[h1][color=crimson]Kenji Omarsa

The Cornerstone[/color][/h1]

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Kenji didn't think much of it when the man didn't respond or take a cigar, everyone had their stories and it seemed this man had nothing to share. He was, however, surprised to see a bubbly young woman sit right next to him and help herself to a cigar. The Cornerstone wasn't usually a place for young and lively individuals, but people were flooding in. The bartender looked just as surprised and seemed resigned himself to a busy night.

[color=violet][b]“Hey fellas, think I could buy you your next drink? I have a ton of these free drink things to use up and my friends ditched me tonight.”[/b][/color]

Ken observed her a moment as she ordered a drink, taking a puff on his cigar. He looked back at the dark haired man and saw he had no interest. Big surprise. But Kenji was still fairly new in town and it would do well if he had a friend to hang out with every once in a while. Especially a lady friend.

[color=violet][b]“My name is Addison, by the way, but feel free to call me Addi – or whatever you want. So, what’s the story of the two handsome strangers in the bar?”[/b][/color]

Kenji allowed himself a smile and took the cigar out of his mouth. [color=crimson][b]"My, you're quite the smooth talker. Name's Kenji or Ken, whichever you prefer. I'd be glad to have a drink, if you're offering."[/b][/color] Kenji looked at her more closely. She was indeed a beautiful woman, long and silky brunette hair, large brown eyes and finished off with a warm smile. No doubt she was the type of girl that one would see at a club and not some smoky bar. But then again, the bar did seem to be more lively than it had been since the first night Ken walked into this place. People were talking laughing, enjoying themselves, someone had switched Jazz back and Van Morrison was playing a romantic tune.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFxGBB4UGU[/youtube]

All of a sudden, a young woman backed into Kenji's somber and surly friend. Very young, Ken observed, to the point where he wondered if she was even old enough to be in a bar. And much to Ken's bewilderment, the dark haired man pulled out some smooth moves promoting his business and simultaneously trying to pick her up. [i]Fenton Kelly[/i], he said. And he was a P.I. Imagine that. Ken also noticed a young man with a laptop at the end of the bar, typing away while observing the room. Much more lively indeed. Then, like in all good bars, a fight broke out. A rather tall woman stepped in between the same young woman Kelly hit on and a drunk patron who was currently hitting on her. It didn't last long and could hardly be called a fight, but Kenji noticed that the maneuver the woman used was taught in BCT in the armed services. [i]Interesting[/i], thought Ken. The laptop man was now arguing with a group over a spilled drink and Ken turned back towards the bar and his attention back towards Addie. Even though all this happened, he was only looking away for 10 seconds at most, as not to seem rude to his new female companion.

Ken momentarily glanced back and did a double take, seeing the laptop man being closed in on by some of the group. He saw what was about to happen and sighed, placing his half finished cigar in an ash tray. [color=crimson][b]"Excuse me, Addi, I have to prevent a massive bar fight from erupting."[/b][/color]

Kenji rose from his stool and walked over to the group. The man had backed up into the tall blonde woman, he looked to be in a tight spot. Ken crossed his arms and cleared his throat loudly, casuing the three to look back, swaying slightly. [color=crimson][b]"If we have a problem, gentlemen, this needs to be taken outside and not in the middle of the bar."[/b][/color] His crimson eyes pierced their minds and they wavered, glaring at the man and saying "Yeah, okay." Kenji gestured to the laptop man to follow him as they all headed outside. It was gonna be an interesting night.

The night air was cool as the partial moon shined down on the men, Kenji rolled his shoulders and stretched out his arms before placing his hands on his hips, looking expectantly towards the men. [color=crimson][b]"You sure you wanna go through with this?"[/b][/color] he asked them.

They rushed him.