Tatsumi continued running with the vanguard, keeping up despite the threats that lined the canyon walls. The Lake of Tears, in spite of it's name, was a sight that brought great relief to Tatsumi. He watched as Akemi sent the creature plunging into the lake, using a magic similar to the kind Tatsumi had used, but on a much larger scale. [b][i][color=Gold]Woah! I may not like her that much, but I've got to get her to help me... I still have no idea what the hell is going on.[/color][/i][/b] The creature plummeted into the water, hardening and causing steam to rise above the group, but it still wasn't quite dead. [b][i][color=Gold]I'll leave this one to the experienced guy, I've already made enough of a fool of myself.[/color][/i][/b]

Tatsumi's rejoicing was suddenly interrupted. The Lake of Tears was not devoid of life, it appeared. And the wildlife of the World of Waster Dream was terrifying. The creatures that rose from its depths were monstrous, gigantic lobsters with some very sharp looking pincers and tentacles coated with [i]something[/i]. To make matters worse Akemi was nabbed by the them. [b][i][color=gold]Judging by her reaction it must be coated in some kind of poison. It looks like she can't move.[/color][/i][/b] Sinthe almost echoed his thoughts. [b][color=Gold]"It looks like Akemi has been paralyzed."[/color][/b] He added urgently. He looked towards the entrapped vixen. His first instinct, despite their mistreatment of each other, was to save her. He [i]almost[/i] did, but resisted. [b][i][color=Gold]That's suicide. There's no way... even if I do save her she'll probably find a reason to be mad... I should probably wait for the other vet to make a move.[/color][/i][/b]

Instead he backed up towards Sinthe. He cast a glance towards him. [b][color=Gold]"Well, this doesn't look very good. I don't really think either of us are in a position to save her. We should probably just hold out and wait for Akemi's friend to make a move."[/color][/b] Tatsumi said to the burly army man. He raised his sword defensively.