[centre][Collab between Sol and I][/centre]

Cho gave Saito an annoyed look. [i]Did he really just ask me that?[/i] She knew that Saito could often be spontaneous, but this really wasn't the time. They had a mystery on their hands, and he was asking her out to a movie. Then again, she really should have been used to the way that he acted. [b]"... Fine."[/b] she replied, crossing her arms. [b]"I'll go to the movies with you, okay? But I choose the movie."[/b] 

Saito groaned. [b]"God damn it,"[/b] he slapped himself on the forehead. [b]"One of those cringy chick flicks, I expect. [i]Great."[/i][/b]

The Blue clanswoman grinned at Saito, her annoyed expression melting into a mischievous grin. She never got to pick the movie that they watched, so she was pleased that she was finally able to do so. [b]"You know I don't like chick flicks."[/b] she told him. [b]"Tell you what. I'll pick a movie that we both like. That way, you won't fall asleep in the middle of it."[/b] 

[b]"Bleh. Action or you're paying for it,"[/b] Saito sighed. He leaned back as he yawned, his eyes closed.

One of the Blue officers, whose hand had remained on the hilt of his sabre ever since they had arrived, began a chain of gossip among the squad of officers.

[b]"Is that really Saito Iwasaki, the second-in-command of the Red Clan?"[/b]

[b]"Isn't he supposed to be the most aggressive person in HOMRA?"[/b]

[b]"Why is Cho so friendly with a lowlife like-"[/b]

Saito's right eye slowly opened up upon the mention of him being a lowlife. The lone pupil rotated around the assorted officers as they started back at it, the situation suddenly growing more tense. [b]"Chew, am I subject to self-defense?"[/b] the right side of his lips curled up into a devious grin, which only served to intimidate them even more.

[b]"Now, now, Saito."[/b] Cho grinned at him even though the officer's words stung a little. Saito was not a lowlife, despite many people thinking that he was. [b]"You can't do anything to them as long as they don't touch you. I don't want to have to arrest you."[/b] she joked before turning to the rest of the officers. They were already gossiping about Saito and her, weren't they? She couldn't help but feel a little bit annoyed at that fact.

[b]"I used to go to school with him years ago."[/b] she explained to them. [b]"I've known Saito for a long time. It's only natural that we're friends, right?"[/b]

[b]"Nah, don't be fooled. I only came for the juice pouches,"[/b] Saito added in his own joke, finding it hilarious enough to be the only one laughing at it.

Cho glanced back at the scene, heaving a sigh. [b]"We really need to figure out who did this, though."[/b] she murmured, a concerned look coming across her face. [b]"Innocent people were hurt. Some might die on the way to the hospital."[/b] Her fingers curled slightly, grabbing at the fabric of her uniform. [b]"I won't forgive who did it. I'll make sure that they get what they deserve."[/b]

Saito pretended to be afraid of Chew after another episode of talking to one's self about an issue. [b]"You go, girl,"[/b] he stated in the most flat and monotone voice in existence, slowly pumping an unenthusiastic fist in the air with a blank face.

Another sigh escaped her lips, this one sounding more exasperated than the last. It would take a long time to find the culprit. Cho would surely work until she dropped in order to get the bastard behind bars for life. [i]We have to investigate the scene thoroughly, though.[/i] she thought, her brow furrowing as she wondered who it could be. [i]It couldn't be the Red Clan... they've taken some damage as well. Why would they harm themselves in order to harm others?[/i] 

[b]"This is all too confusing."[/b] Cho complained. [b]"It could even be someone from outside the clans. I have to talk to Mikami about this."[/b] 

[b]"Who knows,"[/b] Saito's face grew dark as he clenched a tough fist, and his Red Aura faintly showed itself. [b]"Maybe it's those Green fucks that did it. Or those useless Gold fucks, 'cause at least they could afford to launch an attack."[/b]

Cho glanced toward Saito again, her frown deepening. [b]"That could be a possibilty. But the chances of it being true are slim."[/b] she told him. [b]"Like I said, I have to talk to Mikami about what happened. I'll tell him to keep a close eye on the Greens and Golds."[/b]

Saito shrugged. [b]"Whatever,"[/b] he said, turning around towards the bar with his back to Chew. [b]"I'm gonna go be useful. Smell ya later,"[/b] he began to walk off, calling back as he went to tend to his business. [b]"And don't forget -- if it's not an action movie, I ain't paying nothing!"[/b]

Cho grinned at Saito's words. At least he put her heart at ease. It certainly was nice to have him around. [b]"Alright, guys."[/b] she said, turning toward the rest of the officers and beginning to walk away from the site of the explosion. [b]"Let's wrap this up and get back to Mikami."[/b]