If he hadn't mentioned the visitors, Homura might have ignored the intercom completely. Yet the implication that some of them might be subjected to the horrors of the prison at night made Homura pause mid-preparation, giving a useless glare to the source of the voice. At this stage, the demi-god truly would put nothing past Martin Landel; whatever his ultimate goal, there seemed to be no method he wouldn't use to achieve it. It was a philosophy Homura generally agreed with, yet the actual events that had taken place over the course of time would ensure Landel's death when Homura finally had the opportunity, even before that threat.

Rinrei, in the Institute's walls. Whether she was brought as herself or as Lily, Homura felt true fear thinking of her facing some of the horrors he'd encountered--much less the Institute's experimentation.

It was all the more reason to move quickly. Homura had changed into his clothes almost immediately on his return, and gathered the few items he'd carry with him into the night: his sword, his light, and his radio. Yet depending on what happened, Homura already suspected that he might not be able to follow any clues that might be broadcast. If Rinrei was present, he'd keep her from harm, even at the risk of missing a piece of information. And even if she wasn't, there was still Okita to consider. Homura hadn't been able to fully share Heiji's store, meaning the man likely still wanted blood. Without knowing Sai's room number, however, Homura could only hope to catch Okita before he made it too far. Though there were only a few halls between them, Homura couldn't count on the proximity when dealing with his friend, which was why he hurried from the room shortly after the doors had opened.

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