Recap and Reinforce

[oraclehistoire]

She's sitting at the terminal in the archives, a bit of a worn out expression from what all has transpired.

Small fingers scrolling across the large keyboard as best they can.

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[darkkiva]

Footsteps are heard, with hands within his pockets. He seems to be checking in on things, and spots her with a small bow.

"Histoire. Good day~"

"You wanted to see me?"

[oraclehistoire]

"Ah, Otoya-san" gesturing to the actual seat that was at the desk...far too large for her, hence her perching at the desk.

"Please have a seat. If you're willing I'd like to discuss what all has gone on as of late in such a brief period of time"

[darkkiva]

"Of course! It has been a lot, hasn't it?"

He eases out a chair, to take a seat, hands folding with a leg over the other.

"By all means, lets review then, hm?"

[oraclehistoire]

Wings flex several times, Hitoire would close her eyes a moment.

"The archive in question...I know you had it well tucked away" her words as kind as her expression. "I want to make it clear that I do not blame you at all for any of this"

"My worry lies in how this could have happened, and what else is supposed to be locked away that could potentially become leaked"

She'd glance to her hands in her lap. "There's also the matter of Asakura himself and the danger he continues to pose"

[darkkiva]

A deep exhale.

"Yes, I assumed you would know. Thank you for understanding. I only did what I thought would be..the most sound choice."

"That aside..the attack came from Genm Corporation. I'm not sure what he was looking for, if anything at all. But despite our security locking him out, his interloping did create a tizzy for us." Arms crossing, as he taps along it.

"...As for Asakura. I'm aware his latest actions have crossed some lines. In no way do I condone or defend it, but it seems as of late..circumstances have been..irregular. What exactly do you plan to do?"

[oraclehistoire]

A nod. "I understand how innocent intentions can unfortunately spell disaster..."

Histoire taps a finger to her chin. "If Genm Corporation went through all that trouble, why bother trying to even forge a contract between themselves and Planeptune? This is what worries me. I'm afraid I must ask you as well as Kitaoka-San and Makoto to remain vigilant just in case..."

She then steeples her fingers together. "I suppose I should start from when I first met Asakura-san...He was accompanying Compa here one day to drop off some important documents for Neptune. As soon as I saw him I froze. As you know, his visage is unmistakable"

A sigh.
"I didn't have the heart to tell Compa, so I blame myself on that account. He makes her so happy, I just couldn't..."

Tapping a finger on her knee "Unfortunately his actions and how thoughtlessly he sought to attack us had me realize that if something were to ever happen to Compa, that his rampage today is only the tip of the iceberg"

[darkkiva]

Unfortunately, the bind of protecting what in his eyes he saw as extended family, meant the dilemma of also preserving the people he considered family here.

His face seems to frown, but he continues on.

"He's a businessman. Resorting to things on paper is what they do when they want a slice of a pie. Though I agree. I do not trust this man. Yet, from what I hear, the contract is valid and completely within legal bindings. I believe if we confronted any breach without solid proof or paper trail, could leave to a messy image to the public. That's just my opinion. But it's a moot point now I suppose." A small sigh. "Will do. I'll let them know to stay heightened, as well I."

He listened in, with a small nod at her words.

"It seems you felt the same way as I. Takeshi and I go back a bit. ..You may think of me as a madman, but I consider him a friend. I'm the first to tell you he's no ordinary man. Whatever ounce of good in him is long gone. Or...so I thought. I won't dare say he's changed for the better, but...Compa preserves his humanity. Without her..well..I dread to even think of it."

"Dark Riders..our darkness come from circumstances that vary. For me, I merged with the counterpart in the original world, that was but a human. Holding their memories, and my own. As a Fangire, and former enemy to Decade, I played my part in becoming a worthy Dark Kiva. For him, it stems a long time ago. It's not my place to say. But his complicated, bloody past, makes him someone only certain people can reach to."

"Takeshi's humanity is tied to Compa. I suppose the question lingers to how you all will preserve the thin line that's been drawn."

[oraclehistoire]

"Mmmm. Yes you have a good point on that end"

Her wings droop slightly as she gave a half-hearted nod. "Kitaoka-San gave it a thorough looking over and couldn't find anything wrong with it, so it will be upheld. Perhaps our...good faith in the matter will have them slip up"

Her tone at that a bit hopeful before turning slightly more solemn again.

"Thin is an understatement, I think at this point. I understand how this places you in a mild bind" a wag of her small finger. "I do not blame you for considering him a friend...he needs all the help he can get with that. Perhaps it's not for me to truly understand what makes him tick, but seeing his drive for Compa gives me a semblance of hope for something..."

For him to take countless lives for her or instances involving her was not condonable by any means, but his heart as twisted enough as it was had her as the focus. Any battle done on behalf of Planeptune was never truly done for the nation. It had been done because Compa had asked on top of his own lust for fighting.

[darkkiva]

"I think hoping is just about all we can do in that instance~"

"Still, yes..his drive and motivations are fairly simple. I don't think politics concern him in the slightest. When Compa returns, I can have a word with him to ah, explain, the state of things. Anything further, I'll take responsibility for."

[oraclehistoire]

A bow of her head in gratitude.

"I know this places further pressure on you that you don't deserve...but I am grateful no less"

Much to muse over.

"Also we are still awaying the return of Plutia, and Uzume with their respective riders. I hope their mission is going well"

[darkkiva]

"It's par for the course, don't you worry~"

"Aaah, that's right! They've been out there for a bit now, haven't they? Well, such is not unexpected. Though I hope they're alright. They're more than capable, of course. Though the recent little anomaly's dooo make me wonder.."

[oraclehistoire]

Offering a smile to him.

"I wish I could hold that calm countenance like you do"

Eyes closing a moment. "You're right. Although that's how Plutia and Uzume both came to be here in our dimension, so they have a bit more of an advantage when it comes to knowing how to hold their own"

[darkkiva]

"Trust me, it did not come with ease."

A small smile and laugh, with a nod.

"And yes, a fair point."

"Overall, we seem to have our hands full, don't we?"

[oraclehistoire]

A small laugh coming from her

"It seems that way at times, doesn't it? Although...I do not think I would change a single thing, if I'm being honest"