Hello Darlings! This fic is one of many that I am posting in an effort to figure out what project I'm going to focus on next. I'm going to post two to three chapters of several different projects I'm working on, to start. I'm looking for feedback from you dear readers to figure out which you want to see more of! My thought is, the project with the most reviews by...November 30th? Will be the one I put the most effort into! Depending on how inspired I feel, the others will get updates as well, just slower than my focus project. That's the goal anyway! We'll see how it works out! Please enjoy!

The last stroke of midnight found Lory Takarada sitting in his office chair staring down at the pile of profiles scattered across his desk, completely lost in thought. In fact, so lost was he in his nefarious plans, he didn't even hear the large heavy door open and admit a late night visitor until they spoke.

"You wished to meet with me, Sir?"

Lory looked up, masking his surprise with a welcoming smile.

"Kito Asuka, yes, come in!"

The handsome, young man strode casually over, throwing a quick cursory glance over the mess strewn across the desk.

"Still meddling in people's lives, are we?"

"I wouldn't call it meddling, per say…"

"Are they aware of whatever you're planning?"

"Well, no."

"Does it involve their love lives and/or careers?"

"Ummm...yes."

"And why do you not consider your actions to be meddling, again?"

"Oh, alright, but it's not like it's not for their own good!"

Kito simply raised one sharp eyebrow as he eyed the older man before him as one might an errant child.

"Besides, you don't seem to mind when I "meddle", Mr. Award Winning Director."

"I'll be the first to admit that you are usually spot on when it comes to tapping into previously unknown talent and potential but that doesn't give you the right to play matchmaker too."

"Kito, if you knew these two like I do, even you would have a hard time staying out of it. They're practically begging me for help!"

"Is this why you've called me here at this god forsaken hour?"

Lory sat back and steepled his fingers to eye the young man seriously, "If I tell you, you have to be all in, no matter what. The situation is too precarious for anything less."

His words caught Kito's attention, "I'll admit, you've got me curious. What do I get out of it?"

"I hear you're working on a new show based off of the popular Manga Keishichou Tokuhanka 007."

Kito nodded at his correct assumption.

"I will give you unlimited funding, as well as full access to all of LME'S resources and your pick of all available LME actors and actresses if you cast my two troublesome kids as the leads."

This time both of Kito's brows rose into his abundant hairline, a sure sign that he was truly impressed, although his expression remained impassive.

"How can you be so sure that they are right for the job or that they will even accept?"

"Don't you worry about that little detail, I have it well covered. As for whether or not they are right for the parts, shall I introduce you to them?" Lory gestured to two profiles set slightly apart from the mess on his desk. He and Kito shared a glance before Kito leaned forward and scooped up the folders. After a quick perusal, Kito smiled; a small, slightly evil, smile.

"Uncle, you are incorrigible, you know that right?"

Lory affected a humble expression, "I do try."