Finding the right contacts ( For Tatyina )

This was a expensive gamble. It was either try this, or getting her friends hurt because she couldn't protect them. It was times like these that Cerbera had become desperate. She had found out that many old enemies of hers were going on a vendetta against her, which means that there was a big chance that they will target the ones that Cerbera cared for and she could not let that happen. Shanari had suggested to get help from someone who was well known in the AFW but was unpredictable. After a long talk with her bodyguards, she decided to go for that person, betting not only her own well being but that of her bodyguards aswell. Sure they were capable of defending themselves, but they were going to explore unknown territory and Cerbera had to act cool if she was going to make this turn right.

After talking to Shanari about how to approach this woman, she would make her way towards the backstage with her bodyguards right behind her, carefully checking her surroundings to make sure no one was following them. She came to a stop infront of a door, which was from a large office that was owned by someone, going through the plan in her head one more time before she gave her bodyguards a nod, making them take a few steps back so it wouldn't seem like she was there to attack this woman, knocking on the door, hoping that the girl was there and willing to answer. She thought to herself while she waited for the response " It looks like my faith rests in your hands now.. Lukretia. "

Hilde Von Creuzefeldt was sitting in her usual spot in the lobby to Lukretia's office. She wasn't expecting anyone to show up at this hour so when she heard a knock on the door, she found it quite surprising. Most people walked into this part and she stood up and answered the door. She looked on Cerbera with a soft smile and adjusted her glasses.

The kawaii was well known in the league but she hadn't once stopped in to see Lukretia. Hilde bowed. "Ms. Cerbera." She said politely. "It's nice to see you." She walked back to her desk. "Are you here to see Lukretia?" She asked. "I don't recall setting up an appointment. Is it urgent?"

See Hilde bow to her, she first thought it was Lukretia herself, since she had never seen the girl but then after hearing her question, she wouldstep inside to follow Hilde inside and nodded. " Thank you, miss.. " She would pause, not knowing her name so deciding that the word would be enough for now. " Yes, I am here to see Lady Lukretia.. It's urgent. Is she available? " She would ask Hilde with her usual soft yet clear tone, looking over her shoulders at her bodyguards, who were standing at the door but figured it might be too dangerous to let them inside for now.

"Ahh..." Hilde was about to speak but decided against it. She then nodded. "She is. I'll let you in." SHe bowed again and stepped towards the door. SHe opened it and peaked her head inside. "Mistress, Miss Cerbera is here to see you, she says it's urgent."

Lukretia looked up from her stack of papers and gave Hilde a cold look. "Vat have I told you about interrupting me?" She said. She didn't wait for Hilde to answer. Lukretia had a distaste for kawaii in general and was loathe to have anything to do with them if she cold help it but since Cerbera was a little special, she decided to geve the girl an audience and soon Hilde ushered Cerbera in and closed the door behind the girl.

"Vat can I do for you, Kleinkind?" She said with a wry smile as she looked over Cerbera. "I am very busy but I have been told zat zere is an emergency?"

Cerbera made a stop sign over her shoulder to stop her bodyguards, deciding to go inside alone as she listened to the short conversation between the two. She would give Hilde a nod of appreciation before she walked inside, taking some time to look around before her eyes met with Lukretia. It was a little.. Difficult to understand her, but she figured she was just called by her weight, making her look down at her feet before her eyes went back to Lukretia.

" I am sorry to disturb you lady Lukretia but I am in need of your help. Many enemies have returned to stage a personal war against me and I fear they will target the ones closest to me and I sadly, cannot protect them by myself. " This was a very risky gamble, Lukretia did have a certain amount of reputation, trying to reach a diplomacy with this girl might turn sour if she didn't choose her words carefully. " I need your help to protect them.. "

Lukretia looked curiously as Cerbera pleaded her case. She was unlike the reputation that preceded her. And while she was flattered by the courtesy, she was a little disappointed.

"Hrm." She said and lowered her gaze. "Zis seems unfortunate for you, Kleinkind. Perhaps I could help but vat can you offer me in return?' She paused. "Of course, if you can offer me nothing zen I still might be able to help you out. However, it vould be on meine terms. Who are your enemies, by ze vay?" She asked. "Und vat have you done to make zem angry?"

It was true that nowadays, Cerbera did not seem like a hostile threat anymore, it were rumors like those that made people think they would stand a chance but ultimately, Cerbera's skill far surpassed them. She was still deadly in skill and people who thought they could beat her up for their own game, were usually left bloody and unconsious, despite Cerbera not wanting that, she was forced to show just how much she could take them out, so when Lukretia asked what she could offer in return, she knew what to say.

" I have two bodyguards with me that will be of your service whenever you need them, they are very capable and unlike most people, have a strong sense in strategy and traps, so they could always help you with fighting and planning alike. However, if that does not suffice.. I will offer myself, I will fight for you whenever you need me. " She then thought back about the enemies she had now, they were still quite a few left hidden who kept sending threats at her. " Back in the day, I once ruled a faction called the Era of Hell, from there, I have hurt many people who deserved it and ultimately, left some grudges here and there. Though I can take them on by myself and show them not to mess with me, I cannot be everywhere. There is a girl who has recently returned here, who is a long standing enemy of mine who now calls herself Genesis, I am certain she will try taking out the people close to me, rather then facing me. There are a few more but they are only sending threat letters rather then showing themselves, so you see that I cannot fight whom I cannot identify. " So far, she has ignored the ' nickname ' Lukretia has given her, though she has shown a rather narrowed gaze at the girl whenever she was called Kleinkind, if this would continue she would have to regretfully, adress Lukretia about it.

Lukretia smiled as Cerbera recounted her story of making enemies. She tilted her head and looked the girl over. "I am vell avare of your previous activities as ze leader of your little froup, Kleinkind." She said. "Vhen you are powerful, you have enemies. I know zis vell." Lukretia then stepped towards Cerbera and brougth her finger up tot he girl's chin and lifted it so she could stare intot he girl's eyes. "Give me zere names und I vill put zem in a position vere zey must fight you. But I vill make ze terms. Let us see if you still have any fortitude left in you, Vat do you say to zis? Or can you not even do so much as to bring me ze names of zose who hate you?" Lukretia smiled and leaned in close so their lips almost touched.

"Let us start vith zis genesis voman, shall ve? Vhy don't ve make an example out of her?"

" The name is Cerbera. " She would say in a rather strict tone, not even backing away when Lukretia came so close to her. Perhaps it was a way to see if Cerbera wasn't going to back down? She never was the type to do so anyway, not minding the distance that was closed between and kept her bright blue eyes upon Lukretia. " I'd like for you give me the same respect I give you, Lady Lukretia. As for the names.. Let's start with Genesis and see what you can do to help.. If I like what I see, I will continue asking for aid while providing you with what I can give and what you want from me, is that a deal? "

"You are mistaken." Lukretis countered suddenly. 'Respect is earned, not given. If you vould like to be called by a different name zen prove to me zat you deserve such a moniker." She dismissed that for now. "Vat I can do is put her in an ideal setting. vith vich you can take advantage of. A match... vs. an opponent as yet to be determined, or perhaps even better ze old switch und bauit. Let her believe she is fighting someone other zan you und put you in at ze last minute. Zen, vatever conditions you feel vould be best suited. A hadicap match, inside ze cage, no holds barred... all of ze above/" She raised her eyebrows curiously.