If your little gang of heroes didn't try to get in the way, none of it would have happened.

Yeah, I got it. We're not friends. We're not aquaintances. In fact, I'm gonna do both of us a favor and say bye right here.

‘‘ you got some kind of zen mode goin' on? despite meeting a stranger, who, mind you! might turn out to be a cruel, rude, guy! you're totally calm. ’’ a hand raised to pinch his chin. ‘‘ think you could help out a bit more? where might a guy get some sleep not in the open? ’’

he's tempted. he's so tempted to.

the provocation is tempting, neo, but. i don't have it in me. i'll let you make your call.

that was. . . a little menacing, actually. ‘‘ n-no, it's not. i'm what you'd call! reformed! a not so bad - bad guy! i think. ’’ he laughed at himself. ‘‘ oh, you guys got stuff like that around here? what do you think'd be easier? my uhh. . . currency may be no good here. ’’

the torchwicks visible eye opened wide for a split second. "okami! well, holy shit! how long's it been? way too long."

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀tired. it's time for rest. hopefully, i can forget all about today.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

whoa, WHOA, whEN DID I TURN INTO THAT?

" crazy busy, buddy. trying to get more of my life sorted out, honestly. being bad is a chore and a half. " a hand reaches out to ruffle the males hair. at least one thing feels natural.

alright, might i refer back to : 🍑

‘‘ what in the - ’’ he searches for his wallet and pulls it out of his front coat pocket. a bill fold is removed. ‘‘ uh. . . roopi? ’’ he hands it to her.

Must have been different circumstances. ( roman pours himself his own glass, taking a whiff of the scent of the white wine and smiling. ) Fighting sounds like common ground for you folks. Personally, I'd rather just share a cigar and a few drinks, but I know how it goes.

alright. thats it, i'm man handling you tonight. say good night to everyone, neo.

‘‘ you can just do that? whew, you must be important. ’’ without wasting a beat, roman quickly follows the girl, staying side by side with her. ‘‘ what exactly is this kinda currency? is it similar to this piece of paper? heck, is it even something you can hold? ’’

a halt. for just a couple of seconds, roman's body froze. oh, just how in the crosshairs of royal officials is he in? " p-princess. right. " he took two glances behind his back. " i'm not. . . bein' disrespectful here just talking to you, am i? ah, wait, GEMS. REALLY?"

does make-up on the tl, no miss