[ It's a good thing that Ritsuka doesn't jump to conclusions easily. Panic would make her much harder damsel to protect. And even more thankfully the music doesn't seem to have any immediate effect on them, unlike Phantom of the Opera's Noble Phantasm.
Then, he ponders, why is the hair on back of his head standing? ]
You are not wrong. But I don't think ... Tch!
[ Unfortunately, he doesn't get to finish his sentence as he notices someone approaching them in alarming speed. With a click of his tongue, Shirou jumps in front of his Master with released Black Keys in hand. A sharp clang rings out as metal meets metal, and he and the assailant struggle for a second before the offender jumps away with jerky movements. With her usual agile grace gone, the assailant's head bobbles back and forth, her green eyes open but empty. Like a child sleep walking, Jack the Ripper wobbles aimlessly, but the dangerous glint of her daggers confirms the fact that the attempt on Ritsuka's life was very real. Was he sensing her killing intent?
But first thing's first. With a slight turn of his head, he asks in a calm voice. ]
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Then, he ponders, why is the hair on back of his head standing? ]
You are not wrong. But I don't think ... Tch!
[ Unfortunately, he doesn't get to finish his sentence as he notices someone approaching them in alarming speed. With a click of his tongue, Shirou jumps in front of his Master with released Black Keys in hand. A sharp clang rings out as metal meets metal, and he and the assailant struggle for a second before the offender jumps away with jerky movements. With her usual agile grace gone, the assailant's head bobbles back and forth, her green eyes open but empty. Like a child sleep walking, Jack the Ripper wobbles aimlessly, but the dangerous glint of her daggers confirms the fact that the attempt on Ritsuka's life was very real. Was he sensing her killing intent?
But first thing's first. With a slight turn of his head, he asks in a calm voice. ]
Master, are you injured?