on the Bully Hunter. She was the one pressuring the Principal to kick her from the Martial Arts Club. Especially after what the Saiyan had done recently.<br/><br/>She was now coming up onto a familiar block, her home. Quaint and as peaceful as ever. Except... Who does she find waiting for her at home? Were her parents not home? What does she do once she gets on inside? Does she train, does she contact a friend of hers?