Senseless Abyss (Zero-One Fanfic)

-Chapter 14

-Chapter 14: Sad to Say

I tuck my driver into my bag and look up, stepping towards Hiden Intelligence's fine building. It is time to talk with Aruto and the others. Maybe we can find out something important today. Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for.

"Ms. Snow!"

I turn my head a bit, eyes landing on Mr. Fuzukoe. "Ah, hello," I say, bowing my head a bit. "How have you been lately, sir?"

He grins. "I've been well, Ms. Snow," he responds, smiling. "Are you going to see the President today?"

I nod my head, smiling as the wind blows a little. "Yes, I am here to see him." I look over at the building. "A.I.M.S. should have sent their two usual workers here today for the meeting. Did Kairi show up already?"

"Yes, she came in with that one guy. What's his name again? Isamu Fuwa," he replies, answering my question. "Did you send her with them?"

"She is assisting them when they need her despite their disliking of HumaGears. Isamu uses her like she is some office assistant," I reply, laughing a little. I think that is how he sees her honestly. But I do wonder why he likes borrowing my Kairi so much.

"I see. Well, you should go up now. I shouldn't keep you away from the meeting since it won't start until you get there."

"Ah, right." I bow my head. "Take care. And sorry for being so rude the first time we met. Sometimes I get a bit much." More like a lot.

"Take care."

I move towards the building and open the door, letting myself in. I move over to the elevator area, scanning my ID on the scanner, and stop in front of the elevator. I press on it and it opens.

I enter it and press the floor I need to go to. I hate elevators so much. They're annoying to be inside of and make me feel weird.

The door closes and I close my eyes as it bounces a bit, taking me up. I hate that feeling. It is the most odd feeling in the universe. Well, nearly the most odd one. The oddest feeling is the one I have towards Horobi. It is so weird to think about him.

The elevator stops and I place a hand on my head, groaning. I open my eyes and sigh heavily. I seriously hate elevators.

It opens and I step out, heading towards the office. I go up the stairs and look around, staring at the back of most of their heads. Aruto is at his desk with Izu at his side. And Kairi is just chilling in the corner over there watching everyone.

"Sorry for being late," I say, apologizing. I have a bug in my purse, which will record all of this for Horobi and Jin to hear later. "I got held up outside for a moment, but it wasn't anything serious. It was just someone wanting to have a small chat with me."

"Welcome, Mari," Kairi says, greeting me. "I hope that you are doing well this morning?

"Hey, Kairi." I smile. "Thanks and good morning to you too. I assume that you're doing well"

"I have been assisting A.I.M.S. in their investigations regardless if they like me or not," Kairi states, telling me what she has been up to. She's such a good girl. "As for my morning, it has been going well so far. Shall I provide you updates on how my day is as it goes on?"

"No, that's fine," I laugh a little. "I don't need to know everything, Kairi."

"You're borrowing a HumaGear?" Aruto asks Isamu, his voice high. He's surprised just like I am about this.

I nod. "Yes, he asked for her last night and she never came back. My guess is that he is using her to do the work he doesn't want to do." I hope that she has been useful to him. She's such a useful little girl.