Nanbaka Indulgence

Chapter 29

Samon has King and Mathew lead the group of us while he brings up the rear with Kitty still over his shoulder.
"Aren't you two a bit young to be guards?" I ask the two boys, who both look no older than CJ.
King nods. "They just start recruitment early so if we decide we do want to guard, we can begin the process earlier. The training for Nanba Prison takes a few years so they want to try to get newly trained guards that aren't over 40."
I let out a low whistle. No wonder Sully didn't want to return to school. CJ butts me with her forehead. I take the hint and fall back from the possible recruits.
"Now what?" She hisses. "If we get locked up in this monkey's building, no doubt he's gonna guard us all night due to his beef with Hajimeme."
"You know about that?"
CJ rolls her eyes. "Saika tells us all the good gossip around here. Apparently she and Kiji have a daily dirt dishing session."
I snort. "Figures."
"Anyways, we've got to get away!"
"And you're coming to me for a plan?"
"You're the author, you've got to have a trick up your sleeve to get us out of this mess."
I sigh. "There's only so many cheap fourth wall breaking tricks I can use to avoid writing conflict before it gets boring. I've already given us an almost entirely safe journey out of building 13, now suffer."
CJ grumbles. "Fine, I'll ask Uno then."
I watch as she falls into step with the other Brit. They mutter together in hushed tones.
"Number 11 and 16!" Samon barks at the two.
CJ and Uno let out audible groans but stop plotting.
"Hey monkey boy!" A voice behind us shouts.
We all turn around to see the human embodiment of sin itself.
Samon bristles. "I told you not to call me that, Rona."
Rona grins. "You know you love it."
CJ comes back to stand by me.
"Rona? I didn't know she worked here." She says.
I shrug. "I don't think she does. She just showed up one day and I guess the guards listen to her? I'm not really sure what she does." I look at CJ. "You know her?"
CJ nods. "We met her online through Saika. Never actually seen her in person until now."
"What do you want Rona?" Samon sighs.
"These inmates," she motions to the group of us, "need to come with me."
Samon bristles again. "Why? Hajime is letting his inmates run wild, it's time the Warden realized what kind of man he really is."
"The thing is," Rona hums, "they're being transferred to a different building, so they were only heading out to see me."
"I didn't hear anything about letting inmates loose at night to be transferred."
Rona waves a hand dismissively. "It was mentioned last meeting, you were too busy ogling Saika to hear a word."
Samon turns red but still looks skeptical. "I think you're full of shit."
Rona shrugs. "The feeling is mutual, however these inmates are under my control."
I look over to the other inmates. Uno shrugs and Rock gives an I-have-no-clue look and CJ........I'm not entirely sure what CJ is doing.
Samon stands his ground. "I think you're lying Rona."
Rona puts her hands up in surrender. "Alright fine, I saw exactly how you handled these inmates' capture."
Samon stiffens. "Is that a threat?"
"Interpret it as you will. But using a weapon that could've been lethal on an inmate...." she trails off. "Well, you know what happened to your brother."
King and Mathew watch the casual blackmail take place. Well, Mathew is, King is playing with Uno's braid. Uno, apparently enjoying this sensation, lets off a soft moan. Mathew hears the sound and turns to see the strange exchange happening.
"THAT'S MY BOYFRIEND YOU DICKBRAIN!" Mathew launches himself at the defenseless inmate and fucking decks him.
Uno screams and Samon drops Kitty into Rona's arms so he can get between the two Brits. Mathew is surprisingly strong for his height and it takes a minute for Samon to pry him off the squealing Uno. Mathew writhes in Samon's arms as he fights to land another punch on the flirtatious gambler.
Rona gives Samon a look. "Yeah, these inmates are definitely in my care from now on."
Samon glares over Mathew, still screaming profanities. "Fine." He mutters.
Rona smiles and rests Kitty over her shoulder. "Pleasure doing business with you."