Working With Phantoms

The Twelfth Letter of Warning

Madran arrived with her group back in the Velvet Room, with everyone but her taking a seat while she ran back to her home to retrieve letter material. Then, once she got back, she sat next to Elia and put the letter, envelope, and pen down on the table.

"Ok, I got everything. Now, who wants to write the letter?"

Maya took the letter as Philemon grabbed the pen and envelope.

"I can do it. Philemon, I assume that you're writing again?"

"Yes, indeed. Please, start dictating."

"Alrighty, let's do this. Uh..."

Maya thought for a short amount of time before speaking up again. Philemon also began to write down her words as she spoke.

"Dear Kunikazu Okumura, we have observed your actions for the past few months, and have determined you to be guilty of the deadly sin of Greed. Not only do you treat your workers who spend day and night providing you with endless wealth, but you use said wealth to fulfill your selfish wants, from gaining a platform in politics to even selling your daughter off to a random man. Due to these unforgivable acts, we will steal your distorted desires and make you anew, so that not just Haru, but everyone under you will be able to breath the air of freedom. Kind regards, The Bodacious Babes."

Philemon set the pen down and handed the letter to Maya, who read it over and nodded.

"Yep, that's exactly what I said. Anyways, Philemon, good luck with figuring out how to get the letter to Okumura."

"Actually, I was going to meet with Haru soon. She and I will develop a plan, so, don't worry."

Maya nodded and got up.

"Well, I'm heading back home. We'd best get good rest tonight. Hard battles aren't won on little sleep, yeah?"

Maya smiled and walked to her door, leaving the Velvet Room. Eventually, everyone else but Philemon got up and left as well.

Philemon's POV

As soon as everyone left, Philemon went over to Margaret and Elizabeth.

"Have you readied a door to that park Haru and I agreed on?"

"Yes, we have. Isn't it in a few minutes?"

"Yes, quite so. I shall see you two soon, then."

Philemon walked up to a door that Elizabeth pointed out and went through it, ending up in a large park somewhere in Tokyo. Then, he began to look for Haru, and eventually found her.

"Oh, Philemon, hello there."

"Greetings. Do you have the calling card?"

"Yes."

Haru showed Philemon a calling card, and Philemon flashed the letter.

"Very good. Now, what am I to do?"

"Can't you turn into a butterfly?"

"Yes, I can."

"How will you be able to sneak in? I mean, a butterfly's pretty visible on me."

"Those who are not aware of my existence or simply see me as another man living in the world will not see my physical form. For example, if you weren't as familiar with me, then you wouldn't see this."

Philemon transformed into a butterfly and perched onto Haru's shoulder.

"Can you both see and hear me?"

"Yes, I can."

"Very good. Now, let's head back to your home."

Haru nodded and walked to the train station, where she took the subway back to what Philemon hoped was her house.