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[tsuntiger]

[Taiga's been listening to the chaos of Mayfield from the safety of her bedroom, skipping school like a good little girl because she's honestly... a bit scared to go outside.  It was much safer simply watching from her window as the hazmats searched the streets, but there was something decidedly worrying about the whole ordeal.  She didn't stand a

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[wise_king]

Hmm, most likely preparing for radiation poisoning.

[tsuntiger]

R-radiation?! You're kidding, right?

[wise_king]

My prediction? I believe there will be a nuclear strike.

[tsuntiger]

Why should I believe you.

[Not even a question. Just a demand.]

[angelic_meister]

I fought the hazmat men in Westport; don't go anywhere near them if you can and definitely don't make them angry.

[tsuntiger]

I'm not going to bother them. ...Why are they so dangerous, though?

[angelic_meister]

They're not human. I'm not sure how strong they can get, but I do know if you kill one, they expel a bunch of toxic, burning gas.

[tsuntiger]

To...xic?

Th-they can't do that. What if you're just... passing by, what'll they do to you?

[sue_of_truth]

Me, do something stupid?

[tsuntiger]

Yes, you. Don't go outside unless you have to.

[sue_of_truth]

Oh? Why should I listen to you?

[tsuntiger]

Because.

[A shaky breath, to try and focus herself.]

A-are you really going to be so reckless? [Never mind that she's planning on running out to find shelter. Erika's not allowed.]

[rapier_ex]

It's a good idea just to stay clear for now. If they approach you, run.

[tsuntiger]

I...I will. I'm a fast runner.

[rapier_ex]

Good...

Don't worry. We can make it past this. I may not know everyone here that well, but... I have faith.

[tsuntiger]

They'll stop once they find the guy, won't they...?

[illusionkiller]

Yeah, don't worry. Misaka's drone will stay safe. I'll do everything to protect her.

... Are you going to be okay?

[tsuntiger]

Misaka. [Not Misaka's drone. Mama Taiga isn't gonna let anything happen to her. Her breath hitches, and she sniffles.

Totally not crying, man.]

I'll be fine, I-I'm going to Kei's.

[illusionkiller]

... Are you sure?

[tsuntiger]

P-positive. I told you to keep Misaka safe, not me.