It doesn't show on Maruki's face at all. Not a single flicker in his expression as it moves smoothly from curiosity to smiling deference. ]
Of course. I'm sure you'll teach me in time.
[ Likely when he next finds himself on the wrong side of a pistol or a dagger.
The carriage inches ever closer to the town, through the craggy path they brute forced into existence, until–
A sudden stop, so dead in its tracks that everyone lurches with it. Those in the front of the carriage sound more than a little alarmed at the mention of two Shadow Wolves ahead. Even if they were to turn around, they would be quickly ambushed.
Maruki blinks. They must be leftovers from that chaotic time before the crystal took over, laying in wait to attack again. Or perhaps they were encased in the crystal themselves, and his destruction inadvertently freed them.
in which i make shit up
It doesn't show on Maruki's face at all. Not a single flicker in his expression as it moves smoothly from curiosity to smiling deference. ]
Of course. I'm sure you'll teach me in time.
[ Likely when he next finds himself on the wrong side of a pistol or a dagger.
The carriage inches ever closer to the town, through the craggy path they brute forced into existence, until–
A sudden stop, so dead in its tracks that everyone lurches with it. Those in the front of the carriage sound more than a little alarmed at the mention of two Shadow Wolves ahead. Even if they were to turn around, they would be quickly ambushed.
Maruki blinks. They must be leftovers from that chaotic time before the crystal took over, laying in wait to attack again. Or perhaps they were encased in the crystal themselves, and his destruction inadvertently freed them.
Either way, he inclines his head toward Akechi. ]
I believe you're up.