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[artwithknives]

[After being run in circles by a few people, Shiki took the liberty to run away when he got the chance.

And completely run out of stamina by taking a circuitous route around Mayfield. He stops in the middle of whatever street to catch his breath but not dropping his guard.

Must run away from all girls.]Haa, haa. This is ridiculous. I'm usually

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[tohnoinversion]

**It's Shiki, alone, and on her street. FINALLY no Reisen around and she can spend time with her brother. Family time IS important.**

Brother... **And here she comes running into the street!**

[artwithknives]

Uwah! St-Stay back, Akiha!

[tohnoinversion]

**GLARE**

Excuse me, Shiki? **Now walking with authority toward him**

[artwithknives]

[walking backwards]

W-Wait!

[hourai_branch]

Shiki? Is something wrong?

[artwithknives]

Stay back, Kaguya...

[hourai_branch]

Why?

[artwithknives]

I don't know if I can trust you.

[stop_it_tewi]

S-shiki...? What's wrong?

[artwithknives]

[STEPPING BACK]

R-Reisen...u-uh...

[stop_it_tewi]

H-huh...?

*she's a little put off by that reaction*

What... what's wrong...?

[artwithknives]

You wouldn't abuse me...would you?

[redorblueshot]

Shikiiiiii~

[artwithknives]

UWAAAH!

[redorblueshot]

Now Shiki, the doctor told you no strenuous exercise. If you don't behave, I may have to restrain you. o/|

[artwithknives]

I've still got a couple kilometers left in me!

[metalidol_key]

[POPS IN LIKE A ROBOT-NOT-REALLY NINJA. She's got her hands all bandaged up from the fire earlier in the week, but she hardly seems bothered by any pain. After all, she's a little weak in the feeling department.]

Why is Shiki so worried?

[artwithknives]

[huff puff]

My maid is abusing me.

[metalidol_key]

[Key blinks. She's quite confused.]

Why would Shiki's maid abuse him?

[artwithknives]

She just is. I don't get it either.