"..."-Portrays speech
*Yes the planet raid was successful, but do you have to drone on and on like this?* Bardock silently asked the client. He allowed himself to tune into what the man was saying, "...so glad you could get it done in such a short time. Why I remember the last purging squad we hired..." Then Bardock tuned him out again, *What the hell is he talking about? Does he ever shut up!?* Suddenly the man stopped and looked at him as if he had asked a question.
Bardock jerked himself awake and tried to sound professional, "I didn't catch that, Senator Wakra. Do you mind repeating that?" Senator Wakra was tall, well built man with tanish skin, dark brown eyes, and shoulder length chestnut hair. He was in his mid-30's and his stern face showed lines of stress and age.
The Senator cleared his throat, "I said: Kajo no Ou as well as all of Karasei thanks you. We really needed the extra space that planet will provide. The entire planet has been notified of your quick and efficient raid and many think of you as heroes. On-"
Bardock interrupted haughtily, "Well, I do have the top purging squad in all of Vejitasei."
Senator Wakra didn't like being interrupted, but bit back a comment. Bardock was only 28, practically still a teenager in Saiyan years and teenagers had a tendency to act before thinking. It is for that reason and the fact that Bardock was much stronger than him that he decided not to comment on the matter. Instead he said, "As I was saying, on behalf of our Ou, we would like to provide you with some quality entertainment. The best entertainment in all of Karasei and renowned throughout the universe." Bardock quirked an eyebrow.
"What kind of entertainment is this?"
The Senator said one word, "Geishas". The black haired squad leader perked up after hearing this. He had heard stories of Geishas, they were supposed to be the most delicate, beautiful, and petite women in the universe. He had heard only extremely high-class soldiers were admitted into the Geisha houses and he couldn't wait see what all the rumors were about.
Unfortunately, Celipa had heard of Geishas as well and was dead set against going.
"This isn't fair, this reward should be something we all can enjoy."
"Speak for yourself Celipa, I want to go and I'm sure everyone else agrees."
Celipa looked around, feeling abandoned as every one of her teammates nodded. She began to become angry, "I didn't risk getting blown to smithereens just to watch a bunch of whores dance around and pretend to be decent women!"
The Senator was insulted, "Geishas are not whores; they are entertainers. They are trained to be the perfect partner. They dance, sing, and escort you to different locations as a companion. Not all Geisha sleep with their clients, do you really think his majesty would disgrace his honor by offering you mere whores?!"
Celipa chose not to tell the Senator what she really thought because it might upset Bardock. "It's just not fair.", she muttered. Toma stood up.
"I'll stay with you Celipa. Senator, can you show us a place where we have some fun?" Wakra calmed a bit.
"Yes, I'd be happy to."
Bardock spoke up with a stern commanding voice, "The Geisha house first."
Senator Wakra smiled, "Yes of course. We saved the greatest Geisha in all of Karasei just for you, Bardock-san."
~In the Geisha House~
Senator Wakra looked at Bardock, Panboukin, and Totepo and said, "Here it is, the most famous and prestigious Geisha house in all of Karasei, Shan Hari Geisha House." Bardock's Karanago wasn't very good, but it sounded as if it translated to Beautiful Glass Geisha House. Bardock and his three crewmen walked into the establishment with Senator Wakra leading.
The entire room was a sensual red with dark red carpets and deep red wallpaper. Bright red paper lanterns hung from the ceiling giving the room a bright-reddish tint. Golden sakura trees decorated the wallpaper and small sliding flimsy doors with paper screens on left and right side of the room were in the lobby. A large golden gong with a ringer sat at the far end. An elderly woman with pale skin and a brightly decorated blue kimono sat on a plush cushion at a short table that barley reached her waist. The woman stood up a straightened her blue robe as well as the single plain blue hair stick holding up her presumably long black hair. As she walked to them, Bardock quickly thought of how flatchested she was. When the woman spoke, he also wondered if all Karasei women had such soft, yet altoish voices.
"Ah Senator Wakra, it's been a long time. How have you been?"
"Excellent my dear Micara and you?" "Oh I can't complain, business is extremely good these days." Micara looked behind him, "And who are your guests?" Wakra stepped aside and introduced the Saiyans.
"This is Bardock-san and his crew, Panboukin and Totepo." The woman's large brown eyes widened and she gave a quick bow at the waist,
"Forgive me Bardock-san, I did not know it was you!" Wakara spoke up.
"I can't stay long, I have other engagements. Will you be kind enough to see to their needs?"
"Hai Wakara, right away." Wakra came up to Micara and kissed her small, pale hand. "You know I will be back soon, right?" The elderly black-haired woman, who was quite pretty for her age, smiled and only nodded. With that, Wakara exited leaving behind a blushing Micara.
Sometime after, Micara regained her composure, "I am Mistress Micara, welcome to the Shan Hari Geisha House. I am in charge here and anything special you need, I will be happy to fulfill." Then she picked up the ringer and hit the gong, making it's sound throughout the lobby.
Instantly the right door slid open and revealed a pretty young girl with a powered white face, blue eyes, and shiny black hair appeared. She wore a silver kimono with pale blue flower embroidery. Two silver hair sticks held her hair up neatly and again Bardock wondered if all Karasei women were so flat chested.
"Hai Mistress Micara?"
"Bardock-san and his friends are here."
The girl looked at Bardock and quickly bowed. Then Mistress Micara spoke, "Go get Sakura-chan, hurry!" And in a blink of an eye, the girl was gone. Micara turned to Bardock, "Let me show you your table."
Bardock steeled himself for the debauchery he was about to witness. He had heard in rumors that naked women were everywhere catering to their client's needs. He wanted to down the many bottles expensive liquor he had heard of and drink himself to oblivion with the most beautiful of all Geishas. He waited to see the endless amounts of people doing numerous dirty things, but he was pleasantly surprised. The walls, lights, and carpet were just like the lobby, except the temperature in the room was a bit warmer. Dozens of small tables were around the room and small, flat-chested pretty girls with powdered-face and dark red lipstick engaged in quiet conversations with their clients. Micara led them to the longest small table in the room. It was near the far wall so privacy could be kept and a view of almost all the tables could be seen.
"Please sit and wait patiently.," she suggested. They were all seated on soft cushions with their legs crossed as two small women with powdery faces, deep red lipstick, and white kimonos came and sat next to Panboukin and Totepo. Panboukin had one with green eyes and brown hair and Totepo had another with amber eyes and dirty blond hair. Bardock looked a little lonely until he looked up and saw the most beautiful woman in his life.
