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Tsukasa doesn't reply to Mori getting in his face, his expression focused entirely on getting through the corridors.

A few Onibi erupt from the walls, robed, looking like incarnations of Death itself. Before Mori can react to them, however, Mori swears he sees Tsukasa's hands briefly morph, silvery white metal gauntlets appearing on them as he swings them to the sides, before the Onibi attempting to waylay them burn to a crisp, dissipating into black smoke with him even breaking stride or saying a word. When Mori sees Tsukasa's hands again, however, they've reverted to normal.

The sound of fighting can be heard nearby. The Domain must be close by, and someone must already have opened it.

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Aika/Shiro
The attempt is almost too successful, as neither Onibi even attempts to stop Shiro from cutting them down in one fell swoop. Whatever is happening in this odd Domain, the Onibi seem to be far more interested in killing each other than Shiro.

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Rhea clenches her spear.
"That presence....to think he's only the Demon Lord's servant. I remember her too, but she never had such a powerful presence, not unless she was suppressing it on purpose...."
"I'm fine. I'm just....I never thought we'd be this close up."

Tadano Team
Sugiura shrugged, eyes still on the Domain door. Suddenly, they widen.
"Uh, guys, the Domain door's-"

The door blasts open before anyone can do anything, a chain whipping out. Mildred, Masaru and Misa are able to avoid it, with surprisingly fast reflexes - the side effect, perhaps, of being a Kaijin - but Saya, lacking such a benefit, is only able to notice the chain when it latches on around her ankle.

"....eh?!"

Before anyone can react, Saya is yanked into the Domain, the young woman trying to grab onto something, anything to keep herself out to no avail.

She disappears into the Domain, the door slamming shut behind her.

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Sakurajima Team
Akihiko receives Mildred's text.
"Sawatari, Aiuchi, they need one of us at the cafeteria. We should decide, quick."

Kanna suddenly stands up.
"Wait, is....where's Otoya? Did something happen? I'm going after him."
"It wouldn't be a good idea in your condition, Sakurajima."
"Huh? What do you mean? I'm not pregnant or something, sheesh. It's not that dangerous, is it?"

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Aika/Shiro
As Shiro stalks towards the door leading into the Domain, the door opens to them without them even touching the door.

Within the Domain, as far as Shiro can see, it looks like an elegantly-crafted hallway, shiny oak floors, stained-glass windows peering into nothingness portraying the figure of a blonde pianist in various stages of playing a piano.

As Shiro gets closer, however, they barely have time to dodge before an Onibi blasts past them, thrown out of the Domain. The Onibi that was thrown out resembles a stereotypical biker, clad in leather clothes and with chains wrapped around their limbs, their head replaced with a burning blue flame. Another Onibi approaches them, a humanoid shape in black robes, a scythe in one hand, and the bow of a violin in the other, the hair frayed and the wooden portion burned. Their face, if they even have one, is hidden beneath a hood.

The biker Onibi doesn't even notice or care about Shiro or where it's been thrown, before pulling itself to its feet and rushing back at the robed Onibi, ignoring Shiro entirely.

Kiyomaru nods, his expression unchanging. His accent feels old-fashioned, somehow.
"We Sawatari have maintained this abode for a long time, travellers. It's not often we get so many of you for dinner."
He gazes towards Momo.
"Will your friend be staying? He looks rather.....discomfited."
"This place just feels really musty. Also, I'm a girl."
"The air in here is rather stuffy. But....with the storm outside, it would be rather odd to have our windows open, no?"

Indeed, you notice the windows are all covered by curtains or veils.

Tadano Team
"You guys want me to get help or something first?
He looks around, the sounds of distant footsteps walking out of the school.
"One of these here....I didn't think they'd be crazy enough to do that...."

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Sakurajima Team
"Are you sure about that, Sawatari?"

Kanna idly rubs the back of her neck.

Yusuke gratefully takes the clothe, drying himself off.
"Thanks. Damned rain...."
"You must be our visitors."

A young-looking man appears down the staircase after a bit of waiting. His robes are plain, but the material is fine, clearly that of a wealthy man. His eyes are closed and his lips are curled in a slight smile as he takes a bow.
"My name is Sawatari Kiyomaru. I am the master of this humble abode. To what do I owe the pleasure of visitors?"

"Right. If you guys are ready..."
Serena looks at Jarvis.
"Well. You'll have to wait to be a wandering warrior a little longer. One last ride."