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[It's only been about an hour or so after the Enma made his brief statement at the press gathering, and one would think that wouldn't be enough time for the media to begin scoping around for officers to interrogate... right?

She was pretty wrong about that! Hence why it looks like she's on a roof? With a breeze gently blowing through her hair.]

Shall we agree on an official statement we should be giving to the press if we're by chance... cornered by them at any point? I suppose we could just try to avoid them but...

—they sure are energetic, aren't they?

[She wasn't even part of the mission, so she's fairly worried about those that were.]

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[ she’s a little disheveled when she tunes in, having freshly pushed through the crowd and made her way inside the nearest building. ]

To be honest, I had no idea what to say to them! Since we weren’t told, I just kept my mouth shut. [ she’d even held her breath! ] They kept asking about Haniyasu, and what we were going to do about it …

I wish we’d received orders on what to say …

[Kanroji DON'T hold your breath...]

I suppose things are a little disjointed right now— not to mention the Enma was only recently discharged from the hospital.

I think for now it may be best to give them a standard "no comment" since we really can't tell them anything useful. [Wait a sec—]

Ah, Kanroji-san— you're not being swarmed, are you?

I guess that might work… it’ll probably make them more insistent, but that is the safest route to protect the department…

[ Swarmed is one way to put it — ]

Ah… A little bit!! But I think I’m okay! [ she was recognized right away, since she looked so… unique. ] I can’t really blame them, though… this whole situation must be really scary for everyone, especially people who are just civilians. I wish there were more things we could do to put them at ease …

[ in the background, shinobu might hear people outside, calling out to ‘the pink-haired enma’, or shouting questions through the wall. their worry makes mitsuri’s heart hurt. ]

[Right now the only person that needs to be put at ease is the pink-haired Hashira she hasn't checked up on yet. Ahh, she doesn't want to belittle Mitsuri at all, but... augh, this is a unique case!]

Are you able to send me your location?

If you can I'd like to meet up with you.

[She also has no problem with telling the reporters to kindly leave, oops.]

Oh!! It’s okay, Shinobu-chan! I can probably come find you. You’re on the rooftops, right?

[ she could tell as much from the background behind her friend.

mitsuri momentarily stops the video feed, after a quick goodbye of course, and swings open the doors of the building. she has no trouble leaping over the heads of the reporters, easily flipping and twisting over them with some apologies and ‘no comments’ —- although most of them are a little too surprised to even ask anything in the first place.

eventually she’s able to reach the other hashira. ]

Shinobu-chan!! [ she waves an arm overhead as she rushes over. ]

Perhaps we can ask our superiors about it? Any answer or direction from them is better than nothing.

[Even a "don't say anything" counts as an order.]

Perhaps Captain Shiki might know what to say.

Maybe one of us should reach out to her? Although I suspect she'll have her hands full now with the press running amok, I believe it's worth a try.

We can't blatantly ignore them forever, after all. [Pfft, she almost looks put off by that. As if the Enma's reputation wasn't already on the brink!]

I could try reaching her. But we should be just prepared, no matter which direction we go.

[Say nothing, say a PR-friendly yet answers absolutely nothing...]

Uhahaha! No, we can't. Especially with the news and what they offers. [The public will be paying attention, and try to pick up on anything.]

[The smile she offers Norimune is almost rueful.]

If you could then it would be much appreciated.

I'd hate to think that the press would take a nondescript answer as an admission of some sorts.

We can only try to minimise our problems as much as possible. As long the vast majority believe in us, that's a step in our direction.

[Controlling and using information... something he's aware of.]

I'll be right back as soon as possible.

This probably goes without saying but don't let the press chase you down.

Be careful.

[She just had to throw that out there, just in case any of them forget that they're the ones with the biggest targets on their back.]

If you need to hide, please do so and let me know when you're able.

I will. Thank you for your concern.

[And his screen turns off.]

[... Some good amount of time later, the he appears on the screen again. He's somewhere inside the Kaigo no Bou.]

We're to repeat the Enma's words. If they ask anything else, just "no comment". That's all we can say for the time being.

[Sometimes, he can skip the pleasantries and bullshit.]

[Hm, well she can't say that was entirely unexpected.]

Very well. Thank you for reaching out to Captain Shiki in the midst of— [Gestures vaguely.] all that.

I have a feeling we're all in for quite the long week.

You're welcomed. You can tell others what I said.

[It'll be a long week ahead of them, huh.]

We'll have to do our best, and avoid getting cornered. [A small smile.] Captain Shiki looks rather tired, I rather not give her any more worries.

With what she's had to deal with so far I can imagine.

[Shinobu does not envy Captain Shiki in the slightest.]

I'll relay the message from now on.

I will avoid them at any cost. Not good with people.

[He'll mostly pout otherwise.]

That sounds like a safe bet— especially if we can't tell them anything worthwhile.

[Wouldn't pouting attract more cameras...]

Don't let them corner you.

[He doesn't smile, so.....]

I won't. What are your own plans?

An official statement could suffice, assuming that we all agree on the sentiment in the first place.

If nothing else, I've discovered that setting boundaries in the form of threatening their demise should do the trick.

[ eula, ]

[Listen...]

Oh, don't get me wrong— that was one of my first thoughts too...

[OK u two.] But it wouldn't do much good for the Enma's image, would it?

[ you do NOT piss off the enma women, basically. ]

His image is already on its way to being tarnished. And it's not like we are actually going to harm the journalists. But they will pay the price if they overstep their bounds.

We still have our dignity, after all. And in times of duress such as this, it may as well be the only thing we have left.

[Shinobu smiles into her hand. Spoken like a true no nonsense swordswoman.]

Hah, well. They never said we weren't permitted to defend ourselves if things got a bit nasty, right? What a predicament this clan has found itself in...

I suppose we'll just need to keep our wits about ourselves.

[ she crosses her arms together in a huff. ]

It's hardly our fault when you think about it. We were just following orders from the higher-ups who claim they know what they're doing. Even I thought putting all the haniwa in a singular location is a terrible idea, and I'm certain that I'm not alone in sharing that same sentiment.

What kind of lie would make a believable lie that wouldn't sully His name and reputation?

Just weighing my options here.

Your guess is as good as mine!

[Shinobu pls.]

But lying might do more harm than good in this case. After all, the Enma has already made an appearance. We couldn't go and say something like he's currently bed-ridden.

It is important to remember that we owe no response to the press, least of all one above our information clearance. Declining to comment is the only proper course of action.

Further, they have no right to get physical with us nor to stalk us to private residences and the like - if any such actions occur, they're liable to being punished by law and you should seek the aid of the Justice department.

... or send a message to my inbox directly. I will allow it given the circumstances.

You will?

[Now that's a response she wasn't expecting, but her shoulders seem to loosen somewhat at the suggestion.] That... is very good to know, sir.

[The more accessibility they have to the department higher ups, the better.] I'm not sure if the situation will change much until more news comes out of this apparent enemy. But the offer is still appreciated.

Just stare at them until they walk away.

They can't bother you if you don't look bothered.

( Hawks has a similar idea. He's perched on the ledge of one of the higher buildings, and all you can see behind him is the red wings and the sky. )

An official statement would be helpful. We just have to be careful. One loose end in a statement might just make them press harder.

( He's speaking from experience and from seeing the fall out of heroes past say the wrong things on tv. )

Persistence aside, they're fun to watch from a distance.

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