(Preshow) Preshow Facility

[Yu Kanda]

Finally the strange duo managed to escape the chaotic scene that unfolded in the syntrch facility. Both primes sat down at a two seater table across from each other. Mickey's feet dangled over the edge of the wooden chair. The furniture obviously wasn't build for primes of his stature. It remained silent for the longest period of time before the mouse’s attention span wore off and allowed his eyes to drift off. Kanda just say there and observed the childlike prime, his innocent appearance was not that of the monster he envisioned him to be. On top of that, he was able to stand toe to toe with the King.He must have some sort of combat ability or at the very least some hidden power he has yet to reveal. The duo placed their order and waited in silence for what seemed an uncomfortable eternity. It was obvious the scene they observed earlier left somewhat of a bitter taste.

The slurping sound originating from Mickey’s straw attempting to catch the last drop of banana milkshake was preventing the awkward silence from taking place. It was Kanda that decided to pick up the conversation where it left off before other people started meddling in their business, “So, Mickey, you nervous about fighting the Ki-.. Gilgamesh again?”

Before replying the big eared hero had to focus all of his attention on pursuing that last drop of delicious banana goodness. Once it was caught the mouse looked over at his DA partner, “Boy, you can say that again. I never intended to fight him again, let alone in the first round with his guard as a teammate!” He said in his obnoxiously high tone, combined with a hint of distrust regarding the exorcist’s loyalty. It was not something Kanda could get used to that easily. Tolerating the ridiculous voice it was already claiming a tremendous amount of self control.

“I get the feeling you have some distrust towards me Mouse, and i can’t blame you.” Mickey almost choked on the gulp he took of his second milkshake. Not expecting the exorcist to be this direct. With his big cartoon eyes he looked at Kanda, both his hands waving in a dismissing manner, “No no no, It’s not like that. I just don’t know you that well yet. But i would like to! How did you end up in Nippur in Gilgamesh’s service?”

The swordsman leaned back in his chair, his glass of water was still half full by the time Mickey nearly finished his second. “That story begins some time ago, me and my fellow exorcist general Klaud Nine started our campaign together. To continue our mission of fighting demons and protect the innocent here in the omniverse, creating a safe haven for all.” Mickey continued to slowly suck the cold fruit drink through his straw as his eyes were filled with wonder, listening to Kanda’s story as it continued. “The order got overrun, meaning we had to start over. But as fate may have it, i ran into Gilgamesh and his friend Victor. They told me of NIppur, a city in need of rebuilding. I offered my service, hoping i could still contribute on creating that safe place in the omniverse for both primes and secondaries alike. Getting to hunt and slay demons in the meantime is a nice bonus.” Kanda’s grin creeped his partner out. The thought of it alone seemed to bring pleasure to the swordsman.

The duo continued their conversation as more and more contestants gathered at the bar. Neither had eyes for the crowd that was gathering around them, they were focussed on what the other had to say. It’s not everyday one has to fight a deathmatch together with a stranger, Kanda was sure to get as much useful information as possible in this limited time frame.

Kanda and Mickey are at the Bar, enjoying a drink and talking