ic: contact post

[12second_orz]

[The video cuts to a plain black screen with the word 'UNAVAILABLE' written in white, with Tonegawa speaking over it.]

At the moment, I am away from my desk. Please leave a message and I will get back to you at the most convenient time.

[beeep]

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[voice]

[frankengambler.livejournal.com]

We need to talk about your choice of friends. Right now.

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I didn't realise that you'd suddenly elected to be my mother. Or to give a damn.

[voice]

[frankengambler.livejournal.com]

... I'm sorry about what I said before. Especially after we'd called a truce. I was just... embarrassed, I guess. But that's not the point. The point is I thought you'd...

.

... I didn't think you'd go back to that kind of person so quickly. Why're you getting involved with that guy? I thought you'd have- that you'd- It doesn't matter. I just want to know what you're thinking.

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

I don't see how this is any of your business, Kaiji-kun, but your opinion has been duly noted.

[voice]

[frankengambler.livejournal.com]

It's my business because I agreed to help you out, remember? I don't want anything to do with you if you're just gonna go off and find another big-shot gangster to suck up to.

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

That has nothing to do with this. I'm paying you to shut up and do as you're told, not to patronise and mother me.

[Voice]

[49th-idigo-czar.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I hate talking to people on machines~ ...

Are you there? Its your good friend Ukyou?

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

Ah, my apologies. I'm not usually away from my desk. How can I help you?

[voice]

[49th-idigo-czar.livejournal.com]

Is this line safe? is it private?

...if so I'll continue. See, as I recall you were worried about me feeling if I could trust you or not? ... now's a perfect time to prove that I can.

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's private. What did you have in mind, Ukyou?

[voice]

[49th-idigo-czar.livejournal.com]

Good! I'll continue then!

[A small pause and dramatic huff later.]

I'm planning on causing, well.. a little bit of trouble and I'm calling a favour of you. You'll be rewarded handsomely of course. Not that I'm insinuating you need the money, but its always nice to have more than those around you isn't it?

[Softly chuckling before he continues.]

Also, this really will be a kick in the teeth to those know-it-all SERO types, when my plans finally surface. Anyway's~ my dear man, I need your assistance in a few things, I need some materials, an alibi ... you if possible.

[voice]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

My, my. Restless, aren't you? I'm sure I can arrange for that. It would hardly be strange for us to be spending time together, given that we're in the same line of work... yes, it's perfectly doable. I can cover for you.

Is this for Afterglow inc. or your own amusement, if you don't mind my asking?

[deservesabone.livejournal.com]

[ring ring]

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

Imperial Finance, manager Tonegawa speaking. How may I help you?

[deservesabone.livejournal.com]

Hey, it's Sam Merlotte. We spoke before?

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes. I remember. Have you had a chance to reassess your financial status?

[deservesabone.livejournal.com]

Somethin' like that. I may have a project that needs fundin'.

[12second-orz.livejournal.com]

Then you've come to the right person. What sort of project?

backdated to Tuesday

[vinovidivici]

Tonegawa. [ No "Tony" for the minute. How's that for a gesture of goodwill. ] When you get this I'd appreciate if you'd make some time for me.

[ just about as blatantly "call me back or I'll come over to your office to talk in person and do something really bad for your PR while I'm at it" as you can get while still sounding amicable ]

[voice]

[12second_orz]

[Fortunately for the both of them, he's been expecting a call from Stanfield some time soon; he doesn't delay in calling back.]

Is this about Laforet-kun?

[vinovidivici]

Yeah. She's in Skye Medical. There was another Hunt yesterday, like they thought. [ "They" being the Newcomer network - he'd seen Tonegawa already register Chane's disappearance with Mary. ] Bastards got her sometime on Sunday when she was out.

[12second_orz]

[Tonegawa sucks in his breath. He knew this was coming, of course. He'd read all the signs. Even so, it's a testament to the moment that the first thing he does is take a moment to light a cigarette, then take a deep drag on it.]

As I thought. [He sounds grimly plain- what else is there to say?] How badly hurt is she?

[vinovidivici]

She's safe. [ That's the important thing. He runs a hand through his hair, considering the rest. ] Depends what your definition of "bad" is. The worst of it's a bullet wound and a couple sprains. She's too tough for them to have managed more than that. [ The tone of his voice is plainly admiring, despite the seriousness. ] She's worn out, though. You oughta arrange some leave for her.

Anonymous Text on October 1st

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[edge_of_nothing]

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[[OOC: This all goes with The OOC notif and this post, so.]]