[b]Lexianna[/b]

My eyes turn golden, molten lava, at the mention of the False One. "Let the sanctimonious leech come and answer for his crimes. He will face our righteous judgement. I do not wish these children in harm's way though so please, do what you must. My light barrier will not obstruct you."

My attention moves to G. I kneel down next to the child, placing my hand on his forehead. "Hello dear, G was it? It's an honor to meet you. My husband's name starts with G." As I talk, my scythe's power flows. Using me as a conduit, energy transfers from it, to me and then streams gently into the child. "Better? You should be able to walk now. I'd like you to go inside and stay with my friends if that's alright." My weapon opens a direct pathway to Shadow and the others. 






[b] Li-Li [/b]

My blood heats in my veins when I get a good look at Zaak in his new attire. He's wearing a suit. He never wears suits but Galen did and he resembles Galen more now than he did before. Sensing my unease, The First Lotus shifts her stance so that Zaak is no longer in my view. Smart. I'm on the verge of tearing him apart. I need to calm down. I hate that I have to allow him to parade around like he belongs here, acting like my father. He wasn't here when it counted and now he wants to come back and call shots. I will shoot him in the face the minute he is no longer useful. Rebellion screams in my veins but I tamp it down. Compartmentalize. How much more can my compartments take? It doesn't matter. I must endure so I will.

It's only now that I'm not blinded by anger that I notice the change The First Lotus has made. She seems to have taken Zaak's lead to not attract attention and changed attire. She wears a white pencil skirt with a white fitted business jacket. A wide brimmed white fedora comes down low over her eyes, with the signature golden lotus tucked in. I'm not changing. Anyone who wants to call me out can answer to Lucy. Well....

A sleeveless trench coat appears on me. It's form fitting and reaches down to the backs of my knees. I button the first two buttons so most of my front is covered. The only parts of Akuketsu left visible are the skirt, navel chain, and arm attachments. Now that I think of it I'm slightly disappointed that I haven't yet had time to try and make more progress with the kamui. It can't be helped though, reality in peril and all that. 

A voice whispers through my mind. It startles me at first and I realize Zaak and The First are completely oblivious to it. A message just for me. Alright, I'll bite. After we finish up here I'll stash the two away somewhere for a moment and check it out. Thankfully, I know exactly what to do to accomplish just that.