Restaurant Moineau - Hominis District - Gensoka City "Welcome!" Mystia greeted as Byakuren entered. "Do take a seat and look over the menu. Call me over if you're ready to order!"
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis/Downtown District - Gensoka City "I've already made my decision," Byakuren said before Mystia could leave. "If I could get some eggs and fried potatoes, that would be lovely."
She noticed the waitress was very well-dressed, almost like some kind of noble or rich landlord. Did she own this restaurant and pitch in from time to time? Byakuren had seen many a landlord take an interest in the professions of their occupants, and when a businessman owned a restaurant or place of service, they could usually be seen tending to it in some way. The detective slid her menu towards the waitress and folded her hands across her lap.
"Oh, and a cup of orange juice and a cup of coffee, please," she said with a smile.
(Pretty sure the restaurant has a counter.) Restaurant Moineau - Hominis District - Gensoka City "Coming right up!" Mystia happily responded with Byakuren's orders written on a yellow slip of order paper, and returned to the kitchen to cook for Byakuren and Wriggle.
"You sound especially joyful today, Mystia." Wriggle commented, observing Mystia's actions and speech.
"Noticed?" Mystia chuckled as she poured on a glass cup the orangish yellow liquid for Byakuren. "I've earned a date with my boyfriend for tomorrow."
"Ah, nice." Wriggle congratulated. "But what of the restaurant?"
"I'll have to close it, unfortunately." Mystia sighed as she delivered the orange juice to Byakuren. "But then again, tomorrow is Easter. Surely everyone will go on a vacation, and the town will be quite empty."
"Indeed." Wriggle sighed. "I'll have to write a letter to the Secretary of State again. An international scientist' meeting is being held at Oslo, and I must go there."
"Alas, the blockade troubles you." Mystia sympathized with Wriggle, who shrugged and slumped her head on the counter in fatigue.
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis/Downtown District - Gensoka City Byakuren reached for her glass of orange juice after giving a grateful nod towards the waitress. She lifted it to her lips to drink before hesitating. Unless she was daft, she had heard someone mention a scientist of sorts, or did they mention that they were a scientist? Those kinds of people were not so rare in Gensoka City, but to know that one was walking about and not focusing on their work was a rare occurrence. Byakuren looked up from her table and searched for the voice.
When she found the culprit, a well-versed woman in a nice pinstriped suit, Byakuren widened her eyes. She dipped into her coat and pulled out her newspaper, flipping it to the page highlighting people. And lo and behold, there nuzzled in with artists, skillsmen and politicians was a picture of Wriggle Nightbug, a new entomologist who had stumbled upon a variety of new and beneficial insects to aid humanity. The detective stood up and made her way over to the woman.
"Excuse me," she said in her sweet tone of voice, "but are you Wriggle Nightbug?"
( My name is Byakuren Hijiri. You killed my father. Prepare to die. )
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis District - Gensoka City "Yes, I am." Wriggle turned back to find a fair woman with gradient hair and trench coat. She tipped her fedora and nodded her head as a greeting. "How may I help you?"
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis/Downtown District - Gensoka City "My name is Byakuren Hijiri. I'm a detective with the Gensoka Police Department," Byakuren said with a smile. "You're the one who found all those bugs in your travels, the ones that help fight off diseases. Because of one of your discoveries, a good friend of mine still has their life."
While Byakuren didn't have all the information, she was certain that the product of an insect discovered by Wriggle had helped to preserve the life of a member of the force. Without it, the infection brought on by the rustiest and most jagged of shanks would have claimed the service member's life. Byakuren didn't like losing members of the force, let alone friends after the death of her brother, so having a scientist she could thank was a welcome occasion.
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis District - Gensoka City "I should be the one to thank," Wriggled nodded. "To the doctors that use my discoveries to save lives. I'm glad my works are being used for a good cause."
"Here are your Eggs and Fried Potato." Mystia served a delectable-looking dish of well-cooked eggs and cubed potatoes fried to crispy perfection in vegetable oil. "Your coffee will be ready in a minute: I'm still grinding the coffee beans. Please do wait!"
The Lady's Quarters - Scarlet Manor - Outside of Gensoka City | Morning
After sufficient searching, Patchouli found The Lady in her room. The Lady stood in front of the window in the room, gazing outwards upon the city of Gensoka. The light from the window obscured Patchouli's vision but Patchouli knew that it was her. "My lady, I need to ask you something. It's about what happened last night." Patchouli spoke up. The Lady didn't even flinch or move upon hearing Patchouli's voice. Was she expecting her? The Lady stepped away from the window and turned to face Patchouli. Patchouli gazed upon The Lady as she stepped towards Patchouli. The same as always. Short pastel-purple hair, a youthful and almost childlike physique, and deep red eyes. "Ah, Patchouli. Good morning. I didn't expect you to be up so early." The Lady replied. Her voice emulating a tone of kindness and surprise. Patchouli could easily see through it but did not wish to tell her about it or show any signs that she knew. The Lady's voice was a very unusual one for a person of her... appearance. It was formal yet had a bit of childishness. Serious yet relaxed. It was uncertain on what her nationality was. British? French? Eastern European? Patchouli could never tell. Most of the people that Patchouli knew had immigrated into the US from numerous countries. Patchouli herself being from Germany. "I didn't get much sleep last night, my lady." Patchouli replied. "Ah, I see... Well, what is that you wish to talk about?" The Lady asked.
Outside the Scarlet Manor - Outside Gensoka City | Morning
The argument between Sakuya and Meiling escalated rather quickly since Patchouli had left. As a result, Sakuya used her authority and rank to have Meiling kicked out of the manor until she had calmed down. It did not mean that Meiling was out of a job, it just meant that Sakuya did not trust Meiling as much she would like to. Meiling, frustrated with how Sakuya outright kicked her out of the manor, stormed off and took her Ford for a drive. She needed somewhere to relax and pass off some steam. Maybe she would hit a nearby Speakeasy? Or maybe she would find one of her associates and speak with them for a bit? Wherever she was going, no-one knew.
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Restaurant Moineau - Hominis/Downtown District - Gensoka City "Doctors are in your debt, and so am I," Byakuren said with a smile to Wriggle.
It was so nice to have pleasant company for a change! Byakuren noticed the waitress from before come back and hand off her food, and she gave her thanks. Her breakfast was simplistic yet delectable, just like Byakuren's mother would have made. Nothing like diced potatoes to brighten your day and fill you up!
"Keep up the discoveries, Miss Nightbug." As she turned to get back to her table with her plate, the detective repeated Wriggle's last name to herself like a mantra. Then, as if she realized something, she looked back to Wriggle. "Pardon me, but would you happen to know a Sally Leafwing?" she asked as she sat down near Wriggle.
Restaurant Moineau - Hominis District - Gensoka City "Sally... Leafwing?" Wriggle raised her eyebrow. "Sounds like a fairy's last name. No I do not know anybody like that. Why do you ask, detective?"