Tokyo - Jyuban Mall
"How long did they have you hostage, Darien?" Birdie asked.

"About an hour," Darien replied, still giving the two sisters the full brunt of his glare. "I'm lucky you came along when you did."

"I'm not a fashion freak like these two girls are," Birdie sniffed. "Though their sense of fashion leaves a lot to be desired." Her sisters fell over in shock from being put down by their own flesh and blood in such a way.

Darien smiled marginally. "I suppose their natures were such that they couldn't help themselves. Nevertheless, I am glad you came along. Thank you for saving me from their evil clutches." There was definite irony in his last comment before he walked out. ... Continue