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[sub][@PaulHaynek] [@The Irish Tree][/sub]

Yagata Shipyard
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Allowing Lilianna to lift him up into the sky, Shizuka began charging his Kaminari technique with his free hand. A distinct crackling sound came off of his hand as electric ripples began emitting from it. Although, he winced a bit at the act, thinking to himself. 

[color=0072bc]"I had used up more chi in this battle than I wanted to. Keith was more of a threat than I thought, and I had no way of knowing about that strange substance. Don't like to think how that would've turned out if you didn't bail me out. I feel I've quite the burden on you today, Lili-san."[/color] He said with a self-conscious tone. 

He's appreciation was interrupted when Lilia casted another spell. However, as before, it appeared to be a summoning technique. And the result was...another cow... 

Shizuka looked at his fae comrade with a blank stare, the expression was rather comical actually. 

[color=0072bc]"Well..."[/color] He replied. [color=0072bc]"I certainly hope it would be an everything day occurrence. Anything that will aid in distracting Keith is appreciated, but now I have to deal with possibly harming an innocent animal in the process..."[/color]

Feeling they were far enough away at this point, Shizuka aimed two fingers at the crates and let loose a large lightning bolt that lit up the vicinity. In an instant they struck the crates and hopefully the intense energy generated would create the desired reaction that would facilitate their escape. 

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[sub][@PaulHaynek] [@Restalaan] [@Hammerman] [@Enkryption] [@Crowvette][/sub]

Terauchi Temple
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Whilst still in their embrace, Skarsneek finally made his presence known. It seemed he was in the shadows long enough to hear the bulk of their conversation. Both were taken off guard by his kind words and sudden embrace. He further consoled Hinami, assuring that she had another person she could rely on aside from her sibling. 

[color=7bcdc8]"Skar-san. I...thank you. Truly."[/color] She replied, still a bit teary-eyed.

[color=9e0b0f]"Yes, thank you, my beloved."[/color] Said Atsuha, generously returning the goblin's embrace. 

Allowing Skarsneek to lead the way, they turned in for the night and finally got some well deserved rest.
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Both having awoken rather late the next morning, the sisters would both find no sign of Skarsneek anywhere. Atsuha made a face after realizing the implications at his absence. 

[color=9e0b0f]"That...That jerk! I bet he left off on some quest with some of the other taskforce members! Uuugh, the nerve! He could've at least waited til I woke up or left a note or something!"[/color] She continued rambling, her face contorted in a cute pout while steam was practically teeming from her ears. 

[color=7bcdc8]"Um, nee-san, please calm down now. I'm sure Skar-san hasn't forgotten about you. We are here on business after all, sometimes our duties may have us split up you know?"[/color] Hinami said, trying to ease her sister. 

She may have chosen the wrong choice of words, that caused her sister to into even more of a tirade. 

[color=9e0b0f]"Spl-Split up?! You don't think he's being unfaithful, do you?! He said he liked spiders, he wouldn't do that. I mean, I don't think he would, but some of the other members are attractive..."[/color]

Hinami began sweating nervously, having made the situation worse. She then noticed that Luna seemed to be concerned about something; Alice had returned back to the temple, but she appeared to be seriously injured.

[color=7bcdc8]"Nee-san, I think they might need your help!"[/color] She said, snapping Atsuha out of her stupor. 

[color=9e0b0f]"Oh my, I believe that's one our new teammates. That quest might have been a bit more than she bargained for..."[/color]

Atsuha made her way over to Takeshi and Luna. Luna appeared to be arguing with him in regards to taking off her clothes so as to treat her wounds. 

[color=9e0b0f]"My goodness, first thing in the morning, and all ready we have all this racket. Takeshi-san, if you're too inexperienced in this sort of thing, then please more over and let the adults handle it."[/color] She scolded him, taking out a talisman. She held it over Alice as a green hue emanated from it. It then dissipated as the green hue enveloped Alice's body, slowly healing her wounds. 

As she continued to heal Alice, she turned to Luna and Takechi. [color=9e0b0f]"By the way, Sorae seems to have a lead on her family's assailants. Hinami and I were going to assist her in her quest. I was wondering if either of you wanted to tag along with us. Of course, I still owe a debt to you as well Luna-chan."[/color]