purrtagonist | [scp r2: justfists]

[she goes quiet, and then nods slowly.]

I think it makes sense too. Meaning, if we don't get this right, Flat's death would be for nothing.

And we can't let his death be for nothing.

We can't.

[he says that firmly, with fire alighting in his gaze]

[she believes that, but she doesn't know which death would make the most sense to get rid of the baghrest.

It's a creature, unlike the Jorogumo, that she'd never heard of before.]

There may be information somewhere, I'll start looking.

[he can assume it isn't drowning, based on the fact that he is pretty sure the Jorogumo needs to be killed via drowning. and fire. . . well. the Barghest had taunted them with fire, so he doubts it's that, too]

Yeah. I don't know if there's a library here, but the Apprentice may be able to give us some insight on their weaknesses.

[she nods.]

I'm sure I can find books, somewhere. You may want to check with the Apprentice.

Gladly. And we'll report back with what we find.

[he lifts an arm for a tired forearm bump]

And, Makoto?

[a small bump]

Hm, Akira?

Good job today.

Thank you for having my back. Now, and always.

... Yeah.

[and then she pinches his arm]

But stop being so reckless. If everyone goes after you at once, I can't protect you.

[twitches a bit, but more for show than in actual pain]

. . . I'll be careful. I don't want to cause you any unnecessary stress.

[. . .]

There is something else I need to tell you, though.