Post by Tsukiko Fujiwara on Dec 24, 2019 6:54:28 GMT -4
xX The Arachne Queen Xx |
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Hurried footsteps resounded on the pavement as man made his way down from the Shinagawa police department. It was clear from just a brief glimpse at his face that the man was restless, nervous even. The man's gaze drifted back and forth along the street, clearly waiting for something, or perhaps someone. Although soon the source of his restlessness revealed itself. A large luxurous limosine rode down the street and parked itself straight next to the man, the driver seat's doorway opening as a tall muscular man in a tuxedo rose out of the seat, his gaze briefly wandering down onto the nervous stranger, before he stepped to the side and slid open the door leading into the passenger area "Please enter." With the humble politeness of a trained butler, the man who looked more like a underground street brawler beckoned the man to enter the vehicle, The man knew much better than to make the person inside this vehicle wait, and gulping down his nervousness he stepped inside. The passenger's area almost felt like a world of its own, a spacious area, a comfortable and luxurious couch waiting for him to take a seat at. It was almost like the first class of an airplane! Taking a seat the man looked nervously outside the darkened window, inquiring with a hesitant voice. "Where are we going?" Upon hearing those words a soft girlish voice chimed in response "We're taking a trip around the city~" The man looked up toward the one speaking, spotting a young lady, perhaps not even in her twenties yet who was wearing a stylish attire which he often saw at shrines and temples, a miko perhaps? However, there was something else he noticed, an Arachnid leg which was resting next to the miko, who was clearly nuzzling up against the lower-body. The mere sight of it filled him with terror, knowing who it belonged to made him lower himself onto his knees and bow deeply toward this individual, not even daring to raise his head. "L-Lady Arachne, i-i-it is an honor to meet you. P-Please forgive my insolence but c-can I ask you a question?" A momentary pause followed as an older and more mature voice called out to him. "Please raise your head, it is unbefitting for my guests to bow themselves before their host." The man nodded weakly, rising back onto his seat the man looked up at the woman who seemed part human, part spider: an Arachne "Why did you summon me?" The question made the Arachne raise a hand to her cheek, pondering for a moment as she smiled calmly at him. "A request." A request from her? From someone who had the wealth and influence to obtain almost anything she desired?! "W-What could you possibly desire?" The Arachne beckoned toward the miko who handed him a small brown envelope, the moment he peeked inside it making him widen in disbelief. "A hundred million yen?! W-Wait you want me to-" The Arachne nodded her head slightly in response, a hand reaching for the wineglass on the holder next to her and after she took a sip from it hummed softly. "I heard your corps have a hold of some interesting 'assets', I want my hands on one of them." The man shook his head violently. "With all do respect, I can't-" The Arachne merely finished sipping her wine as she answered him curtly. "The arrangements for your involvement are already set in place. Do not disappoint me." The man looked nervously at the envelope, the picture included in it making him gulp slightly. He knew that ignoring her request would be met with death, and failing the job with a fate even WORSE! Still... "I... understand." As the vehicle came to a halt the door opened and they were back at the place he was picked up at. "Please do take care of yourself, and make sure to buy your wife and son a present for Christmas~" Not that money troubles would be any of his worries, but as he left the vehicle and watched the limousine drive away, he knew all too well that this might be his last Christmas... |
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