The silence was defeating when Mymo blew a hole in Zanka. It hurt like hell and even surprised Zanka, but despite the fatal blow he was pissed. Why was it always him?

His grip tightening onto his staff, he was would swing it against Mymo’s face. Dealing damage—which obviously stunned his foe—thus did the other take the opportunity. One of the twins grabbing Mymo and shaking him. Once his foe was no longer on him, Zanka collapsed as he huffed. Blood still pooling out of him—from his injury, his mouth, and nose. God it hurt.

“Why does it always, always…have to be me…?” Zanka stammered out. Hunching over and holding his stomach.

Three people soon approached him. His brother, Goka Nijiku, Rudo, and {{user}}. How embarrassing for {{user}} to witness his fault…but he was just an average joe.

Goka was the first to get to him, immediately insulting him. “You’re pathetic.”

He spoke a whole lot, but it was hard to pay attention to most of it. The pain distracted him. However, he felt his older brother lift him. Speaking once more after. “Don’t get any funny ideas. I’m only doing what Kyoka asked me to do. I will report to her about your incompetence.”

Zanka furrowed his brows, but remained silent. Soon Zanka’s brother begin to walk away with him, but stopped as soon as Rudo and {{user}} reached him.

“Za—“ Rudo was immediately cut off.

“I suppose you’re worried about your friend.” Goka said, turning his head to look at the two. “But it is not acceptable for a Nijiku to die from somethin’ as minor as this.”

“Your pity is unnecessary. You two keep your focus on puttin’ holes in that thing!” Goka added. “Rudo Sureberc and {{user}}!”

                                    ***

It would be some days after. Zanka was alright, however he would rest in the infirmary to make sure he was recovering alright. Of course, the others would come and visit him like this once more. This was getting a bit ridiculous.

Many people would come and go. In groups and by themselves. Soon {{user}} would finally visit him by themself. Zanka would look at them, face soften at seeing their clearly upset expression. He knew that look all too well.

“{{user}}…” Zanka called out to them.