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[sings4dragons]

Menolly's not one to sit still and wait, and the words she'd heard the day before had spurred her into action. Dressed in her heavy leathers and armed with multiple knives, she slipped into the streets near Oh Aces, wanting to see if anyone needed her help getting into the safety of the protected building.

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[soulofocean]

[Umi had already claimed what --ten, eleven or so victims? Yes, she was keeping count. She needed to report to her General later, and in any case their Tormentors down at the Fifth Circle appreciated a detailed account of what sheep they dragged into the Pit.

No matter how many, she happened to be bored again, and on the hunt. Upon seeing Menolly down the streets she smirked, remembering her vaguely.]

...Hey! Dragon girl, right? [She waved cheerfully from where she stood, right across the street from the other girl.] Looks like you're in a hurry!

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[sings4dragons]

[Ever the cautious soul, Menolly called out a soft greeting, but didn't move any closer. Not with the way things were going in the City at the moment. As it was, she kept moving, one hand casually resting on the hilt of one of her knives.]

A bit, yes.

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[soulofocean]

And why's that? I doubt whoever or whatever you're going to see can't wait a couple more minutes.

[It was all the more amusing to play with them a little before pouncing, Umi'd found. So she fell into step after Menolly, playing the social butterfly. There was no telling if the other girl could sense her fell aura, but Umi was about to find out.]

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[sings4dragons]

I do apologize, but I'm rather busy right now.

[One of her colorful dragons popped into the air near her head, it's gaze a livid red as it stared back at Umi. A moment later, the air was full of little dragons, all circled protectively around Menolly, and all ten hissing back at the other girl.]

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[soulofocean]

[She had to chuckle at the little dragons. She was fascinated by them, even under the effects of the change The City had brought upon her: only in a far darker fashion.]

Aren't your little vermin CUTE. What, they think I'm going to eat you?

[The air started getting noticeably colder around them as Umi smiled cruelly.]

I don't do that. But that doesn't mean I won't have a little fun, now I got you here.

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[sings4dragons]

[Without pause, Menolly starts to run back towards Oh Aces and the protective zone it offers. Being long legged and in great shape, she's quick for a young woman.]

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[soulofocean]

[She loves it when they run. And this one's in rather good form! Makes things even more interesting.]

---Hey, that's rude! Leaving just like that!

[With a gesture of her hand, Umi sends a blast of icy water after Menolly. Just as it streams toward her it gains the shape of a coiling watery whip. Let's see if her friend can outrun that.]

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[sings4dragons]

[Good luck. This girl's outran Thread back on Pern. She's no match for a demon, but running is something she can do. shifting her direction a little, she manages to dodge, but just barely, all the while whistling at her little friends. The noise sends them scattering, the dun colored browns and brighter bronzes popping out of sight only to appear right in front of Umi's face, their little claws aiming for her eyes.]

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[soulofocean]

---Wha-?? You little creepers! Get off!

[Surprised by this turn of events Umi swats at the tiny dragons to get them off her face, not managing to avoid a couple of nasty scratches, which only makes her even angrier. Her aura grows so cold its unbearable to be close to her without freezing.]

You're going to pay for that!! [That stated, she recovers her true demon form: half-human shape, half-water. Then chases after Menolly herself, fast as the wave she's become.]

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[sings4dragons]

[Menolly's running full out now, her breath starting to burn in her lungs thanks to the newly added chill in the air. Oh Aces is in view now and Menolly takes a quick breath to yell for the dragons to get back into the building even as she sidesteps to aim herself for the door. The dragons pop out of sight, always keen to listen to their mistress.]

Get away from me!

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[soulofocean]

Not going to happen~!

[Her singsong tone reveals more amusement than anger already. Menolly's a good prey. Makes Umi work for her catch. Unlike that boy she and her beloved Master hunted earlier that week. Pitiful.

That building has a certain repellent sense that disturbs her, though. A wall of water rises to bar Menolly's way inside it.]

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[sings4dragons]

[Gritting her teeth against the burning in her lungs, Menolly spins to face her attacker, knives in both hands.]

You've had your fun. Now leave.

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[soulofocean]

...Aw, boy. And she's armed. [Umi chuckles cruelly, regaining a more human form now she's caught up with the girl.] I'm terrified!

Tough luck, Dragon girl. [She summons her watery whip with a gesture of her right hand and cracks it against the ground once.] Fun's only getting started.

[And with that she lashes, aiming for Menolly's hands to disarm her.]

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[sings4dragons]

[One knife goes flying but the second stays in her grip a second longer before it slips from her numb hand, leaving Menolly unarmed. Still, she doesn't back down. It's not in her nature.]

What do you want?

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[soulofocean]

Huh. Is that a trick question or something? [Umi tilts her head to a side.] What does a demon usually want! To enjoy your suffering, break you, probably get you to join the merry crew we already have rotting down at the Pit.

[A little smile that would have been very much Umi's any other day, only now it comes paired with more lashing of the watery whip.] The usual deal!

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[sings4dragons]

You can't break me so easily.

[She might not be able to back up, but sidestepping is something that gets her out of the way of the whip, even if it pushes her further away from the door she wants to get to.]