Captured!

I'm hoping this story isn't drawing out too long for you all, but I did warn you ahead of
time that my style is usually long. In my defense, though, I have seen much longer ones than I really project this one to be. :o)

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Scene 24 ****************************************** The Next Day

* In Satjiyu's office, Honshin shakes his head with a curse as he watches yet another
session between Yusuke and Kurama. He looks at Satjiyu who is relaxing on the couch
beside him.

Honshin- S---, when are those two gonna quit, Satji?

* Satjiyu glances up at the clock on the wall beside the monitor.

Satjiyu- I thought you'd be enjoying this, Hon.

* Satjiyu smirks as he lifts a bottle of demon ale to his lips. Honshin growls as he
looks back at the screen.

Honshin- Maybe the d--- fox is sterile... (mumbled) I hope.
Satjiyu- Kitsunes don't take as quickly as some species, that's all.
Honshin- Not normally, but I thought because of the Hot Juice...
Satjiyu- The juice only brings a demon into heat, it doesn't alter their natural reaction
to it.

* Satjiyu sighs and picks up the remote to change the feed to the camera in Sabaktu's
quarters.

Honshin- Hey...!
Satjiyu- Shut up. I need to check on these two.

* The view of the bed, where the camera was focused, finds it empty so Satjiyu makes the
camera scan the apartment until they find Hiei sitting at the modern-type table.
Hiei's hearing catches the soft whir as the camera turns and glances up toward it.
Sabaktu comes over with the tray of food that had just arrived through the serving
window. The boy bows slightly to Hiei respectfully as he serves his Father and elder
demon a bowl of noodles.

Sabaktu- Here, Father. You need to eat to keep up your strength for the baby.

* Hiei looks up at Sabaktu, feeling his youkai preen at the manner in which the boy is
conducting himself. Hiei nods and touches Sabaktu's shoulder as he accepts the bowl.

Honshin- Well, they're getting along well... Put it back...

* Satjiyu growls slightly.

Satjiyu- Maybe too well...
Honshin- Eh, don't get all jealous. You know your little b---- only follows his instincts.

* Satjiyu glances at Honshin thoughtfully.

Honshin- It's instinct for a demon to show respect to its elder... usually... Especially
Sabie who really has no idea what rebellion is.

* Satjiyu scratches his chin as he looks back at the screen again.

Satjiyu- Perhaps... But a demon like Hiei can teach him that... I can't allow them to
continue like this.

* Satjiyu stands.

Honshin- But you can't seperate them, either. You're using the boy to keep the mutt
under control...

* Satjiyu nods as a new plan begins to blossom in his scheming mind. Honshin narrows his
eyes as he reads his master's thoughts.

Honshin- Besides, they look d--- good together... I'm actually hoping to see something
happen between them.

* Honshin chuckles darkly as he licks away some drool.

Honshin- A father/son session between them would be f---ing hot... Don't you think,
Boss?

* When Honshin gets no answer he looks up to where the tiger once was. Instead he is
over at a cabinet taking out a camera.

Honshin- Boss?
Satjiyu- You want to see some action between them? Well don't change the channel, Hon.

* Satjiyu starts toward the door then turns to glare hard at the wolf.

Satjiyu- And I mean stay put. You're still bound to this room, wolf.

* Honshin scowls, but nods. Satjiyu leaves the office.

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On paper, this was actually all one scene, but I've decided to break it up to give the
next "event" it's own "space". I think some of you (maybe all?) should have an idea
what is coming up next, so if you're not fond of it... Well, I'll leave the discretion up to you. :o/