" sorry .ᐣ "

" nope , i ' m good . " she brushes herself off a bit , realizing her clothes are a bit wet .

" no , as in like, ' can you repeat that ' . "

oh , she hadn ' t known how much she missed miwa ' s hand in hers . she squeezed the hand , a smile on her face . "

" not really , no . why . "

" what a flattering comparison . "

maki ' s gaze swept over the streets they roamed . there was a local barber , grocery store , a bar , and many different shops . she liked the small little town , liked how cozy it was . she wished she could be here forever .

" yuta .ᐣ " she turns her head , seeing the white - clad sorcerer and smiling . it ' s nice to see a familiar face every so often . she puts down the weapon she was training with , a staff , and faces him . " been a bit , okkotsu . "

" fuck that bum toji . i ' m nothing like him . "

" do i really look like him , though .ᐣ "

sigh . another day , another shmuck to kill . bounties are tiring , and she wishes the guild would give her a damn break . she unsheathes her sword , approaching the man head - on . more fun that way .

noticing him noticing her , the grip on her hilt tightens . she sighs . " really tired . can we get this over with . "

" guild ' s not exactly askin ' . got a high bounty on your head . " her sword dangles in her right hand , as if she ' s mulling over using her fists or the blade . would be a higher reward if he were alive , but she doesn ' t want to do this .

though she blocked , her footing is still throw off . must have been the damn shockwaves . now she can ' t see shit because of the dust . ugh , fuck sight then . she focuses , listening for changes in the air and sounds of transfiguration . damn curse .

" the fuck do i care .ᐣ " cracking her neck . shifting her feet . gripping her sword . she ' s ready .

" not really . i want to try and goad you , honestly . "

" aura . "

a strange feeling . her grip loosens , surprise colouring her face . she shakes it off , hand tightening around the wood of her sword . " yeah , yeah , whatever . "

" he also had burn scars .ᐣ "

" cough . "