There was something that concerned Kaito about this situation. Getting involved with assasination attempts on kings, foreign powers and that stuff was a few steps up from his regular work. The thing was that Jazdia didn’t ask if he wanted to help her out on this job and what his price would be. No, she simply showed up with two strange warriors and stated that the kitsune was going to be enlisted. End of story, no room for objections. Kaito always knew that the elf was direct but even this felt like she had reached a new level. For a moment the fox contemplated making a fuss about this recruitment practice but ultimately decided against it. Kaito wasn’t sure on why he came to that decision.

For a moment he just stared at the stoic and focussed expression on Jazdia’s face. Wondering what went on in her mind. Investigating the assasination attempt on the king meant that she was probably working for king Fredricus himself. That was the same man that had thrown Kaito into a deep dark dungeon with the idea to keep him there for a very long time. A punishment the king saw as fitting for the Kitsune's antics. However it was Jazdia who had the last word and managed to get him out. In return, Kaito had started to work for her.

[color=#93FFFF]“A bit of both?”[/color] murmured Kaito as he repeated the answer Jazdia gave him earlier. Could that mean that there was some truth to the bandits' words? He looked around to see if there were no other people in the alley with pesky ears fishing for information. When he was convinced that it was just the four of them he turned towards the elf and spoke much softer. [color=#93FFFF]“It’s his son, right? Some lowlife bandit spoke about a royal brat being kidnapped. Not sure how much of that is true, the source isn’t exactly what I would call reliable. But considering you said a bit of both I figured it’s not just the assasination attempt.”[/color] 

The kitsune didn’t wait for Jazdia’s response as the other two people in her group started their introductions. The first one was the girl who introduced herself as Yvonne, a sellsword. Kaito had heard wild stories of a ruthless mercenary, a true psycho who killed foo and friend alike. A girl the size of a giant with a lust for murder and violence that would put a demon to shame. Where every she went, rivers of blood would flow. The infamous Yvonne ‘the mad blade’ Rosenving. Such stories are always a bit exaggerated but if she was truly the mad blade herself, he’d better make sure to not get on her bad side. So the Kitsune decided to ignore the fact that she had called him foxy for now. He smiled at the girl before speaking [color=#93FFFF]“True about the knives. That is why I prefer people with big ass longswords. Bad option for close quarters battles, too slow on the draw. Not to mention that most rich dudes wear them more for show anyway. I’m Kaito by the way.”[/color]

After the girl, the samurai introduced himself. Boasting his gold status as an adventurer and flaunting the basic myths about Kitsune. Kaito found it quite entertaining to listen to Chounan talking about targeting the bad traits of humans, especially pride. Something the samurai seemed to have an abundance of. Patiently he waited for the oriental warrior to finish speaking. Once he was done Kaito answered with a light bow of himself [color=#93FFFF]“Hashimemashite Chounan-san. Your powers of observation are truly breathtaking."[/color] Of Course that last sentence was spoken with a hint of sarcasm in his voice. 

Chounan's remarks of offerings of fried tofu and shiny coins were amusing. Maybe he should pretend to be a god one day and start his own religion. Offer coin in exchange for miracles. Does sound as a plausible hustle and religion in general.

After the exchange of pleasantries Kaito focused his attention again on Jazdia as they walked onwards. He made sure that they put a bit of difference between them and Chounan and Yvonne before whispering some of his concerns to the elf. [color=#93FFFF]"This investigation is supposed to be secret, right? Chounan is a rather conspicuous fellow. He will draw attention wherever we go in the three kingdoms."[/color] The kitsune paused a bit as he realized that Jazdia would most likely be thinking the same. [color=#93FFFF]"The girl"[/color] Kaito continued. [color=#93FFFF]"Is that the psycho kid from the Rosenving family? That girl that ran away and left a trail of bodies wherever she went?"[/color] The fox could see this investigation becoming complicated very quickly, especially if they would end up in Meche. Then getting unwanted attention or having situations escalate would be a very bad thing.

[color=#93FFFF]"Anyway,"[/color] spoke Kaito in a more noticeable tone. [color=#93FFFF]"The assasination attempt is the talk of the town at the moment. Lots of people are saying that Meche is behind it. Or at least that the assassins that got killed came from Meche. That seems to be public knowledge. What is more interesting is that some say a noble house from Kindeance is involved as well. Nobody is saying names or pointing fingers to a specific house. Trying to figure out the source of that rumor but no luck yet on that part.”[/color] 
 
The fox casually continued to walk alongside the elf while not being sure what their destination was. He just hoped that it was not the royal palace. The last time he enjoyed the hospitality of the court was five years ago and that wasn’t a good time.[color=#93FFFF] “The back Serpants seem to be up to no good these days. One of them was quite eager to share that they had some deal with a royal guard. proberbly for smuggling or something.” [/color]