More or less completely ignored by the group, Hakuren quietly took in the prodding from one of the hooded individuals as a little blessing. It could have been another hit to the head, which would have definitely sent him to the abyss that was his unconsciousness. This being said, he stood still in his sitting position among the rocks, awaiting the continuation of the play.
Whilst his newest eery companions turned eye and ear towards the direction, from whence the unfamiliar sound came, the young man in the midnight green coat stared at the ground, yet not blankly. He surveyed the terrain and established several steady routes for movement, but his main objective was comprehending the stability of each of the attackers' locations. The many different stones and boulders could serve as one's ally or enemy and if push came to shove, he intended to use them for his own benefit as well as possible. Another figure, which befell his observation was Leila, the puppy girl and partner in the drag-along that was Dissonance's cheerful jog. Currently the only new human not under a net, her hands remained cuffed and held by a person, who seemed rather cheerful and friendly, not to the same extent as the mighty Pinky, of course. Holding a pipe in his other hand, he certainly seemed to carry the role of 'treasure keeper' and his footing was not unsteady at all. The youngster would have delved in more into his proportions and the girl's lovely twisted position, were it not for the familiar voice, which rang through the cave.
Harper said
"Guys?" Harper stood at the entrance with Jasper between him and Ace. "W-What's going on?"
"Nice of you to join the tea party" Hakuren responded, smiling as always, albeit he might have appeared a bit frightening, due to the contrast between his casual expression and the blood that was dripping from his head.
Ase said
"Looks like someone started the party without us."
He could only smirk at that. This ginger-head had flames burning in her eyes already, the kind that would eradicate anything simply to get a taste of battle. It was a pleasant sight, indeed.
The woman, who had delivered the first attack, approached the newcomers, yet the black-blue-haired lad did not pay much mind as to what they conversed about. The topic was already far too clear for him even before anything had been spoken. It would be a negotiation for the Living List. Rather than listen in on what was being said, his sharp green-blue eyes instantly began creating a map, using the information gathered prior to the assault and during the silence in imprisonment under the net. It did not bare great detail, however, it provided the much needed basics of the loci each and every being occupied and the possible teams they could create.
At present, Harper, Jasper and Ace stood at one of the entrances to the cave, along with the cloaked female pipe-wielder, who had made her way towards them. Leon, Mado and himself were surrounded by a trio, consisting of Pinky; her giant guardian and Jolly Roger, the person who held Leila captive. The first mentioned stood between them and the newly arrived, becoming the first wall, which required penetration. Her tall companion took a stance to her right, a short distance from where Hakuren sat, which was unfavorable, seeing as he could hinder any attempt of escape. The third had taken a steady position to her left, further away that the second man. This left an opening towards the entrance the cave investigators had used, which was good fortune, for they knew how to go throw it. If ever the need to make a quick exit came, it would be the best option, provided the nets got lifted, of course. If the secondly mentioned did not occur, it would leave the fight 4:3 in favor of the opposition/thieves/crooks/just plain weirdos with hood, not to mention the quartet had weapons and obvious experience, whilst the trio most likely had something next to nothing. Overall, it would be a very unfair battle that would lead to his team's demise. The most plausible methods of winning were either gaining the upper hand through numbers, which would require the prisoners' release, or for Harper to take a hike and call the Nobodies, due to the fact that if he got captured, more precisely if the List got captured, it was game over for all of them. Needless to say, Hakuren did not favor the taste of losing. It was a vile, bitter flavor, one which did not go well with anything. The lad preferred softer, sweeter things, one of which was victory. Albeit he wished to obtain the sweet nectar the Olympic heroes savored, his contribution to the cause would need to wait only a few heartbeats.
Quick she was on her legs, indeed. Like a graceful fox running through the high grass and over a river, trot trot trot over the stepping stones. Ace zipped past Pinky, the little devil whose pole had been returned by the Grizzly, and swiftly took the nets off her comrades. It was as if a mountain had been relieved from their shoulders. The heavy items had been shoved aside, as if they were as light as melted butter. Despite his new-found freedom, the young man did not move a muscle. Perhaps it was because of the pounding in his head, perhaps from the tiredness he so often ignored, or maybe it was just for his own amusement that he did not attempt to get a move on at first and chose to simply observe as events unfolded before him.
Harper had tackled the woman who had requested the List, taking her down into the depths of the lake. However, in the process of doing so, the Holy Grail of their journey in Nowhere had slipped out and was being chased by the most notable individual from the group, Jasper the Bear. Already a klutz by nature, the ridiculous expression she wore on her face and the even greater tangles her legs created intrigued the observer. A foolish slobbery smile. Singing drowsily. Tilting unconditionally sideways and eventually falling flat on oneself. Such behavior was easily recognizable as a drunkard's, a dead drunken woman. This turned his smile from a light to a playful one and several possibilities crossed his mind, yet he put them away for later when all would become calm and peaceful.
It is said that God watches over those who fall victim to alcohol. Well, God probably got some popcorn and 3D glasses on, because the scene was hilarious. The white-haired girl desperately did her best at keeping her footing steady, yet tripped and kissed the ground. This was taken of notice by the Grizzly and, albeit he approached to merely take the List, he stopped, pitying his sister bear. He gave her a handkerchief as a token of his kindheartedness, but did not help her thoroughly, for he considered it an unwise decision, due to their current situation. A little piece of comedy never hurt anyone, apart from Bear.
This humorous moment a small breath of fresh air for those, who had witnessed it, yet it was not without its additional profits. The tall man had changed his location, moving further and further away from the captives. It drove him closer to Pinky and blocked the five entrances on one end of the cave. To balance this out, it also left Leila and her 'master' stranded, as well as a free route for escape from the entrance on the other end of the cave. If they were to bale it out of there, only Hakuren, Leon, Mado and Ace would be capable of reaching safety first, whilst Jasper, who would slow them down, Harper, whose whereabouts were at an unknown depth in the lake, and the List would stay behind. As much as he would hate to admit it, saving his own skin wasn't an option this time around.
