everyone can say what they wanna say
Who: by_your_leave, frankengambler
When: Backdated to 02/08/11.
Where: Outside a convenience store in Sector 4.
Summary: Kaiji is fired and doesn't take it very well. In fact, he takes it out on his ex-boss' car. Needless to say he's not too pleased about this and calls the police.
Warnings: Probably none except for language on Kaiji's end and GBH on an automobile but I'll add ( Read more... )
He ignores Kaiji for the moment, cocking his head. Kaiji won't be able to hear it, not yet, but the sound of approaching sirens is loud to Fratley's own ears, and it's without much further ado that he starts half-marching, half-hauling Kaiji to the side-alley's mouth. Cuffing him can come later, he thinks. Somehow he wouldn't put it past the man to break his own wrists just to slip away.
They're not supposed to talk to the people they bring in. They really aren't. But, as obvious a wreck as the man is, Fratley can't help but feel sorry for him. ]
You are a Newcomer, are you not? [ His voice is calm, with a vague attempt at being placating running as an undercurrent through it. ] And this is the first time you have been arrested.
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No. Kaiji grits his teeth, trying to swallow down the growing panic in his chest; that uncomfortably familiar feeling of being a trapped fox, willing to chew off its own leg to escape. This is not a game, this man isn't his opponent, there is no win or lose and even if there was, the lose would not equal death. That he can slip back into that mindset so easily is sobering. He forces himself to focus.
This cop is not the enemy. Doesn't mean he's gonna make it easy for him.]
Yeah? So what? [He wipes his nose on the shoulder of his jacket, shooting Fratley a defiant look.] Do Newcomers get to skip straight to their second offense? Wouldn't surprise me with this dump.
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It could mean the man's decided to accept his arrest. Alternatively, it could mean he's simply biding his time and saving his strength for a better chance at escape. Either way, when Kaiji snaps back at him, he shakes his head. ]
No. We treat Newcomers as fairly as any other criminal. [ Which isn't always true, he knows, if it's a local cop who makes the arrest-- but no need for Kaiji to know that. ] There are Newcomers among the city's public law offices-- if you would be more comfortable with a Newcomer to represent you in court, that can be arranged.
[ The sirens, now, should be audible to Kaiji as well, just as they step out of the alley and onto the curb. A few passing locals shoot Kaiji and Fratley some nervous, suspicious looks as they hurry by, but Fratley doesn't seem to mind. ]
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[Fortunately for Fratley, in spite of his bitterness, he's not struggling anymore; he's too tired to fight back and, really, what's the point? The other man (rat? kangaroo?) has already demonstrated that he's far stronger and faster than him- although he's making up for it by being as verbally uncooperative as possible.]
You can shove your representative up your ass. I don't have anything to say to you people. [And then he picks up on the sirens and hesitates, the reality of his situation finally sinking in. When he speaks again, the edge has gone from his voice. He even sounds faintly pleading.] ... look, I'm guilty. Just charge me and leave me at that. I don't wanna talk about the "why".
[A police officer dissecting his reasoning and questioning him and prying into his life... that's almost worse than the punishment.]
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Keep it in mind.
[ The police car comes around the corner, then, and Fratley straightens, tugging Kaiji to stand straight along with him. The car comes to a stop beside them, and the sirens are flicked off; the police officer that steps out of it is sour-faced as she eyes Fratley and Kaiji. If she has any uncharitable thoughts about Newcomers to share, she doesn't voice them; Fratley's grip on Kaiji's arm tightens gently in warning before he steers the other Newcomer towards the car. ]
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Kaiji grits his teeth hard. He's tired, he hurts all over and worst of all, he still can't get the image of Daniel, bloodied and dead-eyed, out of his head. He didn't even work any of it out on that stupid, fucking car. It's not fair. It's not-
Kaiji gives a little gasp.] H-He's dead and I couldn't do anything- [He trips over his own feet as they head for the car and before he knows it, he's crying openly again, this time in great, ugly sobs, tears and snot running down his face. He staggers against Fratley, half-numb with grief. He doesn't give a shit that the police woman probably thinks he's a mental case as well as a criminal. What does it matter?]
What the hell am I doing?! He's dead and I'm acting like a fucking idiot-!
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Fratley, being right next to Kaiji, doesn't have as convenient an avenue to escape. He barely sways as Kaiji stumbles into him, and though his ears pin back delicately, he doesn't pull away. He doesn't have much experience in comforting the distraught, and he's note sure how exactly he's supposed to begin doing so now. It's also out of the question to attempt a comforting pat on the arm when he's still keeping a grip on Kaiji.
Eventually, he clears his throat softly. ] I am sorry for your loss.
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