Kane couldn't help but let out a laugh at Kazuma's confidence, the boy knew the dangerous game he was playing but also knew that when the cards were down they all needed him whether they liked it or not. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Just don't say I didn't warn you kid."[/b][/color] Kane said with another chuckle before he looked over to Mana who still seemed to be engrossed with the little toy that Kishimoto gave her. He grew a wicked smile as he recalled a few of the instances that he got to witness Mana's outbursts, the girl had talent in his books when it came to destruction. Kane knew that that girl was going to snap Kazuma like a twig one day, Kane just wanted to make sure that he would be there to see it.

  [color=9e0b0f][I]"Fuck..."[/I][/color] Kane groaned inwardly once he heard Shade Walker's grand plan of putting him of babysitting duty for the new girl. He wasn't new to working the protection angle when it came to his role in the organization, as so many liked to put it he was a walking mound of muscle that made a great bullet shield, but that didn't mean that he was thrilled with the job. Whenever he got settled with protecting someone it always meant that he couldn't just dive headfirst into the thick of things, when he did it usually ended with whoever he was suppose to be guarding turning into colorful smears on the street. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Whatever you say boss, but I'm not looking for a replacement if she gets turned to mush out there."[/b][/color] Kane said before letting out a disgruntled snort. It wasn't long after that the girl in question reemerged in full battle gear, which did lift Kane's spirits slightly as it looked like she was ready for some action at least. He took a few lumbering steps towards both her and the grizzled looking senior Whitesnake. [color=9e0b0f][b]"You."[/b][/color] Kane said bluntly and slowly, potting one of his clawed fingers at Ludmilla. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Me."[/b][/color] He continued in the same tone as before, though this time jabbing his thumb towards his own chest. He then formed a fist and quickly brought it down into his awaiting palm, resulting in a teeth rattling slam that spread through out the bar. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Break shit."[/b][/color] He finished as a sinister grin grew across his scaly lips. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Got it?"[/b][/color]

  As he waited for a response from his new partner in mayhem Kane noticed the rummaging coming from behind the bar, he recognized the frail and disheveled woman instantly. Chika was almost on the exact opposite end of the spectrum than Kane when it came to their roles in Dark Tree; he was the brawns and she was the brains, he was always in the field and she was lucky to see the sun light once a week, he was a destroyer and she was a creator. Part of him always wrote her off as just a pencil pusher, part of him still did, but he had seen some of the stuff that this girl was able to make. He had faced off against a few of the giant robots that apparently were designed by Chika herself, anyone that could create something with that much destructive power was worth at least some respect from Kane. It looked like the team's mad scientist had finally crawled herself up to the surface in the pursuit of food, nothing new as far as Kane was concerned about. Kane was thrown off though to see her volunteer to teach Ludmilla, Kane never thought he would see the day that Chika would willing be around anyone with a pulse.

  The ring caught Kane's attention and excitement filled his body, Kane knew that it was almost time to get the party started. Unfortunately for him it seemed that Captain East was going to be the first one up to bat today. He watched as the drunkard make his way through the portal that Kazuma created for him, giving the former hero a competitive nod. When the building shook Kane knew immediately that it was East causing the disturbance. He couldn't let out a laugh. [color=9e0b0f][b]"CAP YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE THIS A FUN ONE AREN'T YOU?!"[/b][/color] He said as he greedily clasped his hands together. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Oooo I can't wait to get out there to top that..."[/b][/color]