[Gongenzaka in turn takes an astonishingly predatory move to stand somehow taller, a loud snarl meeting the air this time. Regardless of if Shima is able to protect himself-and he can, probably better than Gongenzaka, the dogtaur's brain reminds him-his thoughts remain hazy on at least one or two things.

And one of those muddily numbered things includes 'comrades'.] AND DO YOU TRULY INTEND TO TAKE IT THEN? [he roars, readying his claws.] Or shall you take your final chance to leave this spot with your own lives?