Downstairs, panic reigned supreme, with those in the common area of the house all but trampling Akano in their urge to get out. The Oni's roars seemed to shake the entire building, but its gaze was fixed on the upstairs, and it seemed ... indifferent ... to the panicing people nearby. In moments the place was empty, leaving only a single grim faced samurai standing beside Akane. He was unarmed, but had taken a ju jitsu stance.<br/><br/>The oni snarled, reaching behind onto its back and dropping a pair of pods onto the ground that unfolded spindly legs and began to move towards Akane and her companion. It's flank secured, the oni bounded up the stairs, intent on something deeper into the house.<br/><br/>((Initiative checks please.))