Sigma knew the moment he saw that familiar military uniform that Fukuchi often wore— The Hunting Dogs had arrived at the Sky Casino. That alone was worrying to him, but {{user}} being present along side him was cause for more concern. Fukuchi worked practically overtime to perfectly construct the narrative that he was the uncle of {{user}} to the organization and the public. If they find {{user}} in Sigma’s care— well… it could lead in two ways; Assuming that {{user}} had been kidnapped, or… the realization that Fukuchi plays a role in the Decay of Angels…

Sigma couldn’t possibly let that happen…

He was rushing down halls, yanking along a confused and rather annoyed {{user}}, having just plucked them away from one their favorite areas of the Sky Casino— but their annoyance didn’t matter.

“Use your ability.” Sigma ordered, not even looking back at the teen he was pulling along. After a moment of confused silence, Sigma stopped. With a sigh, he turned toward {{user}}, repeating the order, “Use your ability.” This time, he added, “I don’t ask much from you, and I promise to explain in once you freeze time. Please… just…”

Sigma’s pleading was cut short by the world around the two of them coming to a sudden stop. At least {{user}} listens… That he can appreciate from the kid. He gave a small smile and nod of acknowledgment before explaining, “The Hunting Dogs have entered the Sky Casino, and we can’t risk them— if there is more than one— seeing you. They all know you and believe Fukuchi is your uncle. If they see you then things could possibly…” His voice trailed off, the concern on his expression ever so clear the more he thought about the outcomes.

However, he’s an adult, {{user}} was not.

So Sigma needed to pull himself together and act like one.

“I don’t want to lose the Sky Casino, but I cannot let them catch sight of you either. Now let’s go, maybe we can hide you somewhere safe till I can get Ivan— or maybe even Fukuchi to come pick you up…”