[img]https://i.ibb.co/rtvdswm/divider-line-02.png[/img] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/cECl3Rx.jpg[/img][/center] [img]https://i.ibb.co/rtvdswm/divider-line-02.png[/img]Despite being the youngest of her peers, Da-Xia was able to show her prowess and potential as a Devil Hunter. For starters, taking on and then successfully defeating the Treant with little injury or burden was proof enough. The imbued creature exploded forth in a spray of spores and fungi upon the finishing blow and some lasting few words. Thankfully the majority of the Devil Hunters who arrived had long since departed. Even when Adam circled back to ask Beniha for help in moving Maurice, it was doubtful a hunter of her magnitude couldn’t protect the youth and herself in the Treant’s dying wake. By now of course, the inferno was ebbing away thanks in part to the work of the authorities. Neither of them entered the building until the fire and smoke calmed down and by then the Treant’s spores and fungi had lost their toxic qualities. Perhaps the attack was intentional because no cop would find any trace of the black rocks that had stirred up such a commotion on this night. Instead, they’d find only the fungi, chalking it off to some teens going overboard with a drug stash. A very strange, very potent drug stash, but that was to be the story nonetheless. It wasn’t long before the authorities increased in number due to the ones pursuing Mai returning after a fruitless hunt. For now, the mystery of the black rocks remained as such; a mystery. They didn’t react to Limen’s touch, acting as stable chunks that were placed into his backpack. Of course, the music wouldn’t cease, calling out to him, tugging and almost encouraging him to leave Hanako and Da-Xia towards the direction of Siracha City’s downtown hub. At some point the calling ceased for Hanako but it continued for the likes of Rufus, Ilse, and Shika, leading them all towards a happenstance [url=https://i.imgur.com/DsrOEmA.png]bar[/url]. Ironically, it was incredibly close to Ilse’s own diner. However, the place seemed unmanned and empty by the time each of them were called there, assuming they followed the rocks’ heed. Curious indeed. It was no more curious then the DHA’s Weaver knowing Da-Xia was carrying both a ghost and a possible threat with her on her way back to the base. It was no secret that the Weaver was something of a monster herself, being a Devil Feeder; but of which kind and breed, only select few knew. No doubt Mako found some amusement in keeping people guessing. Humor aside, her mass text had logical truth behind her words. Regardless of guilt, it would do no good if an operative brought home an unregistered and unclassified Youkai back to base. Such thinking was foolery on Da-Xia’s part. Thankfully, Da-Xia seemed to have some common sense. Though she may have thought her text was a means of proud intimidation, it only affirmed she wouldn’t be coming to the base tonight. At least, that’s what her last sentence could be implied as. Not shortly after she sent her text to the group chat between Devil Hunters did another spring up, a response from Mako that served both as an answer to her and to Kazemitsu. [code]Fine enough. Your work tonight has been acknowledged so we’ll allow some leeway in your actions, operator Da-Xia. Seeing as you won’t be joining us tonight, come by to pick up your payment as soon as you are done interacting with the demon. We will not accept you bringing it to base however. All other operators, continue your way back to claim your rewards and await your new group assignments. Mako. [/code] Mako’s final words no doubt caused some curiosity to stir among the Devil Hunters but all things came in due time, including explanations. For now, a few other operators worked-to some struggle and avail-to haul up Kazemitsu’s chunk of concrete containing the precious black rocks. While that was happening, he and any other Devil Hunters who arrived would be motioned into the video-rental shop that served as the front of all operations. In truth, the building was only a façade for the secrets that lay deep underground by the specifically placed doors leading to the true [url=https://i.imgur.com/W23FtkK.jpg]Japanese Devil Hunter Branch.[/url] [img]https://i.ibb.co/rtvdswm/divider-line-02.png[/img]