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[undyingcrow]

[But before he can get too comfortable, the spirits cry out.]

There they are! Hurry and restrain them!

[In that instant, Akechi's fur stands on is. He breaks away from Ren, stumbling to his feet. Hereward materializes at his side, ready to strike.]

Damn it. Of course they wouldn't let us go so easily...

[phantomshow]

[For the briefest of moments, Ren’s entire body tingles pleasantly with the buildup to getting what he wants - no, it’s not just what he wants. This is what they want, together, perfectly synced. It’s the same uncanny knowing Ren remembers feeling the first time they fought using that improvised joint attack - seamless, special.

And it’s ruined by the sound of encroaching voices. Ren groans in frustration, curses under his breath, and becomes a bat for a harried instant before he re-forms in his usual shape, stood next to Akechi and ready to put up one hell of a fight.

(Yes, the body suit is fully back on. It’s vampire physics. Don’t question it.)

Uriel cycles to the front of his mind, but he holds off summoning anyone just yet.]

What’s your call, Leader?

[undyingcrow]

Get down. This won't be pleasant.

[With a growl, he thrusts his sword out.]

Megidolaon!

[A simple, direct order. His wings fan out, ready to take flight as the magic blooms outward, bowling over the specters and shattering several mirrors in its wake.]

[phantomshow]

You got it.

[Ren doesn’t need to be told twice; he’s already had his Megidolaon for today, thank you very much. He quickly sinks to the ground in mist form, hovering in a slow swirl behind Akechi, out of the blast range.]

[undyingcrow]

[Thankfully, the attack does its job, giving them the perfect front to escape from. Even so, Akechi breathes smoke behind them, to further conceal them.

The question is, where can they go?]

[phantomshow]

[Excellent question! Ren takes his normal form again as they hurry away from their would-be captors. He’s faster on his feet when he actually has feet, after all. Still, he can’t resist making a quip.]

You are so hot when you’re blowing things up like that, [he says, grinning wildly.]

[undyingcrow]

[Rationally, he knows Ren finds him hot. Ren compliments him regularly. Showers him in affection.

All the same, Akechi's eyes widen at the remark. Perhaps he's simply too flustered still from the interruption.]

You would find me attractive, even as a cat.