Amiko Kobayashi (hotlittlehands) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-12-17 19:13:00

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Bendytime: January: Meeting
It shouldn't have to be hard. Just a 'Sir, this is Keiji. Keiji, this is my father, Logan.' Not hard.

Amiko reminded herself that again and then took a breath.

"He'll be here soon. Don't worry. Everything will turn out basically okay. And we'll all talk for a while, and then eventually, he and I will go out to the shrine together, and you can relax again."

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clawed_progeny
2011-12-17 11:39 pm UTC (link)

Keiji felt like his life was about to enter some kind of cosmic paradox. He was about to meet the father of his beloved. A man he had been conceived and trained for to be his executioner. His hands kept clenching and unclenching. He took several breaths in an attempt to calm his nerves. Even hearing the man's name often put him on edge. This..this would be the ultimate test of whether Amiko's faith in him had been correct.

"..as you say, Amiko-chan." His tone was perhaps more monotone than he intended, another coping mechanism.

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	hotlittlehands 2011-12-17 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	She touches his face. "He's not coming looking for a duel," she reminds him softly. "He just wants to get the same understanding of the situation that any parent would. He understands about the circumstances, and he knows how I feel about you. He's not looking to hurt you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-17 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	"I know that, Amiko-chan. I am simply trying to make sure I don't react to anything remotely resembling a threat in an..exaggerated manner." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-12-17 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	She smiles. "Of course. I know that you'll do your best. I love you, Keiji." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-17 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	He smiles back. "And I love you, Amiko." (Reply to this)(Parent)

nextgen_parent
2011-12-18 12:11 am UTC (link)

Logan didn't bother with commercial flights anymore. Getting through security hadn't been easy back in the day even with a note from Nick Fury himself; these days it was near impossible with the body screening and terrorist fears. He called in a favor from Fury and got a ride to SHIELD Japan and walked himself right out of the building and onto the street. He carried a bag of gifts for Amiko over one shoulder looking a lot like Santa after a bender that turned his gray hair black.

He got to their HQ without incident and gave him name to the receptionist.

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	hotlittlehands 2011-12-18 12:18 am UTC (link)
	And Amiko hurries to the reception area to greet him, hugging. "So good to see you, Sir." And with a small bow, she'll bring him further into the building. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"So this is what it's looks like when the government's not out to put ya down," he said, following her into the building. It was the usual comment, followed by a headshake and half smirk. Neither one had to point that he didn't trust any government as far as he could slice them. "You doin' okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-12-18 12:30 am UTC (link)
	"It's good to have the prime minister on speed dial," she says happily. "I can't deny it." She nods. "Yes, Sir. Wonderfully. And while I'm terribly curious what all these are, we can set them aside somewhere safe for a bit. Are the boys okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"You can open them anytime. The boys are alive. Had another attack at the mansion, got themselves taken into space again', an' back." As happy as she seemed, he detected some apprehension on her part. No need to guess what was on her mind. "Careful with Mikey's gifts. I think one of 'em is a water bomb." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-12-18 01:01 am UTC (link)
	"Space. Goodness. And all we get are storms and ninja." She smiles again. "I'm shocked that he would stoop to something so childish. Shocked indeed." "And now, for what you knew was going to happen," she says sheepishly, and then they walk into the the next room. "Sir, this is Keiji. Keiji, this is my father, Logan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-12-18 01:07 am UTC (link)

Keiji had been sitting on the floor, his legs crossed. He had been mentally preparing himself for when Wolverine would stand across from him. His eyes opened upon hearing Amiko's voice. It was..surreal. He slowly stood up, and looked at the man whom his entire reason for existing was based around. He fought the urge to clench his fists, fingers shifting a little.

Keiji composes himself and executes a stiff, formal bow. "Logan-san." He straightens back up, looking the older man in the eye. "..an honor."

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	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Logan watched the kid, hands at his sides in a non threatening pose. He breathed in to get a scent-view of the room, and finally lifted a brow. "Think so, kid? I guess time'll tell. 'Miko darlin', why don'cha give us a minute." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-12-18 01:21 am UTC (link)
	She sighs, then smiles at them both, trying to make sure that Keiji sees she has complete confidence in him. "I'll... go see when tea will be ready." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-18 01:25 am UTC (link)
	Keiji nods at Amiko before she departs. He looks back at Logan. "It seemed the appropriate thing to say at the time. How does one address the man responsible for your very birth?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 01:35 am UTC (link)
	Logan shrugged. "Hell if I know. You could always try just callin' me Logan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-18 01:40 am UTC (link)
	Keiji fought to keep his hand in plain view, not to give off any sign of just how tense he was. "Very well. It's certainly less provocative than your other name." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 01:43 am UTC (link)
	He shrugged again and pulled a cigar from his shirt pocket. "Look kid, you don't have to like me. I can't fix what I didn't know about, an' I can't say what I would've done if I did. All I care about is that little girl." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-18 01:47 am UTC (link)
	Keiji's eyes looked a little less harsh, but still focused. "We can certainly agree on that point, if on nothing else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 01:56 am UTC (link)
	"Then we'll work out the rest when it happens. Don't need to borrow trouble, got enough on tap as it is." He searched his other pockets for a book of matches. "You need help dealin', I'll help. Amiko is the best, but she don't know what it's like gettin' yer brain messed with first hand." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-18 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Keiji wasn't sure how to take that. "Amiko is very capable. She has not told me much, but your..experience in said avenue was hinted at." His eyes narrow a little. "I'm not certain the man I was raised to kill would be the best person to help me through my.." Fights pride for a moment. "..problems." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 02:11 am UTC (link)
	Logan suppressed a chuckle. The kid was so /young/, didn't recognize a free pass when he heard it. "I'm not sure that man exists anymore, but it's up to you. Offer's there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

clawed_progeny
2011-12-18 02:27 am UTC (link)

Keiji looks over at Logan, pacing a little. "Allow me to be frank. For so long..you've been the center of my universe. Your death..or mine. A final end to this wretched dance between you and my family." Keiji takes a seat a relative distance from him. "It has not been without..consequences. Even now, looking at you, part of me still wants to kill you. The mere mention of your name fills my mind with rage."

Keiji looks down a moment, hands steepled. "Logically I can tell myself you were not responsible for my family's dishonor. I've seen the proof with my own eyes, so it cannot be denied." He slowly looks up, eyes a combination of strain and a subtle fierceness. "However..in the end there is very little logical about this whole situation." He doesn't move from the spot, not making any kind of hostile movements. Though his mind was racing from the strain. "..but I love Amiko..and that is hardly logical..."

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	nextgen_parent 2011-12-18 02:41 am UTC (link)
	Matches located, Logan spent a few moments on the cigar. "That's honest, an' it's a start. I got no quarrel with you, Keiji. Don't plan to get one if I'm not forced into it. Like I said, you don't have to like me. It's a long line, you'll have plenty of company. Treat her right an' that'll never be an issue." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	clawed_progeny 2011-12-18 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Keiji seems to visibly calm after Logan's words. "I..I do not want to hurt her..ever. She is..everything to me." He looks at Logan with determination fighting through the red the angry haze. "What would you have me do?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)