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[noblerise]

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some time after blade's post; text;

[reenforces]

The bodies are in Kanto, inside the ruins about ten minutes west of the gate.

I know protocol is that we shouldn't touch a crime scene, but this isn't where they were killed. We'll [meaning Jun] bring the bodies out of the Spirit Realm so the authorities can release them to their families. Is there a good place for that?

[noblerise]

[Jusis lets out a sigh that's both relieved and tired.]

Place them within the park a safe distance away from the Kanto Gate. I'll make certain that the officers who arrive are ones I trust. They'll still ask you cursory questions, but they won't keep you longer than that.

Did you find any clues to the Labyrinth's whereabouts? Or anything unusual about the bodies or where they were found?

[reenforces]

Got it. I'll pass it on.

Based on the demon's M.O., the Labyrinth is most likely in or around Blade's residence. I imagine it won't be hard to find. Blood is his contract price, so it might literally be x marks the spot in that case.

As for the bodies...

Besides being dressed like a bride and groom, they were made to be holding hands when we found them.

This thing has a sick sense of humor.

[noblerise]

Understood. I'll check the area with another Guardian to make sure it's safe. Once we've confirmed the Labyrinth is there, we'll get started with the operation. Thank you, you've done good work.

It sounds like a warning to Imbibitor Lunae. Mara seems intent on having both of them while mocking their relationship.

[reenforces]

Jun and Maple did all the work. I'm just here to facilitate things.

[Moral support healer.]

Maple was attacked, but he managed to fend Mara off himself. I think the demon is weaker than he's letting on, which is why he picked soft targets.

That's exactly what it is. He's got greed in spades.

... Maple is really important to me. I'm trusting you and your people to not only look after him, but to bring Blade home if at all possible. Maple has already been through hell and back for this stupid blacksmith, and if all this makes him cry again I might be the next one going off the chain.

Understood?

[noblerise]

Nonetheless, I thank all three of you.

I shall add 'spineless' to how I describe this parasitic blight, then.

[Heh... Jusis understands this all too well. He and Mikleo are truly a lot alike in this regard.]

Blade is an associate of ours and I've considered him one of my people thanks to his blacksmithing services. I promise you, we will do everything we can to save his life. The aftermath of him coming back will also be personally seen to by me.

Besides, I promised Blade that I would do everything in my power to save him from Mara's Labyrinth. I intend to keep my word.

[reenforces]

Anytime.

[They are.]

... Thanks. I know they're in good hands, it's just hard to pass them off to someone else. Even if I know it's better that way.

It sounds like they chose to believe in the promise you made, so I'll believe in it, too.

[noblerise]

I would've had the same reluctance had I been in your situation.

I won't let any of you down.

[A lesser man might've been nervous about this responsibility. Instead, Jusis has confidence and an unwillingness to accept anything less than an outcome where Blade comes back alive.]