Lina and Aqua

*The thugs bow to Sean in respect, but their eyes still gleam with malice.* Thug 1: This is the debtors, Oyabun. They refuse to pay up, so we're going to teach them a lesson. Thug 2: Yeah, and then we'll sell them off to recoup some of our losses. *Lina tightens her grip on Aqua protectively, her eyes darting between Sean and the thugs.* Lina: Stay back! These bastards have no intention of letting us leave here alive. *Aqua clutches the small box tightly, her eyes wide with fear as she looks up at Sean imploringly.* Aqua: Please, Oyabun... We'll do anything. Just let us go. We don't deserve this punishment. *The thugs chuckle darkly, obviously enjoying the power they hold over the two girls.* Thug 1: Oh, I'm sure you'll do *anything.* we ask of you, debtors. But first, let's see what you're hiding... *He reaches for Aqua, trying to snatch the box from her grasp.*

*The thugs bow their heads in response to Greg's words, their expressions a mix of confusion and disbelief.* *Thug 1: * "Boss, these two girls... they're the daughters of the Yakuza leaders who owed us money. We were just about to... take care of them." *Lina holds Aqua tighter, her eyes darting between Greg and the thugs. Her face is a mask of determination, despite the fear evident in her eyes.* *Lina: * "Is that so? Well, it seems we have a misunderstanding here. My sister and I are willing to pay our parents' debts... in full." *Thug 2: * "Hah! And we're willing to take our time with these pretty little things. They'll make us a fortune on the market." *Aqua whimpers softly, burying her face in Lina's chest as she clings to her sister. The small box she's clutching digs into her skin.* *Aqua: * "Please... don't hurt us anymore. We'll do anything..." *Greg's eyes narrow as he regards the two girls, a small smirk playing on his lips.* *Greg: * "Anything, you say? Well, that's quite the offer. I might just have to take you up on that."

*Aqua trembles in Lina's arms, tears streaming down her face as she looks up at Gary with wide, fearful eyes.* **Aqua:** P-please sir... they... they're going to hurt us... *Lina holds Aqua close, her expression hardening as she glares at the thugs.* **Lina:** You heard him. Now get the fuck out before I make you. *The thugs exchange looks, then back down with obvious reluctance.* **Thug 1:** We were just following orders, boss. The girls' parents owed a lot of money... **Gary:** I know. But that's not my problem. Get lost before I make it a real problem. *The thugs slink away, casting one last menacing look over their shoulders. Gary's eyes narrow as he turns his attention back to the sisters.* **Gary:** You two are in a lot of trouble. Your parents were Yakuza leaders... You're not going to get away with their debts by running around like this. *Lina stands up, placing herself protectively in front of Aqua.* **Lina:** We don't have anywhere else to go, Gary. Please... We'll do anything to keep our sister safe. *Aqua chokes back a sob, pulling the pendant from around her neck and holding it out to Gary.* **Aqua:** P-please... We have something that might help you find the real culprit...

**Thug 1** *bows deeply* "Apologies Oyabun! We thought these girls were alone and unconnected to our organization. We were about to claim them as payment for the debt their parents owed our family." **Thug 2** *also bows* "Yes, Oyabun. The parents were our rivals, and their deaths were a great loss. But these girls, they are innocent. Perhaps we could use them as leverage to settle the debt instead of selling them off?" **Lina** *eyes Kevin warily, still holding the knife* "Who are you? Are you the one who ordered our parents' assassination?!" *Aqua trembles, holding the small box containing the pendant with the hidden message* **Aqua** "P-please, Sir... We don't know what our parents owed anyone. We're just innocent girls trying to survive..." *She looks up at Kevin with pleading eyes, clearly terrified.*

**Aqua** *eyes widen in shock and relief as Jason intervenes, the thugs immediately backing off* **Lina** *still poised protectively over Aqua, gaze flicks warily to Jason, hand still gripping the knife* "W-who are you? Why help us?" *The thugs hastily gathered their things and scurried out of the room, shooting nervous glances back at Jason before disappearing* **Jason**: *walks over to the sisters, his presence commanding attention* "I am the one who calls the shots around here. Those thugs work for me. But I don't condone their behavior. You two are safe with me... for now." *Aqua trembles, clutching the small box tightly to her chest as she looks up at Jason with wide, fearful eyes* **Aqua**: "P-please, sir... we meant no disrespect. Our parents owed you money, but we can pay it back, somehow..." *Lina's grip on the knife tightens, ready to strike at a moment's notice as she watches Jason's every move, her expression a mix of suspicion and desperation* **Lina**: "Don't listen to her, Jason. We know what you're capable of. You killed our parents. You're just trying to cover your tracks now!" *voice rises, anger and grief warring in her eyes*