[She's leading, so he's following. He owes her, in the end, and he couldn't simply leave her to get whisked off by these idiots, could he? He puts on an appropriately shameful face. It's all too easy, with his oni brethren already getting their jokes in.]
I came as quickly as I could. [He dips his head low, eyes darting to the men around them. They're laughing. More importantly, they're buying it.] I didn't think the welcome ceremonies would take so long, and I couldn't get away to call--
[Couldn't get away, all right! an oni chortles. Tamamo babes every two steps at that club! Sheesh!]
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[She's leading, so he's following. He owes her, in the end, and he couldn't simply leave her to get whisked off by these idiots, could he? He puts on an appropriately shameful face. It's all too easy, with his oni brethren already getting their jokes in.]
I came as quickly as I could. [He dips his head low, eyes darting to the men around them. They're laughing. More importantly, they're buying it.] I didn't think the welcome ceremonies would take so long, and I couldn't get away to call--
[Couldn't get away, all right! an oni chortles. Tamamo babes every two steps at that club! Sheesh!]
Please, forgive me.