[center][color=violet][sup][h1][b]Himari Tsugikuni[/b][/h1][/sup][/color][/center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/019a149d-0e77-700f-acea-f76b100be6b4.webp[/img]

[sub][@Aku the Samurai][@Haha][@Randomguy][@Dane][@The Jest][/sub]
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This had officially become the worst night of Himari's eighteen years of life. From her sister-in-law going on a psychopathic rampage and bringing it to the onsen they were relaxing at to escaping that just to end up back in the fire because Tenko fired a gun at a demon in an establishment smack dab in demon territory. She was surrounded by foolishness and she could've sworn it was giving her an aneurism. Xaku was already a big enough problem, but the demon chief of police was followed by a Consort and Blood Moon. Thankfully the latter wasn't Blood Moon Two or she would've lost all sense of rationale and attacked him on the spot. This Blood Moon, however, seemed to be different. He didn't want any further violence and just wanted to talk. He even knew her brother and had apparently worked to build relations with him. For a moment Himari felt safe and that they'd be able to get out of this without any further complications. But unfortunately for Himari, Kami seemed to have other plans. She should have never let Miyuki convince her come back into the chaotic night after they made it back to the dojo.

When Tenko asked her if they recognized the demons' authority, Himari had to stop herself from rolling her eyes. [color=violet]"It doesn't matter if we recognize their authority. We're in their territory and as a Demon Slayer you need to learn when and where to choose your battles. Jae-un should have taught you this. We're meant to assess situations before we act or else we get ourselves and civilians killed. This is why I told you not to engage in any fights back at the Onsen."[/color]

Himari watched as Tenko submitted herself at the mercy of the demons. She understood what she was trying to do, but she wished that she would stop talking and let her and the demons handle things. Had she not offered herself, Himari and the others could have convinced Xaku to let her go and forgive her ignorance. But now that the offer was on the table she doubted that the Chief of Police would leave without her in handcuffs.

Himari gripped her blade tightly when Xaku made a show of force by cutting Tenko's hair. She didn't care for the dramatics. Couldn't she see that the girl already felt bad enough? When it didn't go any further than that she calmed herself and loosened her grip. She faced Xaku as she turned to address her. She shook her head. [color=violet]"No. I'm going to stay and see this through. Plus, Gekido has something that he wants to discuss and I'd like to rebuild the relations my brother worked on before his wife sullied them. And as I've done nothing besides defend one of your blood sisters I can remain here within my rights as a patron."[/color]

Then in an instant everything changed. If they ended up surviving this she was going to choke the life out of Miyuki. Things were dying down and they were accepting terms before she foolishly charged in and assaulted the Chief of Police. Himari wanted to scream in frustration, but she needed to remain composed as the only Hashira in the room. Instead she watched as Xaku immediately retaliated with her Blood Demon Arts. This was the third time she was able to witness it tonight. She studied it each time because she knew the day would come soon that she'd have to face this demon without any others holding her back or being surrounded by an establishment of demons. She was going to kill Xaku one day. Tonight marked the chief's fate of death. None of the demons would sense any anger, ill-intent, or negative emotion coming off Himari. She was as calm as a leaf, going with the flow of the night's wind.

She listened as Xaku and Gekido gave Mamushi contradicting orders. She shook her head and spoke up. [color=violet]"Forget the drinks. Mamushi, please take Miyuki to the hospital before she bleeds out. I'll remain here with Tenko and smooth things over. I have a vetted interest in rekindling the relations between the Corps and the Demons. Demons at the end of the day are still humans. Just like not all humans are good, not all demons are evil. I have a little one waiting for me at home that proves just that."[/color] Himari sheathed her blade once she finished speaking and sat down on the sofa in the VIP room to wait for the return of Xaku and Gekido. [color=violet]"And Tenko, darling. From here on out, please leave the talking to me."[/color]