Bumping into the opponent's knight(Tai,Vic)

[Shuya Katsumoto]

OOC: Don’t know how busy Victoria is with everything, hence I’ve got it open for her to be here as well eventually, I’ve mentioned going to our office in an hour from the event anyway.

IC:
It had been ten minutes since the deputy director had spoken about their choices and Shuya had already made several important phone calls. Of course, the first ones were to his direct contacts within the Paragon school, some questioning about the safety of Kyukaku, others about what had happened over there. It seemed that there had been a same kind of speech over there, it was easy to draw conclusions now. The school board would insist on a massive fight to occur, they knew that the Paragon youth was too much troubled with their own fights that they had to act in order to change their attention towards Hircine… shutting down their school might be the right way to provoke the students.

“I know… no, perhaps that would only lead to more complications, I think we ought to stay with our first plan, in the current climate it should only be easier for you… hold on, I’ll get the documents, I don’t know all the locations off the top of my head.”

Shuya kept his phone between his shoulder and head as he held his briefcase in one hand and opened the door to his office with his other. As he closed the door behind him his secretary wanted to address him but he kept his finger up, indicating she had to shut it, he was having an important conversation. Without even noticing someone sitting in the stashed bundle of chairs to the side of the room, Shuya continued his pace into his office and closed the door behind him. Victoria was still not here, but then again, they had agreed on meeting here in about an hour. She was probably watching the students right now… It mattered not, he had more important things on his head right now. Scanning his drawers, it didn’t take him long to find the drawings he had acquired through… let’s just say not too legal methods. Unfolding the map, he spoke once more.

“Yes, you’ve been looking at the wrong place, I told you that it was at the west wing… No, where you’ve been working is the east wing… Are you an idiot or what? It probably says that on the bloody signs! Oh… students have wrecked those signs… yeah, well now you know where it is… I expect results… tonight. Get to it.”

Shuya closed his cell and quickly slid it back inside his pocket, before he scanned through the blueprint once more. Shaking his head, he quickly folded it back and placed it back inside an envelope, quickly followed by him putting it back inside his desk and locking the desk. As he sat down and started his laptop, his secretary knocked on the door and entered.

“What is it? I do not wish to be disturbed right now Claire!”

”Principal… I apologize, but you have a young visitor… He doesn’t seem familiar to me, do you wish me to call the security?”

Shuya sighed slowly but at the same time, his mind was working over hours. Who the hell would be at his school right now that’s not supposed to be here? He stood up, moved to the door and worked Claire out of his office as he walked outside himself. In the room beyond, he finally looked over to where Tai Yang was sitting. A small grin appeared on his face at the sight of the youngster, who had apparently taken one of those makeovers you see on tv a lot nowadays. However, Shuya had seen a lot of pictures and other footage of the Paragon captain, enough for him to add one and one. An unknown student had come into his office… It could only be a Paragon student. And only a bold one would be in here. The fact that the boy had altered his appearance by a lot would be rendered completely useless if someone else was at least expecting it to be him. Shuya however couldn’t blame his secretary for not recognizing him… or any other random student for that matter…

“Mister Long… this is a surprise… I heard you wanted to see me? I hope it’s not about your puberty and the extreme lengths you’ve gone to fit in with a different social group?”

Shuya’s face was stern again, but his hand gestured that the student was allowed to walk into his office. He awaited the student to do so, before he turned to the young woman behind the secretary desk.

“Not a word to anyone about this… if Victoria enters, so be it… but I repeat, I do not want word to get out that the Paragon captain is here, understood? We’ve got enough on our hands as it is… a public case of lynching isn’t something we want…”

She nodded and Shuya returned to his office where he would allow Tai Yang to sit on one of the more comfortable chairs than the ones outside. Shuya himself took a seat in his own leather chair, which he turned towards the captain.

“So… what is it we can do for you? I doubt you’re here because you wish to be transferred…”

[Tai Yang]

As Principle Katsumoto waved him into the office he stood from the chair, relaxing further and progressing back into his normal stature. Since Hircine's Co-Principle seemed to recognize his face from the start, despite his attempts to hide his appearance, he hastily took off his hat and shades, tossing them on top of a near-by file cabinet. Heading inside he rapidly ran his hands through his hair, reverting it back to the crazy look that he was so use to.

"Don't worry, I didn't bring my shank with me."

Spinning around he slipped down into one of the offered chairs, lounging back in it as he stretched out his left leg. Taking a brief look out the ground floor window he jested at the thought of coming to this school strictly for a transfer.

"Not specifically, but I believe it might be in a list of things to come."

Turning his attention back to the principle he straightened up a bit, folding his fingers together, interlacing them as he leaned forward.

"Everyone knows that one of the schools is going to get shut down. What the director proposed over at Paragon was that Paragon Students head over and destroy Hircine High. Well, either that or completely fix up their school and study for tests. We know which one they're going to choose."

Leaning back in the chair he once more looked back out the window, letting out a soft sigh.

"Now, whether or not you believe me I'm here to offer my help. I'll help insure that Hircine High is the school to remain standing. I'm cruel enough to do whatever it takes to accomplish what I plan, and should that plan involve destroying Paragon, then so be it."

He paused for a moment, looking back over at the Katsumoto and gave him time to process what he had already said. Yes, he was truly offering his help to the enemy school.

"However, there are a few things I'd like to get in return. There nothing far fetched, I'm not looking for money or anything of the sort. I just want to make sure that I'm set after the destruction of Paragon Institute. And that's where you come in."

[Shuya Katsumoto]

Shuya sat back, the back of the chair leaning back slowly as he placed his right foot on his left knee, his elbows resting on the arm-rests of the chair, his hands coiled into each other. With great interest he looked at the Paragon captain as he responded to his remark about transferring. Shuya hid his interest well, but it was safe to say that this particular answer had already triggered Shuya’s senses. Though he kept the same facial expression, he was already trying to decipher what Tai had just said when Tai continued to speak, talking about what the top cheese of the school board had said at the Paragon Institute. Shuya had already learned about this from his inside contacts, but it was at least some sign of honesty that Tai showed, though by tomorrow it would be nothing more than public knowledge… papers couldn’t hide something like this anyway. Shuya nodded when Tai mentioned both of the males in the room knowing what Paragon’s course of action would be. When Tai started talking about in fact assisting Hircine however, Shuya rose an eyebrow in doubt. He politely allowed Tai to finish up whatever he had to say before he himself leaned forwards slightly, his feet both on the ground, his elbows on his knees, face forward slightly.

“Well mister Long, I am certain that you of all people would understand my lack of trust, especially towards the Paragon student body… and in particular those who are supposed to lead and protect their own kin… or at least, that was what the captain title meant in my days at Hircine… I’ve had too many captains or wannebe captains who promised me great things, but in the end it appeared to be all talk. Tell me, why would someone in your position betray its own kin? Isn’t Paragon the ideal place for you?”

Shuya was indeed interested in this one, especially since he hadn’t expected something like this from a Paragon student… especially not their captain. However, he could guess as to why this youngster wanted to help destroy Paragon… if that were the case, all the hotheads would be transferred to Hircine High again… which would once again lead to inner fraction between the student body… Perhaps this would be Tai’s new challenge? And what did he expect from Shuya? Shuya could only imagine that Tai would want the title of school captain on his name here as well… Would that be such a big deal? Probably not… besides, if Tai would assist in defending Hircine and destroying Paragon, he would be a valuable temporarily ally… he probably had quite some followers at Paragon. If Shuya had to place his bets on Calloway, he would be betting on a man that thought like him… unpredictable. And though Seth’s plans had been inspiring, Shuya had yet to see any real results. Shuya would at least hear Tai out, learn if he was trustworthy, valuable… and if he was, the things Tai wanted in return would probably be a fair price… For now, Shuya held his tongue and waited for Tai to give more backing to his story…

[Victoria Alexander]

Looking towards the clock on the wall she noticed that she was due in a meeting with Shuya within their shared office. Who knows what was on that man's mind. She knew it had to be about the speech given to the whole school.

It was blasphemous if they would choose Paragon over Hircine. Sure its like pulling teeth to get test grades above satisfactory but there had been much improvement since she had taken her position. She didn't want to be out of a job and she sure in hell didn't want to let the students down again. She didn't know what else she could do when it was left up to students to preform their academics.

She barely glanced at either or towards the secretaries. Instead she moved briskly into their shared office without any introduction. Why would she need to, after all, it was her office.

With a cup in hand she heard the last tidbit of the conversation. Something about the teen in front of Shuya's desk wanting to lend a hand to the situation if he was to be transferred. Victoria being Victoria spoke up from behind him in a cool manner.

"I couldn't see anyone wanting to attend a school that has less than satisfactory staffing due to adolescent behavior making them run with their tails between their legs."

Victoria took a sip of her hot tea before continuing on.

"Belligerence aroused, testosterone being thrown all over the place. One would think intelligence was yesterdays news. That schools were moving back into medieval times rather than of the modern future. A shame to waste intelligence on the weak."

She walked towards her desk, stopping to take a pair of shades and a hat off of her filing cabinet and dropping it onto his lap, her eyes looking over at the teen with two toned hair and hazel eyes.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your new friend Principle Katsumoto?"

Victoria was well aware of the students name as well as his position in Paragon High school. What Shuya didn't know didn't hurt him. Having her own spies was her own business and she wasn't going to be left out of the loop. Specially if Shuya wanted to run the show.

((ooc-sorry its short and late got called into work earlier than I had thought. So been stuck there all day.))

[Tai Yang]

Having been more then ready to answer Katsumoto's questions, as he knew they'd be asked before he even arrived at Hircine High, he gave a pause, letting he air grow heavy for more of a dramatic fashion. Something else he had learned from the charisma of the movies. Unfortunately, his own drawn out silence was filled by another, the female co-principle had returned to the office at just the right time. This made the process of information easier and less complicated. If it only had to be discussed once then it meant that there was a lower chance of someone else finding out.

He let Miss Alexander finish what she had to say, even going so far as to ignore his predatory urge to push the cup of hot tea into her face after she dropped his disguise on him. Instead he remained calm until she finished, giving a look over at Kastumoto, then back toward Miss Alexander. He'd be kind enough to introduce himself, the least he could do if they were to do business with one another.

"Long Tai Yang, Ma'am. Paragon Institutes School Captain, and the reason why the teachers run and hide with their tails between there legs."

It was true, no one antagonized and physically beat the teachers as much as he did. The stronger students didn't care unless the teachers physically provoked them, but with Tai Yang it was the other way around, he was he provoker. Though he believed that she already knew this about him he paused once more, letting the drama build. It wouldn't wait as long as before as to be interrupted, but long enough to-

*Beep-Beep. Beep-Beep*

"Ouh. What a mood breaker. One second."

Turning off the automatic alarm on his wrist watch he reached into his pocket and removed a bottle of eye drops. Tilting his head back he flipped the patch over his right eye up, removed the gauze placed underneath, and dripped a few drops of the solution into his eye. He blinked several times, moving the solution around before he replaced the gauze and the eye-patch.

"This isn't a permanent weakness, and will be gone in a few days. Thinking nothing else of it."

He placed the small bottle of eye drops back in his pocket, reset his wrist watch for the next alarm, then looked back at the team of Principles that held Hircine High together. He could only smile as he looked at the two of them, polar opposites from what he could tell off of first impressions. What an amusing circumstance.

"Well, Principle Katsumoto, you'd be correct in saying that Paragon is my ideal place. You could even go so far as to call it my paradise. I've enjoyed every day I've had since attending that school, and since obtaining the captain ship I've remained at the top of my game, both mentally and physically. No one's been able to hinder my progress, and that remains the case to this day."

Another pause, this time - however - it wasn't for dramatic effect. He was pondering over his fight with Conner McGrath, one could say that he was hindered in that fight, proof being in his eye. And yet, he remained ever vigilant in the days that followed, beating down all challengers without so much as breaking a sweat.

"But, that's just it. My ideal place, my Paradise within the School system has grown dull." He turned his attention towards Victoria, speaking his next sentence primarily to her.
"I no longer fully enjoy seeing the fright and anguish in the teachers face as I enter the classroom." He spoke almost as though he was saddened at the thought, as though he had lost a part of what made him triumphant.

"Why would someone in my position betray his own Kin? Well, for that to be true you're assuming that I'm like the rest of students at Paragon. Yes, you could classify me as a sadistic, malice filled psycho. But what I see in everyone else is nothing but a soft center. They're nothing like me when you get down to it, and that's why I've risen to the top and remained there. They all lack the will to act. They have no desire to grow stronger, where as that's my only desire."

He may have just turned himself into a bad movie cliche, but if anyone followed his progress it would seem to be the truth. He didn't stop if he was injured, he didn't stop if he was tired. Everything was for one purpose, no matter how crazy it seemed.

"So, to properly answer your question, it's because I've, in a lack of better words, grown bored with my current social environment. I want a change, and I think Hircine High has what I'm looking for."

Having explained himself as best he could he lounged back in the chair, brushing his 'two-toned hair' back before scratching the top of his skull. If they were interested in accepted his help then he'd get into his demands. But until then he'd continue to lead them on, walking the narrow bridge between grabbing there attention and making them think he was completely untrustworthy.

[Victoria Alexander]

((ooc-Shuyas making me think since he insists I reply first lol. Sorry its short had to rush before work lol))

Victoria waved her hand, holding her palm up in the air as she spoke in a questionable tone. Her eyes focusing directly on Tia Yang's face. Hers in return, even thou it seemed her following statement was sarcastic, was a strait face.

"So you just expect us to agree to this and just let Hircine be your personal playground 'if' you transfer in? You do realize I'm trying to protect this school from students like you who like to objectively intimidate student into violence. And if you haven't noticed I 'am' strongly against your ideals of fun when it comes to Hircine's staff and students."

Victoria of course answered before Shuya who, like always was one to analyze before speaking, she seemed to have gotten used to his silence and could picture the wheels turning in his head.

Victoria on the other hand knew Tia Yang's background and his actions towards certain authority figures. Victoria also knew that when it came down to it she was not comfortable in letting Tia Yang getting a free ride back to Hircine when there was a chance possibility that he would no doubt would cause trouble. With his help or not Victoria still knew this kid was bad news when he phrased his current predicament as a cure for boredom.

"Should I ask if your going to be a good boy? Or would I be asking too much."

Taking her finger she moved it around the rim of her cup all the while keeping her eyes on Tia Yang.

[Shuya Katsumoto]

Shuya looked up as his colleague walked into their office, his eyes leaving Tai for a second to look up to her. However, as she started to move around the office and speak, his attention swiftly focused back to Tai, the one unpredictable variable in this room. At least to him… He ignored Victoria’s remark about Tai being his new friend for a few seconds, but before he could answer, Tai already beat him to it. It was better that way, Shuya knew that listening carefully to not only what was said now, but also to how things were said, he would learn more about this student than any other would. When Tai’s watch beeped and the boy excused himself to use eye drops, Shuya did nothing but nod slightly, acknowledging that it wasn’t a problem at all. However, it was something he would eventually have to look up… or have someone look up for him.

When Tai answered his previous question directly to him, Shuya’s eyes met Tai’s, or at least the good one, and he kept his gaze until the student was finished. For starters, he did seem to be speaking the truth… that was at least something. It also made sense, or at least to Shuya it did, when Tai moved his attention to Victoria and explained his motivation. At that moment, Shuya already knew how Victoria would react… in fact, Shuya would expect nothing less from her. Throughout the year, Shuya had grown accustomed to Victoria’s honest intentions in actually improving the students’ lives. She would not like the methods of this one student one bit… but fact remained that students like Tai kept other students occupied… Tai wasn’t the only one of its kind… sure, every student was supposed to be unique and what not… but in the end, you had those who would hurt another and those who wouldn’t… better to have an amount of students that would hurt another that could hurt each other… Ironic really… but it made sense to Shuya.

Shuya allowed his colleague to give the first response. What followed was her giving Tai her ideals… and the question whether he was going to be a nice boy or not. Shuya couldn’t resist a smile… even though he thought Victoria’s ideals to be foolish, he had grown accustomed to her and he at least respected the fact that she didn’t stray from the path she thought was right… However, Tai would’ve already understood the difference between the two principals… Shuya wasn’t going to publicly challenge and humiliate his colleague, but he would speak his mind of course. Looking at Victoria, he spoke softly to her.

“Principal Alexander, you must not forget the current situation and the possible outcomes… We at Hircine have dealt with cases like mister Long here before… apart from that, Paragon allows their grounds to be playgrounds for youngsters like him. But the situation as it is now is simple… either Paragon stays open, which means all our students will eventually be transferred to that hell hole… Or we stay open… which would lead to most of their students being transferred and educated here… Now I assume you want Hircine to stay open as badly as I do… which would result in mister Long joining our student ranks eventually anyway…”

His gaze moved from Victoria to Tai. His eyes narrowed slightly, not in annoyance but simply to focus better on the Paragon captain.

“Which leads us to the question… what would it be you’re after in exchange for an earlier transfer, so to speak…”

If the result would be that Tai was going to be in Hircine anyway, why not have him do what he was good at… if the price they had to pay was suitable enough… Of course, who said they needed his help to win this battle to begin with? No one… but still, it would be a fun sight… having the opponent’s knight fighting for their team…

[Tai Yang]

Once more he sat back, sitting through what both of the principles had to say. This was the only downside he saw from seeking attendance from both party members, their opposite views at the same object made convincing them both that much harder. However, in a challenge comes opportunity, and from opportunity comes growth. Yet another way to grow stronger, in one form or another, and thus a challenge he would rise up to and conquer.

Turning his attention to Katsumoto he'd direct his first response to the cold, calculating principle.
"I'm not looking for an early transfer, just looking to make sure that once Paragon's shut down that I won't be sent anywhere else." Shifting his attention he looked over at Principle Victoria, the one with a heart for the students. She wore it on her sleeve so proudly, despite the more cynical attitude she was giving him right now.
"Why would I change who I am? Good and bad just a matter of opinion, is it not? You see two countries warring with one another and take side with one. Whose to say they are in the right. From their point of view they could be trying to do something noble, but their enemies might feel different." Snickering softly to himself he continued to lounge back in the chair, enjoying the feeling of it's comfort against his back.

"But, from your point of view I guess I'll be neutral. I'll abide by the rules of this school - most of the time. I won't destroy your teachers unless provoked. As for your students, whose to say? I'll likely put a limit on myself, especially since there aren't as many fighters at this school worth finding. Repeated beatings won't be necessary amongst the general public."

Taking his right leg he brought it up and folded it over his left so that his ankle was resting lightly on his knee. He looked extremely relaxed, but as he was he remained at a higher degree on guard. While it looked like his leg was resting gentle, he was actually holding it there with the use of his hip and knee strength.

"Alas, Principle Katsumoto, I promise you that neither you nor the school has seen or dealt with a case like me. Possibly some cheap imitations, but nothing of my magnitude. You may think that you can win this war without me, but without me and opposing me are on entirely different levels. I dare say that not even Trent, the Principle of Paragon, has as much pull as I do around there."

"What you would hope to accomplish in a few weeks or months I could do in a matter of hours. I don't take the subtle approach to anything, so whoever I chose to side with shall win this war of the schools. It's as simple as that."

Turning his wrist over he once more checked his watch. The time wasn't important, all that he did was show that he made it seem that his was. Putting his leg back down with his heel raised off the ground he leaned towards Katsumoto, directing his list of demands towards the one who asked.

"I don't want anything important handed to me when I enter this school. I'm not looking for the title of Captain or Pillar, in a school like this that would be to much work going against my nature. But I do want privileges: No homework, dismission from any class, and finally, and most importantly I want the disciplinary figures to turn there heads away from whatever it is I feel like doing. If I chose to simply lounge around the school for the day, then so be it. No one will bother me. If, for some reason I happen to find myself fighting and bashing someone's skull against a locker several times, no one from your staff or the higher up students will interfer. I can't say the same for your more heroic students, but they'll get what's coming to them anyways."

Shifting his weight back into the center of the chair he took a deep breath, tilting his head back as he thought over past experiences of doing what he just claimed. as he calmed himself and lowered his gaze from the roof his attention shifted over to Principle Victoria.

"So, are we in agreement?" A most sinister smile rose up across his face. He purposely tugged at the stitches connecting Miss Victorias heart to her sleeve, he wanted her to feel despised at the outcome of the decision, and one way or another that feeling would arise.

[Victoria Alexander]

Victoria leaned back in her chair, letting her fingertips press together as if she was contemplating what he was offering. Victoria couldn't miss his arrogance and wondered how smug the kid was. His attitude was going to get him into trouble even if he thought he was such a bad ass. It was amusing to see how full of himself he was but again Victoria worked with someone similar everyday. She couldn't help but look towards Shuya with that thought.

It seemed she wasn't going to read much from Shuya's face. He was trained in deceit and trying to read him was like reading a cement block so she turned her eyes back towards the student.

"You are under the impression that you are a valuable commodity to us? You have a very good sense of humor Mr. Long."

She paused with a smirk before continuing on.

"What you offer and what we seek may very well be two different things. You know very well your special treatment lacks in better words of being just plain lazy. School is not for leisure."

She then kept her eyes on Tia Yang as she addressed her coworker. If Shuya was going to even think of letting him have a run at the school without limitations then Victoria would object to the transfer. After all, it takes two for the transfer. Frankly she knew this kid would be nothing but a headache until his graduation day, if that should ever come.

"Im sure you have something you would like to say on his 'requests' Principle Katsumoto."

(ooc-ack short, sorry.... -.-')

[Shuya Katsumoto]

OOC: I expect Tai not to object when I send him out the office for several minutes, but if your character would object, please PM… however, I have little to write if I cannot speak to Victoria in private.

IC:
Shuya smirked when Tai’s arrogance finally came up when he said that Hircine hadn’t dealt with a case like him. It was always funny to see how every student thought they were so unique, so different from everyone else… while in fact they weren’t too different. Shuya had to agree on the fact that Tai’s records showed he had more violence in him than most other students, but it still wasn’t something they hadn’t dealt with before… or at least, he hadn’t… he remembered clearly how things once were in Varron Academy… with the five entering and bombing the place. It had probably been a more dangerous situation than any situation with Tai could bring… But still, Shuya wouldn’t make the mistake of misjudging someone so soon… besides, Tai could be a valuable asset in the upcoming battle, whether Victoria realized it or not.

Shuya waited, he allowed Tai to continue on, to tell them about what proposition he had in mind. Although Shuya saw nothing unreasonable about his request, he knew his colleague would never agree on something like that. Shuya would perhaps have to reason between them, but fact was that if it was up to him, there was no problem here at all. Victoria however made the mistake to think that there was a chance Tai wouldn’t get here. Fact was that he would… Shuya was certain of that. This was all just another mind game by the school board to test how the students would act in this kind of situation. Eventually all Paragon students would be transferred here, of that he was certain. Shuya also knew he could win this without the help of Tai… the student was a little too full of himself, there were things Shuya could do, be it with his powers as Principal or his past and those connections, he knew that things would become way more bloody and violent of he had Tai facing them as well. He didn’t care too much about the safety of their students, but he had no desire for unnecessary blood. Besides, that would probably lead to more costs in rebuilding their school when the smoke rose…

He allowed his colleague to speak first, giving her thoughts on the matter. Although she wasn’t too clear, her face said enough. He knew she didn’t like the idea of this particular student running around in their school without being checked, but he would do so with or without their permission anyway. His wishes would only allowed them to focus their resources on any of the more important matters at hand after all this was done. Besides, Shuya knew there were enough heroic students around here that would be thrilled to try and stop this menace.

“Long… I must ask you to take a seat in the room next to our office, just for a few minutes. Miss Alexander and I have to discuss this matter before we can make any decision…”

Shuya had remained seated during the entire conversation but now he stood up and gestured towards the door, waiting for Tai to leave the room. Once he had done so, he would finally turn to Victoria while he remained standing. His face had changed, from his serious and stern look he had just before to a more casual one… perhaps even an honest face.

“Victoria…” He spoke, for the first time using his colleague’s first name. “I know you don’t think this is a good idea at all… but do you really think they’re going to give a crap about who we want in this school or who we don’t want here, after all of this is done? Of course not… all our students will be transferred to Paragon or all their students will come to us. No matter how things go, we’ll end up with Long anyway. The same goes for a lot of students from Paragon and some of them are just as bad as this one… Whether you want it or not, there’s going to be a… war of some sorts. Paragon students will come and crash this place, it’s only a matter of time… the beasts have been awakened and given a target, they’re just waiting for the start signal, and trust me it won’t be long.”

He sighed slightly, disgust about this silly war dripping off his face. Fact, Shuya didn’t care too much about a casualty more or less in wars… but this was different, these were mostly children… What was he thinking, had he grown soft? Had the fact that he actually tried to somewhat improve the situation around here truly made him care a little? No… he just wanted to have less problems to deal with… less costs to make. Yes…

“I know what Long is asking sounds absurd, but you know that types like him will do what they want anyway. If he wants to attend this school legally, but at the same time skip all classes, I’d say let him… it’s his own future he’s ruining. If he promises us to leave the faculty alone, it will become a problem of the students… and both he as we know that we do not control the actions of all our students… so he’ll be kept in check, by the student body… I’m certain of that… why not have him fight for our cause? I rather have him cripple maniacs like that Connor guy than any of our students… including Kyukaku…”

He straightened up fully, looking Victoria directly into her eyes now, hoping that she would see that gathering students on their side right now was the best option…

“What do you say?”

[Victoria Alexander]

Victoria's eyes followed Tia Yang as he removed himself from the room. It was until the door was closed did she turn her eyes towards Shuya and for the first time since they had started this meeting she saw someone that seemed to be on the same wavelength as herself. She turned her chair facing away from Shuya as she gathered her thoughts as if trying to search for the right thing to do.

Turning her eyes towards him with the sound of her first name she could hear the sincere tone in his voice but even she had to question if it was for real. It was rather unexpected from him. She knew his taste for power and this would give him a hand up on her. Victoria would have never guessed he would be in agreement with her.

"I am well aware of the situation Shuya. You know where I stand and it clearly shows. I hate what I'm about to say with every fiber in my body but if its between him and the closing of the school, my hand is forced.

But he and I stress this, will not be getting a free ride. He doesn't get the necessary credits in his courses hes out. I will turn a blind eye to his extra curricular activities but I wont stand for him to ignore his academics."

She rubbed her fingers not wanting to play games with Paragons Captain, not when the school was at stake. With his attitude, what was to say that Paragon students would find out what he was up to, if he was doing this to just get the intel and sell to the highest bidder. Not to mention if he leads them to find the students both Victoria and Shuya had on both sides. Tia Yang didn't seem the type to stick around if bad things happen. She couldn't put her trust in someone like that. She has and have always been a strait arrow and to put her trust in someone so conceded and self absorbed was against her better judgment.

"Whats to say if he jumps ship? What then?"

[Shuya Katsumoto]

“His exact words were no homework and dismission from classes. That doesn’t include free credits, so he won’t get those… However, since that usually is your department anyway, I’m certain you’re glad to keep that little aspect under your supervision when the time’s right.”

Shuya turned his eyes away from Victoria for a few seconds and moved back behind his desk where he opened a drawer and took out some files. They were the files of the students he had placed inside Paragon to spy for him. Also, there were some files on students who had originally been Paragon students from the beginning but had been sick about the place and wanted a transfer out. Of course, Shuya had used that… they too spied for him and if they delivered good results, he would have had them transferred in here. However, all of these students would not be safe in the upcoming battle, especially not if they had to pick sides when the fighting started. How can you be a Hircine student in the middle of a bunch of fighting Paragon students and not get your head smashed in for being a traitor?

“I expect Tai to jump ship if things go bad alright… but trust me, I won’t let this school be broken apart… this school stays. Tai can lend us a hand by having his followers keep the Paragon youth under control… however, I think it would be best if we got our students who still reside in Paragon out there before all of this starts… they’ll be in great danger if they linger around too long…”

All students… except for perhaps Kyukaku… and the one who was sent to keep an eye out for Tyler. If Kyukaku wished to take down Trent, now would be the perfect opportunity. He had a way better chance of succeeding if he was still in Paragon, however it all depended on what Zack would report soon. Hopefully, Kyukaku had not forgotten the old ways…

“But we agree then? Tai gets to skip his silly classes and be left alone by our faculty in exchange for him fighting for our cause here? I’ll ensure there are always people from our side watching him during this whole… ‘war’ thing. By the way, you think you could arrange more personal nursing staff? I’m almost certain that the school board will try to keep law enforcement and ambulance personnel away from the students for as long as possible… they just want to see these students bash each other… and with that, the entire world will see…”

Shuya sighed slightly as he walked to the door, opening it slightly, taking only one step outside and gesturing Tai to come back in. Once he entered, he would allow Victoria to do the talking, ensuring that the deal was made on Victoria’s exact terms…

[Tai Yang]

As he closed the door behind him he saw the look in the secretary's eyes. He could tell that for a brief moment a shiver was running down her spine as he looked at the cold blooded youth. His good eye looked back at her as he paid no attention to the fright on her face. Surely she was use to seeing all sorts of students here at Hircine, but the leading man of Paragon Institute gave off a different chill altogether.

Turning his back to the keeper of the lines, the filer of papers, the grabber of coffee, he brought his hands above his head and slouched forward as he leaned his forearms against the top edge of another filing cabinet. Having turned his back to the main hall of the school he helped to prevent any of the students from accidently seeing him while disembarking from the assembly.

In his mind he kept going over his options. He could continue with the deal, which seemed pretty well set in his mind. All he was asking for was the same that he recieved in his school. Of course, he could always ask for more. The more he got the more he'd give. The quicker the war would be over and the sooner his new life of leisure would begin. Well, that would settle things quite nicely, the quicker things went along then the sooner his fun would esculate. More fun meant more fighting, more fighting meant perfecting his craft. Then it was settled, he'd start right away.

When Katsumoto opened the door for him he slipped back inside, closing the door while remaining standing in front of it. This was going to be the end of their conversation so there was no need for him to get comfortable.

"So what'll it be? I don't want any drawn out speeches. Yes, or no. Yes, I'll get started right away and this 'war' will be over before it starts. No... Well lets just say that for the sake of your students you don't want that."

[Victoria Alexander]

Ooc: Bleh short...sorry -.-‘

Pushing her chair back she placed both palms on her desk and rose as Tai Yang made his way into the office. She stood erect as she looked directly towards him. Apparently she had to give him the news. With her hands behind her back she took a calm breath in and then spoke.

“I don’t like your additude but we agreed to answer your request in exchange for your services. So skip, do a parade down the hallway, or burn your homework, but please be aware that you won’t be receiving free credits. I will be informing the staff once the transfer has been completed.”

She then waited for his reply. She knew that once he left. She would be doing the same. She didn’t like what just happened but she had no choice.

[Tai Yang]

"I don't skip, parade's aren't my thing, and I'm not an arsonist. I get the job done, simple as that. Feel free to consider half your enemies neutralized by the end of today."

Principal Alexander's comment on his credits wasn't even considered worth to lack the concern of the San Francisco native. Truthfully he went unphased with the comment. During his good streak in Juvie he buckled down and kept himself busy with homework. He had to in order to kept himself from crackling open the other sentenced youth around him. With that said he had completed enough courses to pass him through to the middle of any senior year if he was trying to pass by with the minimum amount needed. Not bad for a guy whose life revolved around finding ways to move faster and strike stronger.

"Katsumoto, Alexander, Should either of you care or need to reach me you can phone my cell. I'm not going to write it down for you, that's just stupid. So grab a pen or try and concentrate.

415-368-6198

Got it? Good."

Turning away from the couple his right hand reached out and grabbed the door handle, pushing it downward, then gave another pause before opening the door.

"Since I'm sure your going to look into it anyways, I offically give you permission to look at my educational past. Both credit wise, and facility. Though, you may find some difficulties in finding out the later."

Opening the door he swung it wide, letting his hand go for a brief second as though allowing it to slam into the side wall, stopping it with a rebound as his finger tips pushed the swinging door back into the embrace of his thumb.

"Time to go do what I do best. Appreciate yourselves lucky after today."

With that final boast of confidence and arrogence, better known within the world as 'cockiness' Tai Yang stepped outside the co-principal's office door into secretaries sub-station, tossing the cap and glasses at 'Miss Cricket' before walking straight out the doors. It was surprising how few students were actually in class, the halls being almost bare. It seemed as though this was an actual school, something he found hard to believe. Yet, the lack of students in this particular hall seemed to prove his disbeliefs to be positive.

'Hm. What a world.'