[It didn't matter. The City could throw their worst at them, Umi would still be ready. She refused to believe she hadn't been dragged into this grim place without a purpose. Perhaps it was just a matter of finding one, and hers would be to protect Hikaru and all her friends from its cruelty until the fire Knight fulfilled her promise and they could go home.
Umi held Hikaru tight but gently, determination easing the pain. She'd push the anger and sorrow down and forget them for now. For Hikaru.]
action; a-and now see how my timing fails us ;~; At least this ended well.
Umi held Hikaru tight but gently, determination easing the pain. She'd push the anger and sorrow down and forget them for now. For Hikaru.]
I know we will. We're together.