((Collab between [@Letter Bee] and [@Supertinyking]))

[b][i]Ken Illustrious Ikari and Hajime Sakurazaki[/i][/b]

A second later, Ken remembered the existence of one ‘Mr. Immortal’,  and pulled out his smartphone, turned on maximum encryption through VPN, then called the guy, asking, “Hey, Mr. Immortal, you free?”

The other end of the line comes to life with the sound of…bubbles and muffled screaming?
“Depends, how important is i- SHUT UP!”
CRASH!
“Depends, how important is it?”

Ken said bluntly, “I killed a person. He was leading a conspiracy to kill all Gifted. No one knows I did it yet but his death is [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5476724]all over the news[/url]. And now I need help destroying that conspiracy while making sure I get legally exonerated of all wrongdoing. Is that important enough?”

There is a moment of silence before a few bursts of gunfire blast through the microphone, most likely hurting Ken’s ears.

“Yea, I say that’s important enough. Where do ya need me boss-man?”

Ken mused, “Find Mrs. Plagrezes and her secret laboratory, wring as much information about their plans from both as possible, then leak it to every media outlet willing to cover it. Also, rescue one Alrune, also known as a clone of Shal-Akkun, an ancient hero of Rhea. Yes, this applies even if this is a scenario where they are blackmailing or coercing him to do their dirty work, which is perfectly possible.”

He grits his teeth, then continues, “Also, find out what you can about the ‘Old Faith Collective’; see if there is anything redeemable about their followers and beliefs. Is that doable? Also, tell me if you need any additional rewards…”

“Alright, so, full looting right. Anything I can steal and not get caught with, I keep. Secondly, I don’t leave trails, so I’m going to scrub a lot of my involvement as I go. Thirdly, this is a pretty big favor, so you’ll owe me one. How’s that sound?”

There is another crash, and the sound of a dumpster closing.

Mr. Immortal can hear Ken give a small “Hmm…” before saying, “Full looting, yes. But if I am going to owe you one, I want to know what you’ll use what debt I owe you for. I don’t want to suddenly find out that you have a blood feud against someone I’m friendly with or I might need in the future. Otherwise, I’ll just try and make it on my own, despite the [i]drawbacks[/i]; I don’t like feeling like a pawn, hypocritical as it might sound.”

Ken then remembered, [i]Oh, right, the ghost I was sharing my body with; she’s grown quiet lately…[/i]

“Ehh, it’ll be something small like hiding something, or letting me crash on your couch for a few days. I do my own fights.”

There was the sound of an engine starting up, and tires squealing.

“Where are ya?”

VROOM!

“I’ll come pick-ya up and we can keep talking more secure like.”

Somehow, one can tell Ken was smiling as he said, “I’m always open for a sleepover! As for where I am… I’m at the doorstep of an apartment owned by one ‘Galand’; I’m trying to reconcile with him before alerting him of the threat, then [i]warning him to keep away[/i].”

He breathed in, then out, then spoke, “I can ask my new fiance to come in my stead if you want. His name is Hajime; future Emperor Consort of Izumo now…”

“....aaannnddd….I think I know where you are. I’ll be parked outside in case your negotiations go awry. Also, congrats on the engagement, and becomin royalty.”

The sound of a vehicle going faster can be heard, screeching tires, horn blowing, wind bustling. It sounded like Mr. Immortal was goin quite fast.

“Thank you…” Ken said. “And this means a lot; you helping…”

“You saved my life buddy. Least I can do, besides, I’ve learned you’re marrying soon. Gotta help the new grooms out. Hehehehehe….If what you say is true, and these wackos were gonna kill all gifted, they’d also be goin after my pops…and I’d of done this for free.”

The joy and jest in Mr. Immortal’s voice drains to a cold serious tone.

“No one fucks with my friends and family and leaves unscathed.”

Ken smiled at that, then said, “Good.”

[b][i]END[/I][/B]