[X] What would Yumi do?
"...I guess we could try to talk to them?" You suggest, eliciting a surprised stare from Virtue, "Y'know, verify their intentions? I think Yumi found some friendly demons in the area."
"Diplomacy first, then?" Virtue smiles slightly, "I am sure Master Yumi would agree."
"Oh, speaking of her..." You add hastily, "Shoot her a message about the situation! A-And keep her updated! Take care not to instigate anything if they aren't malicious, but you're to fall back if you're outmatched, okay?" Gosh, is this what Yumi does all the time? You have no idea how she manages it all!
"My sentiments exactly." Virtue nods, "I shall tend to the situation."
"Um, before you go!" You stop Virtue just as he turns to leave, "Try to stay close! I know that Yuma can defend herself, but--?"
"I understand." Virtue interrupts, "I shall deal with this swiftly and accordingly." With that, he floats out the door, closing it behind him.
"I can fight, too!" Nagisa looks up at you, a little peeved, "I have magic!"
You gasp slightly.
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"No daughter of mine shall wield the vile power of demons!" Another lash, "Your corruption shall be hidden, you shall not stain my name!"
You don't understand. All you did was light a candle.
"Answer me, heathen!" Another lash, "I shall bleed this evil from you! One!" Another, "Lash!" Another, "At a time!" Another, "If you dare show your horrible secret to anyone, they will surely be put to death, and you severely punished!" Another, "Do you understand, you insolent child?! That handmaiden is dead because of you!" Another, "Her blood stains your hands!" Another.
You make the horrible mistake of wincing audibly.
"Does it hurt?!" Another, "I pray you take this pain into your blackened soul!" Another, "I hope you remember the price..." Another, "...Of this betrayal of faith!" Another, "If you were not needed to bring the Messiah into the world, I would surely put you to death!" Another, "Instead, I grant you this mercy!" Another.
You relent. You simply slump against the cell wall, waiting for another.
The door opens behind you, "You will remain here until I deem you fit to breathe in my Disciples' presence." He slams it shut.
You look around the room as you hear Father storm off. Naught but chains and shackles, aside from old stains of blood.
The shackles are cold around your wrists. But that's the point, isn't it?
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You take a step back out of reflex. Nagisa looks confused.
"...Ms. Kohaku?" She tilts her head, "Is something wrong?"
[] What will you do, my daughter?