"Uh!"
"You said you were able to trace us by just overhearing my name right. No matter what I think about it. It's still not enough to figure out who I am. Not to mention how exactly to find me… I've been very careful not to stand out during the past couple of months yet here we are completely uncovered by a child. If you are really as intuitive as you claim yourself to be, uncover us completely. Which of us is Red"
"...!"
It would be easier to answer if there weren't dozens of automatics pointed at me waiting for my reply.
Ack! While I may have all this information about Red I have never met him before.
I only managed to gather information about him through rumors. Pointing him out ain't that simple when you've never seen him before.
But from what I've gathered both past and present. I undoubtedly know he's not one to be trifled with. But that's about it.
I don't know his actual character or anything that can identify him as an individual.
The three guys here each have their individual character that should help trace Red out.
The one on the left was the first one that spoke with me first. While it makes sense that the leader would be the one to start a conversation he lost his temper midway when I ratted out Clinton. This obviously shows incompetence for one that's expected to lead such an organization.
The one in the middle was the one that spoke after. Even ordering left to stand down when he brought out his gun.
He's been the most composed with how he has questioned me. His character has been that of a leader so far that has more authority.
The one on the right hasn't spoken much since I arrived. He did ask me a little bit of stuff but not in a way that stood out.
Honestly I can't read him at all. He's been unbothered by what's happened so far making it hard to tell if he did it on purpose to throw my guess off.
Wait. Who am I kidding? All of this could have been a set up all along. While the middle seems like the obvious pick it could be the other two who were playing their part as background characters.
"Anytime now. Which is it"
Stop overthinking things. You figured it out before they asked. Just say it.
"Red is… Red is none of you"
"How so we clearly said to find Red. Why would we say that if none of us are him?"
"I don't know. But neither of you guys are Red"
I know it's a longshot. Since these three are making decisions that only the leader should make.
Even if it's for the sake of a test they won't take it so far as issuing orders so brazenly without confirmation from Red.
But I just can't see either of them being Red.
"You are wrong"
What!
"Blast him up to smithereens"
You can't be serious!?
F**k! I messed up!!!
"Zip it Patrick. Drop your guns"
Uh, Isn't that the maid that's been serving them tea. Don't tell me Red is actually.
Are you telling me one of the biggest underground worlds runned by the infamous Red is actually a woman.
"I like your spirits kid"
She's too close.
"Miss… you didn't have to reveal yourself, we could have handled it"
"Well I was tired of serving my subordinates tea Patrick"
Wait is that's how they were speaking like each of them had the authority.
As she poured them tea she passed on her order to them while acting like a regular maid.
So even if they had different opinions their intention was making it seem that they could make decisions on the spot making it believable that Red was among them.
All this preparation was made just for one guy.
"I want to speak with him alone… everyone out"
"Miss it-"
They were so insistent on staying but as soon as she stared at them. They couldn't utter a word. No doubt about it she's really the top boss.
"Now then what shall we do about you"
Hmmm…
"You. You don't have to"
"Take it"
I never thought I would see the day that a gang boss serves me tea.
"Thank you"
"You're surprised I turned out to be a female aren't you"
"Where did that come from? Of course not"
"Your expression doesn't make it sound that convincing"
Shit!
"I didn't mean it that way. I'm sorry"
"You don't have to bother yourself much. You're certainly not the first with such reaction. Honestly everyone that I've revealed myself to does the the exact same thing that it's become quite a norm"
Maybe because it's hard to believe that such a normal looking lady is in charge of so many gangs running around the city. How did that even come to be?
This is not the time to fawn over such topic now. Remember you've yet to finish what you came for.
"So do you intend on selling me weapons"
"Being very direct now I see"
"You made it clear you don't like beating around the bush and well after all you've put me through. I might as well do so"
"Hm. Well since you managed to confirm my suspicion I might as well give you a chance"
"You knew Clinton was a cop?"
"I had a hunch"
What kind of eyes does she have that she's able to pinpoint a leak in a massive organization like hers?
For all I know they never caught Red and I'm certain this is not the first time someone has snuck in. Yet her composure is unmatched.
"While I did have a hunch about Clinton I'm still curious as to how you figured that neither of my subordinates were me. Don't tell me that was also a guess of yours"
"Is this another test"
"Not at all. I'll keep my word and sell you what you need even if you don't answer. It's just a curiosity of mine"
"If that's the case I figured it out by their reaction"
"Hmm"
"While all three of them acted like they were Red. Neither of their reactions made sense. After all, even if it's an act there should be a form of hesitation when they are speaking independently. Yet none of them acted like they were hesitant on acting up in front of their leader. Which made it seem strange. Though it turns out my guess was wrong since you were in fact present"
Is she smiling? I wonder what I said that turned out so funny.
"Pardon me. I just remembered something. Either way you can send what weapons you want to the guy that you mentioned earlier. My people will handle the rest"
"Thank you for your consideration. But there's another reason I wanted to meet you specifically"
We're completely alone and she seems relaxed talking to me. Good. Now's the perfect chance to use my trump card.
"And what could that possibly be"
"..."
"Is that true? Are you certain of this"
"I'm not stupid enough to spread false information"
"...Very well I'll look into it. If it does turn out to be true. I'll be sure to repay this debt"
"I'm just glad I could help out"
I may have almost lost my life. But it turned out well after all I've managed to gain her favor.
"I'll be on my way then"
What a great deal to have Red. A future Domain lord indebted to me.