[center][color=7bcdc8][h3]Vivian[/h3][/color][/center]
[hr][@AzureKnight](VRA), [@Rezod92]
The fight raged on with the trio pushing Kazenosuke, skilled as he was, though it was growing clearer that the swordsman couldn’t match the combined strength of two martial mamono and a magical backup. Vivian had heard some mamono courted in this fashion, beating their would-be lover to a pulp beforehand to gauge their strengths. Vară had run dry on stamina, and Zeta seemed alright, and finally, Vivian was growing tired from regrowing her limbs after each clash with Kazenosuke, but in the end they’d finally gotten a slight advantage just as some disturbance surrounded them.

Vivian would narrow her eyes at the birds, then lower her posture. [color=7bcdc8][b]"Whatever is going on here, it has nothing to do with us. However..."[/b][/color] Rather than striking directly at the crows, Vivian would approach Kazenosuke, standing at his side. [color=7bcdc8][b]"I have a sneaking suspicion they're trying to eliminate two birds with one stone. Kazenosuke, one of the most skilled fighters in the land, and three monsters that had just exhausted him. Strategically speaking, killing us all now while we're exhausted cleans things up nicely,"[/b][/color] Vivian surmised, looking to Kazenosuke. [color=7bcdc8][b]"Oh, and, if these are Varjans, I will have to remind you that you were indifferent to those who'd have a knife at your back at the earliest convenience."[/b][/color]
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[center][color=fdc68a][h3]Matsuri[/h3][/color][/center]
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Oblivious to the ninja almost assassinating Matsuri right as she opened her mouth, the Inari raised her bowed head and would get to explaining. [color=fdc68a][b]"Okay! So, Lord Takeshi has gotten help from Lady Kyouko, who's sent monsters from Zipangu like me, and others from other places here to help you all out. I think its because nobody wants Varjo to have a big foothold out here,"[/b][/color] Matsuri said, then explaining the teleportation, how Ayu and Takeshi were doing, how they were searching out allies, and how Matsuri was SO glad she didn't spend all day in the woods without finding any shinobi.

[color=fdc68a][b]"...So anyways, I'm just super glad that I found you! Takeshi said there was a whole other wave of Shinobi that might be with you, so...are they also hiding out here in the forest? Takeshi can use all the help you can provide!"[/b][/color] Matsuri said, once more bowing, and offering the boxed lunch once again. [color=fdc68a][b]"Oh and please, do at least try a little. Folks back home are insanely good cooks!"[/b][/color]