Shinigami's Manor. (Shinigami's Entry)

[SataiRolePlayingGuy]

Jumi finally shifted back.  There she was again, and she hoped the girl had lost interest in them or would not appear again so soon or in what should have been the safest place.  But at least she was confident there would be backup this time, and not just Hikaru.  At least Nall was pulled away from the whatever the woman was.  She rubbed her forehead a bit in frustration with a soft sigh.  “You and your damn apples.”  She was not sure how much they could really trust her to be honest even if they went along with it.  Or if she might try something like what happened to Shinigami last time they ran into her.  Was not excited about the idea of eating another apple of hers.

”We just talked to the master of the place.  I don’t think he appreciates your trespassing, or threatening our souls.”  They did have that advantage.  Whatever ‘Death’ really was, could she just shrug off the idea of offending Maxim in the center of his temple?  They were presumably than anywhere else this might happen.  Though she glanced to Shinigami.  Most curious how she wanted to handle this.  Did she, or Mitsuko, want to take their chances with this, ask any questions?

[Warning]

Nall had been tossed behind the fox but without harm, now just left to fly around. He wasn't sure how to react to the pair yet. The comment of Jumi seemed to make the catgirl twitch but at least she was being held back by the girl standing near her and appearing to enjoy the situation. At least Jumi seemed to remember her time with her. The words spoken to her next however did not appear to do much to bother her. Her arms opened wide as she replied, "Threat? You misunderstand... I've come to offer a fair deal. Three free questions then any further ones require a payment. You do not have to take that deal. He would not care either way.", she said, smirking gently. The catgirl only showed a serious expression.

Mitsuko didn't like it. First Lenneth then this woman who could change her form like them, who caused troubles for them and Jumi and who almost killed Shinigami by doing horrible things to her. "I won't forgive you for what you've done... Who are you?!", the valkyrie then shouted. wanting a clear answer. The question didn't faze the girl, who had expected it either way. Taking one of the apples, she started eating it before she spoke, "Right to it... I am the Emissary of Death. I miiight have lied to you about cert-", she started saying before Shinigami raised her hand and charged a ball of darkness quickly before she shot it at both the girl and the catgirl, causing a blast of darkness in the hallway where the two were.

Nall flew quickly in front of the fox's face. "Not inside the temple! You will make gods mad!", he yelled at her, making Shinigami push him away in frustration as the catgirl appeared out of the hallway to try and attack her in retaliation, leaving the fox to barely avoid a slice of her scythe before she kicked her away forcefully. "...Hold it, Mao. Very bold of you, Shinigami. I guess I deserved that...", a voice spoke as the darkness dissipated, showing the girl standing with some torn clothes. Mitsuko was confused on her side but the answer at least seemed to confirm something about her. The fox didn't look very happy and the tension could be felt. "The game goes on... Two questions remain.", she then said with a smile.

[SataiRolePlayingGuy]

Not a surprising question, from Mitsuko.  But a disappointing answer, even if it was cut off.  Disappointing Shinigami’s was not very effective.  It might have been interesting to hear whatever else ‘Death’ had intended to say, but Jumi was not sure how honest or informative it would be.  But one more figure made his appearance finally in the moment of quiet.  Maxim did not intervene yet, but Hikaru stepped into the doorway.  Transformed.  A Knight is shining golden armor.  Sword at his side, still sheathed, but hand on it.  Prepared to draw if necessary.

”Forgive me for being late.”  He said to his guests and Umi, before looking over the intruders whose presence led to him transforming on the way.  “I invited the three ladies here, I did not invite you.”  He had not heard much of what they said, which made him more cautious.  “This temple only accepts its members and guests.  Whatever you might be, let my guests have peace.  If you are not here to help them leave.  If you are, be quick about it.”  Jumi was relived he did ask any questions, in case he got pulled into the ‘game’.  He was not friendly, but not recklessly hostile, perhaps experience warning him this was a very dangerous potential enemy.  Not one who could be approached like a simple demon or monster.

[Warning]

Despite what happened so far, the Emissary did not seem too surprised by the interruption but still looked cautious now. "The hero in shining armor, I presume. So literal, in your case. You're not being very fun right now. Disappointing... Shinigami, for you to be called a lady guest, you must really be proud.", she said with some sarcastic delight before she snapped her fingers and transformed into her magical form or whatever it was, with her floating torn robe. A void gate appeared behind her anew, showing pitch black darkness and unexplainable metal shapes. The fox was not sure what to think of it except for what familiar feeling emanated from it. A feeling of death or at the least a complete lack of life...

Mitsuko felt some annoyance as some more of the girl's power showed to them. Something that felt familiar but for different reasons than what Shinigami felt. "W-wait. We should still hear what she has to say.", she told Hikaru while taking a step forward. The girl's gaze locked on Mitsuko, smirking to her softly. "A smart girl... She wants the game to go on.", she commented but Mitsuko shook her head. "This is not for you but for Shinigami.", the valkyrie replied, careful with the way she avoided questions as well. The fox calmed down but said nothing, crossing her arms for now. The catgirl appeared to keep an eye on them as well but before anything, Mitsuko wanted the permission of Hikaru to continue.

Maybe with his help, they could get something out of it. The girl and her cat could have escaped anytime they wanted by now but the reason for her being there was not quite clear yet. Mitsuko didn't think that it only was to give them information. She didn't trust her like she did with Shinigami, who admittedly looked pretty scary at first. Still, there was something else to her. She said she was allowing them to ask three questions... If they did not go beyond them, would the girl hold her side of the deal and leave them alone? There were too many things that they needed to know, about her, Shinigami, Lenneth, Death maybe? Mitsuko's plan was not to leave her any chance... But if maybe they got answers...