(v) attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something

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Y/n was pissed, and rightfully so. He had just gotten word that when he was out on his errand, Atsushi and Kunikida were now hurt, and no one had heard from Kyoka for a long time. And that's not all, the Tanizaki twins were also almost kidnapped along with Kenji. These were people that Y/n swore and promised to protect, now he couldn't help that blood was on his hands because he was unable to do so.

Currently, Y/n was back in the office once again as he rubbed his head from a large headache. He's been taking small breaks here and there to either eat, drink water, or to rest in general. He's been working nonstop, and it was starting to piss him off even more than before. However, it was his job to keep the agency afloat, so working day and nights back-to-back had to be done.

"Utterly shameless, eh?" Yosano claims, making Y/n look up from his hand. "All of you would be in your graves by now if it weren't for my ability."

Y/n glanced at the desks. He slightly narrowed his eyes at the fact that Kunikida, Kenji, and Atsushi needed treatment from Yosano after a close encounter with the Port Mafia. However, he didn't say anything as he knew that the fight took a lot out of Kunikida and Atsushi. Poor things.

"How are you feeling?" Fukuzawa questioned as he walked into the room, his face scrunched up.

"Director," Kunikida stumbled as he messily put on his glasses. "Apologies for not being able to prevent this mess."

Fukuzawa closed his eyes as he turned. "Fine. I'm heading out for a bit."

Atsushi perked up. "But heading out now..." He trailed off as the president left without another word. "Ah... He didn't even listen... Did he even hear me?"

Y/n sighed, catching Atsushi's attention. "He's mad, sweetie. Don't mind him."

Atsushi couldn't help but furrow his brows in slight confusion. "What...?"

"It's only reasonable, sweetie," Y/n claims. "His employees were just attacked, and someone he took under his wing is now missing. Anyone would be angry if that happened to them."

"Hey~ Sorry to break up this meeting..." Dazai poked his head from around the corner with a cheerful grin. "...but that 'big bad' lady is about to wake up. You don't mind if I take Atsushi, do you, Y/n?" He smiled.

"Actually..." Y/n stood up as he stood next to Atsushi. "...I would like to go too. If you don't mind."

Dazai lowered his head slightly but nodded, nonetheless. "The more the merrier."

"Hold on," Kunikida calls out making Y/n turn to him. "Are you sure you want to go in there? You're supposed to be on break. If anything happens..."

Y/n frowned. "Kyoka was my responsibly." He continued his way towards Dazai. "If I have the chance to find her faster, I will sell my heart for it. I'm taking care of this mess."

Atsushi couldn't help but slightly flinch when Y/n moved past him. He couldn't even tell if Y/n had noticed him, even if he did it would've been hidden behind Y/n's messy hair. Atsushi couldn't even tell if Y/n so much as glanced at him. He gulped, wondering what's going on in Y/n's mind.

"Lad," Kunikida softly called out to Atsushi. "Be careful in there. You're going to be in a room with a Mafia member and two of our most powerful ability users here. Even if they are our friends and family, always be careful."

"But..." Atsushi trailed off, looking down.

Kunikida shushed the younger. "What I'm trying to warn you is that Y/n is mad. And I haven't seen him get this mad at someone since Dazai's entrance exam. And when that happened, it wasn't pretty."

Atsushi gulped slightly as he could only nod. "Right..."

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The woman in the bed was strapped down like she was supposed to be in an insane asylum. She had a long and thin figure, smaller than the usual average. She rests peacefully as her scarlet hair sprawled out like waves. However, in the midst of her rest, her brow twitched, and she opened her eyes to a bright room surrounding her.

"Hey, big sis," Dazai greeted cheerfully as he was causally sitting on a chair. "It's been a long time."

Koyo, the lady, narrowed her eyes at Dazai. As she did a quick scan of the room, she noticed the tiger boy from before standing near the door. Another scan and she noticed that the door was pure metal, and the walls were rust white. This room was to keep people in, and the unwanted out. However, the figure next to Dazai intrigued Koyo. Where has she seen this person before?

"...You think such feeble bondage could restrain me?" Koyo questioned, her gaze shifting from Dazai and Y/n.

Dazai smiled happily. "Of course not! That's why I'm keeping watch on you."

Koyo seemed to chuckle, looking off to the side in a cocky manner. "It's been a long time, indeed... traitor." Dazai's smile dropped, and Y/n lowered his head. "Everyone in the organization is after that head of yours." A threat.

"Then they'd better get in line and come get it one by one." Dazai gave a small chuckle.

Koyo narrowed her eyes before putting her attention to Atsushi. "Lad, is Kyoka safe?"

The questioned seemed to startle Atsushi for a moment before a wave of hatred washed over his face. "She... has gone missing. All thanks to you!"

Koyo seemed to be surprised at Atsushi's snapping words. However, she cares not for what Atsushi thought, but for her own personal wants. She laughed, starting from a giggle then to a chuckle. Her laughs echoed throughout the room and further angered the were-tiger.

"What's so funny?!" Atsushi shouted as he shifted his arm into a tiger's claw. However, he was stopped when someone stepped in front of him.

"Calm, sweetie," Y/n said in a professional tone, in hands up in a surrender motion making Atsushi pause where he stood. "How about you step outside and let me and Dazai do the talking from now on." He gently pushed Atsushi to the exit. "I insist."

"B-But...! Y/n..." Atsushi tried to talk.

Y/n shushed Atsushi softly and shook his head. "I... insist... Atsushi..." He whispered his words.

Atsushi stopped his words when he heard Y/n call him by his actual name and instead of his nickname. He nodded to Y/n, although hesitantly. He glanced back, glaring at the woman before exiting the room, closing the door behind him with a large bang.

Dazai chuckled. "Now then," he started. "We're on the brink of war, so at the risk of sounding crude, I'll get straight to the point. I'm sure you know what a prisoner is expected to do?" He questioned Koyo. "The Mafia's current situation and future operations... Please spill?" He chuckled with a lopsided smile.

Koyo turned her head. "Ha! Have you forgotten the Mafia's rule, son? Loosen your tongue, lose your life."

Dazai's smiled dropped. He scratched the back of his head as he turned towards Y/n but still talked to Koyo. "There's a squad among your subordinates that specializes in interrogation isn't there? Some incredibly tough nuts would come along from time to time, even the interrogation squad couldn't crack them.

"Whatever that happened, I would lend them a hand. I think there hadn't been a single prisoner... who hadn't spill everything under my interrogation." Dazai locked the door as he glared menacingly at Koyo, who was wide eyed in fear. "Not only that, but I believe that my technique has improved with the help of a lovely someone here. And let's just say..." He turned off the lights. "...they're less than happy to see you, big sis."

A sickening crunching sound of bones breaking and colliding together was heard. Koyo's breath hitches and she starts to hyperventilate as she could see nothing in the pit of darkness. Her eyes searched frantically only to be met with nothing. A sharp claw-like hand gently grazes Koyo's neck, making her stop breathing entirely.

"Remember, Y/n," Dazai's voice spoke up. "We want her alive."

"Who said I wanted to kill her?" Y/n's voice was heard right behind Koyo. "Besides, I think doing everything else but killing her is better."

Dazai chuckled. "Alright then. Have fun~"

Behind the door screams, bone breaking, and blood splattering was heard. However, it was muffled, and no one knew what the really happening in the there. And no one really wanted to know what was happening. When it came to interrogation, Dazai and Y/n combo is worse than death itself.

However, this was all games for the two 'inhuman' humans.

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[A/N: Personally, not my best in this book, and a lot shorter than what I usually do
Yall, I got nothing in my drafts rn, I am struggling TT^TT]

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