I Wanted Professionals, But You'll Do

BREAK FREE OF THE CHAINS

That Hold You Down

Hikari watched them all as the responded. They quincy girl, Superia she seemed to be quite knowledgeable on the topic of plants at least, or perhaps for her it was simply common sense. The human girl asked a good question, though it seemed Seran thought the answer was obvious, Hikari wasn't quite sure what her purpose here was at the moment but she would figure it out soon. Liam, now he was pushing buttons. She could tell by the way Seran answered him, if anything he seemed careful of his choice of words in Hikari's eyes. She could guess that he was one to look out for. So far he and Superia were the only true interesting points, though Gage did offer up his services the rest of the group seemed rather unenthusiastic. Perhaps they were gathering information as well, or simply waiting for their chance to input.

She glanced in her sisters direction who'd yet to say anything either. Hikari knew her part wasn't here not quite yet. This was her fathers stage for now. Still she herself did wonder what it was about this seed that interested him so much. She had never asked too much on it before, and he'd never told her. She looked on gathering information herself looking to connect the dots, trying to get ahead of the game quickly. She didn't need to play in a way that could endanger her Father so before she spoke she needed to get her ducks in a row.

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Humans really were difficult to deal with. As Superia and Gage made their way to leave, several of the Arrancar that had accompanied Theocelese moved to stop them at the door. Seran raised his hand, gesturing dismissively at them.

“Let them go, they can find their way back to their rooms without you looming over them.”

It didn’t matter anyway. The main purpose of this meeting had been to give them the basic information about the job. If nothing else Seran had succeeded in that. The details would come later.

“Liam you have been nothing but suspicious of me since the day we met. We all have priorities, and mine are just like anyone else. I want to grow this seed because it represents an important step in my research into hollowfied plants.”

The mod soul smiled wryly.

“And I’d be lying if the power of such an organism didn’t also intrigue me.”

As quickly as the smile had come it vanished, and Seran stood up from his seat.

“But enough of this. I’ve told you the basis of my bringing you here. You are all now free to stay or leave as you choose. One week from today the project shall commence, if you return to your rooms now you will find additional information has been delivered there, including your individual tasks which you are to keep to yourselves. You will also find one of these.”

He held up a hand, and a black envelope appeared above it, materializing from black liquid material.

“After reading your specific details, you are encouraged to fill out the marked sheet within, detailing any and all equipment you will need. Consider it part of your payment, though you’ll only get what you request if you’re here at the end of the week.”