Hazel
*Oh, Gods, she just won't die...*

*Hitoshi approaches the figure and throws another spear into the woman's leg, precisely into the back of the right kneecap, hopefully breaking it. Staying careful for another possible attack, Hitoshi keeps her ninja-to at the ready. This bitch has a lot of tricks up her sleeve, it seems.*

``Shadow Strike used. 11.75 mana used, 54.75 mana remaining.``
Jeffrey
*The woman's leg would take a bit to pierce as she was wearing full gothic plate, but with enough effort Hitoshi is able to pierce through causing her to scream out in pain. Her glowing blue eyes would look up at Hioshi and in pleading voice ask once more*

"Wh-why? Why are you attacking me... Why are you hurting me..."
Hazel
*Hitoshi's grip on her blade tightens, as she stares down the woman. Although Hitoshi isn't a fair fighter or a merciful fighter, she's not a sociopath. Maybe she's been on the wrong side. Or at least, she's took a violent, hastily untrusting approach.*

"Why did you kill a man and rob his house?"

*Hitoshi stands stock still for a moment, never letting her guard down.*

"...Give me a good reason and I can explain to the authorities why."

*Hitoshi realises too late how quick to retributive measures she was. This could've been her, all those months ago. She could've been this person, staring down a violent "Hero" Who just wanted a promotion. Although she doesn't dare show it, that voice comes back.*

*"Oh Gods, I just keep doing it."*
Jeffrey
*The woman's eyes would look away for a moment as HJitoshi mentioned murder, but then look up again*

"He deserved to die. He would come to the shittier parts of the prominence and act all sweet, inviting various individuals to his manor, only to never be heard from again. As for the robbery, I figured it was the least I can get for the poor families he ruined, some financial support. Are you an assassin sent to get revenge?..."
Hazel
*Sigh. Hitoshi doesn't sheath the sword or dare give the woman a helping hand, but she does stand back a little.*

"If you come with me to New Sunlight, I can explain to them what happened. If you can prove it, of course."

*Hitoshi sighs again, examining her blade for a moment. It's better to let a guilty woman go free than to punish an innocent woman, right?*

"Explain some more. I might be able to back you up. *Maybe.*"
Jeffrey
*The woman seemingly nods*

"There isn't much proof, but I did find some teeth in the kitchen's oven. Humanoid teeth. Sadly I couldn't grab it in time... I don't know if there is any other proof besides that if they clean it up, but there were families that complained to me about their missing loved ones. Though none of them really trust the authorities or 'righteous' guilds like New Sunlight..."
Hazel
*Fuck. Oh God. Hitoshi finally sheaths her blade and offers her hand to the woman.*

"Alright. I'll trust you. I can try to convince NS of their guilt. If you can help me, that would be great. Don't know how to heal that leg though... Oh Gods, I'm sorry."
Jeffrey
"Oh, it's fine, no harm no foul. After all, I've already set up my escape route" *The woman would respond with a smug voice before grabbing hold of Hitoshi hand in an attempt to grapple him.* 

*At the same time, Hitoshi would then notice two sets of footsteps running in opposite directions off in the distance outside the range of her nightvision. They seemed to have originated in the location where the footsteps had first stopped that was then followed with 3 chinks of metal. Perhaps Hitoshi could not put the pieces together as to what happened here as well as what had occurred at the manor.*

*But she wouldn't have to much time to think about it if she wished to pursue them. She have to choose which one to follow, the left or right. The one on the left seemed slower and heavier and the one on the right sounded a bit more quicker and light. But before she could pursue either, she would have to deal with the woman grappling her*
Hazel
*Hitoshi immediately thrusts with her free hand, trying to stab the woman in the neck using her ninja-to. **Dirty fucking bitch...**

Probably a little hypocritical of Hitoshi to say this, but who cares? Now isn't the time for moral quandaries anymore. Now's the time to survive.*

**5 mana regenerated. 59.75/95 mana remaining.**
Jeffrey
*Gothic plate armor isn't to be underestimated, as while Hitoshi's ninja-to was impressive, it would fail to penetrate the armor's neck guard, though it wound dent it. It would probably require 1 more thrust to pierce through. However the woman wouldn't just let Hitoshi do that. The woman would grab hold of Hitoshi's stabbing hand, and use her superior strength to crush both of them with her gauntlets, causing fractures*

"I wasn't lying about the shitty man or the teeth I found, but you should've realized that if I was willing to kill and rob him instead of going to the authorities, that I don't really like them either. The authorities have never looked after us, so there is no need for us to play by their rules"
Hazel
*Hitoshi's mind goes from calm to panicked and scattered in seconds as the woman crushes her hands, her eyes beginning to tear up with the sheer agony of it all.

She does however, have enough mental capacity to summon an Electric Bolt in her left hand and slip it into the hand grabbing Hitoshi's ninja-to wielding arm, however. Assuming this works, she takes a second stab at the robber.*

*Hitoshi doesn't say anything but her face of rage speaks more than words ever could...*
Jeffrey
*The electric bolt would infact connect, sending electricity coursing through the woman's armor as she screams in pain and her arm goes limp, letting go of Hitoshi's arm. Quickly following suit in a assassin like manner, Hitoshi's Ninja-to would slam into the dent and pierce through. Blood would drip from the wound as the woman falls on her knees and the blue light around her eyes fades. A few seconds later her armor as well as her body glows a bright blue and disperses into a multitude of tiny particles, leaving nothing behind*

*Hitoshi wouldn't have much time to celebrate his victory those as the 2 pair of footsteps had gotten a huge lead ahead. It would be difficult to pursue either of them, if Hitoshi decided to pursue them at all*
Hazel
*Ah, well. Time to run, it seems.*

*Hitoshi chases down the faster target. They said the robber was kitted in full armour, but clearly that's a distinct possible "No", and they were all merely puppets. The fast one is likely the thief... Right?*

*...Goddamn her hands are in agony.*

**5 mana regen. 49.75/95 mana.**
Jeffrey
*As Hitoshi started to chase after the fast one the steps would continue to get further and further away from her. It would seem the target was faster than Hitoshi, meaning it was likely impossible to catch up unless the assassin tripped or something. The mission seemed to have gotten much more complicated. Unless Hitoshi thought of some other way to catch up to her, the assassin was going to escape.*