Folly & Agendas & Talulah

(OLD) Chapter 4: The Heart of Lungmen

The Doctor looked at Rye intently with his hands clumped together on the table.

"I'll be sending Franka and Liskarm with us as backup. And Kaiser Rye will be joining us."

Everyone's eyes stared at Kaiser Rye as he gave a smile.

"I understand if you all are a bit wary about Rye here, but he knew Lungmen for quite some time so he should be able to help with the negotiations."

"Is that true?" Doberman asked.

"I was there when Nian attacked Lungmen. And I know the Wei family." Rye explained.

"Who do you work for now?" Nearl questioned as she tapped the table with a finger.

"As of now... nobody."

'You sure?"

"Positive."

"Now for the actual outline of the trip." Kals'tit starting explaining the entire trip.

The meeting lasted for fifteen minutes as Kals'tit spoke. Doberman was left in charge as the temporary leader of Rhodes Island and Nearl is charge of Rhodes' defensive teams in case of an unexpected assault.

"Everyone here is dismissed."

Everyone left leaving Kals'tit and Rye stayed in the room.

"One last thing." Kals'tit added.

"What is it?" Rye sat back in his seat.

"I'd like you to work for Rhodes Island. You did say that you're currently unemployed right?"

"Yeah. But I'm not sure if everyone here will trust me." He doubted.

"I will make your presence known. As for their suspicions I can't do anything to stop them."

"I know."

"I know you've met Red and Ansel already... Does anyone else know you?"

"There's Franka and Liskarm..."

"I meant before today." Kals'tit has no time for shenanigans.

"The only other people I know is Skadi and Blue Poison." Rye answered as he put his mask back on.

"Alright then. We head out for Lungmen soon. I already gave you the date." The two of them pushed themselves out of their seats and headed towards the door.

"Don't be late." Kals'tit growled.

"I'm always on time." Rye boasted as he opened the door for her.

A Few Days Later

"I'm here early."

The sounds of the airship's turbines blasted through everyone's ears. Kaiser Rye walked onto the runway as Kals'tit, Amiya and the Doctor approached him.

"I didn't think you would be this early." Kals'tit greets as the doors of the of the airship opened.

"Uhh... Good morning?"

"Get in the ship." Kals'tit ordered.

"Whatever."

As everyone entered the ship the Doctor was staring at the runway into sky as he was assessing his surroundings.

"Dokutah! Get in the ship!" Amiya called, but the Doctor didn't move.

"Doctor! Get in here!" Kals'tit ordered.

No response.

"I'll get him." Rye left the ship and and forcefully picked up the Doctor and carried him on his shoulder.