#|| Unloved Soul // Seductress AU ||

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" At heart, most of us are weak, compliant, scared. And undeserving of harsh treatment. It goes both ways ", saya ➡️ keana

She looked at the other woman curiously. This was the first time she has every truly spoken to Satsuki-san’s wife. When he talked about her there was always this warmness to his tone. It was clear how much he cared for his family. Keana was slightly envious of it all. To have family that you could go home to instead of an empty apartment. The warm “welcome home” that most likely greeted him. Such small things that many experienced yet she has never once got to enjoy. A slight bitterness crawled into her heart as she sipped the tea that was before her.

“I’m not sure what you are hinting at. If this is about me possibly putting your husband at risk, I apologize for that was never my intent. However, we are not close enough to speak of matters of the heart because mine is dead. I only live for my work and that’s it.” She really had no idea what Saya was talking about. A weak heart was not what she had, It was just a damaged one that she has glued together before sealing into a box and locking that box up. Emotions would get her killed along with endangering her partners. This was why she went to Paris after being told that it was either going to be a long vacation or her past being dug up. She had no desire to speak on that so she took the first option. Her time there was relaxing and she was actually considering going again if she was not approved for active duty.

“If you want to ask me something, ask. I don’t appreciate being tip toed around for answers. So what is it that you really want to know?” Her amythist eyes stared with intensity at the woman across from her. Satsuki-san will most likely be angry with her for using such a cold ton with his wife but she wasn’t liking how cryptic her statement was. If she was seeking personal information from her then this little tea date was over. How did she even find out that Keana was struggling at all? Yes, she had an outburst but blew it off with saying she was just tired. There was no need for them to dig deeper.

Maybe it would be better for her to possibly just leave and go live in Paris until things calmed down here. It would at least get her away from those wretched caretakers from her childhood. Then trying to get into her life again was strangling her heart and tormenting her mind with memories. No one knew her past and she wished to keep it that way. She didn’t want to be pitied. The second Aomine-san and Satsuki-san would look at her like a wounded animal would confirm that that was all she would be. Taking this job after being taken off the streets allowed her to feel strong and empowered. Being able to manipulate others to achieve their missions brought a thrill she never thought was possible. But since the poisoning, everything changed.

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A small tick pulsed on her forehead at the mention of the confrontation she had recently. It wasn’t her fault that those girls didn’t get the hint she was uninterested in their shrill gossip. She had a job to do and they had burned the last straw of her patience. Being unable to work was driving her mad at this point and those girls weren’t making it any easier. “They had snapped the last bit of my patience. Always bothering me while I work. What else was I to do other than to shut them down?” A sigh left her, wishing she hadn’t challenged those girls.

Her annoyance though didn’t last long when she noticed the meat he had given to her. This type of kidness always made her heart feel a small flutter. She had no idea what this meant and tried her best to snuff it out. Yet, a small hint of a blush was on the tip of her ears and lifhtlt on her cheeks. “Thank you....” Taking the piece of meat she enjoyed it’s savory flavor in her mouth. So tender and seasoned decently.

“As for work, I believe I will be cleared soon for minor missions. Distraction work and such. This will mean you’ll be doing more footwork this time.” She looked at Aomine-san. It was hard to look at him sometimes because she got the flashbacks to him visiting her. Bits and pieces of her memory after the poisoning had him in it. She had no idea what to make of it all, maybe he was just feeling overprotective since she is his partner on missions. If they didn’t have a bond of trust then what was the point of being paired by the company. Their field work was impecable especially with Satsuki-san as backup.

“I’m honestly feeling fine now. My symptoms of residual poison is minimal and there won’t be permanent damage. I see that as a good win on our side. We even were able to obtain what we needed.” She resumed eating her lunch but made a mental note to get something better on the way home. The street market should have some good choices.

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She looked at them both as they spoke. Hearing Aomine-san direct the conversation to her now she sighed, her fork stabbing her salad. Of course she wanted to return to work. She finally got cleared for desk work since it’s a job she could do sitting. So it was back to her reception work for the department, though it did involve restriction of lifting nothing and not overdoing it. If there was so much as a whisper that she broke these rules it was back on bed rest.

“If I wasn’t cleared to a degree I wouldn’t be here now would I? Sorry… that was a bit uncalled for from me.” She placed a hand to her head upset that she lost her temper. “But to answer the real question, no I haven’t been cleared to return to normal activities…” Another stab and it happened to pierce a poor innocent blueberry this time. Already today she had gotten the snide comments asking if she enjoyed her vacation. If sitting in a hospital bed recovering from poison was a vacation, she was going to need to reconsider taking any days off in the future.

“I cant say when I’ll be cleared unfortunately… They are still having to run tests to see if there was any permanent damage. I would prefer getting cleared to work in full right now.” She went quiet now to enjoy the food before her. Bite after bite she started to calm down a bit. Seems that since getting sick she has been more irritable. Clearly the whole ordeal had thrown her off and she would need to start retraining herself to be more level headed. 

     It takes genuine effort for Shirogane to not step on Ikari’s foot to keep him quiet. Unfortunately, it was no news that he was enjoying this time off from the field. If asked about potential plans to create more chaos, he would not deny that he had– and was– heavily considering it. Except it would jeopardize the others.

     “Relax, it’ll be over soon” he says, the surprising voice of rationality for the situation. “I think we can all safely agree that until you’re back to 110%, we don’t need to move” at all, he wants to add, but doesn’t. Ikari is annoyed– and he can understand. Between the three of them, he was the one with nothing to preoccupy himself with. While Keana was busy recovering, Shirogane had time to give his family– but Ikari had nothing to turn to. All the more reason for Shirogane to stay subdued in the conversation. 

     “110%” he repeats, forced to agree. Things did not seem to be going well and he had noticed Keana’s decreased threshold for annoyance. Perhaps an intervention was needed. He is already making a mental note to pull out her list of appointments and make sure she got there in time. Nevertheless, he is trying to make his dismay at the overall situation somewhat less obvious by carefully sliding the untouched meat slices from his tray on to her salad. “And start by eating better. And just water isn’t enough, you should add something to it. I also heard you’ve been picking fights, was that also part of your recovery plan? For being the self-announced supposed smart one, you are pretty stupid most of the time.”

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Resuming Work

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Since the recovery mission had failed and Keana suffered from getting caught in the middle of apparently a larger scale attack, she has been struggling to return things to the normal before it all. It was hard having to spend several weeks in a hospital bed and then mandatory bed rest once home. Finally she got the clear to return but only for desk work. That wasn’t so bad except it seems that due to what had happened others were being overly nice, including the ones she knew hated her. It almost made her wish she could just go back to being on bedrest. At least then she could be alone with a good book and not have to deal with the fakeness people spewed.

Being her first day back she had decided to just stick to the company cafeteria food. Thankfully the company valued healthy habits so they went the extra mile to make sure that were higher end options. It was also very affordable too as long as you were an employee. She had decided on a simple summer salad along with a kombucha that she had overheard some of the others talk about. Even with ehr sweet tooth she did also enjoy being on the healthier side of eating.

Holding her tray she began to weave her way through the seating areas, amythist eyes spotting two individuals she knew. One of them was rather surprising since last she heard he had been placed on probation due to his “gentle persuasion” in getting information after her poisoning. Setting her tray down at the open seat where the two men sat she looked at Shirogane. “I thought you were enjoying time at home... Yet you’re here. Were you reinstated Shirogane-san?” She nodded a greeting at Aomine as she took a seat.

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Keana gets sent a picture! It’s Ayane, sitting on the couch fast asleep with the teddy bear Keana gifted settled tight in her grasp, the gift ribbon readjusted to the side of its ear so it matches the bow on her hair too. A short caption follows: “she loves it very much”

A soft smile appeared on her face seeing the image. She was glad that little Ayane-chan was enjoying the gift she left for her. It was also very adorable that she had a matching ribbon for her and the bear. Children were such precious beings that needed to smile as much as possible. Being able to bring one to her was heartwarming to Keana’s heart. Replying to the massage she couldn’t help the light laugh it brought out of her.

✉: I’m glad that she enjoys it so much. Hope you two have a great holiday.

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“And it’s hard to believe that it’s me that you’re missing, now you’re trying to speak and I don’t want to listen” — ikari -> keana

Hearing him say this she froze. What was this sudden change from him? Had she done something she was unaware of for this drastic difference in treatment? Maybe it was from that time she lost her cool at him and Satsuki-san. His words though were like a sharpened blade in her for some reason. Was it because she considered him family? Someone close to her? She allowed herself stupidly assumed that things wouldn’t go sour. Gods she was stupid.

Regaining herself she took a slow breath in. Her emotionless mask was back on now. Hiding the turmoil she was dealing with. She shouldn’t have allowed herself to open up enough to let these words rub salt into her wounds of abandonment. Moving her hair from her face she looked at him. “Is that so? Alright then. I hope you have a good holiday since I’ve applied for official leave for the next month.” It was official - she was someone who would always be a loner. It was a miracle that they had stayed partnered with her this long. This breather from the workplace would allow her to really separate and reset herself. Maybe that trip to Paris was due now.

“It was a pleasure working with you two.” Bowing politely she made her way out. Hopefully by her return there would be a new team for her to join but if not, desk work was fine. Her heart will be back to where it’s needed - closed and cold. It was better that way.

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The Queen is here~ Keana is excellent at gaining intel on missions. Her capability to do this was hond and refined to the level it is once she was brought in by the boss of the organization she works at. Had they not found her, there is no telling what the streets would have done to her. The masks she wears to decieve and lure what she needs from her target is spot on. So, one might consider her the queen of deception. The best title though that seems fitting is Seductress.

Are you willing to face her? Try to break the masks she wears all the time?

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The Seductress (AU)

NAME:   Keana (Unknown) Gray NICKNAME(S):   None (Codename is Seductress however) AGE:     23 SPECIES:    Human (to her knowledge)

PERSONAL MORALITY:   lawful / neutral / chaotic / good / grey / evil SINS:  lust / greed / gluttony / sloth / pride / envy / wrath VIRTUES:  chastity / charity / diligence / humility / kindness / patience / justice PRIMARY GOALS:  To live as comfortably as she can while also being useful to the company she works for (for it’s front as well as extracurricular activities)

PHYSICAL BUILD:  slender / scrawny / bony / fit / athletic / curvy / herculean / baby fat / pudgy / fat HEIGHT:  5′5″/170 cm WEIGHT:  (Women don’t tell such secrets) SCARS / BIRTHMARKS: Thin cut scarline on her left outer thigh ABILITIES / POWERS/SKILLS:  Uses her training in the arts of deception to gain intel be it beneficial to the company she truly works for or stolen on a very handful of occasions. Part of a hirable high profile team allowing her to obtain various wigs to disguise herself along with a 

FAVOURITES FAVOURITE FOOD: Strawberries, Hot Chocolate, Coffee FAVOURITE COLOUR(S):  Ivy Green, Carnation Pink FAVOURITE MUSIC GENRE: Classical Jazz, soft coffee shop playlists FAVORITE BOOK GENRE: Mythology - tends to turn more towards the romance side of the fantasy of it all. Be it with a modern twist which is typically her favorite. FAVORITE MOVIE GENRE: Rarely watches television, but when she does it tends to be quietly the romantic ones... Usually uses it to toy with targets for quicker intel results. FAVORITE SEASON:  Winter FAVORITE CURSE WORD(S):  - FAVORITE SCENT:  Coffee shops (fresh coffee grounds) mixed with books, Snowy Winter Days

FUN STUFF BOTTOM OR TOP:  A bratty bottom but no one has discovered or gotten to this point because she allows no one to get close enough for her to let them in. SINGS IN THE SHOWER:  Hums if in a good mood LIKES BAD PUNS:  Must be well timed for her to crack a small smile

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[ fight ] Shirogane stops Keana from getting into a physical fight with someone else

Her face was still extremely calm despite how quickly she had acted. Of course he knew what was about to occur from the turn her words were going. She was one to keep her expressions limited but when she reached a certain level of fed-up, there was a whole ‘nother type of calm to her. Now she casually got out of his hold but stared at the individual who had decided to pick a fight with her.

“Please remember that when you pick a fight with another, you need to be ready to stand your ground and not hide behind a phone. Data is easily corrupted just like you. Maybe next time actually use what little is left of your brain and decide to walk away.” Moving her hair back over her shoulder she turned on her heels and headed out the door. Idiots like that who know nothing of others but think they knew all always stoked her typically stoic ways. Amethyst eyes looked over her shoulder at Shirogane, slight irritation in them.

“I was only going to teach them the value of holding their uneducated tongue. Was it really needed to stop me?”

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I wanna see some blood spilled thanks

“How many times do I have to tell these idiots that doing such things will get us caught!?” She was about ready to throw her phone out the window of her apartment when she saw the message that was left. How did these guys survive without her with their happy-to-see-red-flow wishes!?

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( DOOR ) for keana u_u

Seduction Starters - ( DOOR ) opening the door for mine to pass.

She had been running late thanks to traffic and train issues. Having practically ran to the building she had her heels in hand. Of course today had to be the day of delays and a sudden downpour halfway through her commute. Not planning for rain she was soaked on top of barefooting it to the office. Rushing in she saw that the elevator was just about to close so she called out to hold it. Having no idea who was inside she ran in, hand resting onto the bar inside for support as she caught her breath. Taking a moment she turned to thank the person that held the door to see two of her co-workers were there. 

Clearing her throat a slight blush that wasn’t related to over exerting herself appeared, the tips of her ears would have given this away. “Th-thank you… I apologize for having yelled and for this unsightly appearance.” Amethyst hues glanced between them. Of course it had to be one of her partners as well seeing her like this. The always composed Gray was now soaking wet, shoeless, and appearing like a scatterbrain. This was not good at all as she adjusted her wet coat looking away from Aomine-san. She wasn’t sure who the other was but did recognize them. Must be someone that only comes in on occasions. Never again will she allow herself to be late. This was a harsh lesson she just gave herself.

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Which Beast Does Your Anger Bring Out?

Black Mamba

For the most part, you are totally shy and don't go looking for any trouble, but when someone confronts you, it is game on. When someone makes you mad, you don't stop until that person is destroyed entirely. Just like the Black Mamba, when you bite back, it is pretty much always fatal for your opponent

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“ this place seriously gives me the creeps. ” / aomine to keana !

SCP Containment Breach Starter

“Now is someone getting cold feet?” Keana smirked at the other while holding up the key card she had swiped before entering the “creepy” lab. “Don’t worry I’m here if any haunting figures come out to enact their revenge.” To be real honest, she was putting up a front herself. Places like this not only gave her the creeps but also brought memories of being locked in a basement at the orphanage for having been a bad child. Guess all those years of training till now helped, and the self taught method of getting a little mean as a way to deflect things.

“The sooner we get evidence the faster we can leave.” That was her goal. In and out faster than usual, as long as the elevator wasn’t the one thing to slow them down. At least Aomine-san was here or else she may have crumbled or had a small attack. “We are looking for illegal experimental data along with any left out materials?” Distract to their objective and the small tremors that her hands were having.

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Muse vs Mun

MUSE V. MUN 

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"We don't have to go to a big party place. Maybe a restaurant?" / kuroha and keana planning something for their chaotic gang? sci-fi !!

“Oh? Well, there are several options but I feel maybe one of those bars that have a view of the city might be nice? I mean, they still serve food but it might be easier to rent the whole space...” She also wouldn’t mind a beautiful setting to ring in the new year. Till now that night was always spent alone at home with a good book. “Truthfully I’ve never really celebrated New Years so anything we choose in the end will be enjoyable.” A light smile played at her lips for a second thinking of the chaos that will possibly ensure. The group could be such a handful when they got rowdy.

“Do you have any thoughts on what could be best?”

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"I got you a get well card. Look, it even plays music" and Aomine opens the card which indeed starts playing a music box tinkle. "Fascinating. I ended up buying myself one too"

A gentle smile appeared on her face as she looked at the card he was talking about. Who knew that they had musical get well cards. Honestly, he didn’t need to get her anything or even come and visit her. It was her own carelessness that got her into this mess. Hearing him mention that he got one for himself caused a soft laugh to escape, but that was lightly followed up with a wince. Her throat was still recovering. Amethyst eyes looked at him. They were filled with a warmth she rarely allowed. Maybe these people were rubbing off on her. Kindness wasn’t something she usually received so reacting to it was a struggle: did she react properly or maybe she shouldn’t were two things that battled inside her.

“Aomine-san... Thank you. What song is it?” Her music knowledge wasn’t the best so she didn’t recognize what was playing. Maybe it was on the card? Leaning closer she looked for to see if the name was on it.

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❣ *finger guns*

Send in a ❣ for a random kiss. :9.a bleeding / bloody kiss.

Everything had been going smoothly. She had gotten into the party easily with the forged invite, mingled with a few of the guests that she had remembered information about; no one was the wiser. The target had even made contact with her on their own, asking her a few conversationalist questions even trying to pinpoint how she looked familiar. Of course she played it off with the simple narrative that she had worked a temp front desk secretarial for the company as a way to fill in for a sick friend. It was all going so well that she was even able to gain access to the room they needed thanks to the target getting too excited to show off.

Now she was barely able to stand with an awful taste in her mouth mixed with a metallic one. There was only one glass of wine in her system that had been taken off a tray brought to her once she returned to the party floor. She should have been more cautious. But, how could she have known something else was mixed into the drink? It was already red and the light chill to the glass meant it had been kept in the proper temperature for that kind. She needed to make it back to the others who were waiting. Time was critical to get an anti-toxin administered.

Centering herself she headed straight for the meet up spot. Swallowing what she could and lightly coughing into the handkerchief she brought she was making progress. It shouldn’t be in her blood system yet, only her stomach. Though if she didn’t speed up soon her body would start to absorb it faster. Her team should be able to get her quickly back and notify the higher-ups of the issue so the other party goers can be helped. It was hard not to curse herself at this point.

Amethyst eyes finally spotted the two men waiting for her. Once she got to them she could rest. It was going to be fine. The metallic taste was back and the pain was slowly increasing. She had no idea who she grabbed onto but it didn’t matter right now. Both were there.

“Something was in the drink, probably a poison. No idea who else got it. But,” she pulled out the small thumb drive. “Got the stolen files.” A light cough escaped her as her grip on the other’s arm tightened, her head now pressed against it causing her lips to press against the jacket leaving a light bloody mark.