Match of the Millennium

Description: Having been captured by Munin and Hugin, Mai undergoes interrogation as part of their pursuit of evidence against Violet Systems. They say that loose lips sink ships, but what if Mai is already in the market for depth charges...?

[MUNIN]
In the outskirts of Southtown, as usual for the city, mischief is afoot once more, though not the kind one would expect.

THIS mischief is in a GOOD cause for a change.....

Awakening in a empty room somewhere unknown to her, Mai finds herself duct-taped to a chair, which has been bolted to the floor. It wraps around her fingers and wrists, ankles and feet, mid torso, and forehead. The idea being to avoid allowing her any purchase or room for a slippery escape..... at least, for now! Any injuries that had been sustained in the battle prior in the street have been treated decently as well.

Standing across from her is the small figure from the street who had asked her for information. The womans hoodie is still up, her face cloaked in deeper shadow than a mere hoodie should be capable of creating, leaving only her glowing purple eyes to know a face even exists within it. Eyes that watch her evenly.

[MAI]
When Mai awakes, her first instinct is to shift and squirm against the duct tape. She continues at this for several seconds before looking at Munin with a huff.

"So what do you want again?" Mai says, "this is kidnapping, you know. I thought vigilante heroes had higher standards." Mai sticks out her tongue.

[MUNIN]
A soft snerk can be heard from Munin. you can almost hear her smirk from her tone "Relax. You needed some first aid as it was. Wouldn't do to leave you lying in the street. Figured we'd ask you a few questions once you woke up. One of your Kay Oh Eff group has ties to Violet systems and those affiliated with them. All i want is for you to either tell me which one it is, OR tell me where your teammates can be found roughly at this point and time. Of them all, suprisingly, you were the easiest to track down to start with."

[MAI]
Mai rolls her eyes. "Thanks for that," she says, "but I wouldn't needed it if you didn't pick a fight in the first place." Mai says, despite likely knowing full well she was the one to throw the first punch. "But what did Violet Systems do, anyway?" Mai says, leaning back slightly in a vane effort to get more comfortable.

"Not that I'm terribly surprised, of course. My last meeting with Lee Chaolan was not the most pleasant resort stay I've had."

[MUNIN]
Those glowing purple eyes narrow, though clearly Mai is not the target of their anger "They paid me to help test some equipment in-house once. Simple job. Wear some hardware, fight someone, get a paycheck. THEN it comes out that this tech was the same stuff being used to steal fighters chi, among other things. I don't mind helping with testing for things and getting paid for it, particularly if it might be to help people long term, but finding out its being misused? Whos to say it didnt steal some of MY energy while testing? The last lead i recieved from the word around is that someone on your team is working, potentially behind the scenes, for them. They may have more information to get me closer to where i can do some damage to this group. You just drew the short straw and were the first easiest to find."

[MAI]
Mai shifts in her seat. "Well," Mai says, "That's too bad for you. I wouldn't be surprised if they have mine somewhere, at that rate..." she says, scrunching her nose. "But I think you'd be best trailing Lee Chaolan if you want more information." Mai narrows her eyes, looking Munin over for a moment. "If you and your biker friend think you're ready to take him on, that is."

Mai leans back a little. "So is it just about revenge?" Mai asks, "or is this some kind of hero thing? Stopping the villain and saving people from having their chi stolen?"

[MUNIN]
A glance is given at a door to the side of the room at the mention of Hugin, as Munin folds her arms in front of her chest "Little of column A, little of column B. Lee himself is too well protected and visible to face directly, at least at the moment, and particularly with Mishima now after him. He's something of a buffoon, but somehow i suspect hes nieve as well". The sound of the gears turning is figuratively plain from her posture "No.... there is more behind this than him. I'd almost guess he's a fall guy someone else is using as a misdirection....". She turns to look at Mai again "No, this needs to be done carefully, and from a side angle."

[MAI]
"I don't think you give him enough credit," Mai says. "Sometimes the airhead act is just for show." Mai tilts her head coyly. "I would know."

"But you may be right. Who knows." Mai shifts in her seat. "I think he did try to get me on a team with one of his agents once I proved myself by beating him with a little help. I think that was his way of hedging his bets on the whole tournament."

[MUNIN]
A nod is Mais response "Which is why i want to know where your cohorts from your team are. ONE of them is likely holding the information we need. I don't want their life, or to hurt them seriously, just the information they carry. For now Lee has Mishima breathing down his neck. Whatever they want him for, it's a heck of a lot more dangerous than any of our intentions, at least...."

[MAI]
"You know," Mai says, looking Munin over. "You're putting me in a bit of a predicament here by having me rat out my teammates. I mean, even if I didn't feel rotten about it, who's to say they won't come after me, later?"

[MUNIN]
A head tilt from Munin "Who would tell them you told us? Definately not us. For that very reason. I'm not asking for more than their location. No code to security systems. No birthdays. No fighting style clues. Just where to find them". She thinks for a moment "Besides, if one of them DOES come after you, we're as likely to aid in your defense as anyone else that may be attacked, supposing we're aware of it in time to do so."

[MAI]
"Hmmm," Mai says, "Well, I can't help you too much. I didn't get too many details from either of them. I suppose you could say it was a team of convenience..." Mai sighs. "But Claire is one. She's a Violet Girl as far as I know--that's one of Lee's spokespeople. Like that cat woman."

Mai hesitates for a moment. "The other is Fumiyo Jatani. She's another ninja, but I don't know much about the Jatani Clan to be honest." Mai purses her lips. "Other than they often get um, close to their targets." Mai looks at Munin. "Really close, if you get my meaning."

[MUNIN]
"Aahh...." a nod from Munin ".... then Claire is more than likely the one we need to find..... actually, if shes an actual spokesperson, then i would guess we can find her at work. Thank you very much".

As she approaches the door, she turns, and looks at Mai again. She makes a few motions with her hand, and snips of the shadows on the chair extend quickly, slicing the tape cleanly without causing a scratch to the skin "We'll keep an eye out. If anything indicates someone coming your way, we'll either come in person to assist, or send a warning as soon as possible".

[MAI]
"Thanks," Mai says with a slight frown as she slips out of her restraints. She rubs her wrists and stretches her back, working out the stiffness and maybe her wardrobe even more precarious for a moment.

"Don't take her lightly though. She can take care of herself. She wouldn't have been on my team otherwise!"

[MUNIN]
Another nod from Munin "If things go smoothly, there may not be need for a fight at all. There may even be ways to get the information without confronting her directly as well. Most important is just knowing where the next step is to take". She holds the door open, a hand motioning out. Outside, her companion in the biker gear can be seen waiting impatiently "Your free to go". She looks at said biker "We have our lead". With a leap, the pair are up to the roof, and vanish into the shadows

[MAI]
Mai follows outside, watching as they disappear. As they do, she sighs, blowing her bangs out of her eyes.

"Well that wasn't how I wanted to spend my evening," she says. "I bet Andy's wondering where I got off to..."

Log created on 20:42:20 09/27/2017 by Mai, and last modified on 23:50:36 09/27/2017.