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Nov 15, 2017 1:10:42 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 15, 2017 1:10:42 GMT -5
It wasn't a very expensive apartment. It was a simple three-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and living room. It was mostly plain as Lei didn't plan on staying there too long. Everyone had to share a room together. Wilson shared a room with Zakk. Xianlong shared a room with Li-Mei. And Lei... he got the room to himself. Well, Zakk and Xianlong insisted.
Xianlong had been browsing the net, looking for names of Zaibatsu employees. She couldn't quite hack into their network, so she relied on google searches and the dark web. Lei had been trying to look up information as well. However, he had nothing. "Any luck?" "I've got nothing."Lei sighed. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and he quickly answered for it to be Helena Teadoir. A Greek woman whom Lei had met who said she has information on the Zaibatsu. Lei invited the woman inside. "Xianlong, I want you to meet Helena. She's going to_" "Look Uncle Wulong, I know you have needs but now isn't the time to_" "I'm not sleeping with her. She's just another person who wants to help us find Daniel." "Oh. Good. More help! How many people are we gonna talk to?" "As many we need. In police work you have multiple witnesses and people. Plus, this is something bigger than any of us would imagine."
"Well, I hope she's the least bit helpful."
Helena sighed. "It just so happens... I have information on the scientists who worked for the Zaibatsu.""Oh really! Where did the information come from? You tell me!"
"I have my sources." Helena says calmly. "Are you sure we should trust her! I don't like her! She can't just pop up outta nowhere! She's pretty, but don't let that fool you! She doesn't seem trustworthy!" "I want to take down Heihachi, too. I just didn't have the help I need.""I have my eye on you."
Lei sighed, finally glad that the two stopped fighting. "So, Helena... who were the scientists?" "We had Dr. Anotonio O'Donoghue, Dr. Elise Kristovitch, Dr. Emma Kliesen, and Dr. Cesar Andreas. Those four were the head of the Devil Gene Experiments in 1995-1997. It ended up with no survivors."Lei nodded. "Do you know anything about SN-95?"
"The information I search yielded no such results. What is it you know about that subject?""It says she had deformities... and her parents are unknown. She was created in 1998. She was vastly improved from the NT subjects, as her Devil Gene manifested itself." "Intriguing." Helena said. "I'll try to dig more about this girl.""She just escaped the Zaibatsu, so she shouldn't be too far." "Right." "She has deformities. She shouldn't be hard to spot." "Yes.""I wish we could get a picture of her!"
Lei then thought to himself for a second. He then quickly ran into his room to get dressed. "Where are you going?" "I'm gonna check every restaurant. I think she probably went to get food, and someone is hiding her from the Zaibatsu." "Should I come with, too?" "No, Helena. I need you here. Continue with your search, girls. And be nice." Lei then left the apartment. "I don't trust you. Li-Mei probably won't like you either. You reek of untrustworthiness... you snake." Xianlong hissed at Helena before going back to her laptop.
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Nov 16, 2017 12:48:08 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 12:48:08 GMT -5
Zakk told Sorin to meet him at his pop's house. Something about an update on Daniel. Of course Sorin would come. He was wearing a white T shirt, dark washed skinny jeans, and a leather jacket. He had on black boots, and his hair was up and messy. He knocked on the door.
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Nov 16, 2017 12:59:14 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 12:59:14 GMT -5
"Coming!" Zakk answered the door and smiled when he saw Sorin at the door.
"We've just had a breakthrough..."
Wilson and Xianlong were both playing video games on the TV. They were playing a racing game of sorts that was split-screen. Li-Mei was watching the race, cheering for her cousin.
"Don't mind them. I think we might have found where Daniel is... also... do you know where my Pops might have wandered off to? He won't answer his phone."
"He's probably spending time with that snake he hangs around with..." Xianlong declared.
Somehow Zakk really doubted this... his dad seemed to be into that Elise woman. Maybe he went drinking to forget about her.
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Nov 16, 2017 13:14:05 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 13:14:05 GMT -5
"Don't mind them. I think we might have found where Daniel is... also... do you know where my Pops might have wandered off to? He won't answer his phone."
Sorin smiled, "They're fine..." He walked with Zakk throughout the apartment. "What did you guys come across...?" He asked. Zakk asked him where his father might be, and Sorin shrugged. "I'm not sure... Who was he with...?" He asked. Nobody informed him of what occured last night.
"He's probably spending time with that snake he hangs around with..."
Sorin laughed a bit at her comment. "Surely whoever it is isn't that bad..." He looked at Zakk. "or are they..?" He whispered.
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Nov 16, 2017 13:23:23 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 13:23:23 GMT -5
"What did you guys come across...?"
"Wilson found a security photo of a man in Tokyo who matched your brother's description."
Zakk then shows Sorin a picture of what looked like Daniel in a hardware store.
"I'm not sure... Who was he with...?"
"He was with me and Dr. Kristovitch... since... well... OH YEAH! That reminds me." Zakk didn't realize he didn't tell sorin what happened. It all happened so fast. "We found SN95, and her mom is Dr. Kristovitch. So we got her, and so now she's gone to Poland, away from the Mishima Zaibatsu. Your Dad helped, too... last time I saw Pops... he went with your dad... I dunno. Maybe you can ask your dad."
"Surely whoever it is isn't that bad...or are they..?"
"Well, she's very suspicious. Asking my dad for help in her investigation. Claiming to have information on the Mishima Zaibatsu's scientists... which was accurate. But I always feel like she's hiding something. Xianlong thinks they're together."
"Obviously. Have you seen the way he looks at her."
"I don't think he likes her that much. They seem... detached... I think this is just business."
True, Lei did look at Helena in a special way, but nothing compared to the way he treated Elise. He was acting so dorky. Poor guy. He didn't get a chance to see her off. "I don't think he likes her. Trust me, Xianlong."
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Nov 16, 2017 13:34:44 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 13:34:44 GMT -5
"Wilson found a security photo of a man in Tokyo who matched your brother's description."
Sorin looked at the photo, "It looks like the photo Wilson made... It could very well be him.." He said, and smiled. "We can go and see if he ordered something... Possibly an address could be gotten." His nerves were high, but Sorin was still excited to meet his long lost brother. Soon, his whole family will be reunited...
"He was with me and Dr. Kristovitch... since... well... OH YEAH! That reminds me. We found SN95, and her mom is Dr. Kristovitch. So we got her, and so now she's gone to Poland, away from the Mishima Zaibatsu. Your Dad helped, too... last time I saw Pops... he went with your dad... I dunno. Maybe you can ask your dad."
"Wow... You guys work fast..." He smirked. "You guys should be a detective agency... I'm glad she's okay.." He paused. "He was with my dad..?" He pulled out his phone. "I can ask him, myself.." He sent a message that said, 'Hey dad, sorry to bother you. Are you still with Lei..?'
He set the phone on the counter.
"Well, she's very suspicious. Asking my dad for help in her investigation. Claiming to have information on the Mishima Zaibatsu's scientists... which was accurate. But I always feel like she's hiding something. Xianlong thinks they're together."
"Obviously. Have you seen the way he looks at her."
"I don't think he likes her that much. They seem... detached... I think this is just business."
"I don't think he likes her. Trust me, Xianlong."
His phone buzzed, and he looked at it. "Well, this is vague..." He looked at the message, laughing a little. "It says, 'Lei is a man in love getting his girl!!!'... Whatever that means....?" He set the phone back down, "Did you figure out where this place was..?" He asked Wilson.
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Nov 16, 2017 13:46:26 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 13:46:26 GMT -5
"We can go and see if he ordered something... Possibly an address could be gotten."
"Yes, indeed. I have a badge... so getting information shouldn't be too hard."
"Wow... You guys work fast... You guys should be a detective agency..."
"Yeah! I'm glad you agree! That's what I was saying! We should be a detective agency!"
"I dunno... Maybe." Zakk shrugged.
Zakk waited for news of his father's whereabouts.
"It says, 'Lei is a man in love getting his girl!!!'... Whatever that means....?"
"TOUCHDOWN! I knew it! I knew it! See! I told you!"
Zakk looked on in confusion. "Wait. But Dr. Kristovitch is in Poland well... boarding her plane... how did he? You know what, nevermind. I'll just figure out as time goes on."
"Did you figure out where this place was..?"
"It's a hardware store not too far from the outskirts of Tokyo. I think he may live out on the edge... and in the country... far secluded by the booming bustling cities..."
"Is Ba-Ba okay?" Li-Mei finally asks.
"Yes, he's fine. He's just a little busy."
"Ok."
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Nov 16, 2017 13:55:09 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 13:55:09 GMT -5
"That makes sense... Best way to hide is to live off of the grid..." He turned to Wilson, placing his hand on his shoulder. "Good work, Wilson... I owe you big.." He smiled. He turned to Zakk. "Well, we better get going... I'm sure it's a bit of a drive if it's out in the middle of nowhere..." He couldn't believe Japan even had a middle of nowhere, seeing as how many people lived here.
"Oh, and thankyou, Xianlong for all of your hard work... You guys are..." He smiled. "Anything I can do for your family... My door will always be open for this."
He stuffed his phone in his pocket, and went to the door. "I'll meet you in my car, Zakk... You can lead the way."
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Nov 16, 2017 14:11:58 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 14:11:58 GMT -5
"That makes sense... Best way to hide is to live off of the grid... Good work, Wilson... I owe you big.."
"No problem. I'll ask you if I need help in the future."
"Well, we better get going... I'm sure it's a bit of a drive if it's out in the middle of nowhere..."
"Yeah. It is... He's probably hiding out in the mountains..."
"Oh, and thankyou, Xianlong for all of your hard work... You guys are... Anything I can do for your family... My door will always be open for this."
"We'll keep you in mind."
"I'll meet you in my car, Zakk... You can lead the way."
"Alright." Zakk then turned to face everyone. "I'm going out for a bit. Take good care of Li-Mei while I'm gone."
"Bye big brother!"
Zakk then stepped outside before he received a text message from his father.
Hey son, sorry for not answering your text... I've been occupied... but no worries... I'll be home shortly...
"He really done it."
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Nov 16, 2017 14:18:36 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 14:18:36 GMT -5
Sorin waited by his car for Zakk. When he arrived, Sorin got in, and started up the engine. "Okay... Let's get to it." He pulled out his phone, and texted his father. 'Got a lead on Daniel. Will update you soon...'
With that he was on his way....
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Jan 5, 2018 0:50:35 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 5, 2018 0:50:35 GMT -5
As planned, Lei had massaged Elise and helped loosen up he sore muscles, as well as make her feel good. He had to give her something to think about while she was in Poland. After all, this was the best way Lei could think of to treat Elise. And he did a good job, as the woman said that she felt like taking a nap. Having a nice massage can make one very tired. Lei gave Elise a quick kiss before fetching a bathrobe. He was just about to grab the woman's laptop to look up on Mishima activity, however, Lei felt something. Somebody got in the apartment! Of course!
"Hello! Are you there? Show yourself! It's rude to wander in someone's apartment ya' know!"
Nobody was home when he and Elise got here. Now, suddenly, someone sneaked into his apartment.
Ancestors, let this not be a pervert... Please... let it be a cat burgular!
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Jan 5, 2018 0:58:56 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 5, 2018 0:58:56 GMT -5
-knock knock-
Someone was knocking at Lei's door.
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Jan 5, 2018 1:14:12 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 5, 2018 1:14:12 GMT -5
As Lei searched the apartment, it yielded no results. Somebody was in here, and there was dark intent. He knows it! Did Helena arrive to finish the job just as Elise had warned? Lei then quickly grabbed his revolver from under the bed, and held it as he searched around. This is not the first time someone has sneaked into Lei's apartment to put him on a permanent vacation, and it certainly won't be the last. He's prepared and ready for anything.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Lei quickly tied his hair up in its usual ponytail with one hand as he quickly answered the door, lowering his gun.
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Jan 5, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 5, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5
"Oh thank god!" A woman stood at the door, "Hey.. My name is Jacinta... I just moved in next door, and I lost my keys... And my phone is dead..." She was wearing a purple cloak, but with modern clothes underneath. "Could I use your phone for just a moment to call my boyfriend...?" She asked, smiling.
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Jan 5, 2018 15:29:52 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 5, 2018 15:29:52 GMT -5
Lei sighed with relief when he answered the door. He was just getting paranoid again. Lei surreptitiously tucked his weapon away in his robe pocket. Although it was just a lost woman, Lei still couldn't shake the feeling.
"Oh thank god! Hey.. My name is Jacinta... I just moved in next door, and I lost my keys... And my phone is dead..."
"I get it." Lei nods. "It happens to even the best of us."
"Could I use your phone for just a moment to call my boyfriend...?"
"Yeah sure..."
What was really going on? The burglar in his house was still at large. Does this woman have anything to do with said burglar? Is she going to steal his phone? Lei could only watch and observe. He didn't want a repeat of his incident years ago, where he had knocked out his neighbor's brother-in-law, mistaking him for a criminal. Lei walked back to his room, and noticed Elise was up, talking on the phone. He decided not to bother her as he fished for his pants and grabbed his phone.
He approaches the woman dangling his phone. "Listen to me. Return this phone. Okay? I'll know if you steal it. I'm watching you."
He hesitantly handed Jacinta the phone.
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