[ mercy. a beautiful thing, and something that robin wishes could happen more often around here. some youkai don't understand the concept. some are just too greedy. unkind. they want to climb the metaphorical ladder and be on top, which is definitely difficult to do when there are already enough leaders for each of the clans. perhaps it's the allure of money that's been drawing them out? probably...

still, he would rather see his juniors--- and anyone, really--- offer a way out. to safety. cowardly or not. especially when it's obvious that shou is strong. human or not, these demons will probably think twice before trying to strongarm him again. ]

Yeah. Um...! Follow me.

[ towards the opening, toward a busier street. that's where robin wants to go. some place that's more occupied. ]

I don't know what you'd call safe, but probably anywhere is better than here.

[ robin snatches shou's hand. fingers automatically weave and lace together. ]

And there's no great cafés around either.