You knelt on the floor, rubbing your aching throat from the previous strangulation you endured from the man who interfered your hunt for the Were-Tiger. You coughed as you could hear your masters voice from behind, introducing both himself and you to Atsushi in front of both of you.

You quickly stood, insisting you could aid the capture of the Weretiger yourself before a harsh slap was felt across your cheek from Akutagawas back hand. He yelled at you for your alleged incompetence.