to commend them for trying, almost. Although it is kind of pathetic?

smokes another cigarette, and decides that she'll tell the next man who comes around before she blows his brains out.

on his way back to his place when he spotted Kaoko outside of her house. He pulls his car up and rolls down the window.

lets out a low whistle when he spots the bodies. "You sure your neighbors don't mind this crap?"

My nephew runs this place, remember? Besides, they're probably all out of town.

Hmm. Fair enough.

...I just came from the hospital, by the way. He's healing pretty well, with the shit I've given him.

takes a drag of her cigarette, staring past Shamal. "That's good."

that sound really odd. He raises an eyebrow.

...You know.

I'm no good with kids, and I think Hayato's enough proof that you should never make me a father for anyone.

But I've always been under the impression that you and your nephew are tight.

So it's kind of strange, seeing you here while he's nearly half dead somewhere & probably needing company beyond his perverted boyfriend.

.....

sits back and hits the auto button for his window. "Anyway, I'll see you around."

drives off.

takes a drag from her cigarette. Somehow, it's lost all taste.

slaps to the face like this.

eventually stands up, disposes of the latest set of bodies and goes back into the house.

that she just might listen to Shamal this time. Maybe.