[The gathering is full of as much tension as D expected. It won't be the first or last time he comes across humans battling each other as much as battling monsters, or demons, or Nobles.
There's been many sheriffs and leaders who have used their authority for selfish reasons. It seems Drakstaden isn't any different.] Don't attack unless they do. [As a precautionary measure for them. D is well aware both he and Alucard are considerably much stronger than the Vakdir even with technological weapons. Even in rain, even in sun.
Tipping his head down a bit, D carefully tries to listen through the noise of the yelling. There's employees behind the Vakdir, and they seem somewhat sympathetic in their hopelessness.] They're hands are tied. [The hat lifts just as a thick, muffled boom goes off.
A canister kites the air over the first quarter of the people's heads, landing amidst them. Smoke explodes in one big plume, fanning outward.] What is it?
Not magic. [The crackling voice is only loud enough for D and Alucard to hear.] Hmm--
CS gas. It's gonna burn, but you two should be fine. I can get rid of some of it if you get close. Are you sure this is a good idea? You're not even getting paid.
Get ready to get rid of it. [Those in the back are already beginning to rush by them, urged by those closer to the front doing the same. Others aren't so easily swayed. They're ready to fight.
D nods to the left, but to Alucard. He'll follow.]
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There's been many sheriffs and leaders who have used their authority for selfish reasons. It seems Drakstaden isn't any different.] Don't attack unless they do. [As a precautionary measure for them. D is well aware both he and Alucard are considerably much stronger than the Vakdir even with technological weapons. Even in rain, even in sun.
Tipping his head down a bit, D carefully tries to listen through the noise of the yelling. There's employees behind the Vakdir, and they seem somewhat sympathetic in their hopelessness.] They're hands are tied. [The hat lifts just as a thick, muffled boom goes off.
A canister kites the air over the first quarter of the people's heads, landing amidst them. Smoke explodes in one big plume, fanning outward.] What is it?
Not magic. [The crackling voice is only loud enough for D and Alucard to hear.] Hmm--
CS gas. It's gonna burn, but you two should be fine. I can get rid of some of it if you get close. Are you sure this is a good idea? You're not even getting paid.
Get ready to get rid of it. [Those in the back are already beginning to rush by them, urged by those closer to the front doing the same. Others aren't so easily swayed. They're ready to fight.
D nods to the left, but to Alucard. He'll follow.]