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.
Even a prince feels the thrill of a fight at his core. Akechi doesn't hesitate to jump down from the safety of the carriage to face the pathetic weaklings that dare stand in their path.
Akechi could eviscerate them without a persona. Did, not too long ago. He remembers how it felt to slide a blade their bloated corpses.
It's too bad.]
Allow me - this will only take a moment.
[It's a show, but not just for those seeking refuge inside the carriage. It's for Maruki too.
Something new manifests with Robin Hood's stance. Megaton Raid piercing through the beast - its weak body incapable of handling it after months of constant training, constant battles. The beast explodes from the contact. Blood, viscera and bone scattering and-
The other one gets a bullet to the skull - perfect aim, perfect stance. It drops dead among the masses of flesh.]
The security level has increased. Though we could do little to avoid it - Maruki-san, please keep an eye out. I think more foes will gather as we move.
[ Akechi rejoins him in the carriage, and Maruki stares openly at him for five, ten seconds before schooling his expression back into pleasant neutrality. ]
That was an impressive display as always, Akechi-kun. I'll be sure to keep an eye out.
[ He is beaming WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT psychic rays straight into Akechi's skull. ]
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oh my god
It could be... what in a crystal?
[ The hell is a samarecarm. ]
hehehehe intensify
My apologies - it's rare there's a term you're unfamiliar with. I'm sure the meaning will make itself clear someday. It's a bit difficult to explain.
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.
in which enrichment occurs cw: gore, violence
Even a prince feels the thrill of a fight at his core. Akechi doesn't hesitate to jump down from the safety of the carriage to face the pathetic weaklings that dare stand in their path.
Akechi could eviscerate them without a persona. Did, not too long ago. He remembers how it felt to slide a blade their bloated corpses.
It's too bad.]
Allow me - this will only take a moment.
[It's a show, but not just for those seeking refuge inside the carriage. It's for Maruki too.
Something new manifests with Robin Hood's stance. Megaton Raid piercing through the beast - its weak body incapable of handling it after months of constant training, constant battles. The beast explodes from the contact. Blood, viscera and bone scattering and-
The other one gets a bullet to the skull - perfect aim, perfect stance. It drops dead among the masses of flesh.]
The security level has increased. Though we could do little to avoid it - Maruki-san, please keep an eye out. I think more foes will gather as we move.
no subject
How...?
[ Akechi rejoins him in the carriage, and Maruki stares openly at him for five, ten seconds before schooling his expression back into pleasant neutrality. ]
That was an impressive display as always, Akechi-kun. I'll be sure to keep an eye out.
[ He is beaming WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT psychic rays straight into Akechi's skull. ]
wrapped
[And Akechi says nothing more about it.
When the next group of monsters appear, he avoids using that attack at all costs. Bombs most, shoots others.
And in the end, they succeed. A boring mission to earn favor, an in, in the smallest way.]