[Video | Backdated to the night of 2/7]

[gentlecuteside]

[The video feed opens up on the image of a katana being slid, slowly and deliberately into its sheath. Behind the Katana is the face of Amamiya Sakurako, her mouth set in a grim line and her eyes on fire with cold anger. The blade settles solidly into place, and she pulls away from the camera as she slides it into its place at her waist, revealing that she's standing in one of the Apartments.

She'd done a small amount of digging since Fionna had staggered home, and now knew exactly who had attacked her. And more importantly, where to find her.]

Tohno Akiha.

[She extends one hand to the side, and a closet bursts open as if of its own volition, and from it flies a kusari-gama, the sickle landing safely in her right hand while the other grasps the chain.]

You hurt my friend. I will not forgive you for that. I suggest you prepare yourself.

[She snaps her fingers, and the message ends.]

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[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha had been waiting for someone to do this. She'd been prepared, and a part of her believed she deserved it. But as she'd said to Sayaka, she was not going to give up her life if someone wanted it to appease their own need for vengeance. She would defend herself. And she wasn't alone.

She knew this would only end in direct confrontation, but as she strode through her mansion to the entry way, mirrors opening up on the vine upon her path, she addressed the matter, her eyes flashing a cold blue.]

You're about to do something very stupid. I'm only going to say this once: I will defend myself.

[gentlecuteside]

You are certainly welcome to try.

[ritsu_kouyou]

Don't make the mistake you're about to. I've already made my apologies; I was not myself at the time.

You're only going to make things worse.

[gentlecuteside]

I don't care about your apologies. The only thing I want to hear out of you is which brand of soap you're using to wash your neck.

[ritsu_kouyou]

That makes absolutely no sense.

[She finally reaches her entry way and crosses her arms.]

Regardless, stay off my grounds. Do not come here. You will not find what you're seeking. I don't want to have to hurt you.

[gentlecuteside]

It makes perfect sense. You wouldn't want to get dirt on my blade, would you?

[And then a fist lashes out like a snakebite, shattering the mirror and breaking off all further contact.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[To those that may be watching from their couches with a bowl of popcorn, Akiha says one thing before she dismisses her own mirror.]

Your blade will never touch my neck.

[ported]

Are you trying to say you're going to hurt Akiha?

[gentlecuteside]

Yes.

[ported]

That's pretty rude though.

[gentlecuteside]

[She's been walking at a pretty quick clip this whole time, but at that piece of absurdity she turns and stares in disbelief.]

Rude!?

[ported]

Yeah.

[gentlecuteside]

[Amamiya is beyond outraged at that. Rude? had this girl seen what Akiha did to poor Fionna?]

I'm afraid things have already gone well past the point of rudeness.

[ported]

I don't remember it doing that!

[gentlecuteside]

[The Ice Queen mask cracks for a moment, revealing the anger within.]

She mauled a good friend of mine. Do you call that 'rude'?

[ported]

Isn't that her fault? When you fight against someone more powerful than you, that's what happens. She should be happy that she wasn't killed, right?

[gentlecuteside]

...I almost hope you try and get in my way.

[ported]

Well, I don't want anyone hurting Akiha so I probably will get in your way.

[video]

[hopelessdreamer]

What exactly are you planning to do?

[gentlecuteside]

She hurt Fionna. Badly. I'm going to take care of her.

[hopelessdreamer]

....I'm sorry your friend was hurt. But the circumstances are...

[she frowns and looks away.] I won't stop you. But getting "revenge" isn't going to fix anything.

[gentlecuteside]

It hardly ever does.

[She doesn't much care.]

[hopelessdreamer]

So is it going to make you feel better? I really don't recommend fighting her.

[gentlecuteside]

If you're concerned for my wellbeing, you are welcome to join me. Otherwise, stay out of my way. I can handle myself.

[hopelessdreamer]

I won't fight her. We've already settled things.

If you're going to insist on doing something stupid just to make yourself feel better, be my guest.

[gentlecuteside]

Then there is nothing more to say, is there?

[hopelessdreamer]

[she sighs.]

Don't say I didn't warn you.

[cascademermaid]

[She's really worried.]

... Amamiya, what are you about to do?

[gentlecuteside]

How many options are there with these tools, exactly?

[cascademermaid]

[Oh, no way.]

Amamiya, I know you're mad, but that doesn't mean you should kill someone!