[See, this is the kind of exchange Shura can get behind. A bit of this for that. Not this extended deal making and contract working.]
I'll keep her in mind.
[And honestly probably just avoid her if possible. That kind of person probably stood out in a crowd, so that was helpful at least. And if she needed help herself one day in the future, she had an idea of where to start. But really, Shura hoped to avoid getting hurt in the first place. Throwing herself in the way of a bullet was definitely not in her plans.]
Call you Faust, watch out for this Mipha. I keep it up, you owe me a favor. That's all you need from me, right?
[Peace offering? She didn't need that, nor did she trust any kind of olive branch coming from Mephisto. They would probably continue to cross paths, if only because they did work well together when it was called for and there was something to be said about knowing someone in this new world. At least she knew that he couldn't be trusted, which was reassuring in its own way.]
Yes, I'd say that just about covers it. Now, we simply need to make our way to Wyver and--
[--and, well, he was about to finish his sentence but then out of nowhere, odd vine-like branches from overhead suddenly shoot down and steal his hat right off his head, quickly recoiling back up high into the canopy.]
...truly, interesting wildlife they have on this planet.
[There's a vine going for Shura's sword too -- and another stealing Mephisto's phone out of his back pocket!]
[Heh. Or at least, that's Shura's immediate internal response, amusement at the dumb jackass demon getting his hat stolen by the local flora. Except Shura remembers this vine from earlier and just how much of a pain it had been to get Rin down. The only thing of real value and the easiest thing to try and snag off her would be Fang, and so she's quick to reach for the hilt and draw the sword. Taking out the vine as it wraps around her scabbard isn't difficult, but she's slashing out rather viciously. Seems like someone isn't in a good mood!]
Tch. I ain't stickin' around here.
[Does she see the vine reaching for his phone? Yes, yes she does. Is she offering to help? Nope.]
[WOW don't cut him down too?? Sure, he could just take a few steps back, but if she wants to recklessly try and cut him in half, she gets to deal with the consequences!]
[For his part, he snaps his fingers to simply poof his hat back down into his hand. There, that was easy enough--]
[Except nah. The vines don't appreciate having their new possessions taken so suddenly, nor do they appreciate being cut down like this. But since Shura seems to be the more dangerous one, they all home in on Mephisto.]
[Like, hundreds of them.]
[Which knock him down and crush him against the ground before he can so much as yelp, before pulling back up into the canopy just as quickly like -- getting a solid right hook from a goddamn tree.]
[They took his hat and his coat this time, and apparently nearly took off with his shirt with how the collar is torn open. Is this going to be some kind of bizarre strip tease?? He wants no part in it.]
[That's right, the vines know who to respect here. But really, that's not how Shura thought that would go down. Of course she wouldn't strike Mephisto--she knows how to fight in close range with Fang.]
You watch yerself!
[But she isn't expecting... what just happens. It's an automatic reaction to step forward, reaching out with her free hand as if she's about to try and stop the assault from happening. But nah. Nah. This is karma. What for, who knew, but knowing him, it was for something. Heh.
So she waits for the plants to withdraw before she squats in front of him, offering a hand up.]
They're doin' ya a favor. Come on, let's get outta here.
[look she's being nice... because she's laughing on the inside...]
[He stares at her hand for a long couple of seconds before waving her off and standing on his own. He's already in a bad mood, he doesn't need her pity!!]
Oh, you go on ahead. I'm not leaving here without my--
[And he pats his pocket. And then checks the other, glances around before looking up and-- yep, there it is, dangling in a branch about a hundred feet up.]
[A low blow that is doing nothing for Mephisto's mood, if the way his expression practically falls off his face is any indication, turning into a tight-lipped smile.]
Oh, I still can. But it wouldn't be worth the effort... say, I know!
Why don't you be a dear [And he snaps his fingers] and get it for me?
[FUCKIN' TELEPORTS HER UP INTO THE TREE BRANCHES A HUNDRED FEET IN THE AIR]
[At least there's plenty of nice sturdy branches to hold her up?? But this is pretty rude.]
THIS IS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY?? WOW, HOW OLD ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO BE??
Shura, of course, is shrieking once she finds herself suddenly aloft in the canopy above. Somehow, she manages not to drop Fang in the process of scrambling to grab hold and find a safe branch to cling to.]
Oi, you bastard!
[She's bleeding now, having nicked her leg with Fang in her struggle. Damn it, that better not scar. And her stockings! This bastard...]
[She can, she's well trained, and she knows Mephisto knows that. And she's considering finding something to throw at him, but the movement of the the vines catches her attention first. She tightens her grip on Fang, prepared to to slash at whatever the vine sends her way, but the glint of the flip phone catches her attention. It's only a twist of her wrist to aim Fang's tip towards Mephisto's precious cellular device, and it would take much force at all to break the stupid phone, but she hesitates just before making her mark--hey, she knew that picture...]
[Yona... just how dense could you be?? If she was one of his students... Shura didn't think anyone could be dumber than Rin, but this is cutting it close.]
[Take a deep breath, Shura. Just leave the damn phone. As much as she just wants to impale the damn thing, it wasn't going to be worth the consequences. Just sheath Fang and get on with her life. Because it was a long way down, and she still had crap to take care of that afternoon.
So without further comment, Shura will do just that, sheath Fang and start her careful descent down the tree. It really won't take long for her to get down considering how high up the bastard demon threw her, but she's taking her time and completely ignoring Mephisto. Cause guess who's not worth a broken ankle! ]
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I'll keep her in mind.
[And honestly probably just avoid her if possible. That kind of person probably stood out in a crowd, so that was helpful at least. And if she needed help herself one day in the future, she had an idea of where to start. But really, Shura hoped to avoid getting hurt in the first place. Throwing herself in the way of a bullet was definitely not in her plans.]
Call you Faust, watch out for this Mipha. I keep it up, you owe me a favor. That's all you need from me, right?
[Peace offering? She didn't need that, nor did she trust any kind of olive branch coming from Mephisto. They would probably continue to cross paths, if only because they did work well together when it was called for and there was something to be said about knowing someone in this new world. At least she knew that he couldn't be trusted, which was reassuring in its own way.]
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[--and, well, he was about to finish his sentence but then out of nowhere, odd vine-like branches from overhead suddenly shoot down and steal his hat right off his head, quickly recoiling back up high into the canopy.]
...truly, interesting wildlife they have on this planet.
[There's a vine going for Shura's sword too -- and another stealing Mephisto's phone out of his back pocket!]
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Tch. I ain't stickin' around here.
[Does she see the vine reaching for his phone? Yes, yes she does. Is she offering to help? Nope.]
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[WOW don't cut him down too?? Sure, he could just take a few steps back, but if she wants to recklessly try and cut him in half, she gets to deal with the consequences!]
[For his part, he snaps his fingers to simply poof his hat back down into his hand. There, that was easy enough--]
2/3 I lied
[Like, hundreds of them.]
[Which knock him down and crush him against the ground before he can so much as yelp, before pulling back up into the canopy just as quickly like -- getting a solid right hook from a goddamn tree.]
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[They took his hat and his coat this time, and apparently nearly took off with his shirt with how the collar is torn open. Is this going to be some kind of bizarre strip tease?? He wants no part in it.]
Now that was just uncalled for.
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You watch yerself!
[But she isn't expecting... what just happens. It's an automatic reaction to step forward, reaching out with her free hand as if she's about to try and stop the assault from happening. But nah. Nah. This is karma. What for, who knew, but knowing him, it was for something. Heh.
So she waits for the plants to withdraw before she squats in front of him, offering a hand up.]
They're doin' ya a favor. Come on, let's get outta here.
[look she's being nice... because she's laughing on the inside...]
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Oh, you go on ahead. I'm not leaving here without my--
[And he pats his pocket. And then checks the other, glances around before looking up and-- yep, there it is, dangling in a branch about a hundred feet up.]
--my phone too!? How dare they!?
[Mephisto they're plants, they can't hear you.]
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Nyeheh, what a pain. Can you even teleport up there to get it back anymore?
[She could offer to help him get it down. But now. Better to go for a low blow instead.]
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[A low blow that is doing nothing for Mephisto's mood, if the way his expression practically falls off his face is any indication, turning into a tight-lipped smile.]
Oh, I still can. But it wouldn't be worth the effort... say, I know!
Why don't you be a dear [And he snaps his fingers] and get it for me?
[FUCKIN' TELEPORTS HER UP INTO THE TREE BRANCHES A HUNDRED FEET IN THE AIR]
[At least there's plenty of nice sturdy branches to hold her up?? But this is pretty rude.]
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THIS IS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY?? WOW, HOW OLD ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO BE??
Shura, of course, is shrieking once she finds herself suddenly aloft in the canopy above. Somehow, she manages not to drop Fang in the process of scrambling to grab hold and find a safe branch to cling to.]
Oi, you bastard!
[She's bleeding now, having nicked her leg with Fang in her struggle. Damn it, that better not scar. And her stockings! This bastard...]
I ain't doin' shit for ya!
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Ohh, you're not? My, what a shame! Then I suppose there's no reason for me to help you get back down, now is there?
[His phone is nearby, but maybe throwing an angry Shura up next to such a precious item of his was a bad idea--]
[But more importantly: the vines have opened the flip phone, revealing a selfie of a rather familiar face as his phone's wallpaper.]
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[She can, she's well trained, and she knows Mephisto knows that. And she's considering finding something to throw at him, but the movement of the the vines catches her attention first. She tightens her grip on Fang, prepared to to slash at whatever the vine sends her way, but the glint of the flip phone catches her attention. It's only a twist of her wrist to aim Fang's tip towards Mephisto's precious cellular device, and it would take much force at all to break the stupid phone, but she hesitates just before making her mark--hey, she knew that picture...]
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My, I hope you're not getting any funny ideas up there! [He will absolutely hurl her back into space if she breaks his phone ok]
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[Take a deep breath, Shura. Just leave the damn phone. As much as she just wants to impale the damn thing, it wasn't going to be worth the consequences. Just sheath Fang and get on with her life. Because it was a long way down, and she still had crap to take care of that afternoon.
So without further comment, Shura will do just that, sheath Fang and start her careful descent down the tree. It really won't take long for her to get down considering how high up the bastard demon threw her, but she's taking her time and completely ignoring Mephisto. Cause guess who's not worth a broken ankle! ]
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[What if the vines decided they didn't want to let their new possession (read: Shura) just casually climb down and escape???]
[Cause they're gonna start going for her now, wrapping around her arms and legs to try and hold her in place!]