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[ 13 | May 11th, Afternoon | Video ]

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['Keep calm'... that's what the video said. But he's anything -but- calm. With a fist slamming down on the counter, he finally lets it sink in. His jaw's tight and his eyes are steely.]

Some son of a bitch took Naoto!

[Then he turns his head away.]

And whoever did it must've taken Yako-san and Cupid, too. Damn it...! How did-!?

[He's at a loss. He's searched every part of Death City that he knew, but nothing turned up. He seems to have forgotten he was recording then, as his fists are balled his knuckles are turning a little white.]

Why the hell didn't I offer to walk with her to work...!?

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Kanji? Please tell me you are seeing this.

Yeah, I see it. sup, aranea.

Oh, good. I hadn't seen any messages of you lately. When I heard a8out the attack on The Watch, I was starting to worry.

[And since she wasn't included in any of the private messages...!]

Nah, it takes more than that to take me out. You doing OK?

No, not really. 8ut that's sort of why I contacted you.

... And you are such a terri8le liar.

I heard a8out Naoto.

%FJGS shit, ignore last text I dunno where they took Naoto, but the bastards responsible won't even see me coming, y'hear me?

I hear you.

What will you do when you find her? Or them?

Do as much damage as I can gettin' in there, make a clear path to get to 'em, make a beeline the hell outta there.

Not that I am one to poke holes ino other people's plans. [...she is...]

8ut that seems a more than a little suicidal.

If I went alone... yeah. I dunno how many of these assholes I gotta deal with. Much as I hate sitting on my ass, I know charging in by myself's not gonna help anybody. I just I just can't stand the waiting.

Then perhaps you would want some company?

Improve your odds for survival and whatnot.

Yeah... I think I'd like that.

When and where?

Park. Right now. Wanna go back over the route she walked. I gotta find SOMETHING...

I will see you there, then.

Oh, and please. I know that emotions are running high, 8ut do not leave the park until I get there.

[Which is why she's going to start powerwalking over...]

OK.

[Powerwalk! Powerwalk for your life!!]

[So, Kanji, did you know that trolls sweat in their color? Well, if you don't you'll see a very blue-faced Aramea walking over once she finally gets there.

She must have decided walking was too slow and started sprinting instead...

So, after taking a moment to catch her breath, she starts looking around -- mostly in the training area -- to see if she can spot Kanji.]

[He learns new things about trolls all the time, so it'll bring him just a moment's pause when he first sees her, if only because he remembers her blood's that color and he didn't sweat red in that regard.]

Sup-- Sh-shit, you okay?

Huh? [She looks up, perspiring greatly.]

Yeah, I'm fine. Why?

[Wow... she sweats in blue, too? Weird. Kanji reaches into his jacket and tugs the handkerchief tucked into one of the inner pockets, offering it to her.]

Here. Y'didn't need to sprint, ya know!

[She reaches for it? It's good to be gracious about gifts.]

Oh, well.

I didn't want to keep you waiting.

[Or to do anything dumb...]

D-don't worry about it. Had to remember what way we took gettin' outta the park.

[With that, he extended an arm and pointed down a nearby street.]

Anyway... I was standing here, and after we talked a bit, she went down that way. Always takes that way since it goes right to the Agency on foot.

[He lowered his arm.]

Once this shit's over, she's getting a ride to work until further notice, damn it! The one day I leave my bike at home...

That sounds like a plan of action. [Aranea nodded.]

Though, it would be more than a little obtrusive if the reason for doing it would be for your benefit and not Naoto's. She's an autonomous person, too, you know.

[She sees that he has the best of intentions, but he also needs to be open and honest with himself how he is feeling. Obfuscating his anxieties will only cause him to become more discomfort with leaving her anywhere.]

So, we know her route and her style. She prefers efficiency. What's the most efficient way to get to the Agency from here?

[Which was part of why she insisted on heading in herself on foot. It really did get her into trouble a lot, though...]

There's a lotta paths that head to the Agency, but this one's most direct. Less traffic, so the crosswalks tend to stay green so she ain't late for work.

If shit gets heavy, there's always duckin' into an alley, and they kinda connect, too. I've been takin' those lately to get around the stupid riots.

Sounds like we've got our work cut out for us, then.

[Did not like the idea of Naoto going by herself down the alleys, though...]

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