[h2]Kubo Emi[/h2]

Emi had come to a halt when she saw Andrea dispatch of the demon at last, after the impressive combination attack that had lit up their little battlefield. Well, that was about as good as an outcome as she could ultimately hope for, with everyone currently lacking in serious injury, though they'd best get away from the struggling infrastructure before it gave way entirely.

Of course, being rewarded with Shiro's applause was a wonderful thing, too. It pained Emi's heart to be unable to see it in person, but just imagining the expressionless doll clapping for them was enough to elate the fox's spirits.

[i]You did so well~[/i] Came the unwelcome praise of her contracted partner. Ugh, like she needed to listen to any faults in her performance, as if Emi wasn't painfully aware of her weakness, already. The new starts had, quite frankly, performed extremely well for their first go around. Emi could lecture them for any and all errors they may have made (Kaeru should count himself fortunate Emi had not personally witnessed his moves, not even his cuteness could have fully shielded him from her righteous lectures), but really, it was clear they did far more than she.

With those assumptions made of Shirokami's words, Emi let out a weary sigh. She'd just focus on writing up a report once they got back and were debriefed, that would help her get over her frustrations. Probably. Though as she was about to return, she had to flatten herself against the damaged wall to avoid Natsumi's dash, carrying the transformed Kaeru with her. With that unsteady flight, and the less than elegant landing, Emi sure had plenty to comment on as she made her way out. Her own possession fading away, returning that brilliant, white hair to its usual black, the fluffy tail and ears disappearing.