Appointments post

[ch_rell47]

 If you need to contact the Oroku Saki (the Shredder) in way that is too small for a log or post, than just comment here. This can be either [video], [written], [action], or [voice]. Just make sure to specify which one, and the date.

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[Action] | August 11, probably mid-afternoon-ish?

[semper_cogitans]

[After the general mess that was the day before, and the mess of work that it required, Robert needs a break.

... Naturally, by doing more work.

So he's out for a bit, meaning to pick up ingredients for a certain cheesecake that he and Mike had thought up ages ago. He definitely doesn't expect to run into anybody out of the ordinary today. What with how well yesterday went, perhaps he's almost a bit self-assured.

... Bad idea, Robert. You know how the universe likes to bite you when you least expect it.]

[Action] | August 11

[ch_rell47]

[Ch'rell has little to do with his time anymore, and he usually spends most of his time either outside or meditating in his apartment. He is just returning from one of his walks when he encounters a very familiar someone walking by. Ordinarily Ch'rell would not be very inclined to interact with this child again, but circumstances are different now.]

Mr. Hastings, it is a pleasure to meet you again.

[Ch'rell says with a smile. Hmm, this will be interesting.]

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[... Is that...?

... Oh god. It is.

Robert freezes the moment he hears that voice, even though it's very kind-sounding and in general not anything like he'd expect a dangerous person to sound.

He realizes he's completely alone and there isn't anybody near enough around to interfere... well, shit. That leaves one option.]

A-Ah...

S-Salutations, Mr. Saki. [And even now, barely able to make eye contact with someone he knows would happily kill his partner, he's still polite.]

[Action]

[ch_rell47]

[Ch'rell notes the nervousness and sudden tenseness of Robert's body. Well, it seems as if someone has been told a thing or two. Ch'rell is perfectly happy to play ignorance for the time being, it should make things interesting.]

There is really no need to be nervous Mr. Hastings, I swear I do not bite.

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[It definitely will, namely because Robert doesn't know exactly what Ch'rell knows.]

I am just... e-easily intimidated by... n-new people. [This is actually entirely true. Just, it's much easier to be intimidated when you realize how dangerous somebody can be.]

... M-Might you, er, n-need something...?

[Action]

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[Ch'rell nods in understanding, as if he too knew what that's like.]

Well, the more you get to know someone, the less intimidated you are of them. Most of the time anyway.

[He lets out a bit of a dramatic sigh.]

No, nothing at all. I was merely on my way home.

[He pauses.]

How about you join me for tea Mr. Hastings? I would very much enjoy your company.

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[This is actually more terrifying than Yuber's blind hatred or Kusanagi's empty murderousness. This is danger with a pretty mask, a smile, hidden flawlessly. If Robert didn't know the Hamatos wouldn't lie to him, there would be nothing to prove this person was a danger. He'd be exactly the kind of person that Robert would walk willingly into the trap of.

And he feels he's going to do that now. But does he really have any choice at the moment?]

... If... if you w-would wish for me to...

[Why him?]

[Action]

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[Ch'rell has had centuries of practice, and he puts every moment of it to good use. He smiles again and gently puts a hand on Robert's shoulder, steering him in the direction of his home.]

It is not far from here. Please, I insist. I'm sure there is much we can talk about.

[No, you don't have a choice.]

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[That's what he was worried about.

He doesn't quite flinch at the touch on his shoulder, but it sends a jolt of terror through him. There's really nothing he can do to resist this.

... If he walks out of this alive he's going to make sure the Hamatos find out.]

... Wh-what would you even... w-want to d-discuss...?

[Action]

[ch_rell47]

Oh, I am sure there is a lot we can talk about Mr. Hastings. But we should wait until tea to talk about them.

[They arrive at the building block 4 and Ch'rell graciously opens the door for Robert.]

I live on the sixth floor, hope you do not mind the climb.

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[Months ago he wouldn't have even been able to make this climb. This time he does it with little effort, though he is obviously slower than he should be.

The entire time he marvels at the person next to him. Knowing that this is likely a construct, he has to admit it's almost amazing how detailed and mobile it is. Like a non-organic sapient in and of itself... if he wasn't so damn terrified of Ch'rell, he'd ask about it.

But for now, the climb gives him the opportunity to be quiet. So everything is ominously silent, save Robert's slightly-laboured breathing and the sounds of their footsteps on the stairs.]

[Action]

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[The human is too out of shape for Ch'rell's tastes, but he says nothing until they are on the sixth landing.]

Come, I have everything I need for tea in kitchen.

[There is no need to go to his apartment just yet. He opens the door to the well lit kitchen. He makes sure to close it firmly behind them, though he does not expect anyone to be listening in.]

Please, sit down.

[He says, pointing at a table before going over to the stove.]

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[You should've seen him seven months ago, Ch'rell.

Robert follows the Shredder to the kitchen, painfully aware of the fact it's empty. He doesn't know anybody in this building, or so he thinks, and so he doesn't even have that advantage.

Obediently, he takes a seat at the table, sitting almost primly - though he can't help the very slight shake to his body.]

[Action]

[ch_rell47]

[Ch'rell does not speak as he calmly prepares the green tea, carefully making sure that the water reaches the correct temperature, and that the right amount of tea is used. Eventually he returns to Robert with two cups.]

There is no need to be afraid Mr. Hastings. Killing you is not on my agenda at the moment.

[He settles down across from Robert.]

I hope you like the tea. It is a rather special blend that I made myself centuries ago.

[Action]

[semper_cogitans]

[...

At the moment. Yes. That's... that's very reassuring, Ch'rell.

He lets out a little noise, like a truncated squeak.]

...

... I... I d-do not understand why you would... do so at all. I... I mean no harm to you... or a-anybody, for that matter...

[And even he is very painfully aware there is shockingly little he can do to protect anybody. So why does he warrant a death sentence, even an eventual one?

He stares at the tea, wondering whether it's laced with something toxic to humans but not to Utroms.]

[Action]

[ch_rell47]

[The boy's panic is amusing, but Ch'rell's goal isn't to cause him to faint out of anxiety.

Calm yourself.

[Ch'rell says mildly, taking a sip of his own tea.]

I have not done anything to yours, you may drink it without fear. In any case, I cannot do anything to you without breaking the truce now can I?