Saga 3 Episode 32: Wisdom Comes with Age

## Participants

TetsuTomokoSian

 ***This episode takes place after the Super Soldier/Peak Human Plot***

## Returning to Home

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQ6UAvHVNs )Tomoko Asakura stood aloof a crowd of thousands of screaming teenagers, all fans of the multi-platinum band xXxRebellionxXx if one could believe all there a New LaGuardia International Airport to give their well wishes and support to her daughter Sian and her band mates as they were preparing to disembark Savage One, the private leer jet of Savage Records CEO Lord Terrence "Terry" Savage the 3rd. For what would be a small break from 13 month tour for the groups 3rd yet steadily rising to number 2 on the music charts album Apocalypse to celebrate Tomoko's up and coming 43rd birthday. Something to which Moko couldn't be any more prouder or happier for the group and to be home, and it showed too as the mother of three busted out her self made designer, Le Femme Elegante threads made up of Greek style backless halter, a pair of black low riding bell bottom jeans, and white leather platform boots with an inverted cross making up the 6 inch heels on them she was sporting in addition to that come fuck me body of hers. Her long raven tresses were pulled back into a low hanging ponytail at the nape of her neck, while on bridge of her nose she sported a pair of sunglasses as her violet colored hues gazed out upon crowds to see Sian, Kyle, Lala, and company doing everything from taking selfies with fans to signing autographs on old and new digital album covers the moment their feet hit the tarmac. Tomoko of course behind the four teens making her way down the stairs with bags in hand. Security from the label and local law enforcement making sure that none of the usual pandemonium during their welcome home celebrations didn't escalate into an all out stampede while Moko taking note of Sian's gaze towards her as she turned, the 16 year old some how knowing of her concern for her and the others, as she raises her right hand waving rather excited back towards her mother. To which Moko could only do the same smiling back, her aid Merle stepping out from the inside of the jet groaning sucking her teeth with both arms folding under her cleavage in a rather agitated manner after a huge fight with Terry. A motion that prompted Moko to turn with her full lips parted to let out a laugh as her own foot touched the ground.

The media immediately coming to life upon the sight of the older beauty making her way through the makeshift walk way giving them with the teens in order to make her way to the limo that awaited them. No doubt to get the “real” scoop on the attacks in D1 that had been caused by the Mundi family on what had been her home for the past 20 something odd years, in the attempt to “take it over”. A stupid move if any, seeing as how Tomoko has already made the switch in residences and relocated all her assets to the one place that both she and her late Dominus Show had always done their business in, District 2 at the start of the new year. The destruction of the old Den was a very unfortunate plus. Tomoko told herself. The cameras from numerous TV stations and affiliates flashing themselves away at the dark haired woman as reporters assaulted her with an endless array of questions.

Tomoko: Honestly as a resident of District 1 and prominent citizen of this city I have no ideal why these tragic events occurred or even why my family and I's home was their primary target, but my heart does go out to those who lost love ones as a result of this blatant act of terrorism. And I promise to do all I can to help the survivors get back up on their feet.

Moko leaving the media to their devices as she continues to walk towards the limo that was awaiting everyone at the end of the ramp and getting in. The Asian beauty making sure that she remained out of public viewing any further as Sian took to the helm of things with the reporters with Jamie, Kyle, and Lala announcing that they band would hold a charity concert in the city to raise money for rebuilding of the district and personal funds for each of the survivors before joining her inside of the vehicle and it taking to the skies in the direction of penthouse home in which both mother and daughters would be living in until their new home was finished later on in the summer.

Flashback::
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The sound of boots hitting the puddles of dirt and mud along the ground, were the only sounds he could hear besides that of his own hurried and rushed breathing. His shirt was hanging on by a thread, a sleeve on one side, and his chest exposed on the other. His cargo pants turned to ripped shorts, and the hands of his man were already popping another clip into his glock pistol. After doing so he’d stuffed the pistol into it’s hip holster only to lean forward and continue running. The sounds of vehicles in the background, came to be army convoys, as they tore through the mud trying to catch the agent...well “Ex-Agent” special operations division leader, Tetsu Ryoji. His body covered in sweat, dirt, and soaked in water he ran through and around the tall and brooding trees that stood between him and the freedom from corrupt employment he’d so longed for. Yani on the other hand didn’t want to be that generous as he sent an entire swarm after the man.

Tetsu: -looks at the holographic map screen on his watch and grunts- Where is that damn escape plane! I’m almost towards the edge of Washington!

Tetsu’s eyes narrow as he see’s a slew of men popping up form the bushes in front of him. He could also see the clearing a few more miles out, and with a grunt, he withdrew his fire arm in his right hand, and a combat knife in his left hand, before putting the handle between his teeth. He leaned forward, and with no intent on mercy, he began to tear his way through everything that could breathe. There was no form of flesh he didn’t dent, slice, bruise or cut on his way to a free life

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The amount of violence seemed so out of his character, but at his core Tetsu detested taking lives. It wasn’t his way, it wasn’t how he was taught, and yet it only seemed like he and the rest of the people who bare his last name were only ever meant to harm others. Even if it is in the name of the greater good, it doesn’t feel good doing it. The men seemed only to increase in number as Tetsu heard some of them taunt him as he approached them. His goal in reach.

Soldier 1: YOU CHOSE THE WRONG SIDE RYOJI!

Soldier 2: President Yani wants you DEAD!!

Tetsu: As good as that might be for the general populous I have to severely disagree with his demands right about now.

He barreled through them, kicking them both out of his way, and caving the chest of a third one in

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He could see it! Tetsu saw the clearing that lead to the sea where his ride would’ve been waiting for him! He made his way closer to the ledge, but not before the rush of happiness caused him to overlook a crucial factor. A soldier had been running right behind him, but he didn’t know why he hadn’t attacked. At the last moment Tetsu turned around to see he’d had an explosive vest on his chest, and it detonated on the spot, directly in his face!
-c-

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A flash of white was all he saw, as his body soared through the air. The explosion getting bigger as it blew off the side of the cliff Tetsu had been thrown off of. His back hitting the water and falling below its surface. The glow of the explosion resonated in his eyes for a moment as he laid there floating in the water. Even as he absorbed the kinetic energy of the explosion, the flames initially scorched him on the surface of his skin.

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Flashback end::
Tetsu: -waves his hands in front of him defensively- Listen kids I appreciate your help with this I really do but I’m fine really! I don’t need to find anybody to talk to right now.

Connor: Gramps. I’m trying to get you laid here. Okay. Laid. When’s the last time you got some eh?

Tetsu: Erm…well….been a while. I’ve been so busy protecting and fighting I never really took time to find someone to consummate with.

Connor sits in front of the computer screen, while Tetsu looks over his shoulder. Tetsu since his return to the city and hiding of course, was being forced by his grandson to find a woman to get with. This didn’t much concern Tetsu, as well…he just wanted to get back into the swing of things. Back into having a normal life if he even could. Still Connor was just trying to help. Frankly the two had been bonding a lot more lately. Connor couldn’t stand his father and his father didn’t much like Tetsu so the family tree is rather scattered.

Connor:-turns to look at Tetsu- Speaking of which…I know you’re happy to be home and all but could you find some better clothes???

 the badge one XD

Tetsu:-looks at his clothes- I’m actually pretty comfortable right about now. I haven’t gotten to wear a Gi in years. I do know how to live in civilization you know. –he checks his watch- it’s still pretty early in the day so I’m going to head out for a while. I’ll see you soon.

Connor: Well I’m gonna send Moko another request. She’s got thirsty folks all over her page, but it says you two would be a match. Not that I’d approve –scratches his cheek- but all the while. Good luck anyway.

Stepping outside and hopping into his hover car, he cranked it up and began taking off. Into hover traffic he went as he drove through the city streets to district 2, a more quieter part. A graveyard to be specific. He arrived there, and stepped out, walking down the long cement sidewalk. As he did he turned towards a specific set of grave stones. These grave stones dated back…waaaaay back. Back to the days of his early officer patrols, when he was moving up in the ranks with other people that were in a team he was in charge of. He got down on both knees, crossing one foot over the other, and placing his hands on his lap, bowing his head and closing his eyes as if to say a silent prayer.

Tetsu: It has been to long my friends. Far too long. We’ve much to catch up on. -e-

Moko had chosen to remained quiet for the most of ride from the airport to the infamous Niwa compound, which only a few blocks away from the part of city known to most as "The Wall" or rather District 3. Opting to let the kids and Merle talk about their plans in regards to celebrating her birthday and other little tidbits they had in store for their families as Mother's day was also on the approach, while the mother of three allowed her mind to briefly recall the conversation she'd had with Nia and Coco in regards to the damages that D1 had occurred thanks to Mundi, in addition to what all needed to be done in order to restore things at least back to some natural order. Her holo-pad suddenly letting off a series of chimes to let her know that her online dating page had gotten another request from a possible suitor as the car made its way off of the Main Street junction, down New Wall Street towards Kennedy prompting her to reach into her purse to extract it and see what all the noise about.

The 42 year old frowning in utter agitation after giving the device several key strokes with her fingers to input its password and seeing the countless thirst that lay inside of the men in Kasaihana that was loitering about her page.

"Damn you're hot."

"Can I hit that."

"Let me \*\*$\*\*$\*\*."

"Ew no! " Moko retorted her lilac eyes rolling a bit at some of the comments she'd gotten via add as her index finger scrolled down through the list hitting delete wherever it may and continued doing so for about a minute or so until at last she finally gives up, tossing the device blatantly across the car almost hitting Jamie in the face with it.

Jamie: Hey watch it!

Moko: Oops sorry Jamie.

She winced, the car moving veering off in a turn towards the right some in order reach the driveway and the gate of the compound. Its heavy iron door steadily starting to swing back permitting it to enter. The driver guiding the vehicle down long winding path that lead to the front door before finally coming to complete stop and all.

Jamie: Its cool Mama T

The brown haired male would say picking it up from the floor of the car in an attempt to hand it back to her only to be intercepted by other taking it from his hand.

"I'll take that J." Moko would hear Sian say, not really paying her much attention as her daughter would proceed to type in her password into the holo-pad in order to see just what had irritated her mother so as all she wanted to do was in was truth take quick bath and relax a bit before she had to meet up with the rest of her family in D3, at the cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of her father's death with a grave side memorial. Her eyes watching the driver exit his side of the car first before coming around towards the back of it to open the passenger side door where she sat. The older woman doing a quarter turn at the waist in order to place one foot out onto the ground before allowing its mate follow before standing upright and making her way towards the door. Sian's voice suddenly stopping her in her tracks as the 16 year old begins to in on her pretty hard about her not checking her dating profile page like she promised she would. -C-

Moko: Sian...look I...

Sian: Mom we talked about this and you agreed to let me and Mel create this page so that you could find your "happy ending" BEFORE I start my training with Dez and Mel starts college in the fall. We don't want you to end up all by yourself in that spacious, big house of ours that you are building on the other end of town.

Moko: I know it's just, hard getting into this whole cyber dating thing. I mean most of the guys out there despite them being the same age as me are still thinking with their dicks. And I don't want that kind of a man being around my girls. You guys have enough to worry about already without having to come home to a possible pedophile living there.

Sian: And I get that Mom but you can't spend the rest of your life worrying about Mileena and myself. We're both big girls now who can throw punches even with the best of them. We even have amazing guys by our side's who will help us do so if push comes to shove.

Sian words implicating Damian Yun and god knows who else as being the amazing guys she was talking about to Moko, to which she could only hope that Mel's wasn't Jericho Serizawa as she listened on to her daughter's argument as why she should give this online dating thing another shoot before finally saying, "Okay okay I get, and I will try to give the men of this fair city another shot but for now that will have to wait as I am late for a very important date." Moko would explain resuming her walk towards the door with Sian and company in tow. A maid immediately opening the door for the group allowing them all to enter.

Sian: Heading to meet up with Aunt Vivian and the others at Grandpa's grave?

Moko: Yes, it's still hard to believe its been 38 years to the day.

Sian: Yeah...I'll bet but I sure he's somewhere nearby watching over us. And that he's very proud of what you've managed to do for not only us but everyone else too.

To some degree Moko wanted to believe her eldest daughter's words as she made her way towards and then up the stairs to what would be her room for the next couple of months, but given how much of the law was apart of her father's side of the family she feared that Hatchi Asakura was anything but proud of the life she now lead as she saw that what she was supposed to wear had already been lain out on the bed and made her way into the bathroom to wash away the scent of travel. Only to emerge moments later dressed in towel with her butter pecan brown skin and dark black hair kissed by droplets of water imbued with the scent of jasmine. The mother of three quickly casting it off with ease in order to dress in strapless bra, a soft pink colored thong before pulling a pair of black jeans and a dark gray kimono jeweled styled top. Permitting her damp hair to caress her super model like features as bent over to put on a pair of black sandals onto her manicured feet and making a break towards the stairwell then out the door to her own car.

Tomoko arriving at the cemetery after check in protocols just in time to see her aunt and two uncles both decorated KPFD3 officers much like their brother, her father dressed in uniform exited that of their own vehicles with flowers in hand. Hatchi's three siblings stopping their trek to his grave the moment they spied the car pulling up behind theirs and a young woman getting out of it rushing towards them with a smile on her face waving that of their right hand in order to get their attention. "Hey everyone!" They'd hear Moko say. Vivian of course allow a grin to move across her semi wrinkled face at the sight of her niece through her partially blind eyes prompting the 67 year told woman immediately throw her arms forward and around her as best she could the moment she was within range. "Tomoko, you were able to make it after all." She laughs. "Where are girls dear...and Akira?"

"Of course, I wouldn't miss this for anything in the world Auntie as to the girls. Mileena is in New Nexus at the moment on business in my stead, Sian's prolly by now is halfway to Japan or some else knowing that boyfriend of hers now that she's back home and in arms reach to him, and...Akira only god knows where he is. Hopefully its not with his father." Moko prayed really not wanting to think of Akuma as she'd been getting some rather ill vibes that he was somewhere lurking about lately. Her uncle Gin's voice jerking her from her thoughts. "Damn boy needs to come home at least one and while to see if his mother at least has a pulse."

"Akira has his ways of making sure that I'm okay Uncle Gin, if there's trouble he'll make sure that nothing happened to me or his sisters. " Moko reassured him only to have her Uncle Tai back her up. "Our Moko raised a good boy Gin far better than that bitch Niansi ever could've that's for sure and our brother would've been proud to know his grandson carries on the family tradition." Tai Asakura being one of Akira's supervisors though the boy himself wasn't even aware that the 1st Lieutenant was even his family. "Either way..." "Oh hush Gin...I'm sure that whatever Akira's reasons are for not coming around are good one, and Tai never ever mention that whore's name around me again. After what she's done to this family she's lucky that I even allow her remains to stay buried next to our brother, no less even...” Through her half narrowed vision she could see Moko's face, sort of soften into an expression that only could mean that her brother was nearby causing her to cease her ranting and switch to a more light hearted topic.... “I think its best that we all just leave what was done to past, in the past and make our way up this hill in order to pay our respects to Nii-sama for the hour in day is starting to grow late, We still have to meet the children in town to celebrate our Moko's birthday tomorrow." Vivian countered, the rest agreeing with the older woman as they proceeded to make their way towards the Asakura Family's shrine. Occasionally making stops at several of the family graves to place flowers and give prayer before finally reaching the highly decorated and seemingly well taken care of grave of Lieutenant Hatchi Asakura and his wife Niansi, whose head stone and plot was unattended to. Covered in weeds and other wild life while its headstone barely stood upright in the afternoon sun cracking and withering away under wrath of the elements without a flower or burner in sight to show love or even care from her either of the two families. A befitting punishment for a woman who let her only child be taken from their home and turned into a whore due to her own stupid selfishness and grief, to be abandon in death much like she had been all those years ago as child. Moko thought rather harshly helping her elder aunt kneel before her younger brother's headstone and light several incense sticks before placing into the burner below. Moko kneeling herself besides the elder woman and her uncles and offering up a prayer to her father.

Once done Vivian would lift her head up and lay the flowers meant for him on the grave, the older woman stating, "It has been 38 years since you were taking from us Hatchi, and in that time much has changed in the world. We've changed, but through it all I happy to say that this year has been a good one to us all, as you can see your little one is home...our Moko Nii-sama is home and that you are the proud grandfather of three of the most beautiful and gifted children that I have ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on. They're just like you so proud and head strong my dear brother especially that Sian she's every bit like you.... -laughs- but like you Hatchi....my gut tells me that they will go on to do great things even long after we have departed from this Earth." Her lilac hues starting tear up some as she spoke Moko taking noting that her aunt was squeezing her hand the whole while saying this, as she knew just how much her mother's betrayal and actions had indeed wounded their family. Not mention the honor that had been stolen from them to boot which in truth had brought much shame to them all upon learning of her fate from her own lips during the holidays. Her eyes looking about the grounds a bit more as her aunt continued to speak more to her father about the things she'd learned from Moko in regards to her where abouts all this time, only to discover that just like her father's grave there were others just like it that had also been...just as tended to as well. Most of these graves having belonged to members of the very same task force that were also shot and killed the very same night her father had been and by the looks of things the person had to have been by no more than a few minutes ago or more before their arrival, perhaps they were even still around. Tomoko wagered keeping eyes open and ears to the ground as after the attack in D1 against the Lion's Den she wasn't willing to risk any chances with anyone hurting her family.

## A Grave Side Meeting

Tetsu would’ve used his hand to continue brushing off a few more of the graves, that held his fallen friends and loved ones. He’s been gone for so long, it’s almost as if he’d lost touch with the world as a whole. This was the first time in weeks he hadn’t pulled a trigger, or gotten physical with anyone. It felt reassuring…peaceful. Still apart of Tetsu worried that like most veterans he wouldn’t be able to feel comfortable in the times of peace. Even now there’s acts of violence against the city, this omega gene registration, and so many other negative stories on the news. Not a very bright place to retire that’s for sure. He stands up and begins walking back down the path he came when he stumbled upon a couple of women standing over the grave of his old friend Hatchi. His bare feet stopped moving and he stood blinking for a moment as he swore he recognized one of the women but he wasn’t sure. Still it would be rude not to address them.

Tetsu: You must be related to Hatchi. He was a very good and noble man. One heck of a drinker too.

He lightly laughed, adjusting his head band a bit before returning his gaze to the ladies. That’s when his brows raised in complete shock along with his eyes opening up as he recognized one of the females! His voice got a pitch higher as he leaned forward and pointed with an almost dumbfounded expression

Tetsu: Y-you! Are you Tomoko?!?! As in Connor’s friend?!? –he cups his face in his hands groaning in embarrassment as he’d caught a nervous spell talking to himself- I can’t believe this! –he ran his hands through his hair- I mean I’m not even dressed! I’m wearing a freakin' Gi with sack pants and no shoes! –he looks down at his feet- and their ashy! Ah! Guh! I promise I bathe! I just! I was! Bah…it’s nice to meet you?!?

He smiled nervously before standing straight up clearing his throat

Tetsu: Sorry ma’am ahem. It’s uh..Tetsu. Tetsu Ryoji? I sent you a request on that…dating site…but you had a bunch so I didn’t really think I’d actually ever…meet you so…-waves with a grin- hi.

He stands there sweating beads as he was completely caught off guard! He’d no idea she’d be here and now that she was it was rather disheartening to know he wasn’t dressed her best. Meanwhile her appearance was significantly better in person than the photos. Good lord. It took Tetsu the will of 10,000 men to keep eye contact and not look at her like a piece of meat.

Once Vivian had finished her words at the grave, Gin and Kai would've moved in closer to their sister in order to do the same sharing with whom they all believed was the spirit of his long dead brother the most recent events of things and even a joke or two from their childhood. You know brotherly stuff, things that Tomoko of course had no clue about or remembered very little of since she'd been away from her family so long. It was almost as if she were a stranger amongst them some how. Gin all of suddenly breaking down into tears prompting her Aunt to immediately rise in order to comfort the older male, as even though time had passed the pain of loosing his younger brother hadn't. Vivian taking the initiative to lead Gin away from the grave so that he could gather his nerve again to stand before his brother once more like a man, thus leaving Moko alone with her Uncle Kai who proceeded tell Hatchi about who else....none other than Akira. The youngest of the Asakura clan beaming with a sort pride as he went into details about the eldest of his brother's grandchildren the work he had done when he was on the force and the work he seemingly still did around the city from time to time on its behalf. Which was a lot more than even Tomoko herself knew when it came to her first born.

Now don't get me wrong though, Akira did drop a line to her every now and again to let his mother know that he was okay or if he needed the occasional loan or two but that was about as far as it went these days. Moko lowering her lashes somewhat as her uncle went on to talk about Mileena and even Sian with his brother. Kai being the only member of the family still actively working for the force would've noticed this and begin to cut his chat a tad bit short just as Vivian and Gin were attempting rejoin the rest of the group, “Hahaha....and here I am prattling on and on about your family like Tomoko's not even here to tell you about them herself.” the 54 year old stated placing first a hand on his nieces shoulder while laying the other onto the headstone of the grave. “You two got a lot to catch up on, I'll leave you two to it. I miss you onii-san.” before turning on the heels of his shoes in order to walk away. Kai leaving Tomoko alone at grave side to finally speak to the spirit of her late father, while keeping his sister and brother at bay away for a bit longer so that she could say what peace she had to say to him.

Moko allowing her somewhat watery gaze to look upon the well kept marker with the family's name written with such care next to his first, below it a picture of the man she knew dressed in uniform the very same one he had been buried in accordance to his last wishes enclosed in a frame on it. Her tears slowing beginning to flow down from her lilac eyes on her cheeks staining them some as she lowered her lashes to blink, the memory of that day still so fresh in her thoughts and mind as she fought against all to move her lips in order to speak the words...she'd been wanting to say if ever she got the chance to escape the Lion's Den and find her family again. But alas nothing came out only tears and the simple phrase of, “I miss you so much Papa.” from her lips could be heard as Moko did her best to be what her Father would call, “a brave little soldier” in front him even now. “I had a whole list of things I wanted to say to you today and now for the life of me I can't even think of one.” she chuckles raising her right upwards in order to wipe away several tears. “But knowing you you'd prolly say, “That cool baby girl. Sometimes the best conversations aren't with words or even with fists...their simply spoken by a person just being there when it really counts.” Something that I tell my kids every day if you can believe it or not.” she goes onto say still laughing. A sound that causing her Aunt and Uncles to turn around and make their way back grave side to see if anything was the matter. To which she replied, “Everything's fine....just remembering is all.” continuing to wipe away any stray tears from her lovely face with her hands before her Aunt reaches into her purse for a Kleenex and offers it to her. Moko taking it in hand and uttering a very polite “Arigato, Vivian-obasan (aunt).” to her as she dried her eyes with it Vivian kneeling to give the girl reassuring hug.

It would also be in this very same moment that the group would get a very rare yet welcomed visitor at grave side as well, as Gin Asakura would take note of several steps against the ground nearby and immediately as if on instinct move to turn with his hand on his weapon to draw it only to find that their supposed threat was in truth a sight for sore eyes standing there dressed a simple Gi saying:

Tetsu: You must be related to Hatchi. He was a very good and noble man. One heck of a drinker too.

His laugh echoing through the breeze that was around them, only be join by that of the eldest Asakura brother's as he lowered his hand from his weapon in attempt give Tetsu a quick handshake that was taught to all officers ex or active duty once they entered the academy.

Gin: Why Ryoji you ol' dog, is it really you? Haha its gotta be I'd recognized that get up anywhere. Its me, Asakura Gin I ranked third in our class the year we came out...Hatchi was my twin brother remember? How've been? Those dicks in Washington not working you too hard I hope?

The old man asked hoping the bit of info he'd given Tetsu might jog his memory some what as to who they all were with the exception of Tomoko who it seemed, he'd recognized all on his own from somewhere else given his facial features as Vivian hugged her. His voice almost inaudible as he asked if she was in fact Tomoko, a friend of Connor's before going on to rant his disbelief at having not dressed right the occasion among other hygienic things he was lacking which caused Moko make a face of sorts as she was seriously confuckled that the man before her scruffy as he was none other than the infamous super cop himself, Tetsu Ryoji. The very same prim and polished figure who'd given the eulogy at her father's funeral so many years ago when she herself was still but a child

'**Oba-san was right, we all have changed.'** Moko mused to herself a bit moving away from her aunt's grasp and with the help of her Kai-ojisan (Uncle) rises to her feet with ease in order to greet a person who in truth really didn't need any introductions despite him having done so among other things as she bowed formerly at the waist him. Her lilac eyes taking in the sights of the older gentleman for all it was worth on the way down and back up his rugged looking features

Moko: Yes, Hatchi Asakura was my father. I'm Tomoko by the way....and I know who you are. One cannot live in this town and not know the names of the Patriarchs of the three families that made this place what it is. Its like an unspoken rule or something. -laughs- I wouldn't go as far as to say Connor and I are really friends more like mutual partners, its kinda of you scratch my back I scratch yours kinda deal but any who...Why don't you...

Finding herself suddenly cut off in mid-sentence due her phone starting to ring, Moko would asked if Tetsu would excuse her for a moment in order to answer it, If he agreed to do so she then would reach into her left pants pocket in order to retrieve it only see that the number on its face was none other than Sian's, before giving the phone the verbal command of “Answer.” before the young girl could hang up.

Moko: Yes dear?

Sian: I know you said don't interrupt you while you were grave side but I was going through that list of “savages” on your page and you wouldn't believe who sent you a request for a date!

Moko: Haha try me baby girl.

Sian: Tetsu Ryoji! Can you believe it?! One Kasaihana's living legends wants to date my mom, sooo shall I hit the accept button. -sounding all eager-

Her words causing Moko to look back at Tetsu for a moment who possibly was engaging himself either in conversation with her family while waiting for her to finish her call or just standing aloof listening to her Uncle Gin talk either way, the mother of three couldn't deny that there was something about the man that she found...well attractive and mysterious to say the least. Tomoko taking note of his boy scoutish like nature as he did all he could to keep from gawking her down like a pit bull after a juicy steak. Another factor she found rather sweet.

Moko: Go ahead, Sian...though I will warn you there was really no need. He kinda, sorta just ran into me, Oba, and the Ojis at Ogee-san's grave and I have to admit he has me feeling well...I'll tell you when you're older.

Sian: Oooooooooooooooo.....juicy, well I'll leave you both to it then. Bye!

And with that Sian hung up clicking onto the accept button next to Tetsu's name and deleting all the rest. Moko lowering the phone from her ear slowly and closing it before placing it back into her pockets, her attention returning towards the others Tetsu's especially. “Sorry about that, my daughter spied your request for a date on that dating site you mentioned and just had to tell me. As I was saying why don't you join us Ryoji-san, I'm sure Papa wouldn't mind another especially a close friend like you here with us as we pay our respects to him. And perhaps we could head some place else just the two of us to talk.” she laughed a but nervous as it had been so long since she was last in the company of a man or at least entertained one in a conversation outside of business matters. 'Do I really have what it takes to charm a man like I used to?' Moko asked herself unsure if the skills she'd gain as the Legendary Sakura of the Lion's Den would be of any used to her now as just plain ol' Tomoko she wondered easing into mode of comfort that might make things easier between them as she hoped Tetsu would join them making her way back towards the grave and if he did the same she would say:

Moko: Just when one thought today couldn't get any better Papa, look who came along to help us commemorate things. We all miss you so much, but we know that you are out there watching us and guiding our footsteps onto the righteous path even if we've strayed so far from it.

Vivian: Indeed child, indeed.

But if Tetsu for some reason declined to join them Tomoko would have simply asked, “Would you give me about 10 more minutes to wrap things up here with my family maybe we can hit up a cafe that's not far from here for a quick bite to eat and some coffee....even talk a little bit more?” as she found herself rather intrigued with the man before her more so than the legend that everyone was weaned on growing up.

Seeing the gun pointed towards him didn’t alarm him as much as the person who was holding it. It was Hatchi’s Twin of all people! Tetsu gave a hearty laugh and extend his own hand to shake his and greet him properly, still embarrassed of course but still. He commented on how he hadn’t seen him in years and tetsu just rubbed his beard thinking about how old he actually was now adays. In the routine manor Tomoko greeted him with poise and grace. She was so polite and sophisticated. Tetsu hadn’t been this impressed by a first impression since…well since Asami. That however was a story for a different time to recall, as he had to live in the here and the now.

“Sorry about that, my daughter spied your request for a date on that dating site you mentioned and just had to tell me. As I was saying why don't you join us Ryoji-san, I'm sure Papa wouldn't mind another especially a close friend like you here with us as we pay our respects to him. And perhaps we could head some place else just the two of us to talk.”

Tetsu: -he took a moment to look down at his Gi and blinked. – I mean I personally don’t mind much but I do look sort of bummish….ah well. I miss wearing a Gi everywhere I go.

He proceeded to follow her back to the other grave and as he did he seemed to not be able to escape the assortment of familiar faces he’d been running into in such a short time. He’d heard her speak her final words to the man and Tetsu would’ve clapped his hands together. Closing his eyes and letting a soft breath out through his nostrils

Tetsu: In arms always, from one life to the next. Rest easy. One day I hope to soon join you.

Tetsu then turned to Tomoko, and lightly bowed

Tetsu: I’m honored to have dinner with you this evening. Erm or lunch. –he looked at his watch and nervously played with the buttons- I can do everything on this piece of crap but tell time. An ywho I’m ready to go! –he gestured with a nod and a smile-

Tetsu was nervous as nervous gets but he was still a gentlemen. The most gentle man in his family all be it. His legacy is legendary, and all of the war and ghost stories told about him may paint him as this indomidable badass but at the end of the day he was just a simple man with simple needs. One could see where Connor’s looks came from as he was the spitting image of the man minus the beard and less on the muscle mass.

Tetsu: Lead the way.-he extended his arm out to her ready to follow.-

"I mean personally I don't mind much but I do look sort of bummish....ah well. I miss wearing a Gi every where I go." She heard him say to which she replied as both of them headed back towards the grave where everyone stood waiting on them, "Honestly I think you look fine and I don't think Papa will mind your attire, but if you feel that out of sorts in regards to us going out we could make a slight detour in through the Geisha section of town. I know of a shop there that might just be up your alley." Her suggestion being some what of a joke considering what tidbits Tomoko already knew about him from her dad's own words, the rest of course was lore and politics. Moko told herself as Vivian and her brothers welcomed Tetsu grave side more like a member of the family rather than an old family friend.

Even permitting him to speak a few words too to his fallen brother in arms. Words which in truth were so beautiful and in depth despite their meaning that Moko could do nothing but stand there and blush with her mouth slightly opened in awe, all the while thinking, \*'Good looking and has a way with words, dear God is he for real?'\* Her Aunt's voice drawing her back in from whatever cloud it was she had floated off on. "When it comes to words one could say that Ryoji-san has always had a gift of knowing just what say and when to say them. It was for that reason the entire family chose him you know to do nii-san's eulogy." A fact that Moko herself didn't know as she looked at Tetsu Ryoji, a man who was several years her senior, had seen AND dissolved conflicts in this town than she had taken breaths still in awe, if that was the word one would use to describe it. Moko on the other hand would've called it guilt, as here she was standing in front of her late father's grave supposedly to honor him and the life he sacrificed for the greater good and all she could do was check out his hot ass friend. \*'What kind of sick creature am I?'\* she asked herself managing to tear away her gaze long enough to see the older male turning to face her, once he'd spoken to her father bowing at the waist in the sane manner as she'd done earlier.

Tomoko finding herself a still a bit slight of tongue when it came to speaking as Tetsu tells her that he 's honored to go out with her while fidgeting with the buttons on his watch. Admitting to her that he could everything else on it but tell the time which in truth made her laugh.

Moko: Here why not let me have a crack at it? - as she attempts moves in close enough to where she can examine the watch but still maintain enough room as to not but all up on the man like most women would be given the chance. The soft scent of jasmine oils quite possibly filling up his nostrils a bit in addition to the tantalizing warmth of her left hand upon the skin fof his large forearm as she tinkers with the watch's technology a bit with her right until at last she hears a modest beeping noise coming from its consol- There 12:30pm eastern standard, which is presumed by many to be Lunch time. -chuckles smiling- Just make sure you press this button at lower left hand part of the screen, the next time you wanna know what hour it is.. -points to it with her index finger tapping it and the time shows perfectly without fault-

The mother of three realizing just how close in proximity the two actually were all of sudden as she looked up to see that they were close enough to kiss one another before jumping back some what. Her own nerves starting to show themselves a little but here as she was REALLY out of touch of what it was like to be around a very honest to god, good man. And boy did it show too. Not to mention for a moment she almost swore that she was face to face with none other than Connor himself....welll at least in another 30 years or so. But still the resemblance was uncanny to say the least. Tetsu extending his arm out for her take just as Moko turned on her heels to ask her Uncles and Aunt would they be okay wrapping things up without her.

Gin Asakura: We'll be alright hun, you two go on ahead and Tetsu no funny business you here me.

This of course Tomoko knew was a warning from not just one of her Uncles but both of them as without her father around they were gonna make sure that no one dared to break her heart at all, and this suited her just fine as she gives a wave of her hands to her family and takes Tetsu's arm leading him to her care where she got in, unlocked the vehicle, thus allowing him entry and once he was inside revving the engine to life before releasing the car's hydraulics so it could take to the air and make its way into the busy noon day sky traffic to a place just a few blocks away call The Sweet Hut Bistro, one of the newer spots in town that Tomoko had just acquired a few weeks ago that was failing badly at business and on the verge of closing but now thanks to an old Den mate of hers turned chef the place was now the only place in town that sold drinks, sweets, and other delights made with organic sweeteners and ingredients. Even the real artificial sugar addicts couldn't taste the difference between the chemical stuff and their's.

Moko: Here we are, The Sweet Hut. Hope you're hungry cause the food is to die for. -allowing the car to descend and gravity to thing first before placing it park completely then getting out of it with ease. Her eyes looking over the place with a rather pleased smile on her face at just how busy it was to be so late into the lunch hour but there were a few tables outside that were empty versing inside which was jammed packed.- I can see we aren't going to be able to get a sit inside like I had hoped we would, is outside okay with you Tetsu...I can call you that right?

## Getting to Know You

When she fixed his watch for him, Tetsu was definitely colored impressed. Considering he’d been working with this watch for years, only to have it fixed with the press of a button. Then again he thought…he never did press that button so it’s understandable. They were considerable close to one another and he caught wind of her perfume and her cleavage. He let a bit of blush flood his cheeks as again it has been YEARS since Tetsu bedded a woman! The man didn’t even masturbate! As they jumped back from one another he looked away and rubbed the back of his head shyly

Tetsu: Right! No funny business at all I promise!

Tetsu happily took her arm and was guided over to her car. Pushing a button on his watch, the vehicle he drove in would’ve began to drive itself back to the Heroes Cove where it’d be parked until he needed it again. As he sat in the car she invited him into Tetsu sat down with caution. The ride was so nice, and while he’d been in presidential limos before it was always to be on high alert, never really to just…be in one. It drove really nice though he thought. The ride here he’d rub his beard not sure weather he should keep it or not. This was the first time he’d grown one so he was unsure but as they came to a place called “The Sweet Hut” he was happy to be in a place to eat. His body metabolizes this stuff in odd ways.

Moko: Here we are, The Sweet Hut. Hope you're hungry cause the food is to die for… I can see we aren't going to be able to get a sit inside like I had hoped we would, is outside okay with you Tetsu...I can call you that right?

Tetsu: You bet I’m hungry! I’m so used to not eating I need to get back into the groove of it. And I’d rather sit outside anyway. Like I said I’m not all that dressed up and of course you can call me Tetsu. Everyone calls me Ryoji so it’s nice to at least have someone call me by name on a personal level.

Flashing a smile he’d wait for them to be seated in the outside section and as they were, Tetsu would’ve pulled out her chair for her, not forgetting his chivalry even with his outer appearance. Pushing her chair in and sitting opposite of her this time. He let his hands rest on the table, as he’d feel a bit more comfortable being one on one with her.

Tetsu: Excuse my jitters. I haven’t actually…associated with the female race on a dating level. I don’t even remember the last time I spoke to one that wasn’t giving me a mission directive or telling me to go somewhere. –he sighs- I mean Connor tried to teach me how to talk to women….but I’m sure punching them in the face is not a method of flirting. –folds his arms and looks up- then again it worked….

Tetsu: You bet I’m hungry! I’m so used to not eating I need to get back into the groove of it. And I’d rather sit outside anyway. Like I said I’m not all that dressed up and of course you can call me Tetsu. Everyone calls me Ryoji so it’s nice to at least have someone call me by name on a personal level.

Tomoko: Alright then...Tetsu it is oh and just a heads up most call me Moko for short, its the nickname my kids' father gave me and after we parted ways it stuck. -laughs- So feel free to use it if you want.

The smile she saw was brought a sense of warmth to her cheeks...a warmth that soon made Moko realize that she in truth was blushing. Something that, she had not done since the days of her youth long before the horrors of the Den as a young girl about the age of 20 appeared asking how many were in their party. “Just two.” she'd say with a soft grin. The hostess telling them to follow her as she picked up two menus from the cafe's outdoor stand, turned on the ball of ballet flats she wore, and made her way through the walk to table with a large soft white umbrella with ease. Moko of course following her without hesitation, while occasionally taking glances back at Tetsu if indeed he was following her. The man was....oh lord....\*'Are there any words to describe him?' \* Moko asked herself mentally, the hostess sitting the menus she holding down onto the light decorated table before telling them both to enjoy and scurrying off, while she on the other hand went for her sear. But the moment that she did she would find that Tetsu was already one step ahead of her with it in hand pulled out from under the table awaiting her to take a seat in it. Which to say the least was in fact a totally blow away to the 42 year old as with most men the age of chivalry was long gone and dead, but apparently not all the way as some parts of it still existed in this one as she'd thank him politely and lower her body into the seat. Allowing him to push it in once she was completely seated before taking his own on the opposing side of her. Her full lips unable to hide just exactly how she was feeling being with him, very intrigued and excited as she would move pick up one of the menus and allow her lilac eyes to browse it for a moment before lowering it when Tetsu spoke of having the jitters after being away from the opposite sex on an intimate level for so long in addition to his grandson's efforts to try and help him get back into the swing of things with some....not so useful methods too.

Tomoko: -Awkward laugh- Punching a woman in the face is most certainly not a good technique when it comes to flirting I'm afraid, I mean with a woman like myself I'd prolly knock your block off... Its just better if you be yourself around a woman...but in Connor's defense have you met your Granddaughter-in-law, Yumi yet? Because if you have then you'd understand why that would be necessary in his eyes. -Laughs- That girl is a literal tank, gave him a few battle bruises during the dating years I'll say that much....doesn't care much for me though...but you probably guessed that much by how I look as to why.

She explains reminiscing about those times she had help Connor during the earlier stages of the marriage, mostly to recover as being at home with a Draconian a pissed off one at that did prove to be fatal at times for the up and coming Yakuza. Not mention the other things that lay in between those moments too, that still made her wonder just how would the boy now rightfully a man and a Chairman in the Fire Flower Syndicate feel about his boyhood crush and Grandfather being out on a date with one another? For now Moko left this question unanswered pushing it to back of her mind for another time in order to engage more in conversation with her....well date.

Tomoko: So what brings you back home to Kasaihana last I heard, Farhan was dragging you off to D.C. With a ball and chain around your neck, figuratively speaking of course? Though....-lowers her voice some what-....anyone with eyes could would be able to see that he was just doing so to keep at least one of you by his side rather than at his back. Either way I'm happy to see that no serious damage has been done. -reaches a hand out towards his own in attempt to give it a tender squeeze-

Her mention of 'one of them' being a statement that regarding to three patriarchs of Kasaihana, Tetsu of course being the one she mentioned, Moko shifting her gaze upwards for a moment upon the approach of their server a young male of 18, dressed in white shirt, casual slacks and long dark apron around his waste with the cafe's logo on it holding two glasses of ice cold water in hand before placing them both on the table and pulling out his holographic tablet in preparations to take their orders.

Server: Hello my name's Jason and welcome to Sweet Hut Cafe, where we serve sweets to the sweet. Sorry about the wait, what can I get you both today?

Tomoko: Hey Jason, and thanks. I'd like to have California Roll Platter with a side of Calamari sightly cooked please. Could please tell Katie, the chief that Sakura requests her not to be stingy with the tempera inside of the rolls.

Jason would impute this into the pad with ease using his finger to navigate through the menu and if Tetsu had chance to look over the menu while he and Moko were talking, he would've then turned to him and awaited his order before doing the same, then nod politely to Tomoko excusing himself to ensure that her request was noted upon sending what they requested by to the kitchen.

Tetsu: See! I told him that wasn’t right but you can’t tell that boy much of anything! Granted I haven’t been in his life in years and the only other time we met is when we fought. Got a mean right hook I’ll give him that, but he’s got a lot to learn but I know if I give him some poi-ahem. Sorry. Big marital arts buff.

Which was very true. Tetsu for his nature and everything intended about it loved fighting with a passion. He liked to fight for the sport not the kill but recent years had changed that demeanor somewhat. He still won’t kill unless it is absolutely necessary. Being free from control he could at least now decide when he could make that call and not have someone telling him when, where, and how to do his job. He listened to her chime in about his wife, whom he’d had yet to meet. He’d heard he was married but it’s hard to believe someone fell in love with him in the first place. When she reached her hand out, he’d reply and allow her. His touch timid at first, but it grew comfortable as he rested a thumb on the back of her hand

Tetsu: -looks down- Well I wouldn’t say no damage has been done. I’ve seen a great deal of things I can’t unseen. Things I can still visualize and hear. It’s not so much PTSD as much as it is just me hating that I’ve wasted so many of years fighting for the wrong side. I- Oh hello waiter. –geekily waves-

When it was his turn to order Tetsu rubbed his scruff bearded with his free hand, a habit he picked up from his old sensei Hideo

Tetsu: Can I just have like the biggest burger you can possibly muster. I’ve been eating microwave rations for years…and a beer. Just one, for health purposes. –when the waiver leaves, Tetsu continues- but well..yeah. Left some scars but I keep em outta my mental for as long as I can. It’s nice to be able to have some kind of life. I also want to get closer to my family this time. Me and Connor are cool I guess. Rude one. Haven’t met Leon and Densuke…well he’s probably at the furthest reaches of the earth. –shrugs-

Tetsu would’ve leaned forward a little bit, resting his elbow on the table. Proper etiquette? No but he was a man with something on his mind and it was getting to him a bit.

Tetsu: I ran away cause well…I wanted something more for myself. The only thing I’ll known as through the world is some kind of killer…and that’s. that’s not me. That’s not what I stood for. This town made me what I am, and I’ve let it’s teachings go to such waste…but no more. I’m home now and little by little I’m going to rebuild the life I could’ve had here.

After such a noble speech he looks up and the first thing he see’s is….her rack. His eyes stared for a moment before he shook his head and avoided all forms of eye contact

Tetsu: You’re uh…very pretty. Gah that was so kindergarten. It just sounds better than how Connor describes you. You know he has a pretty unhealthy crush on you.

Tomoko: That of course is true, he insists on calling me Moko when I'm still several years his senior. But I can't argue with him District 1 is practically his now hook line and sinker, and have it in ruins will not be looked upon with kindness by those of his brothers. And there's no disputing his skills as a fighter either. No need to apologize, I dabble in the martial arts too at times heh I trained my twin daughters in the art of combat though they seemed to have a knack in using on each other more so than anyone else.

Moko going on to hear Tetsu explain his status in regards to what damages he had in fact accrued being under Yani Farhan's thumb. Things Tomoko was quite sure that even if he had lived to the ripe old age of 100 and so on that he would never to really be able to recover from, less he found a new reason for living. The older male acknowledging their server before telling him what he wanted in a manner that she couldn't help but smile at. It was almost as if she were watching a small child in the middle of a candy store who just couldn't seem to make up his mind as to what he wanted and it was that child like innocence that made her want to get to know him even more, as their server took his leave of them. Tetsu going on to tell her that he hadn't seen his son, founder and CEO of Heroes Inc., Densuke Ryoji or his other grandson Leon too before leaning forward to rest his elbows onto the table his face in palm.

Tetsu: I ran away cause well…I wanted something more for myself. The only thing I’ll known as through the world is some kind of killer…and that’s. that’s not me. That’s not what I stood for. This town made me what I am, and I’ve let it’s teachings go to such waste…but no more. I’m home now and little by little I’m going to rebuild the life I could’ve had here.

Tomoko: That would make two of us, I'm looking forward to a new life inside of D2 but I will never forget the harsh brutal lessons I learned in District 1 nor the lessons my father passed on to me in short time he was on this Earth. Though...he always used to say to me and Niansi, that you were gonna be something great one day, he could feel in his gut and we both know that gut of his was never wrong not even on a bad day.

The Asian beauty taking note of Tetsu's gaze towards her lush ample bosom, which usually was the first thing men did in fact noticed verses her face and of coursed angered her to no ends at times. Moko for some strange reason didn't seem to mind his brief leering as it made her feel...well desired after so long of just being another pretty face in the crowd.

Tetsu: You’re uh…very pretty. Gah that was so kindergarten. It just sounds better than how Connor describes you. You know he has a pretty unhealthy crush on you.

This of course wasn't news to Tomoko of course as matter of fact it was the reason that she and the Missus didn't get along to begin with. Or so she told herself at times. Moko always having suspected that Connor had taken much of his boyhood crush into the the relationship and expected his wife to be as sub servant as she was in certain affairs...especially those involving other women. But of course she had no proof of such things that is until now. The reaction of her lowering her gaze despite the gentle caress of thumb Tetsu had given the back of her thumb before letting loose a sigh laughing the moment Jason was completely out of view.

Tomoko: Oh no, no, no its actually sweet of you to say thanks. Its been a while since I've gotten a sincere compliment from someone. And yes I know, and its most certainly my fault for allowing such a thing to go on for as long as it has too. But in order to understand as to why it is, you must first understand the past, my past. Being that you are practically family and all.

Her words were hollow almost empty as she moved to weave the story of what exactly transpired in the days after her father's funeral. Niansi Asakura's drug addiction, their eviction from District 3 into the slums of District 1, and horrid events that transpired once she'd been kidnapped by Show Boat; taken to the Lion's Den only to become the sex legend that was now on the lips of every male from the ages of 13 to 100 and becoming the Den's new master in wake of its previous ones death. All the while Tomoko wondered if hearing this tale would make Tetsu form any lesser a view of her as she in truth found him not only to be a breath of fresh air but someone to which she could open up to and give her all if given the chance to.

Tomoko: It was several years after I took control of the Den as Dominus, Master that is that Connor who was then 16, learned of my den name; Sakura through the usual locker room chatter at his school with the guys and had a friend hack the intricate server I built from scratch to secure an invitation one of the Bondage Parties that we hosted. At the time he and his ex, were going through some things and he sought me out personally to “cure” what was ailing him. -throws a bit of implication into her tone as to denote her meaning of the word cure.- Of course I was out of the game by then with a son by the same man as my daughters around the same age as him so I was most defiantly not going to entertain such a thing especially from a minor...but we both know Connor. Once he sets his sights set on something its hard to shake him off of it until he gets it...one could even say from the moment he first laid actual sight on me that it was love or lust at first sight. Which ever one it is or was I don't know...nor at the time did I care. After that incident he joined the ranks of the Shiroi Ookami with the help of its late chairman, Jade Tenjou. What a pair those two were. As to me, I did my best to keep things to a business only bases with him, even going as far to avoid him from time to time all the way up to when Jade and her husband were murdered that's when King-sama gave him charge over of District 1. But after he married Yumi...and I found him almost half dead on my front door step from one of their many legendary fights I realized that...in some way I was only REAL friend that he had. I mean why else would he come to me when he had so many others who could and would help him for the sake of profits and gain, right?

She'd give Tetsu's hand a squeeze speaking all of this as part of herself felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted up off of her while the other felt like it was only being removed in order to shelter another. That burden being him not understanding just what she had become to so many over the years, ties that were much harder break in actions that with mere words but in the burning down of the Den in District 1 and its very low re-emergence into its new home and soon with a new Dominus. Tomoko's hope was much like Tetsu's.

Tomoko: But like you I too am abandoning what I was in order to build the life I should've had and though its years too late for me to joined the academy like I wanted to as a kid. I get the feeling with me helping another on the force recently with a case will still give me a chance to serve none less. So all that's left for me to do as I know my girls like their brother are successful already and will graduate from school..high school and college, is for me to find the right person to settle down with.

Jason suddenly returning in the mist of her speaking with another from the kitchen with a large tray in hand that was carrying their meals and drinks in hand. The other being none other than her former Den mate who gave Tomoko a very wide ass grin before Jason took the tray holder he held and opened it thus permitting her to sit it down on it. The young male picking up each dish and placing it front of the one who requested it while the chief gave Moko a quick hug and a smile, using the opportunity to whisper in her ear just how good looking Tetsu was and she'd better lock him down before she did. The woman's word causing her to blush a bit as she withdrew just as their drinks were being placed on the tables with silverware before thanking them both again for coming and scurrying back off towards the kitchen.

Jason: Enjoy your meal and let me know if you both need anything, okay? -turns and walks away-

Tomoko: This looks delicious Jason. And thank you we will.

Moko taking in hand both of her chopsticks before moving to pick up one of the many sushi rolls in front her and placing it into her mouth all the while still waiting to see what Tetsu had to say in regards to all she had told him if anything at all. -E-

“Oh no, no, no its actually sweet of you to say thanks. Its been a while since I've gotten a sincere compliment from someone. And yes I know, and its most certainly my fault for allowing such a thing to go on for as long as it has too. But in order to understand as to why it is, you must first understand the past, my past. Being that you are practically family and all.”

Upon hearing this Tetsu perked up and adjusted in his seat. He nodded, showing his interest to listen and hear of her past. It sounded a lot brighter than the doom and gloom tales of his own past he could share, and he was getting a bit more comfortable around her. As she began her tale hearing of his grandson in his youth excited him. He’d only ever met Connor once and they weren’t exactly under great or grand circumstances. The sexual aspects of the story bothered him not. As a cop he’d learned to look past such things to get to the core or the root of a person’s character. To which hearing about the relationship between her and Connor, he could see that she had a very grand and caretaker persona. It was sweet, helping him when she didn’t have to. Tetsu couldn’t help but feel a tad upset that he couldn’t be around to help his grandson out of a pickle...but how could he when his own son wouldn’t give him the time of day. He felt the squeeze on his hand and while subtle it was at least obvious she was becoming more and more comfortable around him to. It felt good! Right. Less awkward and maybe now he could shed that shell and actually let her see the person he really is. The person her father came to know so well.

Tomoko: But like you I too am abandoning what I was in order to build the life I should've had and though its years too late for me to joined the academy like I wanted to as a kid. I get the feeling with me helping another on the force recently with a case will still give me a chance to serve none less. So all that's left for me to do as I know my girls like their brother are successful already and will graduate from school...high school and college is for me to find the right person to settle down with.

Tetsu went to reply but when the waiter came with the food his mindset switched completely as he looked at the amazingly crafted burger on his plate. His hand subtly slipped from hers as he rubbed his hands together licking his lips like a dog. It’d been so long since he’d had ANYTHING close to home cooked!!! Popping the top of the bun up and sprinkling some salt and pepper upon it before smashing the condiments back between the buns and taking a huge bite! A bit of ketchup smearing across his cheeks and chin as he chewed hearty-fully. He looked down before swiping one cheek and his chin with thumb, missing the one on his other cheek. He put it down for a second to keep the conversation afloat.

Tetsu: I admire that. You forged your own path instead of the one set for you. Some people forget that they have the ability to craft and carve their own fate. Something I wish I had taken to heart myself. –he takes another bite, chewing but talking with a bit of a mouthful and puffy cheeks- BUT I won’t complain! I’m here now and I guess in some odd way I’m following the path you took while making it my own. Glad to know Connor’s been doing well for himself. Still cant wrap my head around him being married. I only ever met Densuke’s wife a few times…during which I was trying to ahem…arrest them.

Tetsu hung his head a bit and scratched his cheek

Tetsu: I need to talk to him but I hear he’s in jail. Something about this Heroes Inc business? What’s up with that? I left way before any of that got established. –he folds his arms and rubs his beard- back in my day you wore uniforms and now everyone and their mothers dressed up in leotards and goes out fighting crime! It’s like everyone has a gimmick for this kind of thing! I mean sure I was the Dark God but my suit was just black metal!

He sounded like a man with a mid life crisis. Acting his age for sure, Tetsu expressed how he felt about some of the things in the new world and what he did and didn’t like.

Tetsu: You gotta understand I wasn’t even AROUND for the first hover car! They were like prototypes! I was still driving my wheels! Densuke had a hover bike but my dad built it and he builds EVERYTHING! And, and I feel like I’ve been robbed of life! It took such guts to get known in this city and now I can’t go anywhere without seeing…what’s his name…”Spider Web?” “Water Strider?” I don’t know. Just a lot of adjusting. Hmph. –he looked lamely to the side and mumbles- I remember when I had a comic book series about me…

She would've caught sight of him about to reply as she starting to to chew but whatever it was he was going to say must have quickly changed in his mind the moment he saw the large, yet amazingly prepared burger that was one his place. His hand soon leaving hers to rubbed against its mate whilst it licked his lips. The obvious signs that she perhaps she should've taken him back to the compound and made dinner for him and everyone else become emanate to her as he seasoned the sandwich before smashing it together and taking the largest bite she's ever seen out of it. \* 'Yep, just a like a kid in a candy store.' \* she thought laughing to herself while continuing to eat her own food, the tasted of the fried calamari bringing back one of few good memories of home and even better too. Moko not minding at all that Tetsu was a bit rough around the edges when it came to table manners. Even the sight of ketchup on his cheeks didn't even bother her as he sits the burger down to continue their conversation.

Tetsu: I admire that. You forged your own path instead of the one set for you. Some people forget that they have the ability to craft and carve their own fate. Something I wish I had taken to heart myself. –he takes another bite, chewing but talking with a bit of a mouthful and puffy cheeks- BUT I won’t complain! I’m here now and I guess in some odd way I’m following the path you took while making it my own. Glad to know Connor’s been doing well for himself. Still cant wrap my head around him being married. I only ever met Densuke’s wife a few times…during which I was trying to ahem…arrest them.

What Tetsu spoke was true too many in the under belly of this city got caught up in the glitz and glitter of 'the life' and did forget that they could get the same thing that everyone else hand just as easily the right way as they could the wrong. It's just...the wrong way always seemed a lot quicker to their impatient asses.

Moko: It's true I did but so many out here don't get that they too can change if given the right motivation. -she pick up another roll eating up almost laughing when she saw Tetsu with his equally full cheeks all puffed up- Possibly, but then again I've come to learn that on some journeys one often needs but a simple push from a kindred spirit to guide them in the right direction. -takes a sip of her water- I'm proud of him also, it will probably take us both some time to even contemplate him being married if he survives it.

Another fact that she brings to the table after hearing about the times that Tetsu did meet his daughter-in-law.

Moko: There are rumors that there is a major coup d'état going on within Heroes Inc between its current CEO and your son, its true CEO and founder. A rift of course that is causing the members within its halls to chose a side and if you pick the wrong side, in handcuffs you go no questions asked. Mind you now this all just idol talk but even gossip holds some truths. -sighs sits back in her seat some- Oh don't I know it thanks to intervention of Damian Yun and Dez Wilson, I too will have to worry about if my daughter will shunned as a monster or become a martyr to the cause. To be honest outside only a few of us everyone does, the omega gene is a thing now.

Tomoko never once like speaking on things without actual proof but Tetsu deserved to know that there were others who believed that Densuke being in jail was...rather suspicious to say the least here and even if he himself couldn't quite wrap his mind around this so called “modern world” as many including herself couldn't, it was at least nice to know that she wasn't alone in regards to it.

Tomoko: Web Strider -corrects him- And yes I do understand it believe it or not I'm not as young as I look I'm only 42 about be 43 on the 12th. I remember cars on the ground, going out the movies, conversations with real people not robots at businesses or holograms, the whole nine yards. Well...we kinda were Tetsu. I was locked in a whore house from 13-21 and while you were busting your tail to make this city, or should I say the world a better place. And you're right even being on the darker end of the spectrum it took guts, getting down into the gutter, and even God at times to be even considered top brass. Funny how the the phrase “You gotta work hard to make a name for yourself” just doesn't apply any more. -eating a bit more, the talk of what her Dad would call “the old ways” giving her a bit more courage to speak to him as if they'd know each other lifetimes-

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Tetsu was finishing up his burger after she corrected him. The burly man sucking the ketchup and mustard off of his fingers, before taking a napkin and wiping them off one digit at a time. She revealed to be 42. 42??? Sweet shit she looks like a young adult porn start! Tetsu couldn’t fight his attraction he could DEFINITELY see why Connor would crush on a woman like this. However the other part that rattled in his brain was the apparent fiasco going on at Heroes Inc. it wasn’t necessarily Tetsu’s primary concern but as a father he didn’t want to see something he’s seen his son put so much effort into creating go down the drain. Apparently it’s still being ran but…how. Something for later food for thought. Tetsu sat up and leaned back in his chair, patting his belly a bit. Well abs per say, there wasn’t a single bit of fat on this man from the first glance though he did have stretchy cheeks.

Tetsu: That it doesn’t Moko. That it doesn’t. You know I’ve reminisced so much already but I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind accompanying me to my favorite spot. It’s a very special place I’d planned to visit if I had the. I mean you don’t HAVE to if you wanted to end the date or whatever…-he looked nervously to the side scratching his cheek- It’s just nice. You’re the first one I’ve been able to just kind of pour my heart out to about how I feel. I haven’t had someone to talk to like that in years…

He’d wait to hear her reply and if she agreed to wanting to he’d smile brightly and do a tiger woods arm pump, similar to how Connor preforms his own arm pump. He’d stand up seemingly over excited and talking a bit faster than before.

Tetsu: If we go now we can get there around sunset! And that’s when it looks the best! I love this spot it’s absolutely-oh. –he quiets down seeing a few people look at him funny.- Sorry everyone. –looks back to moko- I got the check. I don’t have much but I’ll dip into some funds eventually. Kind of like the humble life, never much had need for money you know?.

If she let him pay for it he’d reveal his wallet sitting the money on the table and leaving a 20 dollar tip for the waiter. They were great! The food was good and the date was going great. His cheeks were literally hurting as he was smiling an awful lot. He didn’t even notice how long he had that same grin on his face. Moving to push his chair in he accidentally bumped into someone behind him. Their drink spilled over unto the table and Tetsu put a hand over his mouth in shock. The husband sat there with the angriest expression.

Tetsu: Oh my god, sir I am so, SO sorry.

Husband: You’re damn right you’re sorry!

Wife: Hun please not today.

Husband: No, no, no this dinner was expensive, and I JUST bought this suit! –stood up and pointed a finger at Tetsu. He was just as tall as him but the bodily mass was clearly different.- What’s your problem you muscle bound oaf?

Tetsu: -furrowed his brow- that’s hurtful. You look like a responsible adult I’m sure you can make the money for another suit. Back in the day I might’ve cut you a check on the spot but I’m broke.

Husband: You’re nose is about to be broken if you don’t fork over some cash!

Never being an easy guy to annoy Tetsu just tilted his head to the right giving the man a look that fell somewhere between the lines of pity and apologetic. The cop in him starting to show face.
Tetsu: Sir, I do not have any amount of money that would suffice. However I will do you a favor! –Tetsu pointed to his cheek.- You can hit me one time and then I’ll be on my way.

Husband: -undoes his tie- A wise guy huh? Okay, I’ll take that!

The man drew his fist back and punched Tetsu square in the forehead! The punch did absolutely nothing. Tetsu stood there blinking as he folded his arms

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Tetsu: Better?

Husband: What kinda….DAMMIT!

The husband went crazy and started throwing random attacks at Tetsu over and over again. Punching him as hard as he could, sweat beginning to pour from his forehead and his clothes beginning to sag and wrinkle from the over exerted effort.

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After a while the man was huffing a puffing as if he’d caught an asthma attack! He fell to his butt and Tetsu exhaled a long drawn out breath.

Tetsu: Nice meeting you sir but I’ve got to be going now. You ready Moko? –smiled –

He didn’t let some pompous asshole ruin his day or his date for that matter. He was definitely still in the mood to have some fun. He didn’t intentionally try to show off, but it’s very rare Tetsu his actually hit or hurt with his kinetic abilities. He’d await to see how his date wanted to go about things.

For the rest of their meal things were a bit quiet minus the brief intermissions of chatter between them but some how through it all Tomoko managed to finished the sushi rolls and squid she'd ordered. Though she occasionally did some thought to the possibilities of their being a second, third, and even a fourth date between them as she found being with Tetsu really did allow her to fly free from her guilded cage, and yearn to be....well what a woman really should be in the eyes of a man and that was loved, cared for and unafraid to let her guard down when in the presence of one that she found herself greatly attracted to. Tetsu's gesture to pat his full stomach which really were a very nice set of abs on him causing her to advert her gaze for a second as she was REALLY a stickler for a good looker man with had a nice bod, you the know the type... the kind that were always chiseled out and cut right in all the right places. It was one of the things that drew her to her ex and another notorious trait it seems that she'd passed on to Sian too as Damian Yun fit the description to a 'T' and boy did he know it too, the h.a.m. (hot ass mess). She thought trying hard not to laugh, the sound of Tetsu's smooth tenor vocals bringing her back from them.

Tetsu: That it doesn’t Moko. That it doesn’t. You know I’ve reminisced so much already but I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind accompanying me to my favorite spot. It’s a very special place I’d planned to visit if I had the. I mean you don’t HAVE to if you wanted to end the date or whatever…-he looked nervously to the side scratching his cheek- It’s just nice. You’re the first one I’ve been able to just kind of pour my heart out to about how I feel. I haven’t had someone to talk to like that in years…

Tomoko: Tetsu....Tetsu...... I'd love to...after all like I said Sian's probably been whist off to New Seattle or something by now by Damian and the rest of the kids by now are either on their way to District 1 to see the damages or heading home to their own families. And I can always call Suran later to check up on Mileena. -stops talking as she realizes now that she rambling on like an idiot and nervously so at that.- I agree it is nice to not have to hide under a veil of mystery and shadows for a change. It's the same thing here for me as well, as many do not see past the beauty of the canvas in order to understand the true depth of the artist's drawing. But for once I am grateful that someone finally did...

Her agreeance to go with him causing her to once again seen the similarities between grandson and grandfather as he used to his arm to do an arm pump into the air, His excitement causing him to stand upright much faster than most would, from their chairs as Moko herself used the soles of her shoes to push back from the table once she'd taken another drink of water down before standing up again smiling. Tetsu's enthusiasm when he went on to speak about the location and how it looks when under the glow of the fading day's sun causing those around them in cafe part of the bistro to give them all funny looks. The gentle giant apologizing to them before turning his gaze back towards her to imply that he was paying before explaining his current financial standings to her. Preferring to live life on the humble side verses how others here in the city did, and that being hit'em up style. A life if she remembered that Connor did too as well...much to his wife's dislike. Moko of course made no argument on his gesture of paying for their lunch as she'd always been taught that true man no matter what the price always paid his debts, it was even more so when a woman was involved. Not really paying any heed to the tip he'd left for their server as whatever it was she was sure that the kid had earned it, hands down. He was amazing! As was the food Moko taking the time to push her chair back in under the table all the while thinking to herself just how great her first real date was going that is until she heard the clamor between another customer and Tetsu who'd accidentally bumped into him as he was following suit. The other male becoming so rude towards him that Moko thought that she might have to step in being the establishment's owner to try and calm things down, and she almost did when he began to threaten physical violence if he was paid for his damages but it was then that she saw it.

Something that is known by those of Asian culture as one's second face or true face, the side that all men on this Earth have that is the reflection of what was really in their hearts, a border line between who they were and what they were. And once someone crossed it...well let's just say shit got real very quickly! The gentleman not taking the clues that the man that bumped into him had left the building and the person before him was none other than the cop of legend, offering to be his personal punching bag so that they could leave as Moko moved just close enough for him hear her speak.

Tomoko: Hun you don't have to do this, let's just get out of....

But before she could even finish the sentence the other guy had already pull back his arm and delivered the hit to his jaw just barely missing her by an inch if it hadn't been for her stepping back on her left heel at the very last minute. Tetsu of course not even batting an eye to it in the least as he and the other male exchanged small talk and gentleman proceeded to get even more upset before starting to throw random attacks at the gentle giant. Moko turning just in time to see several of the servers she'd hired come out with a phone in hand informing her that the police were on their way while she instructed the rest to get as many of the customers away from the scene.

Tetsu seemingly unshaped by what was being done to him all the way to very end as the man huffed and puffed like he need an inhaler or something before crashing onto his butt while stood there doing her best trying use all the laws of known science to make sense of just what the hell it was she just saw as he let out a long drawn out breath. At the very same time the sounds of sirens were starting to make their presence known that they were heading towards the establishment

Tetsu: Nice meeting you sir but I’ve got to be going now. You ready Moko? –smiled –

Tomoko: S-sure...let's go. -attempting to take his arm turning her attention towards the severs- Melanie could you take over here and if they ask please see to it that you give them my information.

Melanie: Sure Ms. Asakura.

Moko passing him Tetsu her car keys as she would make for the cafe's entrance hopefully with him tow.

Tomoko: Don't worry she's convertible -and by this she means that it can drive on the ground and well as in the air- Just press the red button on the key chain and say, “Ground” the car should have the wheels lowered by the time we get there. -winks her left eye at him playfully-

He took her arm, and walked over towards the car with a pep in his step. The situation deescalating itself slowly but surely. When they made it to the car she branched off tossing him the keys, and he held up a hand to catch them. In doing so he blinked twice at her before questioning this gesture.

“Don't worry she's convertible -and by this she means that it can drive on the ground and well as in the air- Just press the red button on the key chain and say, “Ground” the car should have the wheels lowered by the time we get there. -winks her left eye at him playfully-“

Tetsu: -blinked- Oh, OH okay. Erm. –holds the keys up and pushes the button- Ground?

The car began converting, making machinery noises equal to something straight out of a transformer movie as it converted to having wheels again. Tetsu gave a light nod and a “not bad’ expression before opening the door and sitting in the seat.

Tetsu: Maaaaaan these seats are comfy as heck! Okay here we go….

Tetsu put the key in the ignition and as he did he looked over the wheel. He looked at the meter and the max speed for the car. He began to get flash backs of his time in the army of yani. He never got to drive, he was always being dropped off, or traveling everywhere by foot. Wasn’t hard when you had the abilities he had. He put a hand on the automatic gear shift, pushing the pedal a few times to rev the car.

Tetsu: -narrows his eyes- I wonder if I’ve still got it…

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrWb-EnLNrA )Tetsu would’ve adjusted the gear into drive and his foot pressed the pedal to the very bottom of the floor! Tires screech as he held the breaks for a moment before the car zoomed off down the street! One hand on the wheel, his tounge sticking out of the corner of his mouth showing intense concentration, and his hand stuck on the gear shift! The car took off from 0-60 in a time interval to quick to recall!

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They both would’ve been experiencing a massive amount of tunnel vison! The world around them blurring into a singular focal point, but Tetsu could see just fine. In fact he could see everything! In the older days while he was a parkur person at heart he drove the hell out of a KPD vehicle. Images of his glory days flashing through his mind as he could still see Keyome driving the car in front of him in his mind!

Tetsu: Not this time Tasanagi….

He murmured under his breathe, as he put the car into over time! Adjusting the gear, and drifting the car around the corner, narrowly catching the green light, and out of the linear path of a semi truck!

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Letting the wheel slide through is hand before taking hold of it again, the car zig zagged through the much slower cars! Back and forth, back and forth, passing the sounds of annoyed drivers and honking parked cars! He focused on the road with intensity before his eyes darted to the left.

Tetsu: SHORTCUT!

Tetsu whipped that motherfucker all the way around turning a sharp turn!....down a one way street! And this traumatic episode guy was not going the right direction! The car whipping through and through once again! Cars swerving to avoid him while he jerked the wheel abroad to avoid them!

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The beach was in sight! The washing waves, and the grainy sand coming their way! Tetsu steadied the car straight and stiffer than a board, and all that stood between them and the beach was a mesely skate park ramp! Some kids were playing around on it until they heard the loud engine coming there way

Tetsu: YOU’RE UNDER AREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!!!!!!!

Tetsu took the car and drove it up the ramp! The car twirling in the air cutting a complete 360 spin! Tetsu’s tongue hanging from the corner of his mouth as he spoke aloud while they flew!

Tetsu: ALLLLLLLLLMOOOOOOOOOOST!!!

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The car landed in the sand, and with a swirl in the right direction the car would’ve landed perfectly. Facing the ocean and not a scratch on it. Tetsu huffed and puffed breathing hard from the adrenaline before he blinked a couple of times looking around.

Tetsu: -hesitant- I….am so sorry. Heh heh…but uh COMEONLETSGOSEETHATSPOT

He hopped from the car quicker than a rabbit and took a moment to let his feet soak in the sand. He inhaled the salty sea air, before waiting on her to join or scold him.

Once Tetsu have give the the car the command and it made the necessary changes into a road worthy vehicle Moko made her way towards the passenger side with ease, reaching a hand out towards the door, and opening with ease before sitting down into the leather seat then drawing it her left then right legs into the vehicle. The door of course closing itself behind her the moment she was safely in with seat belt fasten securely about her chest and waist. Tetsu's comment in regards to just how comfy the seats where causing her to smile some what.

Tomoko: Glad you like her, me and Papa built this baby from the ground up when I was just a kid....though after I got back in contact with the family and discovered that she was still among his stuff. I took her to a friend and we made some hellified improvements to her. What you see is the result.

The sound of the engine coming to life as Tetsu cranks her up filling her ears as she sits back for what she believes will be a normal drive to the locations to which he'd told her about earlier. Where ever that might be though when it came to Kasaihana there were only so many places that one could view a sunset uninhibited by the sights of the tall buildings. One of course being Widow's Peak...the infamous make out spot for teenaged couples since like....forever now and then there was the beach which would be more ideal to her since Tetsu didn't strike her as the kind that was worried about getting his dick wet so soon in the game....or at all frankly which was kinda nice to know for a change. Moko told herself as the clicking sounds of the automatic gear being shifted into drive and gas being stepped on like a cyclist would in order to rev their motorcycle soon followed. A sound that causes her to arch her left brow upwards as her lilac gaze begins to slowly shift towards the gentle giant the moment she hears him pondering out loud if he's still got it with a look on her face that reminded her of father when he was about to do something crazy behind the wheel.

Tomoko: Tetsu....don't...

But the moment she would've went to utter his name and try to say something more to stop him is very same moment he would've put the gear into drive and slammed gas petal down to the floor with the sole of his foot. The tires letting out a wild screech as the breaks were held for a second before the car finally zoomed off down the street. Moko finding herself during the process though restrained by her seat belt being slammed rather hard back into the cushions of her seat. While Tetsu with one hand on the wheel looked more like a dog with his tongue hanging out of his mouth that man locked in deep concentration, his hand holding the gear shift as if IT were his prisoner! The car's time intervals switching from lows to highs faster that even she had been taught to count.

Tomoko: Tetsu slow down please. -voice heightens in fear-

Moko suddenly starting to have flash blacks of similar incidents involving her father and remembering her mother's screams for him to slow down for the sake of her being in the back seat at the time. But of course Hachi didn't listen because if he had he might wouldn't have gotten the promotion to the unit that would later on be his final act on the force or rather in the world as a whole. The endless lines of tunnel vision as they blurred on past her in addition to that of other ground vehicles bringing back the screams of a terrified mother, a woman that Moko herself rather forget existed than remember as she grips the seat behind her for dear life while Tetsu it seemed had seriously taken a walk down memory lane into a scene of an infamous car chase, as he put the car into overtime and proceeded to pull several maneuvers that only served to confirm just that!

Tomoko: Oh my God! Oh my God this can't be happening!! -closes her eyes terrified only to reopen them and see that it was-

As they bobbed and weaved through cars who were in truth obeying the speed limit while they on the other hand were quite possibly even putting her daughter's boyfriend to shame ( as if it were possible xD). Moko raising her hand up from the arm of the seat in an attempt to placing a death grip on Tetsu's form arm as she looks to him almost 10 shades lighter in silent plea to just stop. Only to be met with a whipping motion time and time again that sent flying into the makings of the door at least once on several occasions as the other driver's did all they could to avoid begin hit through each swerve they took. The mother of three feeling not only her heart drop inside of her chest but her lunch on the verge of coming up as Tetsu suddenly announced that he was about to take a shortcut.

Tomoko: TETSU RYOJI YOU PULL OVER THIS INSTANT OR I'LL... -is starting to get mad-

Yet again these words or rather terror pitched screams would've fallen on deaf ears as Moko found herself begin thrown around like a rag doll in a child's hand the moment Tetsu would've whipped the car around into quick yet very sharp turn down a street that was in fact a one way only. The problem in regards to that was...that they were going against the flow of traffic! A fact that caused Tomoko to not only scream to the top of her lungs as drivers honked their horns but bury her hands into the palms of her hands while the car continued to dart its ways in and out around the forth coming vehicles. Her hysterics being oh so very real by this point in the game as she truly could see her life flashing before her eyes. Tetsu steadying the car into a stiff straight away position once he caught sight of the Kasaihana Reef, one of the many beaches that lined the outskirts of D2 and in between them and it a skate park with several kids playing on it. At least that is until they heard the sounds of a loud engine roaring as it fastly approached their direction. Each of them scrambling as fast as they could to get outta of the way the moment the car came into clear view as it seemed Tetsu had no intentions of even trying to stop even for them.

Tetsu: YOU’RE UNDER AREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!!!!!!!

Tomoko: ARE YOU INSANE?! HOLY SHITTTTTTTTT!!!!!!

Moko watched in horror as he took the car and drove up the ramp, the vehicle once it was launched into the air starting to turn doing a complete 360 whilst in flight as she ducked down and burying her face in her lap. Her arms moving upwards from the seat onto the back of her head in order to protect it from any on coming debris especially any broken glass that might shatter itself from the windows the moment the car would've landed smashing every last one into little pieces while the rest of her braced for the worst even death on impact.

Tetsu: ALLLLLLLLLMOOOOOOOOOOST!!!

It would be only after she was jerked forward by the car's landing against the sand that Moko would find the courage to lower her arms from around her neck and shoulders, open her eyes, and slowly unfurl her body from its crouched over position in her lap that the mother of 3 would see that not only had the car safely landed but it was sunny side up without a scratch or trace of damage on it to boot. And facing the ocean no less! Which for most part was more than she could say in regards to Tetsu at the moment as the temper most Thai woman are legendary for began to rear itself the moment she realized that she was still alive, and that everything was going to be alright. Her lilac orbs narrowing at Tetsu some, the gentle giant still sitting behind the wheel of the car huffing and puffing harder than a fat person after a workout as he looked around.

Tomoko: Shell Shock much....or would you rather me use the term Cop Shock here. -gives him a serious look that might have wounded him more than anything she might have said at the moment.-

Tetsu: -hesitant- I….am so sorry. Heh, heh…but uh COMEONLETSGOSEETHATSPOT.

Watching him jump from the car faster than the words could even formulate in her still spinning thoughts and the move to her lips, Moko chosen to remain inside for a moment longer giving herself time to calm down just enough to where she wouldn't say anything that might ruin any chance of her finding out if Tetsu in fact was the one. Her “Mr. Right” as Sian and so many other women in the world had coined it. Moko unlocking the seat belt that was around her still before pushing the door open and exiting the vehicle with her sandals in one hand as she used the others close the door behind her. Her eyes catching sight of Tetsu as he inhaled the salty sea air before making her way over to him, only to stop a few inches short so that she could face him. The look on her face most certainly conveying that she had something on her mind she'd like to say.

Tomoko: Tetsu I won't lie I am slightly angry with you because of what you just did right now, not only did you just endanger yourself and me but countless others that live here in this city too with the stunt you just pulled.....-pauses-.....but at the time it was kinda fun too. -chuckles softly as she waits for him to either reply to her words or lead the way to this secret spot of his-

As Tetsu stood there in the sand pondering whether or not he’d receive forgiveness from the beautiful young woman, with a nervous grin on his face. Oh the look she’d given him in the car was enough to sting the souls of 100 men. He stood there afraid, very much afraid. He could take a bullet to the face but not a wound to the heart! He hadn’t been prepared for this! For heartbreak! How’d it feel? How did one get over it?!? God damn it, as he clenched his fist and bit his lip anticipating her reacting and thinking about over 1,000 ways it could come to pass

Tomoko: Tetsu I won't lie I am slightly angry with you because of what you just did right now, not only did you just endanger yourself and me but countless others that live here in this city too with the stunt you just pulled.....-pauses-.....but at the time it was kinda fun too…

Tetsu smiled and sighed, holding his stomach and closing his eyes with a smile of contempt on his face.

Tetsu: PHEW! I’m sorry Moko. I guess I still do have a little bit of PTSD in me…gah I haven’t driven in so long. That and I’m still kind of new to this…peace thing. I won’t do it anymore unless you ask me to, I promise. Just make sure you’re the one driving for a while until I get myself together fully. –holds his hand out- just trust me we’re kind of sort of here already.

If she gave him his hand, even after all of the bologna he’d put her though, he’d lead her down the side of the watery bank towards a forest edge. The evergreen trees stood tall and looming, one could literally see the leaves lighting up with an orange glow and reflecting it off to the other medley’s of leaves surrounding them. There was a lovely view of the sun meeting the horizon’s edge of the water, and the light brimmed into the fading clouds above it. It created a rather nostalgic scene, and it filled Tetsu with that part of “peace” he was looking for.

Tetsu: This spot means an awful lot too me. Not only do I live near here, well my pops anyway. but this is the same beach I grew up on. After training every day I’d sit out here as a young kid. Just sit here and take naps. Ponder things. Mysteries of the universe and all that good stuff. It’s quiet, and the waves drawn out all other sounds. Including the sound of my own thoughts. –he flicked his nose with his thumb and chuckled.- I’ll never forget when me and Keyome fought out here. Fought for two hours straight mono e mono. Those metallic fist had a nasty sting to em. Still it was my defining moment. I was the first person to successfully arrest him. Sure he got out the next day but still…put me on the map. Sometimes I do wonder if we could’ve been friends in another life.-shrugged.- Ah listen to me rambling. Living in the past. It’s good to be back though. –he looked at her with a light squeeze of the hand- and Thanks! For helping me ease into it all. Minus the past 15 minutes, which I hope to god a second date could make up for…cause uh. When I’m NOT driving I’ve heard I’m quite the entertaining fellow!

He smiled brightly. The pearly whites shinning through the rugged facial features as he rambled a bit. Maybe longer than what he wanted to but he felt a level of comfort with Moko. Something he hadn’t felt since his last wife. Hell sometimes he even forgets what it’s like to be in the company of a woman. –

Tetsu: Thanks again for being here. I’m glad you agreed to this date. I didn’t want it to seem like I was just in it for the sex or something. It’s just nice having someone to open up. It’s hard to get that now a days without something thinking I’m…what do they call it? “Thirsty?”

## Kiss the Girl xD

Tetsu: PHEW! I'm sorry Moko, I guess I still do have a little bit of PTSD in me...gah I haven't driven in so long. That and I'm still kind of new to this...peace thing. I won't do it anymore unless you ask me to, I promise. Just make sure you're the once driving for a while until I get myself together fully. -holds his hand out- just trust me we're kind of sorta here already.

Tomoko: A little PTSD....hmm try a lot buster but its nothing talking to someone with an ear for listening won't cure and by that I mean me not some shrink. -extends her hand out towards him- Oh don't worry...I won't I kinda have plans on walking my daughters down the aisle and meeting my grand kids. -jokes-

Allowing him to lead her down the water's bank to the edge of a forest that was covered in tall and looming evergreens where the sun' orange rays beautifully danced off the assortment of leaves that swayed passionately against the ocean breeze. It was here that Moko would see the true radiance of the sun in all of her glory as she prepared to make her descent into the bows of the west after a long days journey. The sight of the Atlantic waves rolling to and from the horizon as the clouds above brimmed with the purple and orangish hues of the fading day and eager glimpse of the forth coming night bringing with a sort of peace that even Tomoko could relate to as she finds herself leaning in closer towards to the gentle giant that was Tetsu, listening to him speak about the place in which they now stood. Its history, the memories that had been created there, and even the fight that now echoed in the halls of history despite its many different versions.

He even goes on to tell her that he was the very first person to every successfully arrest Keyome, though the elder Tasanagi did later get out on a glitch in the matrix. Even so that achievement alone was enough to put him on the road to being who he'd become in this one horse town. A fact everyone knew to be all too true even back then as now a days catching that one would be next to impossible...ask any D.A. or cop whose tried. Moko finding herself pondering the same thing when Tetsu mentioned he and Keyome possibly being friends in perhaps another life his massive shoulders shrugging themselves as he too began to realized that he was rambling off at the mouth. "I don't mind Tetsu, really. Besides I missed a great deal too being locked away in a cage all those years, so it nice to hear the actual stories as they happened from the source not exaggerated versions. And I'm glad you came back too." -Moko admits looking up to him softly smiling the soft sounds of carnival music from an old favorite of New York's that lay not to far from the bay coming to life as its lights turned on the evening, her hand returning the affection given it by his own as Tetsu thanks her for helping him ease back into the reigns of being just a normal civilian again. A thanks that was accompanied by the desire to have a second date with her, something that Moko did want too as a matter of fact regardless of what had transpired today.

Tomoko: A second date? Sure I'd love to Tetsu. Where to?

His smile causing her to lean in even closer as to lay her head up against his shoulder smiling back. Moko allowing the nostalgia of the music from New Coney Island, the sight of the sun dipping lower into the horizon, and Tetsu being by her side bring her to a place that...many in her trade never allowed themselves to go as having "feelings" for any man often ended up getting you killed or with a broken heart in the end. Yet here...with Tetsu, Moko found herself able to open up a door she never did to her the father of her kids and enjoy meeting a man that treated her more as a person rather than some sort of party favor.

Tomoko: As am I, its been a long time since I felt this way....able to trust someone and open up like I have to you. Meh don't even get me started on that topic...its too sad for words! And I could tell on first sight that you weren't that kind of man because if so this night wouldve ended much differently. -she admits-Though I will say this much, when you were staring at me earlier you did make me understand what it was like for the first time to truly be desired by a man not the put ons I usually get.

She admits blushing softly turning her lilac gaze away from image of the fading sun back towards her eyes taking in the sight of his ruggedly handsome face for a second time since leaving the cemetery. A sight that even now made her heart rattle on in her chest like crazy as her gaze fell upon his lips. The notion to move closer in order press those of her own up against them suddenly filling her head as she'd lowers her lashes a bit. Should I? Tomoko didn't want to seem too forward here as it was still early in the game to say that they were going to be something solid yet. But then again would he let me? Another question in which she pondered giving Tetsu another soft smile as the last glimmer of the evening sun began to bathe Tomoko in its warm glow; giving her the appearance of a angel who'd truly been sent from above just for him and him alone if indeed he'd looked upon her.

Tetsu had almost lost himself completely in the nostalgia of the scenery, until reality brought him back to look at this wonderful treasure he had standing beside him and holding his arm. Man she was pretty. Beautiful in every sense of the word. It was a tad hard for Tetsu to convey his…emotions properly. As he hadn’t expressed any in years. Words come to mind, but lips cant bare to speak, but luckily she at least replied so he’d have some time to ponder over what to say to her at least.

“As am I, its been a long time since I felt this way....able to trust someone and open up like I have to you. Meh don't even get me started on that topic...its too sad for words! And I could tell on first sight that you weren't that kind of man because if so this night would’ve ended much differently.”

Tetsu: Heh heh, well I’ve always been told I was pretty easy to talk to.

“Though I will say this much, when you were staring at me earlier you did make me understand what it was like for the first time to truly be desired by a man not the put ons I usually get.”

Tetsu tilted his head up blushing a bit, but unintentionally turning is body a little more towards her now. His body language throwing him hints to move closer to her but his mind was fighting that urge completely. He grinned an awkward open mouth grin and a goofball laugh came from it as he scratched his cheek lightly

Tetsu: I MEAN! I------- MEEEEEAN you’re so good looking!

He yelled out before looking down at her. He blinked a few times, before he thought about something. They were close…AWFULLY close. His emerald gaze reflecting her own in his eyes as he let a bead of sweat fall from the side of his head. He was nervous! NERVOUS! His mind telling him to do a million things! He couldn’t pick one! He didn’t want to be inappropriate! What was he to do? What was the right thing to do! He saw her lashes lower and his heart began to pump like crazy! His eyes lowered to as he licked his lips and took in a shaky breath before speaking.

Tetsu: Tomoko erm…you’re…like super close to me. But that’s okay..for us to be close right? I’m only asking because I’ve only ever been this close to one woman so…for all intents and purposes…forgive my haste to gravitate towards you.

His eyes shifted a bit, looking her over for a second, before he…actually made the first move. He leaned down, to press shockingly soft lips against hers, giving her a kiss. It was….his first kiss in years. Literally. He wasn’t even sure if he still knew how it went. Was he supposed to hold this here, or…put his tongue in her mouth…he didn’t know. He just did it. HE JUST DID IT. Dear god, he thought to himself as he realized he just went for it out of nowhere! He pulled himself back a bit, blinking once or twice before looking to the left and right awkwardly. Opening and closing his lips like a fish

Tetsu: Was that? Okay? I didn’t know what the Dynamic of a kiss was. I mean I do but…I mean you’ve probably been with more experienced peopleeeee annnnnnnnnd I mean I’m technically like old and…ah. I’m so uncool. –hangs his head-

His compliment made Moko blush in every sense of the word and though the yelling behind it was unnecessary she could plainly see just how nervous he was was. Which was cool for her as it meant that she wasn't the only here.

Tomoko: Thanks, you're not so bad looking yourself there yourself tiger.

Tetsu's acknowledgement of just how close they was making her wonder if in fact she were being a bit too bold here with her gestures. Only to be reassured that it was alright...it was just he'd only been so intimately close with one other and like herself he didn't want to come off as incorrect to her. He even went as so far as apologize if he had done so which was most certainly not the case here. Of that Moko knew of for sure! She could also tell that like herself he couldn't make up his mind on just what else to do here as the ambiance of their location without a shadow of a doubt had created a mood between them that neither could've denied if they tried.

Tomoko: There's no need for an apologize...we both...

But before could even finish getting the words out passed her lips she'd find Tetsu had taken initiative into the matter in order to place a kiss onto her lips. A move that caught her so much off guard that she stood there for a minute with eyes widened in shock before finally allowing them lower as to savor the sweet display of affection. The shy, timid nature of it from both their ends only seemingly adding to the emotion that at least Moko felt behind it as she did her best to guide him...though she herself was completely out of practice too as well!

It was almost as if...as if they were two teenagers going through the motions for the first time again, a notion that struck Moko as funny just as Tetsu went to pull away upon realizing what have just happened. While silently the Asian beauty was wishing that he hadn't, her ears hearing the gentle giant ask her if the kiss he gave her was okay before going on to state its lack of grandeur compared to what might have been use to. Which of course prompts Tomoko to stop him dead in his tracks just a bit as now it becoming a bit hard to believe that someone as cocky and overconfident as Connor was the mirror image of the person who now stood before her.

Tomoko: The kiss was perfect hun, and as to kissing people with more experience these lips haven't touched anyone's in almost 17 years so I'm just as out of practice as any other trying to jump back into the saddle. Plus Tetsu you're only eleven years my senior which isn't too bad if you ask me...I sorta saw your birthday when I was tinkering with the watch -she admits- but that's besides the point, the point is that I do like you and that I'd rather have someone who is "so uncool" as you put it who feels the same way verses some of the jack asses I've encountered in my life time. -her right hand moving up to touch his cheek.- So whadda say would such an old man like yourself want such a young beautiful girl like myself to be their girlfriend?

Moko asks laughing a little as she pushes up onto her toes to press her own lips against his in a quick kiss. Her left arm moving up about his shoulder while her right hand remained against his beard as she waited on an answer to her rather forward yet very serious question. But given the attraction she felt already between them Tomoko was pretty sure that she already knew as to just what his reply would be.

It was perfect. SHE SAID IT WAS PERFECT! HAHA YES! Tetsu could only hide the enormous amount of joy jumping up and bubbling inside of his heart as he was overwhelmed with joy that his kiss was just right! He had it! He had the juice now! Tetsu couldn’t help but smile, and his cheeks were literally on fire! His heart finally slowed down and he was able to breathe again, knowing that it was okay…it was all okay. The kiss, the setting, the mood…everything was okay. That’s something Tetsu was happy to be able to say to himself over, and over again. Hesitant hands lifted themselves up to place them on the curve of her hips, careful not to slip them down to the rear area. Hold his horses he did, as he knew he wasn’t in THAT far yet. Still, seeing her smile up at him and reassuring him even further that everything was good and gold was the best thing that’s happened since he came back to this town.

“but that's beside the point, the point is that I do like you and that I'd rather have someone who is "so uncool" as you put it who feels the same way verses some of the jack asses I've encountered in my life time...So whadda say would such an old man like yourself want such a young beautiful girl like myself to be their girlfriend?”

Tetsu smiled feeling another quick kiss tap him on the lips. He savored the flavor of her skin, and the aroma of her being, before exhaling slightly with a happy papa bear like expression on his face.

Tetsu: Gladly. I’d love to have such a wonderful woman as a girlfriend. Kinda semi new to it but I think I can remember a cue or to do when it comes time to do it. –he closes his eyes and pulls their bodies together- Thanks for making this city feel less unwelcoming Moko. I should probably get you back soon…huh. Suns getting a lil low, but it does look nice out here at night too. It’d look better with you out here beside me though.

And there it was! Tetsu revealing the sweeter side of himself. Once he did have a girlfriend before and it wasn’t for nothing. He was as sweet and devoted as any self respecting man should ever have to be and it showed through his words and his actions. He loved, and loved hard. When you were his, you were his, and he’d shout it to the entire world if he ever had to. He lightly rubbed his nose against hers waiting to see what she wanted to do next.

Tetsu: Gladly. I’d love to have such a wonderful woman as a girlfriend. Kinda semi new to it but I think I can remember a cue or to do when it comes time to do it. –he closes his eyes and pulls their bodies together- Thanks for making this city feel less unwelcoming Moko. I should probably get you back soon…huh. Sun's getting a lil low, but it does look nice out here at night too. It’d look better with you out here beside me though.

Tomoko: At least you've been in the pond before, as for me I'm a complete noob to all of it. This was my actual first date to tell you the truth. -feeling the warmth of his body pressed against hers the instant Tetsu closed his eyes and pulled her closer into the fray with him- Don't mention it. -chuckles- If you insist, I was kinda hoping we could stay out here...you know until after it gets dark. I'm sure if Sian or the others really need me for something they won't hesitate calling my phone to get in contact with me. It's typical of kids these days.

The mother of three explains suddenly starting to feel something pull within her at that very moment those words passed over her lips. Causing her to move a hand towards her phone in pocket and extracting it in order to see if she indeed had any missed phone calls or texted from the compound or either of her kids only to discover that there weren't any before replacing it back where she'd gotten it from. Moko pushing the feeling aside for now as she allowed her heart to finally entertain the fact that she was going to be officially dating someone as if she were a love struck teenager. Although she could tell that she that she wasn't the only one through the smile Tetsu gave her and the extra care he took to keep his hands above her waist.

His truest of natures revealing themselves to the Asian beauty through the care of her well being and safety as indeed it was getting late and Kasaihana despite its changes was still no place for a woman to be out late in the streets doing anything. Tetsu giving her nose a nuzzle with his own as Moko allowed herself to be taken in by her gentle giant just as the very last glimmer of sunlight dissipated beneath the waves of the sea bringing with it a hallowed moon and a shooting star of possible yet endless wishes. Tomoko allowing her eyes to follow its path through the sky before loosing sight of it once it passed over the giant Ferris wheel but not before making a wish on it first as she tilts her head upwards give her boyfriend a kiss on the cheek that is if he didn't turn his head causing her to kiss his lips instead of course!

As to what her wish was.....well....it's a secret....but who knows stranger things have happened in this town.