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SAINTS (1x1 w/DarkMukip)

“Oh no. No way.” Ren said immediately. “That guy is bad news, and I’m not talking about the Dove.” He said, crossing his arms over his chest. “He’s dangerous and violent, whatever mess he’s gotten himself into, I’m sure he can get himself out of.”
 
Ren looked rather conflicted, pressing his lips together firmly before looking back to Akihime. “I can’t help you fight if that’s what you’re asking.. but I can give him somewhere to hide for the time being.”
 
“As long as you keep Doves off of his trail, it won’t be a problem- I’ll watch over him.” He said begrudgingly. “But you should know he isn’t a good guy, helping him won’t earn you any favors with him, trust me, I’ve learned from experience.”
 
"He's close to Yukimura...and I agree, Sasuke hasn't been very nice to me, either...but Yukimura trusts him and cares about him..." She said, "If Yukimura lost him, it would destroy him..."
 
“Yeah.. I had heard his group had gone missing, but things like that happen to people like us. I just figured the worst..” Ren muttered, scratching the side of his head and letting out a sigh. “I’ll do it, just make sure to not bring any Doves to my front door if you can, please.”
 
“Think nothing of it, it’s the least I can do.” He leaned back in his chair, a soft frown on his face. “Just watch yourself, I don’t know how you plan on getting a ghoul out of CCG custody, but if you pull it off without being caught, everyone will be on high alert.”
 
She nodded quickly, "I already have a decent idea. I'll contact you again soon." She smiled brightly and Ren began to really see just why Mitsunari didn't find her to be an adequate investigator.
 
“I’ll wait to hear from you then.” He nodded; he wasn’t sure what her plan was, but it sounded almost suicidal.
 
((Brick wall time!))

Akihime left Ren after that and headed back to Matsunaga's facility. She wouldn't be allowed near Yukimura for now, not until he had to be sent out again, so she made her way to where she remembered Sasuke was.
She moved into his room carefully, glancing around before moving to Sasuke. She put in her code to release him from the bindings of his table and he looked over slowly.
"Akihime?"
"Sshh. I'm gonna get you out of here. Just stay quiet, ok?" She said gently. He nodded and rested his head back against the table. She carefully pulled him free from the tubes and wires tracking his vitals before hauling him to his feet, supporting him against her shoulder and dragging him out of the room.
"Play dead..." She whispered. Sasuke laughed under his breath.
"This is like some schmaltzy 60's movie..." He muttered.
"Ah, Otani-sousakan??" Akihime stopped and looked back at one of Matsunaga's researchers, "Where are you going with him??"
"He's dead." Akihime said flatly, "I'm taking him to Yukimura. He needs a new kakuhou, and I figure we have plenty of quinques from this one that it would be fine."
"Does Matsunaga-sousakan know??" He seemed anxious and she shook her head.
"I was going to inform him after." She replied. He didn't really seem to like it, but he couldn't really argue with her. He would take it to Matsunaga later.
"Let us help you."
"No, I got it. Yukimura is liable to eat you, your men, and this ghoul if you come in with me." She said before heading down the hall again. She tried not to let her panic be obvious as she dragged Sasuke out of the back of the facility, heading out the door and scrambling down the stairs.
"You're going to get yourself killed.." Sasuke muttered. She shook her head as she carried him down the street.
"I don't care. If I can help you and Yukimura get out of here before then, that's fine by me." She replied. Sasuke hummed, letting his head dangle as she helped him away from that hell.
"Did you get Amaya?" He asked. She frowned softly and he felt her heart skip a bit.
"She wasn't there..." She told him quietly. He was silent after that and Akihime moved into an alley to hide before dialing Ren.
 
Ren picked up on the second dial tone, having been expecting Akihime’s call. “You ready already?” He asked, waiting at home for Akihime to contact him.
 
"Yeah, I wanted to get him out as soon as possible. He's injured and he'll need blood...or maybe flesh..." She muttered, "but I'm sending my location right now. I can't be gone long or they'll be suspicious."
 
“Ok, I’ll get there as soon as I can, if you have to, just leave him out there and I’ll get him.” Ren said, already heading out the door, hooded jacket on, pulling up his medical mask to hide his face.
 
"Thank you again so much. I'll owe you anything in the world for this favor." She said gently before hanging up, "I have to get back, Sasuke, I need to help Yukimura now. But, a friend is coming to get you."
"Just be careful, ok...? You and dana should come out in one piece.." He replied. She smiled sadly and nodded.
"Promise." She replied before hurrying back.
 
Ren hurried to the location Akihime texted him, moving quietly down the alleyway to where he smelled the familiar scent of blood, finding Sasuke leaned against the wall in nothing but hospital scrubs. “You’re in awful shape.” He muttered as he crouched down.

Akihime was only back inside the facility for all of five minutes before she was stopped and cornered by Hana. “Heard you disposed of the ghoul.”
 
"Oh, Christ, she called you...?" Sasuke asked, but he didn't sound angry. More uncomfortable than anything.

Akihime stumbled to a halt, "Hana-san! Ah, yes! His body wasn't regenerating anymore and he was going to die anyway...I figured I would do Matsunaga-sousakan a favor.."
 
“Yeah, I guess you don’t have many friends who would be willing to take you in.” He said, scrunching his nose at the smell of his gaping wounds that were starting to fester. He made a disgusted noise and pulled off his jacket, tossing it over Sasuke’s shoulders to keep his wounds hidden. He then helped Sasuke up, surprised at how he was actually able to support his weight, but he was looking rather thin compared to before.

Hana stared at Akihime, almost like she was sizing up if she could swallow her whole before she spoke again. “And where did you dispose of him?”
 
"Yeah, all my friends are dead.." He muttered, "So I appreciate the favor.."

"I threw him into the dump, with any lucky another ghoul will find him and get sick from him...two birds, I suppose.." She replied, trying to keep a cool demeanor. Hana petrified her.
 
“It isn’t for you.” He said firmly. “I’m doing this as a favor to Akihime-san. She asked for help so I’m helping her.” He said making sure he had a good hold on Sasuke as they walked. “Don’t get the wrong idea, I’d have left you if it were me.”

“I know you’re new here and all, but you weren’t born yesterday, and neither was I.” Her words were sharp, and her tone cold. “Did you really think we would just overlook your relationship with Sarutobi as well? Did it ever occur to you why your access card allowed you to get into his cell in the first place? You’re just like Amaya.” She turned on her heel, eyes still pinned to Akihime. “Matsunaga-sosakan wants to see you.”
 
"Honesty, same..." he muttered, "I would have left me, too..."

Akihime felt like ice water had been dumped down her back.
"O-Of course..." She nodded numbly and followed Hana.
 
Ren made a face glancing down at Sasuke. “What’s with you?” He muttered, dragging him along and getting him to his apartment with little struggle. Once inside, he dragged Sasuke to his bedroom, laying him down on his stomach so he could look over his wounds. “When was the last time you ate?” He asked, carefully peeling the jacket away from his back.

Hana walked swiftly, moving silently to Matsunaga’s office before knocking on the door. “Father, I’ve brought Otani-sosakan.”
 
"I don't remember..." he replied, "they sedate me when they harvest me...I'm out for a long time.."

Matsunaga turned and smiled at her, "Thank you, Hana, you may leave."
 
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