Much to the summoner's satisfaction, Miko wasn't going to be a stickler in the face of his joke. He'd have gone insane months ago if he didn't start finding some fun within his own self-damaging combat ability. He could appreciate someone who'd just roll with it while also working to heal his sacrifice. "That's exactly what it is. I don't even know why you'd bother trying to fix it," he played further. In seriousness, the man did raise his right hand against Miko's left. She'd spoken earlier about understanding the part she treated, so it was probably to ensure he didn't have an odd hand after the process. The brunette asked for his name after they'd been working in tandem for this entire raid. Of course he couldn't blame her for forgetting; names were less important than a completed job when lives were at stake. "Hayakawa Aki. Not that it'll matter if we don't make it out of this," he said while looking down at that stump of an arm. Dizziness wasn't setting in as quickly as normal. It seemed the blood flow wasn't so ridiculous either, so obviously Miko had something proper going for a start. "But you're alright," Aki added.

〔SYSTEM NOTICE — BOND ROUTE UNLOCKED〕

Bond Route: Hayakawa Aki
Status Update Detected.

Intimacy has reached 16%.

Route Activated: “Fox & Blade”

Objective: Deepen connection with Hayakawa Aki.

Current Progress: 16%

Warning:
Hayakawa Aki's loyalty is forged in blood and loss.
Betray it, and the fox will hunt you.
Disappoint him, and he will cut you loose without a second glance.

Reward Teaser:
  • Exclusive Title: [Fox Blade]
  • Access to restricted fox-contract techniques
  • Personal favor from Hayakawa Aki (value: deadly)


Accept Invitation?
[ACCEPT] / [DENY]

*Refusal may permanently lock this route.*
*The System advises compliance.*

While yet another route was opening for Miko, Yugi was making some unintentional progress with his fourth overall. Mention of the life-or-death situation they were in didn't faze him at all. Actually, he'd go on to argue that it was the perfect time and place for such talk. "Well it'd only be worse to die on a missed opportunity, wouldn't it?" he countered. Ah, but there was more to add still. "Besides, this is only life or death for them. Let's kick some ass~" Already keen on making his next move the moment those spiders were in range, Yugi charged his blade with lightning. Maki couldn't say no to the assault ─ but as Yugi extended his left hand toward the spider most separate from the others, preparing a different sort of attack, he chuckled. "You didn't exactly say no to the other part either, y'know~" he flirted. Meanwhile, Satoru was pulling a phone from his pocket. He held it by his face, but strangely facing outward while barely even holding onto it. Once the device was answered, Makima's voice was heard immediately. "Not three screens? I've been doing some prime aura farming up here too, you know? Anyway... since you're asking, I take it you didn't catch what just happened. If you didn't, I can't go spoiling it now~"