I really wanted to reply but knew by the time I'd log on, I'd be back to my sleepy self but I did get a chance to think over some parts of my post at least~ I'd say Botan would approach her need to properly defend herself (plus the investigation is clearly a risk in of itself) and look to Kurama to help in that regard. She'd probably have no problem dealing with it in just a post but she'd know her own spirit gun may lack, despite having taught Yusuke how to use his, it's likely been a while since she's used the attack, hence maybe relying on a more 'human' approach like the bat, that's easy to have handy. I'd say another 1-2 posts for the evening, we could have them talk a little more? While Kurama is getting some insight into Botan, she'd like to do the same with him.

And it's a shame they can't be doing what Shiori thinks they're doing. Eventually...