['Reason?' That isn't reason. That's a declaration of war.]
[...and that's suspicious movement far too close to us. Ikuri can't move, or Ibuki will be vulnerable. But if she alerts anyone... the tension in the air is thick. Saying anything, and especially the wrong thing, will drop a spark on dry tinder.]
[A futile concern, she thinks. We're headed for a fight even now...and she cannot fight freely with Ibuki in harm's way. But Ippo...]
[She's looking at you now, brother, and possibly even whispering your name harshly to get your attention. That silent communication we do? Read her thoughts, man - her eyes meaningfully travel over to where Zero's movements took place. Something's going over there.]
[Alert everyone. A fight's going to happen. I can't protect Ibuki and drive away the invaders. She needs to be safe. If you protect her, I can stay near and protect you both. Colin had a securehouse, didn't he? Take her there if you can; my place is out here, and yours is with her. We need to do everything we can. Everything.]
[I will fill my role. You fill yours.]
[Her eyes snap back to Zahi, and the hatred behind them is ill-disguised. The rest of her is coiled, ready to move...and she makes not a sound.]
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[...and that's suspicious movement far too close to us. Ikuri can't move, or Ibuki will be vulnerable. But if she alerts anyone... the tension in the air is thick. Saying anything, and especially the wrong thing, will drop a spark on dry tinder.]
[A futile concern, she thinks. We're headed for a fight even now...and she cannot fight freely with Ibuki in harm's way. But Ippo...]
[She's looking at you now, brother, and possibly even whispering your name harshly to get your attention. That silent communication we do? Read her thoughts, man - her eyes meaningfully travel over to where Zero's movements took place. Something's going over there.]
[Alert everyone. A fight's going to happen. I can't protect Ibuki and drive away the invaders. She needs to be safe. If you protect her, I can stay near and protect you both. Colin had a securehouse, didn't he? Take her there if you can; my place is out here, and yours is with her. We need to do everything we can. Everything.]
[I will fill my role. You fill yours.]
[Her eyes snap back to Zahi, and the hatred behind them is ill-disguised. The rest of her is coiled, ready to move...and she makes not a sound.]