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[rassera]

"Oi, it's me. Leave something here, would ya?"

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[stealwithit]

Aww, don't be like that. I'm here with a friend and we're having a grand time, just us grown-ups.

[ Because they can't hit the bars like they have been if the kiddies are around! ]

But maybe next time--we can go.

[ And then she's quick to follow-up with: ] I'm sure Ken would love to see what Japan's like, too.

[rassera]

[TWISTING THAT KNIFE, KASUMI. TWISTING. THAT KNIFE.]

...

We can~?

[His voice draws out, as if Kasumi had promised him the world. A trip to Japan just the two of--

You can practically hear the deflating balloon.]

Right.

Ken.

[stealwithit]

[ Oops. ]

Don't sound so disappointed. It'll be fun! Japan's pretty different here.

[rassera]

You don't have to tell me twice. Apparently, Neo Tokyo doesn't even exist here.

It's still just Tokyo.


[Which Kaneda was never alive to see, so new experiences all around!]

[stealwithit]

Yes, it's... a little strange, actually. It's not as advanced as I would have thought it would be for being in the 21st century. But I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself sometime, hmm?

[rassera]

Should we tell Ken?

[stealwithit]

Of course. And Tetsuo, too.

Maybe this way Charlie and Bull can enjoy a few days without you guys around.

[rassera]

He's got to come home first, you know.

[That tone gets a little sad, albeit trying to keep it together.]

But when that happens...yeah, why not. It'll take his mind off of things. Like thinking.

[stealwithit]

[ Oh, no, don't be sad Kaneda... ]

Sounds like that would be good for him, yeah? I hope he comes home. And if not, I'll help you find him. Sometimes you need someone who's really good at hiding to help find someone, you know?

[rassera]

He'll come home.

[He has to.]

I want to surprise him, though. As a 'Hey, you're staying in this house whether you like it or not' gift.

[stealwithit]

If there's one thing I know, is that he'll be for one hell of a lecture from Ken.

[ Kasumi's been on the receiving end of that. It was not a fun time. Ken is a scary old man sometimes. ]

But what kind of gift are you thinking?

[rassera]

Don't envy him one bit.

[But there's a soft breath of air from the other end of the call.]

I'm gonna get his Japan ticket for him.

Just don't tell him, alright?

[stealwithit]

[ She whistles. ]

Wow, that's a big thing to take on. Don't worry, Kaneda. I'm pretty much the best at keeping secrets.

[rassera]

Kasumi, you're an angel.