Even when she'd just heard the question, Akira could expect his disappointment, that boy had his own very strict code of right and wrong. From what she had seen of it, it seemed to be influenced by the people around him. She had hoped he'd be more logical, but apparently scaring a kid by popping a balloon was in the wrong... Of course, it had to be, otherwise, he wouldn't need to ask the question at all, especially not that conditionally. Children could do it to each other anytime, probably anyone but she could have gotten away with it, but now, with this darkness seeping out of her, Akira was labeled the villain of the street.
Her temper seethed as her partner picked the diplomatic route, stupidly trying to hide the darkness that billowed from her like smoke. 'It is no use, they've all already seen it and assumed what they want... Just like you' she said, adding the last part bitterly through gritted teeth. For the most part, though, she already felt exhausted, all the eyes on her, the needless fear. She let the healer's word wash over her... But a panic ensued inside her, there was a real danger if the darkness lurked like this, out of her control, but it was a risk she was going to take. She swallowed, clenched and unclenched her fists, till her skin sucked most of the darkness back in. She needed to get in in check, but she didn't have to go anywhere.
As the crowd halved upon the announced arrival of some other kid. Tsuru managed to disperse it a little more. But whoever stuck around heard what she said, especially after she cleared her throat to demand their attention. 'No. I'm a Rune Knight, Medias requested we help out, so you know what, I'm going to stay right here and do my job...' Following this she sliced through the crowd, easily because the people gave the girl a wide berth. Akira into one of the shops, to bring out some food.
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