HPDBC CHAPTER 272(Home Visit)
CHAPTER 272(Home Visit)
CHAPTER 272(Home Visit)
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---Tuesday, March 12th, 01:30 PM,...
"We're here ma'am," A stern voice says from the driver's seat, causing Pantu to look up from her phone.
The two agents with her in this car were on the highest alert, the woman rarely ever leaves Tokyo, or the HPSC Buildings, so this was as vulnerable as she's ever been.
Hearing the man Pantu sighs and reaches into her purse, taking out a small remote control as they pull up to a massive black gate built into 10ft stone walls.
With a click, she opens the gate and they drive in, seeing a large property, perfectly cut grass for a hundred meters in every direction wrapped neatly by the same high wall.
A few small dogs run about in the grass, and at the end of the long driveway, she sees a mansion waiting for her.
"When did we get dogs?" Pantu asks.
"A few months ago if I recall correctly," one of the agents says. "Your grandson couldn't decide which one he wanted, so you had us send him the litter."
"Oh, right, of course," Pantu mutters. "I suppose it's been a while since I've taken any personal time..."
The car stops in front of the house and Pantu steps out, still wearing her usual work attire, but cradling a small gift-wrapped box under her arm.
"I won't be staying long, wait here," she orders the men before getting out and walking to the door.
Taking a deep breath Pantu opens the door and steps into the massive entranceway, hearing the sound of faint music and laughter from down the hallways.
Putting a smile on her face Pantu briskly walks down the hallway toward the backyard, only to be met by a younger Japanese woman with long black hair, wearing a simple sundress, carrying a birthday cake.
"Mom," the woman says. "You, actually came."
"Well try not to sound that surprised," Pantu says. "I want to meet my granddaughter."
The woman nods for Pantu to follow her as they make their way to the backyard, "Well she's already a few months old and you've finally made time to see her, or visit us, this is your house, remember? Or did you really forget that?"
"Can we please not do this, I have to get back to work after the party," Pantu says.
The woman stops and gives her a harsh glare, "right, because after not seeing you for months we can't even get you to spend a night at home," she rolls her eyes.
"My work is important, you know this," Pantu says. "Especially with Japan as fragile as it is."
"Always concerned with your work, whatever, just spend some time with your grandkids for a change," the woman says as she pushes open the back door, leading to the pool area.
"At least you sent a gift that the kids actually enjoyed," her daughter says as they enter the party area. "And that put my mind at ease."
They see kids in the pool, some adults lounging about watching them or preparing food, and strangely some of the pool toys floating in the air.
Pantu gives it a curious look before continuing to follow her daughter.
"Yes well, he wanted a dog, and children need pets."
"Oh, no I was talking about---"
"Right," Pantu nods.
"Anyway, you really should try to spend more time with your family, they really miss you."
"Managing all the Hero-related dealings in Japan doesn't leave me much personal time."
As if on queue her phone rings, and she doesn't hesitate to answer.
"Yes."
"I've got another good lead, this time its big," Hawks says.
"How big?"
"Kurogiri."
"I'm putting you on speaker, Horizon is here," Pantu says.
"What's going on?" Horizon asks.
"I have a time and place for where Kurogiri is going to be this evening," Hawks says.
"Send the details, I'll go there personally," Horizon says.
"Alright, if I get any more info I'll be sure to forward it," Hawks says before hanging up.
"The work never ends," Pantu says. "Now, I'd like you to le---"
There are three loud knocks on the door before it is pushed open, revealing Pantu's daughter.
"You aren't even here for 5 minutes and already went back to working?" she asks.
"My fault actually," Horizon says. "I got an emergency alert and wanted her opinion on it before I left."
"Oh, you're leaving," she frowns at that. "Can you at least stay for a minute so we can cut the cake?"
"Uh, sure, if that's what your son wants..."
---Elsewhere...
Sitting in a lounge area Shigaraki and Hawks are talking, with Kurogiri standing beside them, and a blank screen on the other side of the room only showing 'No Video' on it.
"Well, that's my part done," Hawks says.
"Now we just need to wait for Horizon to stumble upon our bait, and Machia' will handle the rest," Shigaraki says.
"Assuming Gigantomachi can actually handle Horizon," Hawks says. "I mean, it is Horizon after all."
"The special modifications will be enough," a robotic voice speaks through the speakers. "It took the focus of most of our resources, but with the latest modifications to Gigantomachia and the few specialized Quirks I had to crossbreed and create for this fight, he will be more than a match for Horizon."
"I hope you're right about this thing being able to kill him..." Hawks says, and the small Nomu on Shigaraki's shoulder doesn't detect any lies.
Time until Ascension, 4 Hours 23 minutes...
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