---Last Time---
Girl 1: Oh, by the way, is this little kid part of this…Pandora?
Huxian: No…I’ve never seen her before, but there are independent people who have some experience in similar situations, though few at such a young age. Still, brave child. She certainly deserves a reward for defending you all as she did, don’t you agree?
Girls: Yeah.
Huxian: The shelters are a little far from here and it’s best we make sure that there’s no danger to your friend. Thankfully, our base is close by. We of Pandora can ensure your safety there. Please, follow me.
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*Taking up point guard, Huxian, also holding the unconscious girl carefully, began to escort the girls towards the base, keeping his senses as sharp as possible for any more signs of Jiangshi. After all, if five had got through already, then there could be more. Worse, the rogue ‘conjueror’ could be in the city creating more to attack them from the inside. Thankfully, there was no more attacks and, other than being a little jumpy from their experiences, they finally reached Pandora’s temporary base*
Huxian: This is the place. Come inside. I’ll explain the situation to our agents and get you settled in. If nothing else, I’m sure you’ll appreciate a cup of tea or something to soothe your nerves.
Girls: …..
Girl 1: This can’t be real, right?
Girl 2: What do you mean? We ALL saw it.
Girl 1: I know, but… it’s like we’re living in some horror movie… the dead don’t… come back to life! There’s got to be some sort of explanation, r-right? Those things, they’re just folk lore, right? Because i-if if not, then-!
Girl 3: ….
Girl 4: Do you really have time to be like this…? As soon as we get back to… where eer his guys takin use we’ll need to contact EVERYONE we know… I don't know at going on but until aof tous things are gone… we need to keep it together.
Girl 3: By the way, WHY, exactly, are we blindly following this strange man? For all we know he could be a-
Girl & Huxian: Pervert leading us off somewhere?
Huxian: *Amused* You do know I’ve been right here the whole time and I’m not deaf, right? If it does help, however, I have official ID and the local police are currently aware of our activities in aiding with the evacuation. Besides, we’re already here.
*Arms still full, Huxian nodded towards the building that they had been using as a base*
Huxian: Of course, feel free to question the other agents and officers as to whether I’m ‘some pervert’ or not. Though, to be fair, you’re really not what I’d go for. I tend to like women who can kick ass and generally a hell of a lot more trained. Oh, and that I’ve known for a while. No offence, but I’m not into ungrateful kiddies.
Girls: HEY! WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY WE'RE NOT MATURE ENOUGH HUH! HOW RUDE YOU MAYBE HO BUT STILL THAT GIVE YOU NO RIGHT!!!! JERK!
Huxian: Hm…...yep. Yep, that is exactly what I mean, Miss I-Call-People-Who-Save-My-As-A-Pervert. Besides, be happy. It just means that there’s no way in hell I’d be after you.
*The girls faces read form dejected to downright miserable, one even rolling her eyes. Huxian completely ignored them, instead continuing*
Huxian: Now, if you’re quite done name calling, could we at least continue the discussion where we aren’t prime targets for any more shambling undead? I’d rather have this girl seen to, at least. She is unconscious keeping you guys safe after all. Even if you don’t respect me, at least remember you owe her your lives.
Girls: oh… yeah… your right. We never said thank you. Sorry bout that we appreciate all you’ve done so far. Yeah…
Huxian: *Shrugging* Its fine. I do understand. The mystic world isn’t particularly one that everyone knows about. You’ve been exposed to something that is frightening. You’re allowed to be a little rude, I think.
*He offers them a smile*
Huxian: Still, I appreciate the apology. Agents like us don't always get the appreciation. Mind you most people we meet tend to be on the ‘Aaaaagh, save me from the monster aaaaaaagh’ end, or the ‘You’re totally insane’ side unless they’re already in the know. No harm done. I’ve got pretty thick skin. Anyway, Let’s head inside.
*With that, Huxian lead them to the entrance of the building where there were agents keeping watch at the doors in case of any injured allies or in case there were incoming Jiangshi.*
Huxian: *To the doormen* Would you mind calling to the med bay? We’ve got some refugees here that had a close run in with Jiangshi. Other than this one, they seem unhurt, but I’d rather them all get checked over just in case any did manage to syphon energy from them before I got there.
Doorman: Sir!
Girl 3:*Sarcastic Tone* Sooo we’re refugees now? Ok, interesting.
Girl 2: But we were born here? Can someone be a refugee in their own country?
Girl 4: I Don't think he meant it like that.
Girl 1: ….
Huxian: I mean that because we’re evacuating the town. Maybe I could use better terminology, but honestly, considering you’re now in the ‘mystic world’, what would you call yourselves? This is no longer the world you thought you knew, is it? Would that not be truly like seeking refuge?
Girl 2: True… But the way you’re saying it…. It sounds like your from the ‘Mystic world’ or whatever? When your clearly human right?
Huxian: First rule of the ‘Mystic World’ - never take anything you see for granted. Not everything that glitters is gold, as the saying goes. Or in this case, not all that looks human, is. Just a warning not to assume anything in the future. But yes, I’ve been a part of this world for….a long time now. After all, a Pandora Agent couldn’t possibly be allowed on the field without a lot of intense training.
Girls: .... Ok?
*A little while after their brief conversation, Huxian escorts them to the med bay, setting the little girl down gently tucking her in an stroking a stray lock out of the child's face, his face somewhat grave, before sighing, pulling back once he was sure she was comfortable.*
Huxian: ...S’been awhile since I’ve had to do this….
Girl 2: SO~ you're used to taking care of girls huh…? I knew he was finessing girls! I knew it!
Girl 3: Yeah! With that pretty boy face he's got to be a player, right?
Girl 4: *Hodding* Yeah! Your right, your right!
Huxian: Again, I can still hear you. And you’re wrong. You honestly think people in my job don't see people hurt? Young children that I’ve had to escort to a doctor because some supernatural thing got their claws into them? I told you, I have no interest in kids beyond making sure to do my job and protect them from dying.
*He shoots a sharp look over his shoulder at the girls, face serious and eyes narrowing slightly*
Huxian: Or would you have prefered it if I left her out there to be used as a battery for Jiangshi?
Agent 1: No need to be scary, Sir. These kittens are frightened as is. Besides, you naturally ooze ‘sex machine’, so who can blame them for thinking you like to play around? Wasn't your partner saying the same thing a little while ago? So forgive these cute kittens, sir, wont ya’?
*The intensity faded from his eyes and he snorted, offering the agent a smirk*
Huxian: Fine fine. I’ll behave myself. I suppose they are pretty much infants in the face of this. Still, what is it with everyone thinking I’m a sexual deviant. I’m practically saintly.
*There was cough like echo that rage thought the hall*
Ghost: BULLSHIT!
Huxian:....Ok, not saintly, but I would never even touch a girl - or a boy, don’t start thinking something else depraved - like that. I’d rather set myself on fire.
Ghost: I KNOW YOU FUCKING LYIN’. MAY 3 YEAR 20XX BEAUTY CONTEST… NUF SAID.
Huxian: I said no touching. I never said anything about flirting. Stop being pedantic. She was in her twenties anyway, not a baby or a child. Sicko.
*The girls gave the young man a sidelong look eyes as if saying, ‘So he is that type. Yep, definitely a heartbreaker. Best not get too close. Enemies to womankind. Mama told me about his type,’*
Huxian: Oh for the love of…..Will you stop looking at me like that? You’re all sickos. I don’t want to flirt with children. Ugh! See? Stupid ghost….
*Shaking his head, he stands*
Huxian: Anyway, it’s rude to talk to people while invisible. And besides, you’ll upset the medics if you’re shouting when we have injured in here.
Girl 2: ghost? Dude there's no such thing as-
Girl 2 & Ghost: Ghost?
Girl 3: Wooh? Deja vu much?
Girl 2: Big time!
Girl 3: ECK!!! Where did you come from!! H-hey, wait, why is your body all faded at the bottom… Wh-what the hell! Are you here to haunt us?! What a day - first attacked by the undead, now haunted by an evil ghost!
Huxin: *Smothering a grin* Pft. Well, I did say that nothing is what you thought it was. Besides, he’s not haunting you. If anything, he’s haunting me. And don’t be mean. You’re not species-ist are you?
Ghost: Such a rude boy. I’m more of a guardian spirit than anything. Jeez, to think I raised suck a rude child. May get that girl to teach you a lesson in manners. Humph!
Huxian: I wonder where I learned rudeness from, mister I-But-Into-All-My-Son’s-Conversations? Anyway I’ll behave.
Ghost: Umm hmm~ I wonder in deed. ‘Do as I say not as I do, it's too late for me but not you’ I thought I taught you that since you were a boy no?
Huxian: Oh, but I was such a sweet innocent child.
Ghost: *Raised Brow* Says the person who burnt down half the village. Remember?
Huxian: *Ignoring* Yes, sweet and innocent.
Ghost: It took us three months to rebuild. REMEMBER?
Huxian: It’s hardly my fault I had such a horrible influence. Anyway, enough burning my reputation as a respectable agent.
*Glancing to the agent that had been looking over the girl - the one who had asked him to calm earlier*
Huxian: How is she?
Agent 1: Oh! That’s right! It’s in my room, but she's the girl I told you about! The one who gave me the peach wood sword. She said it was her grandfather’s or something. Something about-
Agent 1, Huxian and Ghost: Peach being the essence of life and that it may be useful.
Agent 1: Hm? How did you know?
Ghost: *Shock* I…. I think I might know who this child might be… but if that's the case...
Huxian: Huh? I know about what peach wood can do, of course, considering this case, but....beyond that, I have no idea. *Glances to the ghost* What’s important about the girl? Do you know her, father?
Ghost: Not her per say, but her grandfather. He’s a powerful monk but there is no way he would let his precious granddaughter out of his sight. Not without good reason. I wonder if something might have happened and if this is the same girl… then I wonder if even she realizes that…
*The monks words trailed off into nothing as the medic wandered into the room. Huxian’s expression was grim, but, glancing at the girls in the room, he knew that it wasn’t the best time to continue talking about it. They were scared enough by their discovery of the supernatural. Best not to worry them more.*
Huxian: We’ll just have to wait until she’s awake to find out, I suppose.
Ghost: My thought exactly.
[END]
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