Bunny

Wrath had been hesitant to come to Germany with Schmitt, they hadn't been together long and he was going through a difficult time, yet still a part of her had demanded to come with him to be nearby in case he needed support from outside his family. Stretching her arms gently above her head she looked around, wondering where her own family had gotten to, she'd brought them with her, fearing the worst of Bathory's Open Season, although she'd let them go do their own thing. "It's perfect" She replied as she looked down to her partner, a seldom seen smile coming to her features "And you don't need to apologise, there's nothing to apologise for"

Brushing her hair back behind a pointed ear she settled herself beside Schmitt on the blanket. "But thank you for this. You didn't have to invite me along"

Kimiko gave a clearly satisfied smile as she looked over the anxious Big Game. Despite the sounds of chaos outside she leant in, brushing her lips across his cheek before purring near his ear "You've got a deal"

With those words she moved quickly, grabbing hold of Game's hand and setting off through the warehouse at a brisk pace. Only now that she had finished her negotiations and that she had the cover of the sounds of fighting behind her did she let a small sad sigh escape her. She'd put so long into her hideout, and more than that, the robots that had undoubtedly been cut down by now were like family to her. Her metallic cat ears sank a little, pressing sadly against her head as she spared a thought for Knox, the robot she'd built to deal with people at the door who undoubtedly would have been the first victim.

Meanwhile...

"Don't need t'get us all out. Kimi'n yer brother'r whatever can take care'f themselves, an'm goin' out there. I need t'deal with this. Jus' get yerself out."

"Like hell you're going out there!" Kimi objected as she and Big Game burst quickly into the room. Grabbing the material of Hailey's small shirt at the scruff of the neck with her free hand she tugged the teen away from the door "You've got no armour and they're throwing around powers. Besides Carl would hate it if anything were to happen to you."

Hailey squirmed free with only some ripping to the back of her shirt "Y'say that like've not taken on metas b'fore! I ain't helpless! An' neither you'r Carl are my parents! I don't need parents"

Sighing to herself Kimi shook her head, she didn't have time. Without further pause she dropped the scrap of Hailey's shirt and claimed her pistol aiming it squarely at Hailey's head. "So, you think I'm crazy. Question is do you think I'm crazy enough to pull this trigger to stop you going off and being stupid?"

Hailey made a small unimpressed sound as she watched Shop crane his neck a little as he glanced back to the room they'd just left. With an irritated sound she let go of his wrist.

"If y'really wanna go spy on'm go do it, I ain't gonna stop ya. But y'might not wanna see" She commented, placing a hand firmly on her hip. Her body language tense. Whilst Shop had clearly developed some feelings for Kimi the slightly younger girl couldn't help but feel like his reaction was a slight on her company.

"I c'n go hang out on my own"

Kimi rolled her eyes "Do I look like a psychic?" she questioned, seemingly unphased by the young man's swinging swords. Settling back against Shop to ensure he wouldn't leave prematurely she stifled a small yawn. "I can't undo it, besides, what do you care?" She questioned as a low whine of several guns and defences activating filled the air.

"The Court may have some good mad scientists, but none of them are the best in their field. I can already see what's been done to your armour and I have a couple of things that will cause you some... discomfort"

"What the hell Sword?!" Hailey cut in angrily "How many times do I have t'tell yeh I c'n fight my own fights? I don't need yeh interferin'!"

Making a low annoyed sound the teenager cracked her knuckles, she didn't know who she wanted to punch more Kimi or Sword but despite the swords and the guns being waved around she felt the itch to throw herself at someone.

"Oh dear.." Kimi responded, an amused smile on her face "Sword, sweety, it's good to see you but here was me thinking you'd left the bounties alone for now. I'd have thought you'd have been more concerned with the triggers in Hailey. Maybe you are just that self centred and fickle.. and that's coming from me!"

Stretching languidly she took a small amount of pleasure in squirming a little in Shop's lap as she looked over the armoured figure in the doorway. "And it was me that suggested you upgrade. You have weak spots in that set up, that and I've seen for myself how easily you can remove it" she added to her sentiment her eyes narrowing a fraction and a smirk curling her lips.

"So yeh did mess with my head?" Hailey growled quietly, her gaze now focused solely on the center of this entire situation, Kimi.

"Just because I'm your friend Hails!" Came Kimi's reply, here eyes not leaving Sword "This guy's a jerk, he was chasing me, and then you a day later and now, the smallest sign of hardship and he dumped you. This was just the easiest way to let you see him for what he is"

Hailey's eyes flashed with anger as she stood stiffly, her hands balling into tight fists as she glared at the other girl.

Kimi gave a small purr and cuddled closer to Shop, finding the redness in his cheeks adorable. "What if he doesn't want to leave?" She countered happily "Besides, he's handy to have around.. plus you're both worth so much money. I bet I could get a bonus for a matching set! Surely you can see my dilemma here, just giving up someone you care about without getting something would be bad business practice."

One of Kimi's robots gave a whirr and a click and she gave a small sigh. "And on top of that Whirligig here says there was other movement with you. You've got backup or a tail, neither are good, are they?"

Quietly Hailey groaned, all she'd wanted to do was get this favour to Aquis over and done with, to maybe have the chairman at least on her side in her current mess. Looking back to the scene before her she found her gaze drawn to Shop again.

"Look, Kimi, why don't y'let me'n Shop go fer a walk'r summat? S'pointless us all bein' crammed in here'f all hells gonna break loose. Y'can even send one'f yer boys t'chaperone if it'd make y'feel better. Then you'n Game can do that negotiatin' thing"

Kimi was the first to break the silence. With practiced ease she moved swiftly, sitting herself in the lap of the clearly shocked Shop and draping an arm around his shoulders as she pouted up at Big Game.

"Wow, it sounds like all the stories of your being a charmer are really exaggerated” She commented idly with a hint of mischief in her tone “No ‘hello’? No ‘Thank you for keeping my adorable little brother safe?’” She added, raising a questioning eyebrow as she looked over the hunter who’d burst into her room. Now she’d seen him in person there was no doubt over the similarities between the infamous older man and the embarrassed teen sat beneath her.

Pointedly she placed her free hand against the pistol slung casually at her side, not that she especially needed it. With Shop’s help the room was now covered easily by her robots and a few other fun, and destructive, toys. She just needed to make sure Game didn’t think he could just walk in and out with ease, this had too much potential to be a lot of fun.

Hailey meanwhile had chosen to recline against the doorframe, idly looking back and forth between Shop and Game, she’d originally thought Kimi’s calling the younger male Game’s son or brother was just the oriental girl being crazy but seeing them together like this really did make it a plausible theory. She was torn from her thoughts by Shop’s expression however, despite her gruff stance and mildly annoyed demeanour a small amount of empathy showed through in her eyes. Kimiko had been the same with her when they’d first met and it had caused her some discomfort as well, although she hadn’t been anywhere near as obvious with it and the older girl had quickly tired of it.

Hailey couldn't help but smirk "Oh, you ain't got no idea what yer about t'walk into do yeh?" She remarked casually as she watched Big Game gather his gear.

"Yer likely not gonna need the combat stuff, the girl that's got him is a friend'f mine but boy does she have a few screws loose. If y'want yer kid back'd suggest playin' nice an' talkin' t'her. Although.." She looked over his bedraggled appearance again "..maybe that'd've only worked when y'were lookin' yer best. Couldn't work out if she wanted t'capture yeh, kill yeh or jus' bed yeh, maybe all'f 'em, c'n never tell with Kimi"

Damn you.. I am now considering potential ideas for a more heroic meet & greet! I should not be allowed to organise things, I get overly enthusiastic!