Fifteenth Star

[heavenfang]

How...HOW DARE YOU!

Miss Sakura...I had no idea...I'm sorry

This will not go ignored! Minato! Sir Ky! We must find her and bring the culprit to justice!

...for now...for now Seishirou and Dio can wait.

Comments

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Wh-

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

If I may answer the question in his stead...?

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Nn..?

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

In the midst of all the chaos of new years, Kazuki-san at ilpresto called out that Sakura-san was most likely kidnapped, and the name of the likely kidnapper. I responded and tried to gather what information I could; while it's safe to assume Kazuki-san's worries are valid, the difficulty is that no one is sure where Sakura-san may be.

Earlier today we discussed it - Kazuki-san and I - and agreed gathering a search party and narrowing down likely locations would be the best plan of action; pending your approval as I am not entirely certain how the police here generally handle such matters.

Therefore, this... [...] [Actually she's feeling (unjustifiably) usurped and is a little annoyed.]

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

[There is some shuffling as he sits up in bed, and a bit of quiet talking in the background. He tries to wake himself up, having rested an hour or so.]

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

...I just do not know the protocol; what one normally does in such an event. Nor am I officially a member of the police force as of yet. You sound... I do not mean to interrupt if you are otherwise busy.

[...] ...Kazuki-san's plan, which I agree with, is the aforementioned search. I am uncertain as to what Mr. Tir plans.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

...

I'm fine. Yes, I think we need to search for her as soon as possible. As for your status, I'll make sure Chris knows you've been working for us, and adds you to our roster.

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

Y-yes. Thank... you for that.

...From what I could gather, there is a fair chance that Sakura-san is alive and as of yet unharmed. However, time is of the essence.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

No need to say thank you. You've done a lot.

I agree. Should I meet you someplace?

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

So far, I haven't done anything at all.

...As far as I am aware, as of this moment, there are no plans and you are not required if you would rather do something else. However, Mr Tir may have a different... opinion.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

If either one of you needs, I'm already getting ready and can go where I'm needed. If she's been missing this long, I think we should be looking whenever we can, in case she's being moved in secret.

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

I have doubt that that will happen. The kidnapper does not seem entirely human. Sakura-san has apparently been kidnapped as a "meal"; not because of who she is. A target of opportunity, we can assume. Those together do not suggest a great intelligence; or rather, that the kidnapper may be somewhat - animalistic. I could be wrong, but with that as a basis, I do not see the kidnapper moving Sakura-san about because "the police are on to them."

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Hm. I wasn't aware of that.

Then this looks even more grim than I thought. In any case, we need to find her as soon as possible. Is there anything else I should know about the kidnapper or the situation?

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

If one looks at their manner of speaking... Perhaps they are human, but their thinking seems somehow - instinctual. The silver lining, as it were, is that several times they mentioned "stocking up" in preparation for something. This leads me to believe Sakura-san may yet be alive and unharmed. It may also mean they intend to take another...

Beyond that, I cannot say.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

I'll take that into account.

Thank you for everything. For your help with this and our other issues. I'm more confident in you now than before, and that you're a great addition to our police force. Your dedication is impressive.

[princedetective.livejournal.com]

...I- I. Yes. Thank you.

[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

I believe Sir Naoto gave a sufficient explanation.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Yes. I'm getting dressed and will be on m--

[He bumps into something- his nightstand- as he tries to steady himself]

- my way.

[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

There has to be a way to determine their location...

...will you be alright, Minato?

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Has anybody given you any kind of information at all? Last place she was seen, who she was with?

[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

Doing so as we speak...

Don't make me worry about you too, Minato. If you can't be up and about, then return to bed.

[purgatory-maren.livejournal.com]

Good. The more we can get, the better.

I'm sorry. There's no time for that.. I'll be fine, I can always sleep later.

[tenkai-soul.livejournal.com]

...if you insist.