[Umeda smirked at the man and walked closer, although he wasn't within touching distance. He was curious, not stupid. Getting what he wanted always made Umeda smile. He offered a slight bow, careful to stay under his umbrella.]


Umeda. Why are you down here and not in your nice room Akira? You're not marked so there's no reason you have to suffer.


[He didn't understand all the nuances or rules yet, but Umeda did get that not having that mark meant you could be in the nicer parts of town without getting hassled. So what was Akira doing loitering outside in the rain?]