third bullet :: video/action

[headedforhope]

[The mirror at first only shows robots marching past, destroying and trampling the Gardens as they go. Really, you might think, why did the Vine even bother? It's not exactly hard to miss the drama going on- no need for this kind of public awareness announcement.

But, see, the Vine sensed something exciting about to happen.]

TIRO FINALE!

[The

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[video]

[tookupthesword]

[Sayaka definitely recognized that, both the blast and the words. Sayaka hadn't acted on her own yet, too consumed in wondering what to do. But now she can't help but stare, as now she once again see's Mami in action.]

[video]

[headedforhope]

[When the robots first began to attack, Mami had been struck with a sudden doubt in her own abilities. After all, her last fight against a witch had resulted in her death, and her attempt to be strong in the Labyrinth had gone horribly, horribly wrong.

But against foes like these? She needn't have worried. They're nothing- less than nothing. As another slew of robots approach, hostile after the slaughter of their mechanical brethren, Mami guns them all down in quick succession....still unaware that she's being watched.]

[video]

[tookupthesword]

[Something felt wrong here. But Sayaka couldn't pin what it was down. Maybe it was because that Mami was out there, once again, all on her own. Perhaps it was that she threw herself in danger once more. Or was it that these robots weren't familiars?]

[video]

[headedforhope]

[The supply of guns she summoned now worthless after firing their single shot, she discards them and calls forth just two more- one for each hand. Mami looks around for more, thinking aloud to herself:]

There must be more, but...maybe if I went to the source...?

[video]

[orderlybento]

What...?

[She wasn't, um, expecting that from who she sees to be doing this. Both the things she is capable of - though she knows she can handle herself - and the expression on her face.]

Mami-san?

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[headedforhope]

[Her head jerks around; it was never really her intention to be seen, showy display of firepower or not. Fighting....no matter what she was trying to protect....that wasn't about glory.]

[video]

[headedforhope]

[So when she sees the mirror, let alone the person staring out at her form it, she's inwardly pretty irritated. But outwardly, the cold expression simply melts away into her usual smile.]

Ah, Horaki-san!

[video]

[orderlybento]

[Hikari is a little surprised at the change of expression, and it shows.]

Oh, hello! I, um -

That was... kind of amazing.

action

[lovelikelight]

[The clearing suddenly fills with another burst of light, but it does no harm, leaving robots and foliage alike untouched. When it clears, Epsilon is visible. Her feet still a few feet off the ground, she alights near Mami, her hair shining so brightly, it leaves no question as to the source of the new light.]

Please. Stop this, Mami.

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[headedforhope]

[Her eyes widen, and she flinches from the light, but she doesn't step back.]

....Miss Epsilon?

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[lovelikelight]

Hello, Mami. [She smiles, a little sadly. The robots don't seem inclined to approach her, as if something is repelling them.]

They won't attack people unless attacked. They have consciousness. I can't understand their language, if they have one, but I believe they may be confused. Violence is not the way to deal with this problem.

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[headedforhope]

So you have your own...abilities. All right, then.

[She doesn't fire again, but the guns remain. She can't trust that so easily- and in a way, Mami's in her element; how many times has she fought like this, alone, with only the cold reality of the guns in her hands real proof that she existed?

Too many times to count.]

Sorry, but the only consciousness I've witnessed so far is a destructive one. Confused or not, I'm sure you're aware of the damage they've already caused- I don't intend to let it continue.

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[gentlecuteside]

[A girl with long bluish hair walks in, one hand ont he Katana at her waist]

How very showy.

[It was an impressive display of power, but it seemed overkill to Sakurako. A sword was all she needed to disassemble these oversided toys]

[Still, impressive]

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[headedforhope]

[gurlfran, overkill isn't just a word sometimes- it's a policy

also haaaay sizing you up with a smile, now]

You'd probably think so, huh?

[gentlecuteside]

I do. If you throw around that much power so carelessly, you're liable to cause as much damage as you prevent.

[headedforhope]

It's a move intended to be a finishing blow, but considering the numbers I'm up against [I, not "we".] it's not like I have much of a choice.

[Video]

[sansbaguette]

[Well, that is... A very interesting sight.] Very impressive, mademoiselle.

[Video]

[headedforhope]

[WHERE ARE THESE VOICES COMING FROM-

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...it gets the job done, at least, as it seems you've seen.

[sansbaguette]

Oui, I have. Such brute force has it's own kind of beauty, n'est-il pas?

[headedforhope]

[She's smiles, but it's just a bit impatient.]

Perhaps beauty can be found in anything, if someone looked hard enough. Even war.