@dcndrolust said: This fight, this fight and their cheap tricks had gone long enough. Its irksome, truly but there is no fretting on Kuragari's part, mayhaps a little frustration though. He was not done, even as what should be, what is rightfully is, is being taken away. He controlled this mechanical marvel, for the Dendro Archon to remove the gnosis, right before his very eyes, it both meant much & not, at the same time. Rather than faltering, take a impromptu fall for the hard ground, with Buer, with the gathered ones here, distracted, he immediately took that chance. Metallic cords sprung forth, capturing this bothersome traveler like one would a helpless fish. The cords entangle Lumine with the obvious intent of not easily letting go before reeling her in, right inside where it is that a certain puppet waited. As the mask-like structure repaired itself to prevent any and all escapes, any external interferences, would Kuragari take steps forwards, violet hues locked upon goldens. There lies malice, mischief. Oh, he's going to have fun with this, with her. (hi, this idea rattled my brain, uwu) 『 What can I say except 👀 || Accepting 』
Shaky breaths left Lumine's lips as they steadied themself.
A battle well-fought, arduous enough to leave many a wound and her own resistance crumbling. But at Nahida's insistence and her own want to do so for the young Archon's sake, she'd persevered. Persevered, until that mech of an enemy had been at last subued.
Her gaze lingered on the remains of Shouki no Kami, before she'd turn her attention fully to her Archon and friend. To await the deity's next move or command as she saw fit, with the Gnosis now secure.
Which would prove to be their mistake.
"Ah–!"
Alarm spread fast across her features as she immediately fought against the sudden hold of her bonds, marring that triumph and pride as she found herself wrenched back, hurtling towards the mech. She could scarcely manage to free a hand, if only to instinctively–futilely–reach for her beloved traveling companion one final time before she'd find her sight and way out barred.
A breath, two in an attempt to keep a cool head, Lumine stiffened then turned her head towards the sound of the other's approach. Confusion etched across her features momentarily before recognition fully registered.
"You...!" Their voice caught, in shock and indignation alike, as their eyes came to rest upon the puppet. But that mattered not, with the surprise swiftly wearing off. Still, try as she might, the cords proved enough to keep her held right in place, no matter her efforts to lunge forth or otherwise take up defense.
To pull something like this now...what was he after?
