[@PaulHaynek] [@Restalaan] (YNG)

[quote]"I know you monsters do not have the heart for brutality like this." Maria began, aware of Kira's and most monsters' stance on wanton murder. "But we are fighting a war, and one where the deck is stacked against us. We can give no quarter, because our enemies will give us none."[/quote]

For a solid second, Kira saw red upon hearing that statement. With that logic, when will the fighting end? Will the fighting [i]ever[/i] end?
Fire and acid were on the tip of the flygirl's tongue but before she could give her scalding rebuttal, a firm yet calming hand sat upon her shoulder. She turned her gaze to Yang, who gave her a look of such understanding.

[quote]"Endure it, endure for now."[/quote]

[color=a187be]"But, Yang! She....They just...."[/color], Kira tried to protest, but after looking into the monk's eyes, she held back her retorts. Yang was hurting too and wanted to voice her grief and fury as well, but now was not a good time. Not with the other rebels around. So, the Beelzebub remained silent as Yang and Maria gave their final exchanges before the rebel leader led her forces out of the valley. As Yang busied herself on covering the.....deceased, a rebel came up to Kira carrying heavy-looking sacks.

[quote]"The sack. Full of gold. Able to buy castle, maybe."[/quote]

As the man walked away, Kira scoffed at the two sacks of gold in her chitinous hands. One thought ran through her head.

[color=a187be][i]Blood money.[/i][/color]

[quote]"Come, let's leave and head home. I do not wish to explain how this gold came to be if possible to Guildmaster Bart." Yang tiredly said.[/quote]

[color=a187be]"I say we never bring this shit up to anyone at all. Also, here, you take'em. I don't wanna carry blood-soaked 'rewards'."[/color], Kira replied, tossing both bags of gold toward Yang as they began their trip back home, the aftermath of this quest leaving the mamamo in a fouler mood than yesterday.