Standing in front of the Martello family their residence a small hooded figure was happily swinging around a pair of closed buckets she carried in each arm. While as typical she was quite cheerful and easygoing right now, the samurai at her side was clearly of a different opinion.
"Do you realize the significance of this request Tsukiko?" The man's voice made the hooded girl cease the playful swaying of the buckets, turning her attention toward her elder brother as she hummed playfully. "Tsukiko knows~ Tsukiko heard it loud and clear! Spray graffiti on rival property~ Spray and pray!"
The girl declared with a mischievous grin as if she was about to carry out a prank, but her brother shook his head lightly in disapproval. "There are multiple ways to fight a war Tsukiko. The mafia fight their battles in the shadows."
Hearing those words the girl hummed lightly in understanding. "Like the Shinobi at home?" The man knew it wasn't exactly the same, but it was a close comparison.
"Close, but either way. They do not only engage in direct conflict. Intimidation, blackmail, territory aggression. To dishonor the territory of an enemy is akin to openly provoke them, to slap them in the face."
Surely if they were to be uncovered the rival family would attack them without mercy, so he could only hope that they didn't uncover their presence during this assignment. At least for their enemy's sake...
"Tsukiko believes Tsukiko should be really quiet then when spraying." Hearing her giggle like that he groaned briefly while looking at the list of buildings they would be able to target for this assignment.
There was a small bar nearby, one that would prove to be a good target since nearly nobody visited a bar during the day. A shop that specialized in magical tools. A fine and classy restaurant, that one seemed more dangerous because it might end up making his little sister get tempted to stop for a quick lunch at the enemy's establishment!
Then there was a grocery store, another good target since those weren't visited that often. A jewelry store that would be problematic due to it being rumored to have a discount sale ongoing currently. A tattoo parlor, a bank, a casino, a horse race site, an apothecary, a pharmacy and finally a safehouse.
Three of those from the list had to be properly defaced, upon which they had to report back to Remy and receive their reward. Of course, it seemed he had little time to get an opportunity to provide some feedback himself because his little sister was already walking away from the house!
"Where are you planning to go first Tsu-chan?" In response to the question, the girl hummed happily. "The bar~ Tsukiko believes nobody will be getting a drink at the bar already, so Tsukiko can safely spray without concerns."
At least she was being careful enough to consider her targets, that by itself was at least a bit more reassuring. Nonetheless, would it be enough to keep them out of danger?
the abyss will also gaze into thee.