[center][i]Was frozen solid once Takumi confirmed that their enemy was from the Zhu Empire, followed by a sigh of relief since he was in the back and hopefully out of sight.  He didn't know if they were here for him specifically or if his family was safe.  Jiang Baji was beginning to regret the decision to split up now, but there wasn't much he could do for his loves ones at this moment.  Too much reality was hitting the young vagabond all at once but he quickly got back to the matter at hand when Metou was attacked.  Takumi said that he would be fine on his own and able to escape, he just hoped that the guide would be able to make it to Ru and bring them reinforcements.  He sprang into action, rushing towards Metou to intercept the charging man and give her time to back out and line up a shot.  Baji unsheathed his sword and leaped in between the two with his blade going straight for the man's skull.[/i][/center]