After hitting Larkin with her final thought on the sexuality matter, that he was bisexual, she turned from him with a smile on her face and entered the dressing room she had discovered. It didn't take the young woman a terribly long time to change, but she still took her time. Saya needed to make sure her outfit was adjusted just perfectly on her body before emerging. She fixed her outfit and glanced into a mirror, giving her reflection a thumbs up once she was sure her appearance was ready. Afterwards, she exited the dressing room--ready to reply to Larkin's compliment calling her a
pretty bad girl.
"If you're saying I'm bad in agreement to my comment of calling myself a badass, then yes! You'd be correct," Saya chirped.
"But if you're just saying that I'm bad, you'd be wrong. Sweepers are good guys. When I was alive, I was one of the good guys." Saya paused for a moment, remembering how her friend Train used to be a bad guy but had changed for the better.
"I sure hope he's staying on the right path... No! I know he is!"
Saya tilted her head, feeling a little surprised Larkin called his world a boring one.
"That's a silly thing to say," she told him.
"Nobody's world is boring! Boredom is a pattern not a reality, you know? Life only gets boring if you're stuck in a rut, not growing or expanding to discover what truly lights up your life... At least, that's the way I feel!" Saya smiled and shrugged her shoulders.
"But wait, what's an Illusionist, exactly? Do you mean... a magician!? Whoa! Totally cool! Magic is the best!"
Upon hearing Larkin find it hilarious she considered him gay, Saya frowned and folded her arms.
"Why would you say that? Do you have something against gay people? I hope not. That just wouldn't be right," she said, narrowing her eyes suspiciously.
"I'm on to you..."
"You're a ladies man, huh? I guess time will tell, won't it?" Saya teased, offering Larkin a wink.
"Don't worry, clearly you're sensitive about your sexuality. I respect that. I'll stop picking on you," she added with a laugh before wandering a ways away from him.
"Anyhow, we should probably get going soon. I can't find a clerk to purchase this kimono, so I guess I'll just leave some yen here for them to pay for it." Saya opened a small pocket in her old kimono and pulled out a purse before emptying some of its contents onto the counter.
"Rats, I only have enough for the kimono. I would've killed to have a small bottle of milk for the road." Saya sighed.
"Oh well, next time."
@Hospes
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Biting his lower lip and adjusting his sunglasses, Mr. H cursed under his breath.
"Ugh, this just doesn't get to be easy, does it?" The Producer watched from behind the stampede, contemplating his next move. It wasn't difficult for a man of power such as himself to annihilate the threat before him with a powerful attack, but he knew in doing so there was a chance he could hurt the three girls up ahead. And all three of them, especially Teresa, were of great value to Joshua and the reapers. It was a risk he just couldn't take. Although, there was still the chance if he did nothing the girls would be crushed, so he didn't have any time to waste. He had to do
something.
"Hang on, kiddos, I'll come through with something for ya," Sanae called out, fluttering his great white wings anxiously. The only question was, what exactly could he do? The only thing he could think to do was to charge over the stampede and jump in front of the girls to protect them. It was a dangerous move for himself, but at least the girls would be safe. With a flap of his mighty wings, Sanae rose into the air and whizzed over the stampede. Although they moved fast, he moved much faster. He even had time (barely) to swoop down and pick up Arya--who had been lagging a bit behind.
As Arya was in his arms, however, the Producer felt a strange sensation emanate from her. Although he couldn't explain what it was, the strange sensation effected him somehow--sapping his strength. Although the she-wolf had returned to her normal state, traces of that strange energy from before weakened him before it entirely vanished. Mr. H couldn't explain the sensation, and he didn't have time to bother figuring it out either.
Sanae landed near Teresa and Coco, placing Arya next to them. He panted heavily, adjusting his glasses again.
"Jeez, whatever just happened really sapped my strength. I was hoping to just teleport us outta here, but all I can do for now is fight. This is gonna take a lot out of me..."
"Stand behind me, kiddos, I'll stop this," the Producer told them, preparing an attack regardless of his weakened state. After all, it wasn't as if he had any choice but to attack, right? He was the strongest of the three (for the moment), after all.
Cupping his hands together, Sanae charged up a collection of energy. He felt beads of sweat form on his forehead as he charged his power, and began to feel the ground beneath his feet rumble as the heard of noise grew closer and closer. Once they were less than a few feet away, Mr. H unleashed his energy--letting out a cry as he did.
The blast tore through the heard of noise, dissolving them to bits as it came in contact with them. The attack was so massive it nearly filled the hallways straight ahead of them, cracking the walls as it passed. The attack completely demolished the heard, flickering after a moment before it faded.
The instant his attack ended, Sanae fell to one knee breathing heavily.
"D-Don't understand why I'm so weak right now. A-At least the threat is gone."
Hoping not to alarm the girls, the Producer turned his head back to look at them and offered them a smile.
"Threat's gone. Le's get outta here, o-okay? I'm sure boss man is waiting for us a-at... Ha...chi...ko..."
Thud.
Sanae toppled over onto his side, too exhausted to sit up.
"Oh no!" Coco suddenly gasped, not assessing the situation well enough.
"We killed him!"
@Krieg @Hospes
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Joshua waited to see what Hugo would do after he granted him the wings. Would he reply to Josh with a smart-aleck comment? Would he roll his eyes? Would he get mad? The Composer found it far more amusing that Hurley did none of those things, but instead took it upon himself to use these wings while attempting to levitate with the support of his Sexy D pin. Upon seeing this sight before him...
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! What is that!? What even freaking is that!? How is that even working! HA HA HA HA HA! I can't-- I just can't even believe it! HAH!"
...Joshua busted a gut laughing. The rude little Composer nearly forgot all about the danger around them, amusing himself with the sight of Hurley flying along. But, thankfully, this jackass wouldn't be the one to get the last laugh!
While he left himself wide open, the noise took advantage of him! Owning Joshua at his own game of trolling, they attacked Joshua's ass from behind and knocked dat all powerful angel down to the ground.
"..............."
Grumbling, Joshua quickly jumped back to his feet and blasted the noise who had tried to mess with him.
"Ehem, okay, I'm done."
Joshua spread his own wings and took off after Hurley, arriving with him to Hachiko. He landed beside the statue, stumbling when he felt a rumble in the distance.
"Eh, that came from... the Shibuya River."
"Shit, Teresa! I hope everything is okay over there..."
@Thuro 116 Pendragon