He's loud today, and mun's blaming him. He's not impressed.

[kiryuin_shield]

I have done nothing to warrant this additional attention. In fact, I would be more than happy if you would leave me alone.

[B-but...]

NO EXCUSES! If you hadn't noticed, this week is very important to myself, Satsuki-sama and the others. A moment to prepare for the coming battle would be appreciated. Your own insecurities about what may or may not happen is on your shoulders, not mine.

AND ANOTHER THING! Stop this idiotic talk about me possibly dying. You heard Satsuki-sama! We're coming through this alive. I have never broken one of Satsuki's orders, and I don't intend to start now!

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[kiryuin_shield]

[Gama just grins down at Minako.]

Hmph. You could say that. I am where I am today because of her. She gave me the power to protect what was important to me, and in return I became her shield.

[hersona]

So... you're like a samurai! But with arms instead of swords!

[kiryuin_shield]

...I suppose.

[He grins again, thinking of how Uzu would react to that.]

[hersona]

Satsuki reminds me a lot of one of my friends, Mitsuru.

She's really beautiful and smart, and works harder than anyone else too. So I can see why you want to help her out a lot.

[kiryuin_shield]

[He just nods in agreement.]

For so long, she has carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, protecting us as best she could. Now, I have the opportunity to help lift that weight from her, and I would gladly follow her into Hell itself if it would let her live free of that responsibility.

[hersona]

Just make sure you don't look back on your way out, 'kay?

[kiryuin_shield]

[He hesitates for a moment. On a metaphorical level, yeah he understands fully. On the other hand, Nui has refused to die. SEVERAL times she should've been dead, but...]

Of course.

[hersona]

Now I'm all pumped up! I want to help save the world too!

[kiryuin_shield]

[He shakes his head a bit, fully aware that she can't, but hey, the thought's there.]

No, this is our fight, not yours. This isn't even about saving the world as much as it is protecting Satsuki. Ragyo made this personal for all of us, and none of us are going to back down until the final blow is struck.

[hersona]

But I even have the uniform for it! Lookie!

Persona Realise, Battle Panties! [Tah dada daaaaaaa.]

[kiryuin_shield]

[Have the stare to end all stares. Really Minako? REALLY!?]

[hersona]

Check it out! It's just like one of those Kamui things!

[kiryuin_shield]

[Aaaaaaaaand facepalm.]

That's not how it works.

[hersona]

Really? But didn't you also wear something this breezy for a while?

[kiryuin_shield]

The level of nudity alone has nothing to do with power. For instance, my own Shackle Regalia fully encompassed my entire body and was able to stand up to Ryuko and Senketsu for a time.

It is the material that is the most important. A Kamui limits the amount of skin contact made to minimize the Life Fiber's influence over the person's mind, while still conferring the most power.

[hersona]

But doesn't something like this give you more self-confidence to fight at your best?

And it keeps you cool during hot summer days!

[kiryuin_shield]

[Have another facepalm. He suddenly feels like he's talking to Mankanshoku again...]

Comfort is not the priority when the enemy has the potential to destroy the entire world.

[hersona]

[She actually looks a little taken-back by how serious Gama continues to react.]

I... guess you're right. You do know more about actual combat than me, after all.

Boy, I feel kinda silly now. [She laughs and puts on a smile.]

[kiryuin_shield]

[...Great, now he feels like an ass.]

I simply can't allow myself to underestimate our enemy. The lives of all I care about are on the line. I cannot fail them.

[hersona]

I understand. You have friends that you love, and who love you in turn, and you don't want to let them down.

That's really important, you know? I'm happy for you.

[kiryuin_shield]

[Just have a grunt and a nod.]

All four of them are more precious to me than I could ever accurately describe. I would gladly shield them from anything.