[@PaulHaynek] [@The Irish Tree] (MAT)

[quote]"Last warning, girls. The island of Shizuyama is anti-monster, in fact that stance made them allies with Varjo and The Order for a long time. Despite their deteriorating relationship, the people of Shizuyama will regard you with suspicion and fear. But please, they're good people. Just be patient with them."[/quote]

[color=00aeef]"That's askin' an awful lot, but we'll do our best."[/color] replied Zeka just as the white light enveloped her and Matsuri, transporting the duo to Shizuyama.

As the white light faded, the duo now stood within a large wooden chamber, one side showing a candle-lit shrine while the other revealed sliding doors. One of these opened and a black-haired woman wearing green robes entered the room.

[quote]"Hello, there. You must be sent here by Lady Kyouko, right? I'm Ayu and this is one of the pagodas of Terauchi Temple. I'm going to assume you're going to be part of the taskforce. All of the members are away at the moment, but you can talk to me and I can answer any questions you got. [/quote]

[quote]"Matsuri Okitsu, a pleasure to meet you. Oh, and you too, Ms. Zeka. Sorry. Didn't have a proper chance to introduce myself directly."[/quote]

[color=00aeef]"Name's Zeka Willows. And yes, we're part of the taskforce."[/color], the mouse girl responded before turning to Matsuri with a smile. [color=00aeef]Nice to meet you too, Matsuri. Let's get this job done, quick and clean."[/color]

Speaking of which....

[quote]"Oh yeah, I haven't told Lady Kyouko yet but the Varjans have landed in Shizuyama. They've defeated Lord Oja's army and are now rampaging unimpeded across the island. The taskforce managed to rescue Lord Oja's son, though, so this island might have a chance yet."[/quote]

[color=00aeef][i]......Shit.....[/i][/color]

[color=00aeef]"Great, two things I hate a job becoming: Slow and dirty."[/color], sighed Zeka, palm running down her face in resignation. [color=00aeef]"But as you said, we do have a shot. Best to get started, so where are the others?"[/color]

Upon being filled in by Ayu, Zeka would exit the temple and head off to find a man named Kazenosuke.....Wierd name, but who is she to judge? Going for a safe approach, Zeka concentrated her mana, her amulet glowing slightly as she became transparent, sticking to the shadows of the surrounding forest on her way toward her destination.