[center][h2][color=beige]Kirei[/color], [color=firebrick]Vară[/color], & [color=lightskyblue]Lavinia[/color][/h2][/center][center][hr][b]Janus' Campsite[/b][hr][/center]
[@PaulHaynek][@Rune_Alchemist]

Vară, after hearing Janus's thoughts, was perhaps filled with a closure of sorts. As Lavinia said, feeling guilty on Sidonus's death would do nothing but dishonor it. It was best to ensure that he will was carried on by those who were still here, her included of course. However, just as soon as her spirits were lifted, they were just as soon shot down again. Apparently, the only ones riding on a horse was Lord Takeshi with Nyla being his riding partner. Vară, Lavinia, and Kirei, would have to ride in the wagon with Janus as the driver. The fire demon made a face, which was accompanied by a groan as she load up with the others. 

[color=lightskyblue]"Aw, don't be upset, sweetie. At least we get to ride with two fine specimens of the opposite sex~"[/color] Lavi mused to her fiery teammate, which caused her to blush suddenly. 

[color=firebrick]"Wahh! You can't just say things like that! I'm a noble lady, y'know?! I have to approach these things with a more dignified demeanor! [sub]even if what you're saying is true...[/sub]"[/color]

Kirei did little except laugh at their exchange. [color=beige]"Fair enough, Janus-san. Just lead the way."[/color] He responded to his fellow warrior. It was a tight fit, and Vară and Lavinia blushed a bit during the ride, but the group eventually made their way toward their destination. 

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[hr][center][b]Terauchi Temple[/b][/center][hr]

[@Enkryption][@The Irish Tree]

The trip to the temple was uneventful for the most part, mainly just consisting of taking in the countryside and seeing the occasional group of locals onlooking from the roads. Kirei, having not been in Zipangu for quite sometime, couldn't help but be absorbed in the scenery of his homeland. Though, he'd never been to Shizuyama before. Eventually, they arrived on the temple grounds, marked by numerous native structures and golden leaves. Vară seemed to be quite fascinated with the scenery, whereas Lavi maintained a cool air about her. It was hard to tell what she was feeling sometimes, due to that mask she never took off. 

The group was greeted by a young woman wearing bandages and a green robes that gave her the appearance of a ninja or some other fighter.

[color=beige]"Ohayo!"[/color] Kirei said. [color=beige]"Name's Kannazuki Kirei, nice to meet ya! Then again, I'm pretty sure you already knew that. Kyouko-san seems to have much respect for you. You're good at what you do, yeah?"[/color]

The group had there attention arrested by a flash of light from one of the pagodas. From it, emerged three individuals. Three mamono appeared from the flash, obvious new members of the taskforce. Kirei and Lavi bade a friendly wave. 

Vară, flustered over her appearance, quickly wiped off any dirt or grim that accumulated on her dress and hair. She then gave a proper greeting to the trio. 

[color=firebrick]"Greetings new members, before you stands Vară Riemsianne, a demon noble whose name shall soon be known far and wide. Umm, please pay no mind to any dirt or spots you see on my person. The elements certainly aren't know for their mercy..."[/color]