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A deal was struck.
After finally sitting down and going over the details the two of us had come to an agreement.
I looked over the papers one last time before putting them off to the side.
"I'm glad we were finally able to agree with one another," I said giving him a sly smile.
Dottore rolled his eyes, "I feel like I just made a deal with the devil herself."
I let the comment slide as there was a knock at my door.
"Enter," I called out.
The door opened up and Kazuha had returned. In his arms was a big box.
A smile crept up my lips and excitedly I got up from my seat.
"Do me a favour," I whispered to Kazuha, "Leave them in my bedroom for later."
Kazuha nodded his head taking a glance at Dottore in the process.
Dottore looked back over at Kazuha trying to see what was in the box. Unfortunately for him, I was blocking his view.
Kazuha turned away and went to do as I instructed.
"What sort of secrets are you hiding in that flimsy box?" Dottore asked once Kazuha had left.
"You'll see later."
And that was the truth.
Before drafting that contract I had privately given Kazuha a call. Since Dottore would be staying here now I imagined he wouldn't mind having his notes and other such items moved. So I took the liberty of tracking down his last known location and sending Kazuha to grab his stuff.
This also benefited me. Before I'd let him have any of it back I wanted to go through his notes myself. After all, I needed to know what kind of experiments he was working on. The less I knew about him the harder it was going to be to make things work. Not to mention the less of a hold I'd have on him.
It was already later in the evening now so not much more progress on Dottore would happen today. I still needed to wait for him to get the proper equipment anyway.
During our negotiations, I had allowed him to create a list of the things he'd need in order to do his job. Some things were a little bit too dangerous for our current level of trust but eventually, I'd allow them in. For now, he'd have to work with what he had.
"Well then let's move on to the next part of our arrangement."
I got up from my desk opening up one of the lower drawers I pulled out a thing of handcuffs.
Dottore sighed and shook his head at the sight, "Is this really necessary?"
"It's like you said. You're not much use with your hands completely tied. However, until you can prove your loyalty they'll remain on. I'd prefer to stay alive."
"Then just try to survive. You've made it this far." He said with a chuckle.
"Hands, Doctor."
He rolled his eyes and held his hands out.
Opening up the cuffs I snapped one on each wrist.
"Pull."
Dottore pulled on the cuffs but nothing budged.
Sure this wouldn't stop him from slitting my throat in the middle of the night but it would still make it more difficult if he tried.
Reaching into the desk I pulled out a pocket knife.
"Don't move. Unless you don't like your hands."
"I do thank you."
Bringing the blade up to the ropes I began to cut them. It took a while before all of them came off. Once the last rope was gone I was immediately on guard.
Dottore smiled and moved his arms a little. The ropes had cut into his skin a bit leaving some red marks.
"See? I won't hurt you." He teased, "I'm harmless."
"Is that so—"
My eyes narrowed at his movements.
He was quick, but not enough.
His hands lunged out at me aiming to grab my neck. I moved my body to the side and sent a kick straight for his knees.
He buckled and collapsed to the ground almost immediately.
Before I could do anything else Dottore began laughing.
I eyed him suspiciously as he laughed like an idiot on the floor.
"It was only a test," He cackled, "And I'd say you passed with flying colors."
"Do you have a death wish?"
He looked back at me a wide grin on his face.
"Would you grant it?"
"Depends on how I'm feeling. Try that before I've gotten a coffee and you might get your wish."
"I'll remember that." He replied.
I crossed my arms and looked down at the man.
"I believe that's enough excitement for one day. Ready to sleep, Doctor?"
