Mist's Left Hand!; [Suzumi / Taiga]

[Chae]

"C'mon Taiga, where are you!"

Concerned for her safety and well-being, Chae remained at Suzumi's side, comforting her in anyway that would've helped ease her pain. Impeccable with his timing, Taiga arrived on the scene as if summoned by Chae's words. Regardless, seeing Taiga's face sent blissful chills down his spine since he then knew that Suzumi had been in great hands. No longer needing to stay by her side, Chae stood up and turned towards the small wreckage in that sprawled out in the middle of the street. Speed walking to the wheel-less cart, the culprit -injured from the wreckage- managed to desperately crawl out of his little hole. Approaching from his side, Chae reached down and seized the back of his shirt collar where he lifted him up thereafter with a single pull of his right arm.

"I hope you know just how much trouble you've caused my comrades as well as my village."

Roughly pushing him back onto the ground, Chae used the rope normally used to keep his gourd intact and tied the mans arms behind his back. Pulling him back up, a quick and devastating headbutt knocked the culprit out cold which made being slung over Chae's shoulder 100% easier.

"This is over, take your time with Suzumi Taiga, I'll go on ahead back to the compounds and turn this scumbag in as promised."

Once spoke, he bade his farewell, at least until Suzumi and Taiga caught up with him at the missions compound which he knew couldn't have been an overly long time. Nevertheless, with the culprit caught and the Ox's calmed and seized, the mission was over.

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[Suzumi]

Suzumi braced herself as Taiga gripped her arm, but it was not enough. As he popped it back into place she did not scream, but rather gave a low rumbling yell that sounded more like a shark than a human. The world spun around her and vaguely she felt Taiga's energy as it replenished her own. She was coming back into the world when Taiga asked about the driver. Suzumi's head fell to the side, looking at the cart. She saw Chae hoist the man over his shoulder and walk off.

“I wanted to get him...”

After a while, she stood. “Thanks Taiga-kun...” Without so much as inquiring about the woman Taiga had been tasked to heal, Suzumi started to walk away. “I've got it from here.” Hobbling, she walked over to the wreckage, retrieving her tools. After shoving them messily into her bags, she turned back to smile at Taiga for just a moment. As her head turned back, though, the smile was completely lost. Having blamed herself for their loss to Hutora, Suzumi's mindset quickly began a second thread of doubts. As she made her way slowly back to her home, Suzumi vowed to not be outshone during their next mission.

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[Taiga Hozuki]

With Chae rushing off to bring the man to justice Taiga continued to heal Suzumi's wound through his glowing hands. "You did..." He repeated softly, smiling at her. Signaling the completion of her healing process the green energy that bathed his palms would go dim before finally fading. A long sigh left his lips as he stood up in tandem with Suzumi. The lad would only nod at Suzumi as she thanked him and walked away. Looking up at the setting sun he whistled for Shirohime.

"Lets go home sis, Chae's taking care of the rest!"

She barked once as her tail happily swayed while she walked beside her brother. Suzumi seemed distraught the young boy thought, but he decided it was best for him to give her some space for now. At least she wasn't severely injured, that was a huge relief for him he thought as he turned the corner and walked off ready to go home, shower, east and finally sleep next to Shirohime. He had a long day and deserved some rest for his weary bones.

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healed comrade: 200 exp

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[Chae]

For grader, the three of us are eligible for the team bonus / multiplier!

[Naitome]

Gene: +37 x 4 = +148
@suzumi: +40 x 4 = +160
Sayomi: +43 x 4 = +172

[King]

Healing bonus awarded.