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[@PaulHaynek][@Rezod92][@Ice Reaver]

Shizuka was already prepared to be accused of being an incubus who laid with monsters at every given opportunity, so he rolled his eyes in his mind at his opponent’s statement. Though, he did raise a brow at Kerry after being called boyishly cute. [color=0072bc][i]Does that mean I look like a kid?[/i][/color] He thought. He ignored it, however, and continued his charge. 

Kannazuki’s plan worked, the miko’s ofuda shielding was destroyed and he was able to deliver three simultaneous strikes. Phasing back in front of her, he saw that his attack may have been a bit too effective. She collapsed onto a knee, having to use her sword to prop herself up. He didn’t want to take things that far, but the situation was rapidly deteriorating and needed to end now. In spite of her injuries, the miko didn’t seem like she was giving up just yet. 

Taking out yet another talisman, she placed it on her collar area and began chanting some sort of spell. He could already sense that her chi flow was unbalancing at an alarmingly high rate, her veins becoming visible. Was she actually….?

Kerry seems to have sensed it as well, and exclaimed at the miko to cease her foolishness. Echoing his words from earlier, she stated again that they’re here to help. Unfortunately, the island warriors have proved time and again that words simply will not reach them. Refusing to watch this scene play out any longer, the swordsman immediately rushed at the miko. 

[color=0072bc]“Enough!”[/color] He exclaimed as he sprinted toward her, already at her throat - determined to pull that talisman off of her collar. 

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[@Restalaan]

Atsuha made a huff at Sorae’s cold reply, and even Hinami at this post was getting rather tired of the harsh treatment. 

[color=7bcdc8]“Sorae-san.”[/color] Hinami started. [color=7bcdc8]“The only thing we’re asking of you is to lend us your strength. Why must you be so – ”[/color] Atsuha put a hand to her little sister, signaling to cut her sentence off there. At this point it was obvious to see that further argument on this topic was pointless. They were honestly lucky they got this far with her. 

[color=9e0b0f]“Taking over your island is the least of our concerns right now. We’ll simply take our leave for now and do our part in finding whoever it is that took your family from you. Whatever fate we choose for them, we will make sure they answer for their crimes. Please, take care of yourself on your way Sorae-san.”[/color] Atsuha said, as she bade a solemn but sincere farewell to the lone warrior. ‘

The Hangai sisters allowed Skarsneek to lead the way, making sure to keep a close eye out for any indicators as to the whereabouts or the identity of the Tokinomiya assailants. Atsuha made sure to pick up any trace amounts of residual chi in the environment that would no doubt help in their hunt. Hinami, being a yōkai, could naturally pick up on chi as well. But, she had to admit that her elder sister was much more skilled at it. She instead opted to be at the ready for a possible skirmish.