Old Ghost (Kenji)

[Kenji]

He chuckled at her words catching the hidden meaning,but not making noise about it. They sat in silence for a while as Kenji was, much to his chagrin, unsure of his next move. He'd be lying if he didn't say that he didn't have several other questions all bursting on the tip of his tongue like Fire Nation fireworks. He had several ready to go, despite himself he could feel old rhythms returning, and that was the trap. He had been careful when he constructed this new life for himself, it was a well constructed layer of half truths, rumor, and deception. However it was a house of cards, one that would topple if the wrong person got wise.

..and as much as he wanted to trust Zuka he knew that the side of the law she operated on made her the wrong person. However he also knew that if they kept this up she would figure it out eventually and that would be bad. It was trap and there were very few ways to avoid it.

So he knew what he had to do.

He then smirked and casually flicked his finger as it sent the shot glass toppling into the tumbler as he then raised the glass and downed it in a swift swig. The taste was not pleasant but it helped wash away the bad taste in his mouth. He was not arrogant enough to say he always won the games he started, but at least when he lost it was because someone else played it better. However the only way to deal with this was to walk away, rather than take the risk.

He faked a smile as he said " As fun as catching up is, some of us have to work for a living and my day isn't done yet." He rose up and then gave a brief nod "but we should do this again some time, see you around Zuka."

He then made his way to the door, grabbing his hat from the girl and then making his way out. As his feet hit the pavement, he let out a breath as he let whatever feelings he had go. After all he wasn't lying...he really did have work to do.

[Zuka]

The silence between them may look like they were simply sitting in enjoyable silence to any outsider but she knew both of them were calculating and thinking their next move, trying to work how they would avoid the next question to keep the game going. It was amusing how quickly they feel back into old rhythms, the time they had spent together in the past working had imprinted on them and she doubted she rubbed off on him at all during that time but she knew for a fact that she had started thinking like him..then again, she had to if she wanted to keep up.

Kenji however seemed to get tired of the game.

As he tapped his shot glass into his cup Zuka watched as he downed the contents, slightly amused. Had she won already? Maybe time had made him rusty or maybe she was better than she thought but whatever the case it was a good feeling to have knowing that she had outfoxed or at least out lasted the great Kenji.

Empty glass back on the table he stood to leave "but we should do this again some time, see you around Zuka." and she nodded at him but something came over her, maybe it was the feeling of her win or maybe it was just wanting to see a familiar face more or something else, she wasn't too sure. "The fifteenth the club is hosting a fundraiser for those that lost their homes to the spirit vines. Invitation only, I hope to see you there. She called after him as he began to walk out, if he showed then they could continue this little question game later, she was still rather curious about what he had been doing.

When he left Zuka looked at her own glass and picked the shot up carefully and set it back on the table before pushing her stool back and standing to her feet. She had her own business to take care of and Triad matters to attend to. Grabbing the shot glass once more Zuka brought it to her lips and threw her head back, savoring the taste. She was not going to mix the two liquors but that did not mean she wasn't going to enjoy her victory and leave such a fine liquor to go to waste. Once the shot had been drank Zuka began making her way to the door that lead to private door that lead to the basement of the club and where the meeting was being held all the while making mental notes to start looking into the mystery that was Kenji.