Some Nights [2]

Mikino's face contorted in discomfort at what she was hearing. She partially trusted Lucy, which was why she wanted to disagree with his reckless idea of fighting the Tsutomi Organization alone. Even with her help, the outcome still steered away from their favor.

She couldn't see Lucy's thanks to the darkness around them, but she sensed the changes in his armor, particularly the mask he was making that resembled a mix of a Hannya and V for Vendetta's Guy Fawkes mask.

Mikino's scowl deepened, "You could have created spikes on your gloves for a better chance at winning, although the outcome isn't going to change."

Lucy sighed at her pessimism, "As your boss, I order you to shut up."

His low voice carried a hint of annoyance and coldness, prompting Mikino to close her mouth and merely roll her eyes.

'You're going to get us killed!' She thought, sensing Lucy's callous head movements amidst the ruined buildings.