❝ It was definitely a compliment. If you knew who I was talking about, you wouldn't doubt it.

Back to our business however. I don't usually give information for free. There are a lot of moving pieces necessary to get you the things you want. You understand that compensation is expected, right? ❞

❝ Now, is that an insult or a compliment? I can't tell. But it would make sense for someone like you to have an above average instinct. I respect that. ❞ she chuckled.

❝ You do remind me of someone I know... But anyways. I'll see what I can do.❞

❝ And so... You decided to ask a random woman on the street. An odd way to deal with such things, don't you think? ❞ she asked, crossing her arms.

❝ Oh I know who you are. I can't introduce myself just yet I'm afraid. ❞

The woman in a black jacket grabbed her phone and made a quick call where she basically repeated the few pieces of information the blonde man gave her. The call ended within a minute.

❝ What will you do when you find him? ❞

❝The truth. And sometimes the truth is hard to hear!❞

❝Language.❞

"A 'sabbatical' —— not vacation. This break wasn't all sunshine and roses, you know?"

There was a fond smile shining right through what sounded like a correction.

"Terrible timing. But to hear the locals tell it, they can't get enough of their new hero. Must be doing wonders for the old ego."

❝I'm so sorry my ass and titties are so fat and fuckable...❞

It's always silly hours in the Shiranui household.

❝It's hard being so perfect, it really is...❞

That put a smile on the captain's face, she pulled him close and gave him a peck on the cheek.

❝Thanks, big man. Keep it up and maybe you'll get more!~❞

❝Oh, pwetty pwease?~ I'll even give ya a little kiss if ya find me someone worthwhile!~❞

Fluttering her pretty lashes, she was really giving this her all. She'd do anything for the crew, after all.

❝Yeah! But you love it! So, you gonna do it?❞

She huffed but could only smile back at him.

❝Come oooonnn!~❞