An Heir for the Dragon

Chapter 5: Building Up a Bank Account

"What took so long?" Zhao asked when he saw Saiki and Kiryu finally walk in to see the others. Kiryu kept an arm around her waist to show they were clearly an item now, and he ignored the odd looks from people. They were guided into a back room where the others were by the girl at the main desk before she bowed lightly and went back to her post.

"We took a very long trip down memory lane. And, ah...I can safely say she's my girlfriend now. I know! Less than 24 hours, but...well...we agreed to it. Considering how we are with each other, it made the most sense," Kiryu chuckled. "We'll revise the work contract later. I did make an exception clause before."

"It was needed. And, if anyone sees me running after him, he can let them know that his girlfriend is looking for him. And will likely turn everyone into a bloodbath until he's safe at her side," Saiki smirked.

"What did you want to do after lunch?" Kasuga asked from where he sat at a long table. The others were seated with him, and Kiryu led Saiki to a table close by to be a bit intimate with her.

"I want to go to Dog Catcher's place and clean it out. Before anyone else knows about what happened to him. That's important and next on the list," Saiki said. "The sooner we start building funds to do what we need to do the better."

"I get that," Seonhee nodded. "I can see if the Geomijul can help chip in a bit more. That's the faction I work for. I practically lead it now. Zhao used to lead it, but he...retired. He loves to cook more than anything."

"Damn straight!" Zhao grinned and had some of his staff start handing out platters of food. "It's more relaxing for me in a kitchen."

"So...what made you decide to claim her at your side so fast?" Goro had to ask Kiryu. Before Kiryu had a chance to answer, Saiki rose up her hand to stop him to show she was taking care of it.

"You are the type of man that I would easily murder in your sleep and walk away as though a job was done," she said with a small grin. "Kiryu-san, though...he'd make me think twice and actually reconsider what I was thinking of doing. He has my respect. You don't have shit."

"I love that answer," Daigo said with a wide grin.

"If it wasn't for him, I don't know what frame of mind I would be in. For ten minutes...we just...talked. Normally. Just a simple hello. Nice to meet you. Daily plans. It made me realize...that I could have a regular conversation without feeling bullied or insulted. And I did tell him that I had to go...but I wouldn't slaughter anyone if it came time to find him again. That he impressed me. I kept my promise," she nodded. "I always keep my promises."

"Yeah. You just turned some of us into...bread crumbs?" Joongi frowned.

"Yes. Rather that than headstones, eh?" she grinned.

"She still didn't kill anyone," Kiryu interjected.

"And I do thank you for that," Seonhee nodded to her. The next thirty minutes were spent eating, complimenting the food and enjoying the company of friends. Saiki had never experienced such a thing before, and she found herself liking it quite a bit.

"Different for you?" Kiryu chuckled.

"It is. I think I can get used to this," Saiki smiled and let him squeeze her gently as she sat next to him. "I'm still...wrapping my head around a lot of things...you know?"

"I am well aware," he said and kissed her forehead. She smiled softly at that and sighed. He knew she wasn't used to being in a crowd. He was aware that he had a lot of work to do to help her fit into society safely.

"Okay, so...who's going to pay?" Zhao asked on looking at the bill he brought over. Everyone looked at him to get him dying with laughter.

"How about...you skip the bill. And I'll show everyone my tattoo as the payment?" Saiki asked. Kiryu looked at her with surprise. Everyone seemed to hush now to show it was full blown acceptance.