<span style="font-style: italic">That was... unnecessary...</span>Farish thought, as Darakus just had to get the last blow in their battle. It wasn't his intention to make their foes sitting ducks for such spells, but there was little he could do about it now. Besides, their focus had to be on getting away. He, Darakus, and the bald man (and of course, Chizu) made their way out the back door where they were struck by the continuing rain. They could hear more rapid footsteps in the distance and the boy shook his head at the bald man. "No. I could, but trust me: that spells much more useful indoors."<br/><br/>The boy noticed, of course, that Drachon and the other man were gone. "See if you can find a good escape route, and our friends," he whispered to Chizu, and the sprite took off into the air. The half-elf dared to stay put for a brief moment or two, focused intently on listening through the rain. Meanwhile, Chizu circled in the air until she felt a surge of aura and was able to locate the elf and human tucked, hiding, in a back ally.<br/><br/><span style="color: #00FFFF"><span style="font-style: italic">"Fa-chan! Mitsukete! Koko ni iru zo!"</span></span>Chizu called over the wind and rain. The wind, being inclined to aid its sprites, carried the words to her companion.<br/><br/>"That way," the boy proclaimed, pointing down the ally. He dashed off toward the sound of Chizu's voice, confident the others were following.<br/><br/>After Chizu gave her message, she swooped down and landed on the re-appeared elf man's shoulder, seeming to smile at him.