[poor Akira, almost turned into dog food when he would much rather be cat food. . .]
[a surprise noise escapes Akira's mouth as this mysterious spell-slinging stranger leaps out in front of him. on instinct, he jerks back, adopting a defensive post as his coattails flutter behind him. but it only takes a second for him to realize that this guy isn't an enemy, and he forces himself to relax as his expression turns apologetic]
[he can't blame the guy, after all. tensions are high and there are enemies everywhere. they have to be careful]
[but even so, Akira can't help but comment, his tone both dryly humorous and bewildered]
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[a surprise noise escapes Akira's mouth as this mysterious spell-slinging stranger leaps out in front of him. on instinct, he jerks back, adopting a defensive post as his coattails flutter behind him. but it only takes a second for him to realize that this guy isn't an enemy, and he forces himself to relax as his expression turns apologetic]
[he can't blame the guy, after all. tensions are high and there are enemies everywhere. they have to be careful]
[but even so, Akira can't help but comment, his tone both dryly humorous and bewildered]
. . . woof woof?
[HUMOR IS HOW HE COPES]