[h2]Goldibanne, the Face of Innocence(?)[/h2]

"My my~"

Goldibanne stepped out from the gates, positioning herself beneath the imposing knight as he stood atop them. She cocked her head to one side with a smile, and then held her right hand out, palm up. Molten gold twisted inward from the joints of her fingers, producing strands of the incredibly hot liquid that twisted and churned above her palm. The living doll's smile widened into a grin as she eyed the figure who had assaulted the man.

"How rude~" she commented, brightly, "You could just try talking to them, you know~ Goldibanne thinks that kind of thing would be much easier then whatever you're doing."

She took another step forward.

"So explain yourself, or I'm certain at least one of us will be taking your head~ Fufufu~"

It seemed likely that he had been sent deliberately, but one could never be too certain, now could they?

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[h2]Tachibana Hibiki, Holding Determination in her Fist[/h2]

"Ah? Miku..."

Hibiki realized that Miku had detransformed... but if she did too, how could she keep the other girl protected? It didn't feel right, leaving Miku vulnerable like that without the defense of an active Symphogear... But... maybe Miku had a point, being quite could help too, but... what if they got attacked too fast, and Miku got hurt? She didn't want Miku to get hurt, that would be terrible... Even if Miku could transform now, if she got attacked untransformed...

"I don't want you to get hurt, Miku," said Hibiki, frowning slightly.