Thread: The Punisher: Marked For Death (Athene & East)

Suki Kimura ... So he's a vet also, huh? Not too amazing. In fact, a good chunk of the NYPD were also veterans, including her partner and boss. Whereas she'd served in Iraq, however, they had more diversity and experience than herself. Granted, that was to be expected they were both older, also, by at least ten plus years. It's our curse as veterans, unfortunately, she mused softly to herself, flashing a small smile to Frank. Suki may not know Frank perfectly, but from what she had heard and now acquired from learning, it was easy to make a few likely accurate assumptions. He'd probably suffered a major loss. It was already pretty much etched in his face, truthfully. And in all honesty? Suki had endured that same experience also. It just ... wasn't with a family member or intimate lover. It had been a military partner, sister-in-arms, and friend. Therefore, it had been easier to get over the loss. War was war. Death came and hovered over every soldier, on both sides. It was just a risk that was inevitable, whether one wished for it or not. ... Yeah .... she agreed in a rather disheartened voice. It's ... odd. Holland's never made an out-of-place decision like this ever before. Nor is it like him. He's usually got really good judgement, but ... Suki's head slowly shook. It makes absolutely no sense. Even less so with me and my partner talking to him earlier and admitting last night wasn't my bad. It was less about her being on the docks, per se, and more so the approach that was taken. But at this rate, giving those details out were rather redundant. Everyone from the opposing force was now dead and no longer a worry. At least, no in the 'reappearing' sense. Other ways, perhaps but none that would make Suki further elaborate on her words. I do know for certain other teams got arrests, yes. Which though? Her smirk returned yet again. Not yet, but I do have an excuse to be able to ask for those and simultaneously get what you want. If I'm supposed to be looking for you, asking if they had any problems wouldn't be an unfair question, I don't think. Of course, the answer was obvious. And if there were any troubles at all, it wouldn't be because of Frank, but something else. So umm ... Suki's head tilted, an eyebrow slightly raising as she watched Frank grab one of the nearby candles and nodded. Certainly an interesting way to contact you, but ... sure. Kinda smart, actually. Candles can't really be bugged like phones or anything so .... fair enough. I'll trust you'll be able to see from .... wherever you are. So ... before you go, I realize I haven't exactly introduced myself. Suki Kimura. Feel free to use one or the other. Most in the NYPD just use my surname, but a few do use my first. I'm not overly picky on what people use. Um ... Suki briefly followed his gaze outside before glancing up at Frank again. Do you need a ride back to your place? Or .... you gonna walk? Get a taxi, bus, something else? If he was about ready to leave soon, so be it. But she'd at least ensure he could return well instead of make an incorrect assumption which could lead to unfortunate circumstances. Shame, too. All things considered, this was actually a pleasant talk ... Odd, too. Suki had been fine being alone for most of her life. But suddenly ... she was kinda wishing Frank didn't have to go. Then again, it was for the best. She was already breaking a lot of rules just by having this chit-chat. If it got discovered? No. That really wouldn't be good for either herself or Frank.