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She clicks her tongue. Itâs only fitting that her words are thrown back at her. But itâs true, going alone would prove to be hazardous and has been so in the past in her prior attempts. This is the closest sheâs come to actually finding out just whatâs going on in this part of the sector and sheâs not going to let it pass her by. For that reason, she concedes that Ryukoâs assistance is much needed and shrugs her shoulders in defeat. âI guess I did say something like that.â
âIâll look out for you, but the moment you start to slow me down then Iâm going to leave you behind.â Thatâs not a threat, itâs a half-hearted promise for what might come to pass. Itâs said to give Ryuko the motivation to be serious if anything. Pocketing the invitation, Rin starts walking. âCome on, donât wanna be late for whatever it is that they planned to meet up for.â With nothing but the dim street lights and bright neon signs from various establishments to guide them, they make their way. And after a few twists and turns and ducking and dodging out of alleyways, they finally come to a solitary corner of an area with nothing but what seems to be an abandoned warehouse. Rin stays in the safety of the dark, Ryuko right behind her.
There, at the entrance stands two men guarding it. And up walked a few members who are promptly let inside. âWe donât have disguises, so Iâm going to have to talk us through the door. You can justâŠstand there and look menacing. That shouldnât be too hard for you.â
She canât resist the urge to roll her eyes at Rinâs warning. Of course she has no way of knowing who sheâs dealing with -- theyâve only just met, after all -- but Ryuko finds it amusing all the same. There isnât much of a point in arguing, though she has plenty of evidence that would verify her own capabilities. It seems that her new âfriendâ is a natural-born leader, so the young delinquent is content to follow with a sigh, allowing herself to be swept up in the chaos of their mission. For all of her past opposition to authority, she doesnât mind being given orders; whether or not she follows them is simply a matter of her own discretion.
Admittedly, these slums are different from the ones she knows. Thereâs signage and establishments of some repute among the wreckage -- a stark contrast to the ramshackle wooden huts that lined the depths of Honnoji. She takes in what she can through the obfuscating dark, following one step behind Rin to ensure their safety.
âSure, I can do menacing.â Few expressions come more naturally to her than a chilling glare. She cracks her knuckles as they prepare their grand entrance, clearly anticipating a less-than-peaceful endeavor. âI know you didnât ask,â she murmurs, âbut Iâm armed. If theyâre packing heat, get behind me -- and donât act like youâre too good to back down from a fight. My bladeâs bulletproof, so unless you wanna eat lead, youâre gonna have to trust me.â