Kurogane kept from sneering when Fai offered him the door and focused instead on the lock that was unfortunately still in place. After watching how much it had taken from Fai to break the previous lock, he'd determined not to waste any more energy than was necessary with getting through this door.

One hit was all he should need, and not with his boot.

Choosing to not use any kind of kick for this particular door, Kurogane set his body against the frame and, squaring his shoulder, rammed the door with his full weight. The rusted lock strained from the hit and almost seemed to withstand the force a moment before the weakened metal pulled apart and clattered onto the tile flooring. The door itself meanwhile flung open, crashing against the kitchen wall and sending an echoing announcement through the kitchen that someone was coming in.

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