(Private) Left in the dark

"Don't get information like that yet."

"What we need right now is to confirm her birthday is on the 10th of June."

"After which, we need either someone who has never met her before, like myself, or, preferably, someone who knows her well."

"Whoever talks to her also needs to know everything-even the unimportant stuff-when speaking with the suspect."

"So far, we don't have anyone that knows her too well and I seem to be the person who can best phrase things for different people so we're using me as the interrogator."

"Yuuji...you..wouldn't happen to know anybody who is close friends with her, would you?"

Yuuji folds his arms struggling to think of someone
'Umm.... I don't know of anyone that comes to mind....."
Damn it what was her name again? A....Asris? Asi....
"No, I know someone I just can't remember her name She is roommates with Nayumi."
Scratching his head in frustration
"Asa...Asi..."

Dammit-why do I suck with names so bad...

"That...that is actually a pretty good idea!"

"I think I might know who you're talking about."

"Is it a girl with an exposed robotic arm?"

-That happens to reflect light really well?

Yuuji sprigs up like a light bulb just poped
"Yea that her! Asari...? I think that's her name."

"Something like that."

"You could ask her for any details on Nayumi as well."

"Stay casual about it, though. Remember there is still an informant around and it could be anyone we know and anyone we don't."

"I'll keep that in mind."
He clears his throat before saying..
"Alright then Veach thank you filling me in on the situation."
Yuuji reaches out his hand
"We will do everything in our power to bring her back my friend..."

*E*You bet your ass that-

"-We will."

I take his forearm instead of his hand. Symbolizing more than just a goodbye or an agreement of some sort.

It's a pact of loyalty toward him.

...Even if it's a little dorky.

"Stay safe, Takahashi."

Yuuji gives him a small salute then leaves the room in thought

I lay back in bed and shut off the light.

The trials of my mental strength are not over yet...