The first shot caught its mask, shattering a portion of the darker half and revealing its cheek. The Artisan spun to face its aggressor, a child, but still an attacker nonetheless. It was about to spring into action once again when it saw the taller woman raise her firearm. Three fleshy spikes sprouted quickly from its upper back, their points aiming straight for the Tall Lady. The first spike expanded in size, increasing in width rapidly. It held it before its body like a shield, catching the two bullets which would hit its body.<br/><br/>It hardened the core of the spike, while whipping the appendage outwards. The two bullets ejected forcefully from the organ, shredding the spike useless. It snarled in pain and anger, leaning forward in a slight crouch in preparation to spring towards the Tall Lady. It leaped, promptly getting struck by a hail of bullets.<br/><br/>------<br/><br/>Yumi felt the gun kick rapidly in her hand, its aim shifting upwards as bullets sliced through the air at the Ghoul. While it did draw blood, at least six bullets got through, she knew from experience that this was merely worth a scratch to a Ghoul who would dare attack in broad daylight.<br/><br/>The black and white mask moved slightly as though the jaw of the Ghoul was biting onto something on the inside of the mask. it swallowed, consuming something whole. Yumi's eyes widened as she pushed herself off her back and moved up onto her feet, "Back! Back! It's-"<br/><br/>Its wounds healed instantly, bone mended and flesh knitting smoothly over its wounds. It lashed out with inhuman speed, its arm punching into the car beside her and raising it up with a hand. It would be a sight to behold if she was not absolutely terrified. Heavy footfalls were ignored as the Ghoul brought it down to crush her. There was a loud crash of metal against metal as the car was halted.<br/><br/>Yumi opened fired again as she stepped back, colliding with a metallic object which caused her to turn her head instinctively. It was a suit of armor, the kind you saw that Tony Stark guy wear in the movies.<br/><br/>------<br/><br/>"Funny how this has become a consultation session for you now. But you know why she can't just go see a psychiatrist. She is not a human." Touka paused again, scratching her head, unsure of what he meant, "And... violence? I've never said such a thing."