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001- Welcome to Hotel California~!

[Well now this wasn't her motel room was it? A clean bed in a clinic wasn't as nice as a cushy motel double bed, especially since her most favourite person in the world was apparently absent... Awww why couldn't they kidnap him as well?]

Dammit all, ugh.

[Reluctantly she rolls out of bed and shuffles through the cupboard, pulling out her deck coat and her boots. Once she was ready she steps out of the clinic with a bounce in her step, this place was was surprisingly vacant for a NESTS building- Or maybe this wasn't NESTS at all and someone else decided to track her and K9999 down.

Angel sharply turns the corner only to crash into someone, putting her hands up in mock surrender and a laugh.]

Whoa there, don't ya know this place is big enough for the two of us?

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[Lee is pushed forward suddenly and a whip around shows that he isn't alone in the hall anymore. Actually, he's just looking for a phone since he's discovered that his isn't working...again.]

Ah, perhaps it would be better if I gave you a cane instead, hm?

Oh ain't you just a sweet guy, I'd love a cane! Hand it over since you don't need it. My eyes aint' what they use to be y'know, after the accident and all.

[Angel holds out her hand expectantly, if he did have one she would have to fight the urge to smack him with it. How could he sass a pretty and innocent young, lost girl liker herself? Unheard of! Says the woman telling fibs to the first person she meets.]

[Oh, he likes her already and the sass just keeps coming. If it isn't his smirk that gives him away that he's having a bit of fun, nothing does.]

Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like a seeing eye dog instead? I'm sure that can be arranged.

[That smirk of his was certainly hard to miss, and it makes Angel grin from ear to ear. This one ain't as dumb as he looks, but damn no cane, sad face.]

That aint a bad idea sugah, I don't mind at all if you'd be my guide dog.

[With that she links her arm with his, giving him her most innocent smile.]

[That's fine with him. Hey, she's a looker and he's not beyond having someone on his arm. It just makes his sudden entrance just a bit more enticing to stay.]

I'm not sure where I'm going myself and it seems that my phone is lacking in coverage at the moment to bring up my GPS.

[Wistfully, he sighs, and holds his grin.]

I suppose we'll just have to find out the hard way, won't we.

I ain't gonna mind finding out the hard way- If it's with a cutie guide dog like you~

[This place wasn't so bad after all if it had people like him, wandering about. Angel thought it might be fun to stay a while for now, K9999 was a big boy, he could look after himself for a little while so she could play a little.]

Then it's settled, and please, my name is Lee Chaolan. It would be impolite to wander the halls without knowing each other by name, yes? I just arrived myself.

[Hey, being called cute definitely is a bonus. He would rather be that than being called a dog. That just makes him shudder internally since that's what his father and brother seem to call him most, even though he was adopted into the Mishima family.]

That's true!

[Sniggering now that she realised after all their banter, she hadn't even introduced herself. Yet she was still a little wary about where she actually was, for all she knew he could be a new recruit. It was better to be safe than sorry, especially if NESTS could possibly be involved.]

The name's Candy Flyss an' I must say, it's a pleasure to meet ya. Luck must've been on my side to have bumped, into a helpful pup like yerself.

[He winces. Again with the dog jokes! Geez, he's beginning to wonder if he's caught in some strange time warp. Hopefully, no one from his world is around to hear that.

He forces a smile and nods his head. She probably doesn't know about his past which is good. He hopes it stays that way.]

A pleasure to finally have a name to your lovely face, Candy.

[He could comment about the bumping but they only just met and he's trying to be good.]

[Mr. Watshisface had brought the the dog jokes onto himself, he was now going to be her puppy until she was bored or found a better puppy, which ever came first.]

B'aaw thank you, you sure know how to make a girl blush!

[Angel might be blind to his past but even if she had known, whatever it was he wouldn't want to share, she would pass that off as his own business. It had nothing to do with her and for Angel, she'd rather it stay that way. She wasn't interested in anyone else's drama, unless y'know, it was her doing the meddling.

She feigned a blush and continued playing her girl-next-door act, cuddling up to him just a little as they walked.]

[Even so, he isn't about to tell it. Someone else might have to do that job. Oh, and the cuddling. Okay, he can get used to this.]

So, I've been told.

[They rounded a corner which leads to more doors, and well, he's not sure which way to go first.]

Left or right?

[He places his hand over hers that rests on his arm. After all, he still has to show that he's a gentleman...only if he wants to be.]

[She shoots him a devious grin when he places his hand on hers, he certainly played the gentleman rather well, she could get use to being treated like a lady.]

Hmm~ How about right? Because that seems like the right way to go.

[Oh, that humming is cute. At least he's not back on that blasted ship that had a captain with barnacles on the brain. Being back on dry land without having the fear of being killed by ghosts, he could definitely get used to this.]

Right it is.

[With his steps through the hall, he's at least learning a little more.]

Oh! I think this is the living quarters.

[He points to the sign.]

How convenient. Do you get the impression that this is a hospital to you?

[The young woman shakes her head.]

Not no more, so I'mma just guessin' but... They expect us to stay a while maybe? Well that ain't fair, I had plans and everything.

[Angel couldn't help but pout, but she was quickly glaring up at him suspiciously. Tightening her grip on him ever so slightly, in case he had thoughts about running away if her assumptions were correct.]

..Are ya positively sure you ain't some worker bee here? 'Cause I don't think we can be friends if ya are.

[Lee looks at Candy!Angel in shock. Did she just ask if he worked here? Oh hell, no. He has better things to do than be someone's pet rat and lacky. He's had enough of taking orders and there's no way he'll ever do that again, unless he wants to.]

No, of course not. They can't afford me.

[He smirks. Yes, be ambiguous. He knows his skill level and a place like this won't stand a ghost of a chance against his bank account.]

[She continued to glare at him for a moment, it didn't seem like a lie but she was being deceitful herself. So he didn't really have to be truthful with her, then again he seemed to be telling the truth.]

No, I wouldn't think so now that I think about it, silly mee~

[Candy!Angel Shrugged with a half hearted laugh, she'll take his word for now, as ambiguous as he was being. Maybe he didn't work here.. But he could be the one running the place. Time will tell.]

Sorry fer doubting you, no hard feelin's yeah?

[He's used to glares, stares and outright protests from the things he's done. At least this isn't his place and he's certainly not the owner or it would look a whole lot more...purple.]

It's fine. Although, I am a bit interested in the purpose of this facility. It doesn't seem to offer much for the eye, which is a shame.

[He opens one of the doors and spots- are those bunk beds? His brow lifts and his face contorts in a strange, twisted expression of disgust.]

Pitiful.

[Angel peeked into the room as well and unlike her new friend, she was rather easy to please. Purple or not, the bunk bed made her light up.]

I call top bunk!

[Letting him go she runs over to the bunk bed and climbs to the top, flopping down onto the mattress. If she was going to be staying a while, she might as well get to choose where she was going to be sleeping.]

Yea it's pitiful but, at least it's comfy- Or would his majesty prefer something else?

[He leans on the door, with his arm raised, and his head leaning against his bicep.]

Oh, no, this is fine. It's a bed. What more do we need?

[Sadly, it wasn't his bed, but at least it's not dirty or on the floor. He smirks and pulls himself from the door and closes it behind him.]

The bottom is fine with me.

[He removes his jacket and opens the closet.]

I dunno maybe comfy blankets, room service and a decent TV maybe?

[She props herself up on an elbow and watches him, move to close the door and hang his jacket, grinning.]

Oi bro, whaddya mean the bottom is fine wit' you? It ain't proper fer a lady to share a room wit some stranger, stranger danger an' all that.

[Even though she had a mock frown on her face, she wasn't serious at all. This Lee person seemed like a fun roomie to have, although she wouldn't know how her BFF would feel about it.]

I would like to add a full bar, hot tube on the patio, a penthouse view, and maid service.

[Once that closet door is open, he looks inside, peeks out, then looks in again.]

This isn't a closet! It's a shoebox! Where's the rest of it?

[Up goes the jacket on the pole and a disinterested look on his face.]

What are you talking about?

[He removes his gloves and sets them aside on the dresser.]

All good suggestions, I don't think we could find a hot tub or a view though. Are ya some rich mama's boy? 'Cause that's just a regular closet I thought, unless you got some real big boots somewhere.

[Angel sniggered at him, swinging her legs over the edge of the bed to dangle them and kick her boots off.]

Hm? Oh, no. I own my own corporation. I need no one's money to support me.

[Another tiny little fact revealed. He unties his shoes and removes them to reveal a very expensive pair of socks.]

I'm quite surprised you never heard of me though given the nature of this place, I'm not surprised.

[To Angel they looked like regular socks while she watched him, resting her elbows on the beds guard rails.

Angel was grateful for the nature of this place, it was nice to not be on someones wanted list.]

Huh, really? What kind of corporation would that be? Can ya gimme a job? I like money y'know.

Oh?

[He sits up and leans forward in the chair with a cant to his head.]

Well, I own a robotics corporation, which is no small undertaking. Before I say yes, may I ask for your qualifications?

[She wiggles her toes idly, well that was easier than she was expecting.]

Weellll, I have a degree or few in engineering an' other things. Nuttin' too flash or anything.

Ah.

[He nods in approval and finishes up getting comfortable before he takes the lower bunk to lay down.]

By the sounds of it, you may just have those qualifications. There is a matter of detail we must consider. First, we need to find out where we are on this globe, if we are to assume that it's Earth at all.

[Angel nods in agreement, she really hadn't given their location much thought until he mentioned it.]

Oh yeah! I'd say we'd still be on earth at least, it certainly ain't a space station.

There have been studies of other planets like Earth and I have to admit, I hadn't looked outside the window to inspect the trees. Have you?

[The architecture certainly looks man-made, but hey, he's over-thinking. Lee does that from time to time.]

The possibility of us being in a nexus that resembles our respective homes could also mean a string dimension between a thin veil of reality. How acutely strange that it resembles a university than an airport terminal or train station.

Then again, no one has actually seen a nexus or mirror dimension in order to speak against it otherwise.

Well no, kind weird that a different nexus or dimension would be abducting people though.

[Lee had Angel thinking hard now about her situation, if she were in another Nexus or dimension- Which was possible, proven by what she had heard about past events back home involving certain people. The question was why her of all people and most importantly, it means she was seperated from her partner in crime.]

Yeah that is strange huh? Maybe we're here to be re-educated or be the big boss's new rats... Or something. I wonder why they chose us though, they didn't even leave us a memo.

I don't...think so. Otherwise, if we're here for another person's experiment, wouldn't they have dropped a sign about now? Especially when we first wake up?

Maybe that's the idea, see how long it takes for us to figure it out.

[She's going to pout now at having her theory shot down.]

Well, fine. What's yer theory as to why they'd abduct us?

Well, there is merit to your theory, so the kidnapping isn't entirely ruled out. However, I'm interested in finding out what brought us here rather than the who. I'll leave that to the people that want to waste their time and energy against an unseen enemy.

[His voice is soft but firm.]

The why, well, my theory is simple. Boredom.

[She was quiet and biting her bottom lip, frowning slightly. She wasn't all too happy to be brought here just because someone, or something was bored.]

How ya gonna find out? I'll help ya out if I can.

Snooping around usually does the trick. It's a matter of principle in this case.

[He sighs, resting his arms on his chest, he thinks for a few breaths.]

If anyone dares keep me prisoner, they will regret their mistakes.

[Angel's back to grinning.]

'Cause yer such a tough guy, right?

[He's laughing now. His ability to think through things isn't the only thing he's better at than some, he's just finally glad to make a little bit of a scene when he wants to.]

Hardly. I'm just smarter than the average bear. I don't have to beat anyone physically if I don't want to.

B'aaw, then what's the fun in that, Smarty pants?

Oh, don't think I can't fight, my dear.

[Lee liked playing the card that he wasn't able to defend himself only to surprise his opponents later.]

I'll just say that I enjoy the game.

[That was a card Angel liked to play as well, especially in unfamiliar surroundings, she had always found people were a bit more forth coming when you were a sweet and innocent girl. Of course not everybody would buy the act, but that's where persistence was required.]

Oh really? Maybe ya can teach me some moves later, y'know, after we settle in. Just in case there are creepers lurkin' about.

I could. I don't see why not.

[He won't teach her everything though. There are some moves that he values as his own signature moves that he teaches no one else.]

Given that I hadn't seen many people about this place other than us at this point, I doubt you'll come across any creepers.

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