[h2]Kohinata Miku[/h2]

Miku was caught almost totally unaware of Arakune's approach, camouflaged as it was by exploding insects, fire, her own lasers, Hibiki's song, and of course the blob's own erratic, unpredictable movement. She was perfectly ripe to get her back attacked by the spinning blades coming from absolutely nowhere on Arakune's person. Then, as always happened, Hibiki stepped in to protect her but got thrown away as well.

This was no good, Miku wanted to help protect her as well! There was only a tiny opening after Hibiki's attack but she was determined to take advantage of it, even if [i]Shanguang[/i] wasn't the best attack for this: the fan in Miku's hand split and formed into a full circle that could be described as concentrating all of the attacks from her mirrors into one somewhat more focused barrage--but definitely more likely to hit one opponent right in front of you.

The familiar onrushing sound of rockets and music got an instant response: move up, and take advantage of flight--getting out of Hibiki's path and leaving a clearer shot if Arakune still hadn't moved out of the way. Every time she heard those sounds, she was either falling or in one case being grabbed, and this time she wasn't falling...

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[h2]Sir Artorias[/h2]

Breaking into a brisk run, Artorias kept pace with the vehicle, inclining his head towards the doll when she mentioned her dress. Not that the knight thought worrying over the staining of one's attire was a proper response to a land so obviously devastated by some foul incursion, but it would be improper to not acknowledge the lady's concerns. Even if preventing Sif from showing attention of their own accord was somewhat beyond his normal abilities.

"I am Sir Artorias, one of Lord Gwyn's Four Knights," the loping knight stated, introducing himself for the first time, "I agree with Goldibanne; unless some force more dire than this infection has arisen in recent days, then this is the challenge before us."

Sif, pleased by the stroking, decided to return the affection and licked the doll's face, happily barking afterwards.