Kasai frowned when Avani called her out on her bullshitting. Well, there goes that idea. On the plus side, Avani didn't seem to be too mad about it. Maybe because Kasai was sort of predictable and she probably knew her hesitation before she even opened her mouth. Way to go, detective... good thing this wasn't an undercover job or the kidnapping idea might be a little more threatening. 

"Bound and gagged, huh? Sounds kinky." Kasai placed a kiss on Avani's head before she moved away. She was glad at least for the opportunity to explain herself and the idea, though. She may have attempted to use it as an excuse to avoid having to commit to leaving, but the idea in itself was still intriguing to her. Plus, they each stood to gain something from it if it all worked out. 

She didn't have time to explain anything further before Avani was stripping clothes on her way to the shower. Kasai chuckled and shook her head before following her to the bathroom. If she wanted to talk, this was how the conversation had to happen, and at this point Kasai wasn't going to complain. 

Kasai stepped into the bathroom after removing her clothes and found the space already beginning to fog up with steam. Joining Avani in the shower, she closed her eyes and let the water run over her for a moment before wiping the stream from her face. 

"I have the contact information for a reporter who works stories independently." She began with no specific prompting. "I already tried the other local papers, no one will pick up the story because it conflicts with their own political interests. In other words, no one wants to be the one to call the mayor out." She shrugged, but nodded. "The guy who gave me the card seemed pretty confident that this reporter will work with us." 

Kasai sighed now and looked at Avani, "And I want to go with you. I really do. I just... well, panicked. I'm not really good at committing to those kinds of decisions. But..." She smiled now and moved a step closer, "I've decided that you won't have to kidnap me. Unless you just really want to." A giggle escaped her and she grinned. "So, let's get this story crap over with and then hit the road. I'll make sure to tell my captain tomorrow morning." That part still didn't sit easy with her, but the thought of staying here with her same boring routine without Avani was a worse one.