New Year Party at the Safehouse

[returnher]

On the West Coast, it's not quite New Year yet, but Locke is hanging out at the Safe House with a few packs of Kirin Beer and hanging out. It's not the biggest deal for him, but it's kind of fun to watch the fireworks go off and this way he doesn't have to dodge drunks who might run him over or worse, compel him to punch the shit out of them. Right now he's pretty much drinking and watching football. If anyone asks, he's totally old enough and Shinji clearly doesn't give a shit.

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[pragmaticblood]

What a peculiar answer.

He scrapes through his memory, wondering if his father has ever dealt with clients that fit this description. To no avail, when the only thing he sees are people with similar faces - everything is normal, ordinary.

Leo wants to ask more, and Locke isn't as drunk as he initially thought. But he files this away for another time.

"Just someone who's let his business consume him." he pauses. "Is it wrong wanting to change the heart of a family member?"

[returnher]

"I don't think so. Honestly if it were to come to it, I think it's most just if a family member does it. They know you best and can be trusted to have your best interest at heart."

[pragmaticblood]

"I see," Having his father's 'best interests' in mind was a bit of an understatement, but Leo understands. "If the opportunity arises, I'll have to remember what you said; it may be something I come to lean on."

[returnher]

"We all need to figure out what we think is right. That's why we do this, isn't it?"

[pragmaticblood]

"That's right." It's strange, but he doesn't think this is a bad start to the new year. "My name's Leo, by the way. I'm one of the Infiltrators. It's nice to meet you."

[returnher]

"Colin Locke. Call me Locke. Nice to meet you, Leo. Looks like you've got some shit at home, but don't worry about that stuff here."

[pragmaticblood]

"Thanks, Locke," indeed, he does have quite a bit on his plate back home. "I'll focus on my job as a Phantom Thief for as long as I'm here. When the time comes, if you need someone to infiltrate a Palace with you, I'm here."

[returnher]

"Likewise. I don't like letting rotten people get away."