The Outer Districts [Hono/Hana]

Hana took the gesture kindly and made sure to step back. Its not like she was being pushed hard enough to fall flat on her butt. Hono merely needed room to work. As Hono drew her zanpakuto, Hana glanced down to her own, wondering if it was appropriate to help in this situation. Shinigami often got in trouble for dealing in situations outside the jurisdiction of their Division, so she opted not to interfere unless Hono needed help. She wouldn't let Hono be on her own if things got bad.

"Hey, look, Shinigami-girl. Why don't you and your pretty little friend just hang back, alright? Ain't no reason t-..." The man was cut off by Hono releasing her shikai. Hana's eyes widened, and the man's expression mimicked her own. "H-H-Hey, ain't no need for that kind of trouble. I'm outta here!" The no-longer-intimidating guy ran from the alley, revealing those behind him. They looked up and saw Hono, each pulling out a weapon: a club and a old katana. As they approached, it became clear they had every intention to fight. "Be careful. I'm here if you need me."

For the most part, Hana was going to let Hono do her job. The first guy had run off, leaving Hono in a 2v1 against untrained thugs. Even though Hana knew little about Hono’s fighting skills, it was clear to Hana that Hono would be fine. So, keeping an eye up and down the alley, Hana kept her distance, one hand laying on her zanpakuto just in case. There was nothing else to do.

Each thug came at Hono with the intent to knock the small woman out. They did not seem to want to kill her, but kept going for strikes on her head and trip attempts. Hono easily dodged and weaved herself between the strikes, but the men kept coming. Soon, a third burst from the store of the old man with a few more goods and saw the fight going down. This man held no weapon.

“Are you guys stupid? She’s a shinigami, let’s get out of here!” the newcomer yelled, picking up the cart. In doing so, the other two stopped fighting and looked away from Hono. It was a moment of opportunity if Hono decided to take it; they weren’t paying attention and definitely underestimated her. However, if she did not take the moment to attack, they would attempt to flee. At this point, watching felt wrong.

Hana wanted to dart forward and help, but she hesitated. What would be the law in this? This was not her jurisdiction and she was only told not to get hurt. Staying out of the way meant she wasn't getting hurt. If Hono gave her the hint to come in, she'd go in immediately. All she could do was stand at ready.

Both men were momentarily stunned by Hono's kicks. Before they recovered, Hono ran after the cart and the third man. The moment Hono gave Hana permission, she felt it was okay to participate. It wouldn't be hard to keep these two held. Holding out two index fingers, she cast the kido "sai," allowing her reiryoku to restrain both men. Their arms locked behind their backs as if they had cuffs on and they were unable to move. "Simple enough," Hana said, watching them until Hono returned.

The third man was running as quickly as he could, but was held back by the cart. When Hono was successfully able to land a blow, the cart skid to a stop. The third man, however, did not. Fearful of going to jail or having to fight a Shinigami, the man kept running off. He turned a corner into an alley real fast, jumping over some old crates that stood in his way. Just in case, he also pulled out a dagger he had sheathed at his waist, the only weapon he might be able to defend himself with.