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Apr 5, 2020 21:48:01 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 5, 2020 21:48:01 GMT -5
Zafina showed a half-smile at his willingness to listen. "America is one of the safer countries at the moment due to its tightened security. However, my associate who assisted me when Azazael returned will more than likely grant me a favor in staying within their custody. He goes by codename Raven."
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Apr 5, 2020 21:53:07 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 5, 2020 21:53:07 GMT -5
Blake listened to Zafina explain the safety that America could provide. While it sounds pleasant, Blake thought that they would not have enough time for that. "Zafina. I don't have time to move across the county to America, is there a way to bring Raven over here to us?"
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Apr 5, 2020 21:56:20 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 5, 2020 21:56:20 GMT -5
"Perhaps," Zafina said before pulling out her cellphone to contact Raven.
The phone rang three times before the other line answered. "Raven here."
"Agent Raven. It is Zafina," she replied.
"I was wondering when you were going to call. What's going on?" he asked.
Zafina took a deep breath. "I was hoping you could owe me that favor..."
"Depends on the severity," Raven said.
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Apr 5, 2020 22:08:16 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 5, 2020 22:08:16 GMT -5
Blake watched as Zafina pulled out her cell phone to call Raven, he stood patiently waiting until the call was over. Though, Blake felt like the longer he waited the increased chance of Facade getting a hold of his younger brother, and Blake did not want that to happen...
Becoming captivated with thoughts, Blake began to pace anxious about what the next move should be to protect both Zafina and Eric..
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Apr 5, 2020 22:17:39 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 5, 2020 22:17:39 GMT -5
"Are you sure?" Zafina inquired strongly.
"Positive. The jet can arrive within a few hours to take you to the UN's Headquarters in New York. I'd take you myself but I'm currently in Hong Kong quelling the protests and violence within the region. Either my top subordinate or my wife should meet-"
Zafina's eyes widened. "Wife?"
"Yes, I'm married. Is that such a surprise?" Raven retorted.
"My apologies. That was something I was not expecting. But yes, we can be ready before it arrives." Zafina looked at Blake and mouthed, 'Everything will be ok.'
"Good. I'll contact HQ and let them know of the situation," he replied.
"Thank you again, Raven," she said.
"Don't mention it. Raven out," the agent said before ending the call.
Taking the phone away from her ear, Zafina turned to Blake. "A jet will arrive to take us over to New York City where Raven's HQ will be. They'll allow us quick, safe passage into the country."
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Apr 6, 2020 20:06:51 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 6, 2020 20:06:51 GMT -5
Blake was relieved when Zafina finally ended her phone call with Raven, to him the call seemed to went on for longer than usual. As Zafina turned to him, Blake ceased his pacing and listened to her words.
"How long will it take for the jet to get here?" Blake asked becoming anxious, he couldn't help to feel time slowly slipping away from them...
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Apr 6, 2020 20:18:49 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 6, 2020 20:18:49 GMT -5
"A few hours, give or take," Zafina answered before noticing the tension within Blake. She calmly approached him. "I know you're worried for Eric's safety. But pacing will only worsen the problem. You need to relax."
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Apr 6, 2020 20:32:48 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 6, 2020 20:32:48 GMT -5
"A few hours?" Blake questioned Zafina as he sat down on the arm of his living room couch, running his fingers through the strands of his hair, the look of stress apparent upon his face.
His light blue eyes glanced over at Zafina, trying to figure out the words to speak. "I guess..I guess there's not much to do now but wait.. This is going to be the hardest thing to do for me, I can't sit here and wait while my brother is a walking target!"
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Apr 6, 2020 20:38:45 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 6, 2020 20:38:45 GMT -5
The stress and toll was starting to get to Blake. Zafina felt awful for him, knowing there was so much she could do to ease his worry. She sat down on the opposite side of the couch to leave a respectable space between them. Never before has she ever helped anyone in this manner besides her own people. What more could she possibly say? Everything will turn out ok? You worry too much?
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Apr 6, 2020 20:53:18 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 6, 2020 20:53:18 GMT -5
Blake continued to sit in silence pondering about his next move, until his mind wandered towards Zafina. How selfish of him to think only of himself, especially when he has a friend sitting next to him that genuinely cares for his well being..
"I'm...I..apologize if I am causing any stress upon you, I know that you came a long way to help my brother and I, and I can't thank you enough for that.." Blake says, breaking the ice between them. He would reach towards Zafina, placing his warm hand over her own gently caressing it for comfort, "You don't know just how much it means to me to have your help.."
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Apr 6, 2020 20:58:30 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 6, 2020 20:58:30 GMT -5
Zafina gave him a warm smile, placing her free hand on top of his. "It's what a friend is for, Blake. Fates are always ever-changing, and I'm a firm believer it is on your side."
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Apr 7, 2020 18:07:29 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 7, 2020 18:07:29 GMT -5
Blake immediately felt a sense of relief flush through his veins, feeling comfort in Zafina's soft hand over his own. He thought of when they first met in Egypt and wondered if she'd remember too.
Turning his head to face Zafina, his hand never losing contact with her own, "Hey Zafina, you remember when we first met right?"
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Apr 7, 2020 18:10:45 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 7, 2020 18:10:45 GMT -5
Zafina thought back to that fateful day that was forever etched into her memory. It was one of the few good ones she had. "That I do, like it was yesterday."
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Apr 7, 2020 18:23:38 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Apr 7, 2020 18:23:38 GMT -5
Blake would look ahead of him now, focusing upon the view outside his apartment window as he recalled the days that he was stationed in Egypt during the time Jin Kazama reigned over the Mishima Zaibatsu.
"I was stationed in Egypt, to help guard your country in case something were to happen or a strike would form. I was a brand new soldier being shipped out to a place where I knew nothing about. I was assigned to protect your village, and everything was fine for the first few days until.."
His words paused, thinking about the day Zafina's village was bombed by an airstrike something that Blake struggled with was the fact that he wasn't able to protect those that Zafina cared for the most, and it ate at him until this very day..
"The..the airstrike occurred. And it still bothers me that I couldn't do anything to help save your loved ones, I couldn't fathom the thought of losing you or to have another causality upon Kazama's hands. You and your country were extremely important to me and the same exists even until now.."
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Apr 7, 2020 18:40:45 GMT -5
Post by jmalsimmons on Apr 7, 2020 18:40:45 GMT -5
Recalling those events was nothing new for Zafina. Every day, she thought about those who lost their lives like it was nothing, that Jin Kazmana didn't care or show any remorse for who perished in the bombings. All people, young and old, did not stand a chance or even had time to prepare for what eventually came to devastate the entire region.
Zafina felt her hands clench into fists even within Blake's tender palms. That familiar anger surged within her soul at the callous murders against her home, her people, who she swore to defend. And to think that some wanted people like Jin Kazama and others working for him should live. The thought made her sick.
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