thenearshore | A prayer for payout

Who: Suzaku Kururugi and Edge
When: December 6th
Where: An casino in Tokyo
What: Edge and Suzaku go to answer a prayer.

Suzaku stood at the side of the street waiting for Edge watching the people pass by. No one noticed him of course and he was glad about that. It was something he had found from his first day, that he felt relieved that he was was unnoticed and easily forgettable on the Near Shore. He kept his eye out for Edge though he was a little early, the place had been easier to find than he had thought.

He and Edge were going to answer a prayer. Suzaku had never done such a thing before but he had agreed readily when Edge had asked him. He had been trying to find as much to do as possible this last week, feeling strange and out of place. Lady Marinette had been very kind, as had Adrien and Snake but it didn't stop him feeling slightly lost, purposless. So an opportunity to get out and do something was something he was grateful for.

Even better if that something was helping someone. He looked around again, sure that Edge would be here soon.

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This moment was critical. Edge took a step back, waiting and watching like a man about to leap into combat. If their mark turned and went back in, or if he showed anything but relief... then they'd blown it, and had to reconsider in a hurry.

But if he praised the gods for a second chance...

He shot a sidelong glance at Suzaku. Be ready for anything.

Suzaku met Edge's gaze for a brief moment before returning his attention to the man.

"How can this be? I checked..." He looked around and Suzaku stood very still, making himself as unnoticable as he could. Luckiy whatever heavenly beings the man was imagining the source of his miracle he was not expecting two shinki loitering in an alley. They went unseen.

"I can't believe it..." His eyes had filled with tears, "A miracle... It has to be..."

He was muttering to himself, looking at the money, then at the door of the gambling den and then out, to the street beyond.

Okay. Maybe a nudge.

Edge stepped forward, keeping himself behind the guy to minimize any idea of being seen. "Second chances," he murmured, low and quiet, "only come once."

"Second chances only come once..." The man hadn't seemed to notice Edge at all but the words had registered. He looked at the money in his hands again and then with a look of great determination put the money in his pocket and with a last glance at the gambling den he stepped towards the alley.

"Kasume did mention that field trip she wanted to go on, she will be so happy..." He continued murmering to himself as he walked away.

Once he was out of sight Suzaku turned to Edge and nodded. "Well done, that was a good plan."

"Scared me at the end there," Edge said, letting go a huge breath that practically seemed to deflate him. After one relaxed moment, he straightened his spine once again and flashed Suzaku a thumbs-up. "You played your part perfectly, too."

"It was rather worrying, I thought he was going to go back in there." He understood that gambling was a powerful lure and he was glad that the man had fought it. Hopefully he would remember this day.

"Thank you. I am glad we were able to help him."

"We agents of the heavens sure get up to some crazy things, huh?" Edge grinned beneath his mask, but it came through in his voice nonetheless. "Come on, let's celebrate. I'll buy lunch."

...Don't ask where he got the money, Suzaku. Just don't.

Suzaku smiled back, it was a little strange but it felt good to have helped somebody. He had felt more lost than usual since Lady Grell had disappeared and it was good to feel like he was actually doing something.

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to inconvenience you." Despite everything he's seen of Edge today he still automatically assumed he has money through legitamate means, from his god or a job on the near shore. Though the latter is less likely, Edge stands out a bit too much.

"No worry at all! We've done our mission, that means it's time to enjoy some time to ourselves. Balance in business and pleasure." Something he had the feeling Suzaku probably needed to learn.

"I suppose so." They had completed the mission after all, he supposed that taking some time for themselves wasn't all bad.

"Do you know anywhere that's good to eat?" Because he didn't. He didn't really know many places on the Near Shore at all.

"Haven't a clue, but I bet we can find one. Just need to keep our eyes peeled!"

Of course, this might be another wild adventure in the making.

"I will do." He follows Edge looking around for anywhere that might serve food.

Hopefully this adventure will be a little bit more in Suzaku's comfort zone.

A prayer for payout

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