Chapter 111 - Needed

Still, it's hard to focus on that when everybody is staring at them. By everybody she meant the girls, they keep glancing over. Well, it's not like Victor is bad looking. But whenever he is around Akito and Sir Long, he doesn't stand out. But by himself? It seems like he attracts quite the crowd.

"Why did you bring me here?" Setsura inquired.

"I want a nice place where we could sit and have a chat."

"It sounds like you have ulterior motives."

Victor sweat fell, "Ulterior motives?"

"Yes, I'm sure your familiar with the concept of doing something different then what you promised."

"Uh.."

"But then again, there are many who trick others into believing they are fulfilling their promise. However, they change their mind at the last second. It's hard to tell whether they changed their mind because of the conversation or unforeseen circ.u.mstances. So, would you still refer to those people as having ulterior motives..?"

"I'm sorry, I know I should have sent you home," Victor apologized.

Setsura chuckled. "Do not mind it, it's refreshing going to places like this from time to time."

"Does Akito not bring you to these places?"

"No, that man he seems to enjoy the scenery a great deal. So wherever we go, even if the buildings are run down. As long as the view is good, we stay there for awhile," Setsura paused. Now that she was actually explaining it to someone. Has she gone anywhere with Akito that isn't run down?

"And your thoughts?"

"I do enjoy the scenery, so the worn down building doesn't bother me..after awhile. But," Setsura sighed. "Indeed, I probably should not let things continue this way."

Laughter passed Victor's lips. "If you need some advice, I'm here to lend a ear."

'A low key pick up line.' Setsura thought. While Victor is acting all nonchalant about everything. Setsura was trying to figure this person out. The waitress arrived with their order. Earlier Setsura allowed him to chose for her since she isn't familiar with the place.

Victor picked out some deserts and a small meal. Setsura carefully examined the food before she reached out for her fork, and knife. She cut the pork, and a hot sauce came out.

"Like it?"

"It is alright," Setsura said as she took a bite out of it.

"Setsura-chan, your different than what I thought."

"Different?"

"Well, your personality is quite interesting."

Setsura sighed, "You mean to say I have a terrible personality, correct?"

Victor said nothing and picked up his cup of coffee. "I'm relieved in my own way, since your like this then I don't have to worry about you. When you help Chauncey out with his work."

"You overheard?"

So when she thought she saw somebody in the window earlier. It turned out to be true, huh?

"I did," Victor nodded. "Are you going to accept his offer?"

"Honestly, I'm unsure about it. While it's true I want to get more experiences with cases. I'm worried about how it will effect me in the long run."

In the long run, what impact will working on cases have for her? She clearly can't stand the sight of blood. Would it be okay for her to work on cases? Setsura was uncertain. What impact will this have on her emotions? Will she be okay? What would Akito think if she were to help Chauncey? He wouldn't like it would he?

Setsura recalled something that happened not too long ago when they were getting intimate with each other.

He didn't say ' you can trust me. ' and he probably will never say those words to her again. After that recent offence anyway. Setsura knew he still feels incredibly guilty about it. Even when they escape and confront their past sins, more and more seem to pile up. It's the same for her too. Perhaps obtaining true happiness is difficult. Indeed that may be the case. In a place filled with light there must be darkness, and the same goes vice versa. Even if true happiness can never be obtained because of that logic - ' Happiness' is not out of the question for those who are in love.

But, sometimes Setsura wondered if she was really in love with Akito. Considering the short amount of time since they met each other. Is it possible that she isn't in love with him? Then how does one explain the heart clenching feelings in her heart?

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As a member of his house, they raised him with a degree of etiquette. Even though their social status wasn't high. But because of the Long family influence, they were forced into associating with the high circle. From a young age, he craved and desired freedom. So, from time to time he would end up outside, wandering around. At first he ended up in the red light district. It was a pecuilar place. But for a young child that place was bustling with colour and joy.

As a young child he did not know the horrors about the red light district until he was older and yet even so. Even though he found out he never once stopped going.

While he was not a player like Chauncey or was popular like Akito. He liked the environment of the place.

However his visits slowly diminished and came to a halt when he got to know her. He slowly found his visits to the red light district becoming less frequent. It was love at first sight, even he cannot deny that. That day he found someone so beautiful and graceful. But that person's fate was a tragic one too.

His gaze fell on the woman in front of him. Since he asked her that question a few moments ago. A troubled look has emerged on her face.

The world around this person is bright and yet there will also be darkness.

He knew right away, that her fate was going to be further stained with blood and that may be the reason why, he made sure Akito confessed his feelings. He doesn't want to lose his companions again to the darkness. In order for both Akito and Chauncey to get over their painful past, this woman is needed.

*UNEDITED*