>>5221650You rub the side of your head. “Okay, okay, I… think I have an idea. We might be able to purify it somehow, right?”
Sitting cross-legged in the air, Fu tilts forward a bit. “Oh? You think you can?”
That doesn’t actually seem like a statement of doubt in how possible it might be, but rather in your own abilities. And now you’re going to DEFINITELY prove him wrong. But… hrmn. Maybe the difficulty is in moving it somewhere else. …Waaaaait a second. “I can purify it, yes. But, and I want you to pay close attention here, Fu!” You march up to him, pointing the unconscious serpent at him. “DON’T! Take it! …And you can help us with this.”
His face lights up. “Really?!”
Sala, Hado, and even Pantea seem to think this is a bad idea. “Izzy…” your partner warns.
“HOWEVER. I want you to know I’m gonna be asking Maple’s help with this. That’s my condition. That acceptable?”
Fu’s a little surprised, but grins. “Well, I guess that can work.”
“Being serious here, Fu. Trusting you with this.” You point at your eyes, and then at him, for emphasis. “Understand?”
He waves his hand dismissively. “Yeah, yeah, I getcha.”
Okay. Here goes. While Sachie, Hado, and Sala get all the gathered villains together for transport, you get into contact with Maple. ‘Sooooo. Auntie Maple. You been sensing what’s all been happening down here?’
‘I picked up on something going down. Now I’ve been able to get a clearer picture.’ she replies. ‘Need some help?’
‘Yeah kinda. Can you get to us?’
(cont.)
