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Jun 21, 2017 13:25:02 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 21, 2017 13:25:02 GMT -5
Lei had explained to Daniel about what had happened and gave the boy time to grieve as he had a quick stop in China, which was unsuccessful, but he did manage to get his dad's journal. Xianlong did go with him, to Lei's dismay. The girl was too curious for her own good. He feared that Lilian might use her as a collateral if she runs into her. Xianlong is a capable fighter in her own right, but she's still just a child. Plus, she had to go back to school.
The three hit land as Lei steps out of the plane. He had told Helena to keep Katya hidden. And due to Dr. Kristovitch being VERY easy to find, this was not going to be easy. Lei hoped the woman had some fallout shelter or something. Or he hoped Helena took Katya back somewhere to hide where Lillian wasn't going to find her.
"We're back!" Xianlong declared, spinning around in joy. "I miss the smell of smog and pollution! Shanghai is sooo boring!"
It was true, Hong-Kong did have a bit of an air pollution problem, considering that they were on an overly populated island. And there are way too many smog-producing stuff there, anyway. Shanghai did smell great. Since China had better smog regulations. It was a bit odd, though, Hong-Kong is technically a providence of China, yet Hong-Kong is very self-governed and has different laws, languages, and culture than the mainland. Like, the one child policy doesn't apply in Hong-Kong. People can actually own cars in Hong-Kong. The list goes on.
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Jun 21, 2017 14:01:15 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 21, 2017 14:01:15 GMT -5
Daniel was extremely quiet during their trip. He didn't know Lei was taking him to Hong Kong. When Lei informed him that Chris had died in his family's pursuit to save his mother, he was heartbroken. He couldn't believe it. His Uncle was such a kind person. They didn't spend much time together, but what he knew about his Uncle was that he was very loved by the family. Moreso than most. The way Anna talked about him was proof enough of that.
Once they arrived, Daniel looked around in extreme confusion. "This isn't Tokyo.." He said. He glared at Lei. "Take me to my Mother, NOW!" He yelled at the retired cop.
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Jun 21, 2017 14:11:00 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 21, 2017 14:11:00 GMT -5
"This isn't Tokyo... Take me to my Mother, NOW!"
Lei nodded. "It sure ain't. You're right. But not just yet. Lillian's coming for you. She's going to expect you to return to Tokyo. So, for your safety, we're going to hide out here in my home. I know you're fully capable of defending yourself, but she apparently, she has a fail-safe. It's too risky. For now, we'll hide out. I'm going to tell Steve and Sorin this."
Xianlong knows that Lillian's a bad person that will cause them harm. But she doesn't know the full details. But it was enough to warrant an awesome action movie idea.
"Wanna be study-buddies?" Xianlong asks Daniel.
"Actually, I was going to have him work in the garage. But um, I suppose being a student is easier to hide..."
Lei squinted his eyes a little bit. He was seeing if Daniel could easily pass for a high-schooler at Xianlong's age. He shook his head.
"He doesn't look like a teenager. He looks more like an adult."
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Jun 21, 2017 15:07:41 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 21, 2017 15:07:41 GMT -5
Daniel frowned. "This is all my fault... If I didn't run away lie a coward, this would have never happened...!" He was angry, but when Xianlong asked if he wanted to be study buddies, he could only smile at the girl. "Maybe later..." He said. He couldn't think of more ways to hide. He wanted to be there for his family. Not be protected. People were now dying.
"I'm not hiding.... Not anymore." He stated. "I'm going to Tokyo to protect my family...."
His eyes narrowed in on Lei. "Don't try to stop me..."
He then walked away from Lei.
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Jun 21, 2017 15:15:35 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 21, 2017 15:15:35 GMT -5
"This is all my fault... If I didn't run away lie a coward, this would have never happened...!"
"The outcome would have been the same. It was fate." That was all Lei could say. "Or it could have been worse. The fact of the matter is, Lillian has found a way to kill you. She almost got Steve, and you'll be next."
"Don't try to stop me..."
Before Lei could say more, Daniel had left. He sighed and kept on going.
"Aren't you going after him?"
Lei shook his head. "Sometimes... the hard way is the best way to learn. He'll come back."
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Jun 21, 2017 16:09:17 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 21, 2017 16:09:17 GMT -5
Daniel pulled out his phone as he walked. "Why, Daniel... Hello!" It was Lillian he called. "Why did you kill my Uncle..!?" He asked her. Lillian laughed. "I didn't kill him, but you... You have everything to worry about... See, I have my own personal way of doing things..." She said. Daniel stopped, looking down in horror.
"I will find you, and I will exterminate you. If you don't reveal yourself, I know exactly where to find and dismember your precious Katya..." He hissed.
Daniel shook his head, and hung up the phone. He looked around, in a panic. "LEI!!!!" He yelled out.
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Jun 21, 2017 16:16:28 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 21, 2017 16:16:28 GMT -5
Lei continued to walk, as he met up with Pai who had his car ready. But before he could get in, he heard Daniel shout his name. He looked over at Xianlong, and stuck his chin up.
"See? I told you he would come back."
He managed walk his way over to where Daniel is.
"So? Now do you understand what I'm doing?" He asks. "What did she tell you?"
Lei figured Daniel would call Lillian. After all, the guy is so predicable.
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Jun 21, 2017 18:25:44 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 21, 2017 18:25:44 GMT -5
Daniel was trembling, "She's a monster..." He said. He looked at Lei. "She said she was going to find Katya..... and dismember her.." He said, gritting his teeth. He started breathing heavily. "SHe's not gonna find her, right..? I mean, she's not gonna end up like Chris... She's safe, yeah.? Safe from all of this... Safe from my problems... She's..."
He gripped Lei's arms. "She's gonna be okay???" His volume began to increase. "She's crazy...!"
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Jun 21, 2017 18:38:13 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 21, 2017 18:38:13 GMT -5
"She's not gonna find her, right..? I mean, she's not gonna end up like Chris... She's safe, yeah.? Safe from all of this... Safe from my problems... She's..."
"Yes. She's safe. Very safe. Kayta's being well guarded. I told Helena the news and told her that Lillian was possibly going to come after her, during the event she finds out that you didn't return to Tokyo as planned. And believe me. I've been a detective all my life. Stuff like this happens all the time. I know what I'm doing."
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Jun 22, 2017 22:35:53 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 22, 2017 22:35:53 GMT -5
Daniel closed his eyes. He took a deep sigh, and nodded. "I trust you, Lei Wulong..." He said, and left it at that. With everyone on his mind, he decided to send out a message to his brother. "Sorin. Lillian knows the number, so to remove the risk of her finding me... I'm going to destroy it. You know how to contact me." He wrote, and sent. He then threw the phone on the ground, and smashed it with his foot.
"What do we do, now..?" He asked. "Are we just going to hide here while my mom and brother deal with it...?" He asked.
"My mother is sick, she can't handle this...! That means it's all on Sorin...!" He started to panic a little. "But, then again, Nina's there... and Ch--" He stopped. "Nina's there..." He said quietly.
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Jun 22, 2017 22:54:39 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 22, 2017 22:54:39 GMT -5
"What do we do, now..? Are we just going to hide here while my mom and brother deal with it...?""Not entirely. But yes. Mostly. Really, I'm just waiting on a plan. Plus, you might need to calm down a little before we do anything. Anger will blind you and lead you to make such reckless decisions.""My mother is sick, she can't handle this...! That means it's all on Sorin...! But, then again, Nina's there... and Ch-- Nina's there..." "And Steve. Don't forget Steve."
Finally, Lei walked Daniel back to his car. "I do apologize. I drive a small car. And it's old."He opened the passenger door to let Pai out. "He should sit in the front. He's bigger. You should sit in the back with the girls."Pai sighed as she got out and took a seat in the back.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:38:45 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 23, 2017 23:38:45 GMT -5
Daniel entered the vehicle and looked around. "Its okay... I don't mind it." He mustered up a small smile, and looked back at the little girl in the backseat.
"I may not be able to pass for a student, but I could help you study..." he said. "What is it that you're having trouble with?" He asked her.
He wanted to get his mind off of everything. Maybe this would help.
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Jun 24, 2017 0:12:29 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 24, 2017 0:12:29 GMT -5
"I may not be able to pass for a student, but I could help you study...What is it that you're having trouble with?"
"Well, nothing yet. I'll let you know if I have a problem."
Li-Mei had been sleeping in her car-seat. She was sound asleep during the whole ride.
"Pai, you'll get to keep the girl for a little bit longer, while I go work some kinks out. Besides, she's your daughter, too. You should spend as much time with her as you can." Lei smiled.
"I suppose. I don't understand why the court picked you, a single father, over me, a married woman?"
Lei shrugged. "It's due to ancient Chinese customs. The child ALWAYS belongs to the father."
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Jun 24, 2017 20:37:25 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 24, 2017 20:37:25 GMT -5
Daniel sat quietly as the two had their moment. He was looking around. He had never even thought about Hong Kong before, but the place seemed interesting enough. He was ready to get where they were going though. The car was a little cramped. He had to slouch just to keep his head from hitting the roof of the car.
"So, what will you be having me do while I stay...? I'm pretty good with weapons..." He said.
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Jun 24, 2017 23:58:52 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 24, 2017 23:58:52 GMT -5
"So, what will you be having me do while I stay...? I'm pretty good with weapons..."
Lei finally remembered that Daniel was in the car with him and apologized for hearing his conversation with Pai.
"Well, you're gonna help me out in the garage. You don't have to know anything about auto repair. Just let me tell you what to do is all." Lei smiled as he saw his sleeping daughter in the backseat and then looked to Daniel. "That way, I can better keep an eye out for you and any suspicious figures."
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