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They looked real. Whatever. Idle gossip is an unbecoming habit.

What's next on the agenda? Back to the office?

Studying. I've got a test in two days.

You're spending Sauin studying?

Sauin is supposed to be about shepherding spirits into the afterlife. Our society has totally corrupted it with consumerism. Respectfully, I will abstain.

Not to mention, I don't get paid that much. I need to get my grades up and nab a scholarship.

Yeah, that sounds about right for you...

It's their fault for being so out of touch. Don't lump me in with them.

Hm, I've still got some time. Where should I go next? Let's see, looks like there's some good eats around here...

Woah! What's happening up on the overpass? A car crash?

Doesn't seem like a regular crash. Let's go check it out.

Another street fight? Count me in!

Friggin psychos, get away from meee!

Oh... so soon?

Looks like I'm on the clock already.

Ow... I was thrown clear...?

Thank heaven for guard rails. Otherwise we'd be a puddle down there.

Hurry up! Pull me out!

They're trying to get away! Stay on them!

Mmmff! This... airbag... it's smooshing me!

Hold still! You're gonna crush my Lil Homie! Yo! Croissant! It's comin' outta your pay!

It ain't me! I can't move at all with Texas on top of me!

Oof.

Then I guess it's up to me——!

Bison! Wait!

Everyone's crowding around. If they get away now we'll never catch them!

Pull me out already! That Forte kid's coming!

I'm trying!

Don't move!

So... heavy...

Who——

A sniper?!

Yo, Texas.

On it.

(They missed. Bad shot?)

(No, they're trying to hit the fuel tank——!)

Huh, what's going on? Who's shooting at the Forte kid?

Focus! The wolf's on her way too! Pull me out already!

Wait, what's that smell? It's fuel! Hurry!!

Brother... it's what it is.

You son of a——!

Damn! I can't——

Ugh. Too late.

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The shots are coming from above? Are they up on the overpass?

How high is the angle of attack? Where could they be shooting from?

Doesn't matter. First I've got to——!

Nng——!

Oof!

I- I'm okay. What's this...? It's sticky...

A Sauin candle? Real lucky these were here...

You got one stuck in your horn too.

Huh? Oh, thanks. I guess I better yank it... out——!

Don't move, candle boy.

Quiet. Take cover behind that crate.

We lost Fronzo's signal. Oughta be around here somewhere!

Penguin Logistics is here too. Tell the boss as soon as you spot the target.

You can come out.

Oh, okay...

I appreciate your help, but you really don't wanna get mixed up in this. You better go somewhere safe.

I'd love to. It's been a while since I had a trip to Lungmen. But a job's a job...

Considering how I found you, I'm guessing your deal with Penguin Logistics isn't going so well?

...you could say that.

Err, who are you, exactly? I get the feeling you're not a typical passer-by.

Calm down. Let's just say I'm not your enemy.

Whoops, they're coming back. Hide.

Mamma mia! Those Penguin bastards got Fronzo! What're we gonna do?

That Bison kid's all alone. This could be our big break.

Can we really just yoink him in the middle of downtown Lungmen?

Mr. Capone says as long as we do it nice and quiet-like, hold off on the guns and bombs, Lungmen won't make a fuss.

Nobody's gonna go looking in those filthy old alleyways, eh?

Then we'll be the backup, you find the kid. Capiche?

Well, we can't stay here. Let's get going.

Let's see... over there. Let's say hello.

Ya find Bison yet, baws?

I'm wearin' shades, not binoculars. Gimme some space!

Aight... I see 'im. Waving at me.

Well let's go get him, then come back and ask this guy what they're up to.

Mmmf—— Mmmh——

Nah.

Looks like our lucky little Bison had a smooth landing. He can get hisself back here.

Um... he took a forty-foot drop onto a smooth landin'? How's that?

And the bad guys are kinda hunting for him. You sure we shouldn't go get him?

She's got him.

...She's back?

Exusiai, stay focused.

There they are! We gotta spring Fronzo!

Sigh. There's just no end to you people.

I think we lost them.

So what's Texas and the girls gotten themselves into this time? Who are they fighting now?

Can I really trust you?

I guess I better introduce myself. I'm Mostima. A Messenger for Penguin Logistics.

I think that makes me your colleague, for now. I usually work alone though.

...Mostima. I've heard that name from my father before.

(Not to mention a Sankta with black horns... the rumors were true. Better not ask about them though...)

Oh...? Good things I hope?

Erm... how should I say...? Just baseless rumors...

And after you saved me like that, I have no reason to doubt you. Sorry.

Don't worry about it. You got nothing to apologize for.

Thanks... Now we should share our intelligence... although I'm still pretty confused.