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The Kira investigation team all looked in the direction Ryuuzaki pointed. What they saw was definitely not what they expected. Two blondes, a man and a woman, as well as a third person whose face was hidden beneath a hood stepped through the door.
"I'm Aiber, professional con artist. Nice to meet you," the blonde man spoke with a deep, seductive voice as piercing blue eyes surveyed the five investigation members before him.
"Wedy, I'm a thief." The first woman's brief introduction slid off her tongue like cool water in summer, making everyone relax slightly despite their current situation. Finally, everyone looked at the final newcomer, apparently a young brunette woman in her early twenties. She was dressed in flare jeans, an elegant, blue wrap-around v-neck top, and black sandals with tatami-like soles. The only thing that stained this pretty image was the fact that her face and much of her head in general was hidden beneath an azure cape and hood, much like a riding hood.
"I'm I, kinesics expert." The woman spoke in a soft, genteel voice as she pulled the hood farther over her face, as if she was shy.
"'Ai'? You mean as in 'love' or 'indigo'?" Matsuda blurted out with his usual naiveté. She turned in his direction, and the light from the ceiling allowed a glimpse of the woman's full, pink lips, at the moment curved upwards slightly in a small smile. But this wasn't the only thing Matsuda noticed; he nearly recoiled in shock at how bright her eyes were, as if she was staring into the depths of his soul.
"… Yes. You may call me 'Ai' if you wish, mister…?"
"Matsuda. Touta Matsuda," he said, rubbing the back of his head in an embarrassed way. Ai nodded and stepped back behind Aiber and Wedy, trying to hide herself further. Ryuuzaki had been waiting patiently during these introductions, and finally saw his chance to elaborate.
"I is, as she said, a kinesics expert. That means-" he glanced at Matsuda's questioning look, "- she's an expert in reading body language." The team thought it strange that the detective did not divulge any more information, but they did not get a chance to question it as Ryuuzaki continued.
"Aiber is an expert when it comes to languages, psychology, and personality transformation. He has the skills to mingle with all levels of society and has always been able to build a strong relationship with a given target. We'll use him to get close to the Yotsuba members.
"Wedy is a master thief who can bypass any lock, security system, or vault. Proof of her skills is that she was able to infiltrate this building without being detected." Ryuuzaki looked around the room in a serious manner before continuing.
"… These two are both seasoned criminals," he said, pointing at the latter two.
"We'll be working side by side with criminals…?" Soichiro Yagami looked skeptically at Ryuuzaki.
"They're different from the type of criminals Kira punishes though. These two are definite pros, known only in the gangland. There are other criminals I know of who could help us if the need arises. But none of them want to show their faces, of course, and I won't show my face to any whom I don't trust. On top of that, some of them would have to live here with us." Soichiro looked at the raven-haired man with something akin to disapproving, but said nothing.
"I couldn't really use this approach while being connected to the police, but now…" Light nodded at the detective, understanding washing over him.
"But-"
"Dad, I get it. Aiber-san and Wedy-san will be helpful in investigating Yotsuba. We should all work together and solve this case as quickly and efficiently as we can."
Everyone agreed, but Ai stayed silent, not moving. Ryuuzaki noticed this as he gave Aiber and Wedy their room keys and everyone else went back to their respective computers.
"Ryuuzaki, could you sit down? I can't type when the chain's stretched out like this…" Light said, already opening a file on his computer.
"Oh, of course, Light-kun," he replied, stepping back a few paces. Ai saw him looking at her, and read his movements as his eyes flicked to the clock overhead, to his ten splayed out fingers, to the elevator that went up to the dorm rooms, and finally, at his single, upraised finger. Ai nodded, comprehending, as she sat down beside the computer on Ryuuzaki's immediate left that had apparently been set up specifically for her use. Ai allowed herself a small smile as she reflected that Watari had most likely set it up for her, as he always had way back then.
A/N: There seems to have been a misunderstanding about when I say 'Please forgive my poor writing skills' and whatnot. For me, saying that my work is disgraceful is an example of modesty, not like where some people say 'Ooh, look at me, I'm so good at writing", etc. etc. So please, reader, forgive me for any confusion I may have caused you.