Opposites like Black and White | Private [Shairako] | Social

''You are sooooooo adorable''

People passing by the small alley between two large apartment buildings, suddenly all turned to face the cap. Waling closer, the first few people, could see
a black haired man hugging a small black kitten very tightly and squealing almost like a little girl. This was not just a weird site, but to a few people there, quite a disturbing one, as none of them had seen a grown up man, cuddling a kitten and acting like a child, in an alley before. The thing that made them especially confused of this, was the state alchemist watch visible in the man's suit's pocket.

Realizing he was being watched, the state alchemist got up, putting the kitten onto his shoulder and walked out of the alley, his expression changed fully. His face held no laughter or fun anymore, it was more serious than the Führer. Intimidation, that's what the people felt as they looked at the man, though he ignore them, had no time for commoners, as he liked to call them. There was no need to talk to them, in his opinion, as they were just riff-raff, that could be ignored if there wasn't another way. So he walked away, through the masses, into the wide streets of central, with a cute black kitten on his shoulder, holding on tightly.

Cats and kittens were the only beings who didn't felt intimidated by the presence of this man and he wasn't cold to them, but to everyone else, he was like a block of ice. Adding to his cold personality, were his looks, hair, as black as the night down to his shoulders, a black suit and blood red eyes, all added to how fearful the man looked. But, he was no one special, just a state alchemist, though in a sense, that made him special, but not in his eyes. This man, nicknamed the Chain Warden or the Chain Alchemist, depending on the person, was just one of the other state alchemist, he held no higher position and served his superiors with loyalty. He was like a perfect soldier, one who would fulfill any order given to him, be it cleaning work or murder, he would complete it.

There was however, something that separated him from the rest and that was his power. This man, named Shairako Iscariot, had been in the possession of a mythical Philosopher Stone for years now, but never had he used it for anything, not even for personal gain. He had wanted to grow strong on his own and rid the world of the miss fits, the ones who kill for personal gain. A goal, that could only be completed by a genocide, had all started from the death of someone, but this goal, wasn't one people would call righteous, though in Shairako's mind, it would help people, even if it paints him as a demon. He was ready to bring himself as the culprit to everything, if it meant fulfilling his goal.

But what was this man, doing in Central, walking aimlessly. Well, to be honest: ''Where the heck am i?'' Shairako, had gotten himself lost. It wasn't unusual for him to get lost in this massive city, as keeping track of where he was going, was slightly difficult due to the amount of thinking he did. And as he had daydreamed about his goals, the man had gotten more lost into the massive streets and colossal crowds of people. He stopped, with a sigh, as the black kitten on his shoulder let out a small meow. Scratching the cat behind it's ear, Shairako looked around, this area was far from his living quarters or even the area he was stationed at. A new part of town, where he had not been yet. It was usual for the man to stumble upon a new area, as all he really did was work, so he never got to see a lot of the city.

''Humph, where am i supposed to go now, eh kitty?'' Giving the kitten a small pat on the head, Shairako started to walk aimlessly through the streets of this block of buildings. There were multiple stores and living areas located here, nothing though, that pulled the man's attention, nothing at all. Not even the people around here seemed interesting. Another sigh escaped his lips, literally looking for something interesting now, something surprising to happen, just so he could get away from these feelings of confusion, boredom and slight stress.

As he was wishing that and walking forward, Shairako suddenly bumped into a white haired woman. He was totally speechless for a second, trying to regain himself, which wasn't working very well. The kitten had jumped off and was twirling around the legs of Shairako and the woman, who he had just rudely bumped into. Hearing the girl speak, Shairako snapped out of it, he politely bowed and looked at the white haired woman: ''I'm terribly sorry miss, i was in my own thoughts and wasn't looking where i was going.'' Due to the bow, Shairako had noticed the little black kitty now sitting on the woman's foot: ''This stray kitten had taken a liking to you it seems.'' He couldn't hold back a small chuckle.

A chuckle came from the man, seeing the kitten do what it was doing. It was just so adorable now and Shairako completely ignore the woman's first words. Not on purpose, no, but he was just too distracted by looking at the kitten. He bent down slightly, petting the cat on it's head and taking to it cutely, before getting back up and smiling a little sheepishly at the woman. Hearing her comment on the kitten, that was now even spinning around her leg and nuzzling into it, Shairako couldn't help but chuckle a little more. The girl really seemed out of her comfort zone, with something so adorable happening.

But so was Shairako, he was hiding his confusion and awkwardness with the laughter for now. He was not used to talking to a lot of people or even looking eye to eye to someone. This was all new territory for him, as most times, Shairako stayed very distant and cold, but right now, he just couldn't hold back the laughter, as the kitten was acting adorable and coupling that up with the girl's reaction, chuckles just came out on their own.

The Chain Alchemist had never been seen so happy in front of someone before, most times people were intimidated by the man. Due to his cold nature, unfriendly ways, merciless style of fighting and his appearance in general. It all added up, to create a fearsome individual, that coupled with his power, was a force to be reckoned with. The man, was known in the outskirts of Amestries as the Chain Warden, depicted as a literal Grim Reaper. This was due to his actions during war times, as he was not sent into battle, but kept stationed at the outskirts. His duty was to kill any traitors, escapees or terrorists, even possibly attack convoys of the enemy. The people who worked with him, described his actions as brutal, merciless and unnecessary, but at the same time, Shairako always got the job done, which meant he was safe to do anything he wanted to the poor souls he had to destroy.

Though that was now behind him, at least the hunting of war escapees or traitors. Now, it was more about serving the people, to help them as much as possible, by killing the miss fits, the ones who live off others and hurt people for only their own benefit. Shairako wasn't much different than them to be honest, he wanted to purge the world so others could live free, but this was also as revenge for this evil killing the only man he has ever looked up to. They took something important from him, so now Shairako will take the most precious gift they have, their lives.

But getting back on track, Shairako listened to the girl, named Caitlyn introduce herself. So another alchemist and quite a powerful one at that, Shairako had heard some tales of a very strong flame alchemist, one that fought in the war. He had never really met other alchemists, he would consider equals, but this girl, this girl may just be an equal in power. As he looked back at her, Shairako ran his hand through his hair, just to mess it up slightly: ''It's nice to meet you miss.'' The man bowed a little and smiled: ''I'm Shairako Iscariot, The Chain Alchemist.''

Saying his title, made the man have a small grin on his face, due to the liking he had grown to have towards it. He still preferred Chain Warden, but that was more of a name used by low ranks in the military or commoners, so not suitable for an introduction. Hopefully, just the Chain Alchemist would work for this woman, as Shairako wanted to keep a little anonymous and not be recognized as the terror he was in the outskirts, that would only bring problems with the officials and pacifists in this city.

The man placed his hand into his pocket, clutching a small bad within. He wanted to be sure his treasure was still there and not missing, and it was, which relieved the guy. ''So, as we have already introduced ourselves, may i ask you to join me for a coffee, in that cafe over there?'' He smiled as he looked towards a small coffee shop a few meters to the side of them. ''As State Alchemists, we should know each other better, you never know when we may end up on the same job.'' This was all to create a powerful ally withing Central now, one who Shairako could trust even a little.