Nataku nodded at Kenren and Homura as they approached. It was hard to make out details without a light, but the scent of blood was as heavy as their silence. Nataku said nothing. Since Homura chose to order instead of explain, he focused on the task at hand for now.

The rattling that filled the hallway immediately after was less alarming than Hanatarou's reaction to it. Monsters he expected, but something that could petrify the healer so throughly..? This was probably something they really didn't want to fight.

"Lets go. I'll get her." He dashed off, trusting Homura and Kenren to look after Hanatarou.

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