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"Of course, that'd be right thing to do. But I can still show my gratitude too." Ayame set her own hands onto her sides. Until she raised one of them to make a shooing motion.

"Hey now. Don't go blaming yourself Carmen. It isn't anyone's fault but that fairy's. It's not like you directly asked to pluck me outta my earth or anything like that." She caught Lawrence's shift in moodvand straightened herself up before looking at all of the group. "That goes for the rest of you guys too. None of this is your fault. Fairies are infamous for twisting words making half truths yeah? So nobody better beat themselves up for something out of our control."

The group's understanding of her pain and inability to gain that closure for themselves broke her heart. Greif wasn't something she'd wish on anyone, not even her greatest foes.

"Thank you. There isn't a day were I don't miss her. She would be just a little bit older then Carmen by now, had she been given the chance to grow.." That her daughter would be in the same age range as Yuki, Steve and those other poor children made her stomach churn, but that was for a different day. For now sleep was calling and then she could see her children, all of them once more.

"I am sorry for your losses. Let's get some shuteye and tomrrow, we can begin to ensure nobody else has to suffer as we had."

"Oh come on, Ayame, I'm sure you would of done the same for any of us." Andrew stated, hands behind his head.

"Sides we kinda brought you here anyway." Carmen added her hands up slightly looking to the rest of the group.

Lawrence gave a sad look because it was actually his fault, but Carmen took the wrap for it, and if Crowe was a horrible person, he most likely wouldn't bother helping. Imagine that world...everyone had a bit of selfishness in them.

The group would listen to her explain her wish before sharing a look with each other.

"I don't see that as selfish at all, if I could do it I would..." Brooke rubbed the back of her neck.

"...We all would..." Lawrence stated. "Doesn't....work for us...but works for people outside our world." Otherwise he'd meet his parents often, each person and Lily all had someone here that they want to see again, but once someone dies here, you can't call them back. You just have to wait till you return to the fae wilds- you can feel them there though. It was something.

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Yuki really didn't want to answer truthfully either. He or Erin could say one word and Jinu'd be at camp sharing s'mores and oogled by those inclined to a pretty boy. Which would normally inculde himself but he wasn't ready to introduce Trinity to the concept of polyamority just yet.

"Indeed the reassurance and discretion goes a long way in easing our minds." Yuki was playing the role of the more cautious but polite half in order to not raise suspicions about them being too welcoming. There was certainly more going with Jinu. But he'll trust Erin's judgement for now.

Speaking of the demon in question, he gave a charming smile.. before slapping his own forehead. He must look incredibly suspicious to the pair right now.

"Urgh sorry, I should be more upfront. Let me cut to the chase. My friends and I, we're not all that keen on singing for a guy who's causing a lot of untold pain on our audiences. As you can guess. Thaat's not gonna go over too well when he finds out."  Not a complete lie, he was going to have to tell the brat that the Saja boys were not going to align themselves with him. "So we have a shared foe." The words were spoken as low as he could go but still have them heard over the music.

Whooo boy would he be surprised if she answered that one honestly. Granted it was under some specific circumstances she wasn't really down for tonight, but Xaos would be quite fine with a visitor, especially one she brought. Especially right now, but his solutions for emotional problems were a little blunt force.

But he wanted into the camp. So it was something to do with Novis. That plus the 'not just a pretty voice'? Either wanted help or was interested in the bounty on Xaos' head. He was laying on the flattery a bit thick with the pair of them, she and Yuki did their best in the group but the 'hero' portion was currently at camp...god she hoped the ship wouldn't be painted in glitter rainbows by the time she got back...

Ah yes there was reality, and now her mind was crowding with possibilities of things that could be happening right now with the pair of them gone. Not least of which was the settling of stupid throne questions between their respective royal friends.

"Thanks for the reassurance." She took the paper, stashing it away carefully. Her dresses always had hidden pockets, they were good for survival. "And the discretion." She hoped he was just playing good Samaritan, but if he was chasing the bounty she didn't want that shown on her face. She wished there was more time to feel him out tonight, but if he had another set later then disappearing would definitely not be in the cards for him.

It'd been such a great night...

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Giving Lewis the fist bump, she stepped back. "A pity you gotta jet so quickly. But I get it, the work is never done until everyone's free." She'd lost count of the sleepless nights she and her allies pulled while preparing to stop the Mishima threat. So she wasn't judgemental or disappointed that the young man had to leave. "Once this is all squared away. We'll have far more time to get to know each other." Giving him a wave goodbye before Lewis and his robotic canine friends left. Crowe turned to Lawrence and nodded in agreement. Those sleepless nights taught her a hard lesson in the importance of a rested mind during battle planning.

"I really can't thank you guys enough for this." Crowe's expression grew truly grateful. Tomorrow she'd not only be home..but gain closure on a part of her past. Which is something she'd have to explain to everyone else. "Before we get some shut eye however. I should explain why I made a lot of extra sweets..." Taking a deep breath to steel her emotions. Ayame began to explain what she had told Lawrence and what he had told her. Of her lost child, the chance to see her one last time. It was clearly a difficult subject for the older woman.

"..So while it might not be possible. I still wish to try and ask the faeries if I can see my little Hitomi." Ayame looked down at one of her bracelets. "Such a selfish wish..I know."

That would be a weird coincidence, his grandparents were just good at picking up and moving the farm with their summons, it wasn't any stranger than his grandpa was a tracker and his grandmother was a fighter pilot in the army where they met.

"Do you have to go so soon?" Andrew stated.

Lewis would take the strange gesture, a fist bump eh? He was expecting a high five, mostly. But this was similar. "Fraid so, I got fights that need to happen in the background, while you're punching from the foreground. But it's not gonna be the last, after all, we're gonna need to celebrate- and if we succeed, when we succeed, we can probably open up that detective agency we wanted when we were kids Lawrence...that's the dream. Alright Digaro let's go." With that the dog would speed off so fast it was almost like it just faded with a blink.

"...Our own agency...with my brother..." Lawrence's eyes lit up as he stated that, a dream worth looking forward to was a nice thought in all honesty. Now self assured, he'd nod to himself before turning towards the group. "Let's...get rest...we gotta do Crowe's thing tomorrow..." They had a big day after all and they had alot to do, plenty to get ready for.

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"There, there is the truth. All you hold dear shall be reduced to ash and crimson." Orochi's voice echoed. It sounded almost scolding of Iori then truly angry at him. It's eyes focused on the Yagami heir as he writhed from the agony it had inflicted on him. Despite the cruelty, it did not seem to take any joy in that pain. Instead speaking in a matter of fact, "You will kill them again and again through your own hubirs..Unless."

The serpent god's projection placed a hand on the cheek of the transformed beast. His voice grew to a softer cadence.That of a gentle father that Iori had never known. "..You cease this stubbornness and remember what you and your clan promised to me. I can take this pain away and grant your clarity Iori. You need only listen to my guidance, Are you not tired of this fighting my son?"

"Why do you continue to deny the invetiable child? In time my blood shall overtake and you will fulfil the covenant between us. Stop resisting it and sinply give in." As if to pove his point, Orochi would implant a vision of Iori's most treasured..falling by his own hand.

The blood was pounding through Iori's veins as Orochi bombarded his mind of vague, yet visceral visions. It was if a pit of vipers were biting Iori all at once everywhere on his body. Now he saw his hands.

Blood. His hands were now clawed.

The coppery odor of the crimson liquid led to... No. He could see their corpses... That was when he started to vomit blood all over the floor, the crimson liquid staining it in a violent shade.

Iori then erupted into a seizure-like spasm, his body erratically jerking as the snake god's influence began to take over his mind. His muscles started to slightly increase in size, and his hands were becoming clawed.

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Muse Profile: Orochi

The Earth's Will manifest,

Basic Details:

Name:  Yamata no Orochi

Age:  Infinite

Title:  Gaia's Will

Fighting Style:  Divine power

Gender:  none/Dependent on host

Occupation: God/Destroyer of Humanity

Faith:  Gaia

Birthday: Unknown

Likes:  The Earth, Gaia, peace, Pure beings, His clan

Dislikes:  Humanity, pollution,ignorance, The holders of the Sacred Treasures

Appearance Details:

Hair colour:  White

Eye colour:  Gold or Red

Skintone:  dependent on host

Height:  Dependent on host

Weight:  Host's weight

Country of Origin:  The Heavens

Ethnicity:  Divine

Nationality:  none

Family: The Orochi clan and all who share his blood

Deeper Details:

Deeper Appearance:

Orochi's forms and appearance vary greatly, but it's true form is that of a colossal, eight headed and tailed serpent with either a heavenly glow or a shadowy aura. When incarnating into one of his human hosts, regardless of gender, He will sport his serpentine eyes, a black-blue marking upin it's chest and neck skin similar it's true form and white hair.

Personality:

Despite it's nature as a being hellbent on destroying humanity, there is little to almost no malice in Orochi. The god, simply viewing itself as the manifestation of Gaia's will. Carries himself with a grace, dignity and wisdom befitting anyone of his station. To his followers, Orochi is benevolent, almost parental in it's actions. Bestowing a purpose and power to them so that all of them may create a world were nature and it's chosen may thrive.

Even to it's hated enemies. Orochi appears more like a philosopher or force of nature then something truly evil. After all, for someone as undying and unlimited as Orochi, who views life and death more akin to sleeping and being awake. Why bother overly antagonizing something that won't last in the end?

Orochi can also be truly fascinated with those of pure benevolence be they human or made by humans, like young Kula. Showing a kinder side.

But make no mistake. He is not a good being and will not stop until humanity has been wiped out.

Bio:

Millennia ago, Orochi was born from the very earth itself, gaining form the emotions, substance and power of nature. For long before humanity was born. Orochi acted as the world's guardian and protector, blessed with the power of Nothingess. Over time it gained followers then a clan to join it's sacred duty.

For ages, all was well. Humans, animals, nature and Orochi all lived as one. But as humans progressed. The more Orochi grew disgusted by them. Humans in their greed for progress destroyed both each other and the natural world. That beautiful harmony was broken beyond repair. Taking eight of it's clans greatest warriors. He imbued them with one of each element or part of it's power. Earth, Wind, Fire, Air and Water went to the top five. Now known as heavenly kings. These eight, known as The Hakkesshu and Orochi embarked on a quest to destroy all of humanity in order to restore the broken harmony. To do this, they gathered eight maidens to sacrifice to Orochi for the energy required. These maidens were the Kushinada. Yet one escaped..

The Hakkesshu and Orochi were then defeated by three clans, Each holding a sacred treasure. The Yata clan, who held a mirror that could reflect the god's power back at it, The Yasakani, with a jewel that empowered the clans and finally the Kusanagi, with a sword that bested the god himself.

For 660 it remained imprisoned, although during a reinforcement ritual, it's warriors escaped. During that time orochi was able to subvert a Yasakani member to it's side. Renaming them the Yagami clan. Yet a distortion in time changed this and the Yagami turned on it. Further more, during the 1800 years of slumber. Gaidel, the heavenly king of water betrayed the god and his clan.

Yet in the year 1997. Thanks to the sacrifice of his warriors, Orochi could manifest once more in the body of his host, Chris and attempted to destroy humanity. But was slain by Kyo, Iori and Chizuru.

For an untold number of years, part of Orochi was in the being known as VERSE, until the creature's defeated in the 14th King of Fighter's tournament. Though still sealed, Orochi can now interact with the earth once more and has tasked his newly revived heavenly kings with finishing what they started.

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Yuki's joy and excitement while dancing was like Erin's sadly cut down when reality rudely interrupted through the cute popstar's words. Dammit, he was enjoying not having to deal with big emotional or political issues. Still, at least he knew if things got hairy Noah would send security. Not that it seems like they would if the musician was wanting to talk, after the party. Catching Erin's glance he spoke up.

"The prices we pay for having such pretty yet semi famous faces." He was more surprised that it was Jinu and not someone else that recognized him. Still he was willing to hear him out. "Still, I see no harm in hearing you out. Though of course we'll have to talk to our friends in turn."

"Awesome and don't worry. the rest of my band didn't notice and I think the rest of the crowd is thinking of you all in a different way." Jinu gave a friendly laugh, before taking out a piece of paper. "True,I doubt your leader would want me crashing in uninvited. So this will point to a safe spot we can all meet up in tomorrow or whenever is best." It wasn't like he could take them all to the demon realm..at least not in a returnable way. Not did he want to get spotted by the brat's forces either. So a neutral, private zone was in all of their best interests. Unless he severely overestimated that group's wariness. Jinu would actually be disappointed if it would be that easy to enter their camp..

Being admired, being watched for all the reasons she normally was rather then because someone was in the middle of their personal breakdown and had decided she was the target, now that was good. It washed over her in a cleansing wave. The occasional comment to Yuki was lost in the noise, as was his responses, but that was to be expected. This wasn't a time for chatting.

Though eventually the noise shifted somewhat, and there were words, making their way above the pumping music and general crush of people trying to talk about what to eat or drink or where their friends had gone or who had been looking at whose partner. Erin did not expect to turn to see one of the men who'd been onstage.

She also did not expect what he said.

Oh good, reality. Who invited that thing.

Even so, she smiled in return, wasn't his fault. "No offense intended, but I kinda hope you're the only one to recognize us." Given her connections, and that entertainers were frequently the non-traditional type, she was very aware that there was a resistance to Novis beyond Xaos' little group, and given her time spent with both men she wasn't too surprised her own face was known, but hopefully that notoriety would vanish once they were off-continent. No need to make Novis' hunters' job easier, or Asher's harder.

She looked over at Yuki, silently asking his opinion. What could a pop star want with them?

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(crescentinferno, to Orochi) "Uoooohhhhh.....hrrrrrrrghhhhh....huooooohhhh..."

"That is it, good child of my blood. untether yourself from humanity and take your place by my side. Let the blood boil until there is naught of humanity left!" Orochi spoke in a gentle whisper, like a parent to their beloved son instead of a monster ordering a cursed man to kill and main.

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"Damn, now I'm starting to think our families are the same just in different universes." Crowe spoke in amusement. But she could also understand their grandparents wish. Everyone wants to retire in peace without having to look over their back. So she and the others will just have to work very hard to make that a reality. Hearing how many allies they head made this even more of a good choice. More so if they can cut down the leaders.

"I didn't know that before. How very handy, dangerous if the fairies are in a bad mood but handy none the less." It would make traveling all the more easily to get people organized. Something Lewis really has been taking advantage of it seems. The extra dogs certainly surprised Crowe. He'd be scary as an opponent, all of them would. So thank goodness she met them and not Heihachi..

Standing up, she'd offer Lewis a fist bump. "Stay safe out there. Hopefully when we next meet, I'll have plenty of backup and supplies for all of you."

"Really? Your folks are good at recon eh? What a coincidence, so are grandma and grandpa; it's how they keep away from the guard; but as they told us Law man—"

"They're...tired of hiding...let's give them a world where...they can grow old and pass without fear." Lawrence's confidence went up with the more information they had, of course the guard was still mobilized and in power, but taking out lesser groups of them would slowly push things into their ballpark.

"We got Africa and Japan, the US, England, here and Brazil; Argentina; it's not much in comparison to the world but we're still surrounded." Brooke added in. "But if we at least get the U.S on our side we can spring our trap."

"Leave that one to me, I got my pack's paws in every pie; you might not know this Crowe, but each fae wild on earth is connected, you just have to wanna go to that place. I'm going down to the USA anyway, I got some connections there and a small team waiting, with Kasumi's own team we can slowly take things away from the inside, just enough for you to do your thing and bring more over. Then with numbers, we won't need to take the other nations, we'll tackle the leaders from there." Propping up his shades deviously.

"Okay we'll try getting things rolling from out end by helping Crowe back home, and gathering allies, and let you do your thing; but are you sure...? You're doing alot on your own." Carmen added.

"HA!" He'd stand up, and without needed to do anything, several different robotic dogs came up, no one noticed them. "I'm never alone, sides, Mom's dad is a hell of back up, and the whole of Africa and Japan, us doing this in the background- keeps the fae from focusing on both our groups...they probably don't even know what we started." With that he'd reach down and hug his brother.

"Take care Law man. fae say the same; well be living in a fae guard free world!"

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This was part of why he didn't fully regret his old work.The connections, the artistry and joy. It gave him a freedom far above his assumed station. How he'll miss it when he eventually heads to that island. Only stuffy balls.

Don't think of it.. He giggled and swayed to the songs, Admiring Erin's skill in dance even when just relaxing. Watching as a non insignificant amount of people's attention became split between the handsome band members and the two of them. It was so easily to charm and tease people. But how glad he was that this working. That she was smiling and forgetting the heavy burdens of their quest, of Ryan's inability to see beyond his own nose.

God that boy was blind.

The energy of the dance hall was electric even as Soda Pop ended and another song began. Just as bubbly and sugary sweet. Seeing all of the people in a trance was delicious to Jinu and the other Sajas. By the end of the night, they'll be able to feast and send plenty of souls to their master. All Jinu had to do was distract the pair that could scupper the plan. Which he had an excellent idea on how do to that and get the little wannabe god out of his hair. When the live show was over but the night was still going, he glided over the two. While the others hunted, he'd try a different method.

"Hey,Sorry to interrupt. Just noticed you both from the stage." Jinu flashed a charming smile, "After all who wouldn't recognize two heroes? When the night is over and works begins. Mind if we have a chat? I'm more then a pretty voice." So much more, but he wouldn't play his full hand yet. Not until Notice or whoever he was, could be dealt with. He really ought to ask them what that kid's actual name is. But perhaps after some dancing. The way the crowd was awed by the three was really entertaining and would give the others more time to steal souls.

Okay so that was the good kind of work, her actual typical work, networking, making friends with venue owners and managers so she could slip in with a gig now and then when she was in the area. It felt normal, it felt right. Didn't have the weight of the fucking world riding on it-Stop. Stop. Stop worrying.

Smile. Giggle as she watched the tease and flirt dance of moving through the crowd before she and Yuki got to a spot with enough space to move, which frankly would definitely make the admirers more numerous for both of them. Yuki knew how to show off, after all, and it was wonderful he only had to use it for fun these days, meanwhile Erin was a trained performer and nobody could say she didn't have rhythm...and style.

The music, the lyrics, even the crowd were all just noise now, flowing together in a beating heart of movement and revelry. It was too early in the night for it to totally not matter if you could dance or not, but with this kind of pop you had people giving it a try who definitely weren't that experienced. It all came to a cohesive head, the feeling that for a moment you weren't just one person. It was what she strived for in her own performances, though with a bit more complexity. Beautiful gentle hypnosis. The end of the world could stay outside.

God she'd needed this badly.

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"Yeep. Remember how deep in denial I was even with the proof staring me in the eyebrows?" The bushy eyebrows, the spiky hair that defied gravity, the electricity. Then turning into a devil after Vega killed them. All very hard to deny. "I plan too eventually once the boys are a bit older. It sounds so beautiful and I'm glad you and Sakura enjoyed your time there. Hee grats on the education!" Ai offered Yusuke a fist bump until the sight of the little tell tale box and their friends' words distracted them.

"Oh my gosh that's amazing, such a beautiful ring too!" They clapped their hands together, Ai, Yuki, Hana, Asuka and Jin had a betting pool on when the two would finally get married. But that didn't really matter right now. Only happiness for their dear friends. "You two deserve all the joy of a long and successful marriage. The right time will show itself when you least expect it." They chuckled. "Just don't do it while half delirious in a hospital like I did, I'm pretty sure Ellie was gonna knock me sideways for a min'."

━━   ❝   𝐀𝐡, 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚.   ❞   His mind could still freshly replay the day Hanamaru had told him about the Mishimas..well not everything just whatever had to do with Jin and his father, then mentioning his grandfather wasn’t any better either. It made him thankful that his own father was just a no-show. “Hawaii was fun, ya should definitely visit sometime. Started a life there too, got my education..gave Sakura and me time to have that talk about kids after she got comfortable in her job as a sub there, but as exotic as Hawaii is, Japan’s our home and there are still people who depend on me here.” His mother for one, the homeless people back in Yokohama…newer auditions and the old dogs.

Yusuke had then dug into his pocket and placed a black box upon the bar table and gently slides it towards them. “I’m also plannin’ on finally askin’ her t’ marry me. She’s actually goin’ to be a full-time teacher now, got her a school in Tokyo and everything..I’m just waitin’ for the right time now.” The ring within the box itself was silver in color with a brilliant diamond, which would shimmer when light reflected against it.

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"No that's how your ass will get overthrown!"

"I'll do it myself then."

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"He'd be thrilled. They're always looking for more ways to make here grow." Noah had been a good patron of his and a kind enough soul. They'd traded favors more then once. They had even offered him a place to stay after discovering his "parents" deception. But for now dancing, flirting, drinks that had amusing names and so much glittery fun! He needed to forget that within a short amount of time he'll be a prince. A prince helping to fight a god like being with a child's temper.

Such heavy burdens for them all, never mind the internal drama.

Chuckling as a young man held his hand in surprise. Yuki placed a small cheeky kiss on it. Making the poor man blush even heavier before Yuki turned back to Erin and offered her a hand. "Let's dance then!" The music was sugary, but he like the others of the hall were eating it up. There was a talent there in the band's playing. He'd have to ask for their skincare because they were immaculate to a point even he felt gaudy. Still did that lead singer look his way? Nah, besides He wasn't a purple haired lady knight. Dancing away with his friend, Yuki could forget all of his worries.

Jinu meanwhile focused back on the dance and song routine. He and the others had spent a long time working on it. The fun of not needing sleep like mortals did. After the show he'd have to find a way to insert himself in the two's revelry. But for now he had to dazzle enough party goers that the hall wouldn't care if one or two went missing..

It was all so freshly, liberatingly empty. Not in a negative sense, but in such a way that...everything in their lives seemed so heavy now. Even the interpersonal drama carried the promise of blood behind it. She had to shudder at the thought of how it'd be on board ship, the very reason she was going to make damn sure they made landfall regularly to get some space from each other-

NO. WORK.

Only fluff. Only fun, glitter, fruity drinks for people who hated whiskey (although Erin did not number among this group), and skirts juuust short enough to make those inclined think a little too much. Or not at all.

"Aw, nice little surprise for us. Though I might talk to him before we go as a thank you for the night, I must know a few folks in the area. Probably know a few of them in common with him even." Six degrees from that guy you played with during a gig one time could last forever. But now she smiled at a young man near her in such a way that he apparently lost his balance and grabbed Yuki by the hand.

"I think we both need to get a different kind of drunk before the kind where we need to start heading back, don't you? Let's dance!"

Band was bubblegum, but it was that kind of night. Even she had a few of those in her repertoire, empty lyrics about love and fun that had about as much substance as a candy bracelet. She knew the kind of effort those stage shows had to put in, though, and the number of hours picture perfect groups like that were put through too. She had a great deal of respect. Different kinds of difficulty for sure from her style, but still difficult.

The guys sold it well though, that lead...felt like he was staring into her eyes for a moment there. At least until she was distracted dancing with her friend.

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"Nah, he does. Assassination is too messy and the assassin will have dirt on you. Better to handle problems in a less killy way."

"No. He does not. It is an effective solution to problem."

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" 'Cause he's got a point. Unless whoever it is tries to kill you first, murder should not be a first option."

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"..Dude no, murder is bad." - one clueless Yuki

​"Ugh. You sound like dragon."

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After a bit of time dressing up, gossiping. Yuki eventually brought Erin over to the place he knew for dancing. Thankfully it wasn't all that long a journey from the campsite to the hall. Even quicker if one of Erin's family drove them there.

The dance hall was already buzzing with excitement, people from all walks of life and species were dancing and there was even a live band playing. A bouncy, bubbly song drifted around the place.

As he stepped inside, Yuki already found himself charmed by how catchy the song was and how..well hot the band were. How his friend managed to score such talent for was something he'd have to poke some time after the dancing and drinking. "Oh, Looks like we arrived at a perfect time. Not often that Noah gets live singers in. You want anything to drink yet or shall we dance first?"

One of the singers was quick to catch the sight of the pair, aside from being head-turners in their beauty. He could sense their strong..conflicted souls as two of the moultly group of that Xaos fellow. One of the few fighting against the spoilt brat..Novice or something he was called.

..His master would be thrilled at this.

So Jinu continued to sing and act natural,but made a note to catch either of the beauties attention. His eyes settled on them. "You're all I can think of, Every drop I drink up. You're my soda pop, My little soda pop~"

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"Aren't I so nice?" Crowe giggled, teasing in turn. She already liked Lewis and they'd barely been around each other for all that long. She'd listen along, just waiting for the newer news without much comment since she already gave her thoughts back in the ruins of the town.

The pilfered Fae Guard uniforms got a smirk. The less of them so close, the better and it would be good to get insiders, even just temporarily. Now the news about this world's Japan caught her interest. A little selfish perhaps, but regardless of universe, Japan and Nigeria were home to her. The thought of either being destroyed or overtaken by evil worried her. So hearing that's community was safer then most was a relief. More so when they could help stop the Fae Guard with the rest. Seeing the difference in artistic skill reminded her of her half brother and herself. She could only draw stick figures at best, While he could paint even on moving pottery the lucky sod.

"More allies are great. The higher the numbers the greater our odds so long as we move like a well oiled machine." Her own solider background was showing in turn. "My folks..are scarily good at recon." Even before his unwilling cyborg enhancements. Her father could find obscure intel far too easily. Almost like he and her mother were a pair of secret agents, but that'd be silly. Sure her mother had to admit to being one. But her father too? No that'd be too much.

"My bro's husband in all but name was ex spec ops too. They could lend aid if I can convince them to hop over." She really did wonder when Sergei and Yuki would hurry up and tie the knot.

Brooke would definitely return the high five.

"Alright sit down you chuckle fucks, lemme brief you." Lewis would bow to Crowe. "How kind of you to let me explain my own plan." He'd tease, before snapping his fingers. to have eight more robotic canines join them.

He'd go over the stuff he already stated to Lawrence and Ayame; and then some new stuff.

"My dogs did some recon, there were a couple of fae guard nearby, I assume you sensed them Carmen?" He'd take off his shades and clean them of finger prints and smudges.

"No...not at all..." She was surprised.

"Ah probably sensors then, point is they have armor they're...no longer using I'll take with me, obviously they probably keep a close eye on their soldiers; but we got some illusion specialist and great spy's who can use these to gather us more info." He'd twirl the letter.

"Speaking of Japanese, I got a letter from the current leader of the nation: Kasumi Shion, the nation works more like a family, they just have one big force, similar to the mafia down here, that way if one of the family's went down it be like a tree, there's too branch's; you have to cut the body...but if you can't find the body and she blends in with the branches—?"

"You make the tree hard as hell to cut down...practical, but not impossible." Brooke stated, seemed her soldier background had her deal with similar things.

"But good enough for us to have allies around every corner and ample amounts of fighters." Lewis drew but it was horrible so he passed it to his brother who made tons of cute chibi's

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Sweet boy vs EVIL